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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonic Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonic Boom!
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, Robin Funk!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funk wants to clinch
and Boom counters with a nice low kick that buckles Funk's knee momentarily.
Funk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom keeps the fight on the outside.
Funk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boom can pounce on him.
Funk blocks a leg kick.
Funk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Funk tries to clinch up but Boom circles away and keeps his distance.
Funk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Funk tries to clinch but Boom is having none of it.
Funk closes the distance but Boom moves to the side
and Boom counters with a nice body kick.
Funk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boom counters with a good low kick that Funk was not able to check.
Funk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boom counters with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Funk tries to clinch but Boom is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boom scores with a head kick.
It looks like Robin Funk has been cut.
Funk wants to clinch up but Boom keeps it at a distance.
Boom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boom throws a leg kick but Funk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Funk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Boom tries to work over Funk's front leg with a kick but Funk checks it.
Funk tries to clinch but Boom is having none of it.
Boom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Funk is able to avoid easily.
Funk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Funk tries to clinch but Boom moves out of range.
Boom pushes Funk away with a front kick.
Funk looks winded!
Boom scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk tries to clinch but Boom is having none of it.
Funk wants to clinch
and Boom counters with an inside leg kick.
Boom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Funk doesn't manage to clinch there - Boom circles away.
Funk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Funk checks the leg kick.
Funk blocks a low kick nicely.
Funk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Funk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boom counters with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Boom.
The fight stays on the outside here - Funk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boom connects with an inside leg kick.
Funk tries to clinch there but Boom circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk tries to clinch
and Boom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boom lands a big head kick that sends Funk tumbling to the mat! Boom takes a step backwards and waves Funk back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom throws a leg kick that misses.
Boom circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Funk drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Boom follows Funk to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonic Boom!
Sonic Boom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Furlotte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Furlotte comes to the cage accompanied by Bring me to life. Flynn has chosen Anthem For The Underdog as his entrance music. Cole Flynn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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177 lbs
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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 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Furlotte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cole Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furlotte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flynn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Flynn dives in for a single leg takedown but Furlotte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Flynn wants a takedown but no success here.
Flynn looking for a takedown.
Kevin Furlotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Flynn.
Furlotte scores with a shot to the side of Flynn's head.
Furlotte prevents a takedown attempt there.
Furlotte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flynn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Furlotte gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Flynn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Furlotte has him pressed against the cage.
Furlotte prevents the takedown attempt.
Flynn is trying to drag Furlotte to the mat but Furlotte just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Furlotte.
Furlotte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Furlotte stalling in the clinch.
Furlotte is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Flynn looking for a takedown.
Flynn looks winded!
Furlotte digs a right hand underneath Flynn's ribcage. Flynn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furlotte controlling the action here for a moment.
Furlotte digs a right hand underneath Flynn's ribcage. Flynn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Furlotte.
Flynn blocks a body shot from Furlotte.
Flynn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Furlotte avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Furlotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flynn goes for a takedown attempt but Furlotte pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Flynn keeps the fight on the outside.
Flynn staying out of range there.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Furlotte sprawls well. Furlotte wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.
Flynn gets tackled into the cage by Furlotte. Furlotte maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Furlotte.
Flynn jumps guard but Furlotte stands there with Flynn around his waist. Flynn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Furlotte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furlotte lands with a right to the head.
Furlotte lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Furlotte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Furlotte stalls.
Furlotte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flynn is looking for a takedown.
Furlotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Furlotte misses with the head strike.
Furlotte is leaning against Flynn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Furlotte.
A right hook to the body lands for Furlotte.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Furlotte.
Furlotte lands a hook that snaps the head of Flynn backwards.
Furlotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Furlotte closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Furlotte pulls his leg out and moves away.
Furlotte rushes Flynn and presses him up against the cage.
Furlotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flynn with a poor takedown
and Furlotte counters with a thumping low kick.
Furlotte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Furlotte takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Furlotte manages to break the clinch.
Furlotte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Flynn.
Kevin Furlotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flynn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Furlotte defends it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Furlotte. Beautiful body shot.
Furlotte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Furlotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Flynn shoots in for a double leg but Furlotte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Furlotte instigates a clinch.
Furlotte lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Furlotte.
Flynn can't get the takedown.
A short right from Furlotte.
Furlotte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Furlotte lands with a short shot to the head.
Furlotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Furlotte rushes Flynn and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Furlotte.
Furlotte stalling the fight.
Furlotte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flynn goes for a takedown attempt but Furlotte pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Furlotte rushes Flynn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flynn can't get the takedown.
Furlotte digs a right hand into Flynn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Flynn's gas tank.
Furlotte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Furlotte dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Furlotte wants to clinch up but Flynn keeps it at a distance.
Furlotte lands a nice shot that snaps Flynn's head back.
Furlotte tries to clinch up but Flynn circles away and keeps his distance.
Furlotte tries to close the distance and clinch but Flynn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flynn is trying desperately to land a takedown but Furlotte is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Flynn.
Furlotte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Furlotte tries to clinch but Flynn moves out of range.
Flynn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Flynn shoots in and drives through. Furlotte sprawls well.
Furlotte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flynn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Furlotte is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furlotte breaks from the clinch.
Furlotte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Furlotte prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kevin Furlotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Flynn.
Flynn wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Furlotte.
Flynn is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Furlotte.
Furlotte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Furlotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Furlotte scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Furlotte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Furlotte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Furlotte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Furlotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flynn was well out of range. Poor timing from Furlotte.
Flynn ducks right into an uppercut from Furlotte.
Flynn is rocked!
Flynn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Furlotte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Furlotte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flynn can do to turn this around?
Furlotte rushes Flynn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Furlotte on the inside.
Flynn is still on wobbly legs! Can Furlotte finish him?
Furlotte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furlotte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kevin Furlotte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Furlotte lands with a short shot to the head.
Furlotte scores with a shoulder strike.
Furlotte throws a big uppercut that drops Flynn! More strikes from Furlotte and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Flynn lies dazed against the cage as Furlotte celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Furlotte!
Kevin Furlotte very nearly forgot to thank Elite Canadian Threads amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Novak Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen The Black Angels as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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176 lbs
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179 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Decent boxing
Solid 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Novak Zangief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Miller!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zangief throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zangief.
Zangief moves away from the strike by Miller.
Miller lands a left and a right that send Zangief crashing to the mat, dazed. Miller thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Novak Zangief has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller batters Zangief with a massive right followed by a huge left! Zangief is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Miller lands a final crushing right hand to drop Zangief to the mat with a gruesome thud! Miller is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryan Miller!
Ryan Miller decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Wolter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uppen Comer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Comer's choice of entrance music: I'm Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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141 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonas Wolter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uppen Comer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolter throws the left hand but Comer avoids the punch easily.
Wolter scores with a kick to the body.
Wolter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Comer is out of range and Wolter settles back down.
Wolter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Comer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolter is looking to clinch.
Wolter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Comer in his tracks.
Wolter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Comer. Comer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wolter wants to clinch up but Comer keeps it at a distance.
Comer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wolter. Wolter obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wolter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jonas Wolter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Comer if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolter's corner calls for a 1-2. Wolter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wolter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wolter rushes Comer and presses him up against the cage.
Wolter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Comer's elbow.
Wolter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wolter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wolter.
Wolter scores with a knee to the head.
Comer avoiding damage as Wolter throws knees to the body.
Comer is trying to maintain a safe position but Wolter gets an underhook and turns Comer into the cage.
Wolter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wolter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Comer misses with some punches.
Comer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wolter has him pressed against the cage.
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!
Wolter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wolter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wolter has Comer pressed against the cage.
Wolter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Comer managing to block the knees to the body from Wolter.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wolter.
Wolter lands a nice uppercut.
Wolter is leaning against Comer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Comer fails to pull guard.
Wolter lands a nice knee to the body.
Comer looks winded!
Wolter digs a right hand into Comer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Comer's gas tank.
Wolter lands a nice elbow.
Wolter lands a knee to the body.
Wolter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Comer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wolter lands a nice elbow.
Wolter is leaning against Comer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Comer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wolter obliges.
Wolter lands a damaging elbow.
Wolter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Comer.
Wolter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wolter missing with knees to the body.
Wolter lands a body shot.
Wolter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolter missing with knees to the body.
Wolter scores a nice knee to the body.
Wolter missing with knees to the body.
Wolter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Comer backwards.
Wolter missing with knees to the body.
Wolter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wolter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wolter missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Wolter.
Wolter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Comer or not.
Wolter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wolter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wolter slowing the pace effectively.
Wolter missing with knees to the body.
Wolter lands an elbow just above Comer 's eye.
Wolter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wolter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Comer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Wolter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolter lands a nice elbow.
Wolter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wolter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jonas Wolter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uppen Comer.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wolter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Wolter dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wolter scores with a jab to the body.
Wolter looks to land a combination but Comer avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wolter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Comer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Comer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wolter gets a clinch.
Wolter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wolter.
Wolter lands a good knee to the midsection. Comer won't want to take too many of those.
Jonas Wolter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wolter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Comer tries to circle away but Wolter has him pinned against the cage.
Wolter tries to land knees in the clinch but Comer avoids the damage to the body.
Wolter tries to land knees in the clinch but Comer avoids the damage to the body.
Comer avoiding damage as Wolter throws knees to the body.
Comer is breathing heavily.
Wolter just leaning against Comer, taking a breather.
Wolter scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolter lands a damaging elbow.
Wolter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Comer can do to turn this around?
Comer wants to take the fight to the mat but Wolter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wolter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wolter.
Wolter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wolter scores a nice knee to the body.
Wolter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wolter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Comer avoids it.
Wolter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wolter lands a good knee to the midsection. Comer won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wolter missing with knees to the body.
Wolter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wolter lands an elbow inside.
Comer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Comer is defending well for now.
Comer working hard to break the clinch.
Wolter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wolter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wolter trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wolter.
Nice elbow from Wolter.
A left hand lands to the body for Wolter.
A nice left hand lands by Wolter.
Comer is trying to drag Wolter to the mat but Wolter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wolter.
Wolter lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolter has Comer pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Wolter.
Wolter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from Wolter.
Wolter lands a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Wolter.
Wolter lands a knee to the head.
Comer managing to block the knees to the body from Wolter.
Good body shot from Wolter.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wolter obliges.
Wolter lands an elbow just above Comer 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolter landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolter digs a right hand underneath Comer's ribcage. Comer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wolter tries to land knees in the clinch but Comer avoids the damage to the body.
Wolter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Comer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wolter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Comer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wolter obliges.
Wolter lands a body punch.
Comer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wolter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wolter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolter pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wolter landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Wolter dominated that second round.
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!
Wolter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wolter scores with a nice right hand.
Wolter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Comer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolter throws out the jab.
Wolter misses with a low kick as Comer jumps back.
Nice uppercut there from Wolter.
Wolter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wolter misses with an uppercut.
Wolter misses with a hook.
Wolter throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolter takes the fight into the clinch.
Comer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Comer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Wolter.
Wolter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Comer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wolter lands a good knee to the midsection. Comer won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Comer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Comer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wolter landing knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Wolter.
Wolter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Comer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wolter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Comer managing to block the knees to the body from Wolter.
Wolter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wolter landing knees to the head.
Wolter working Comer over with knees to the body.
Comer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wolter tries to land knees in the clinch but Comer avoids the damage to the body.
Wolter working Comer over with knees to the body.
Wolter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wolter.
Nice elbow from Wolter.
Wolter lands a good knee to the midsection. Comer won't want to take too many of those.
Comer managing to block the knees to the body from Wolter.
Wolter gets underhooks to prevent Comer's takedown attempt.
Wolter scores a nice knee to the body.
Wolter lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comer managing to block the knees to the body from Wolter.
Wolter trying to land knees to the body.
Wolter lands a knee to the body.
Wolter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wolter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wolter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Comer is defending well for now.
Wolter stops a takedown attempt from Comer.
Wolter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Wolter.
Wolter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wolter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jonas Wolter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uppen Comer.
Wolter lands an elbow that stopped Comer in his tracks for a moment.
Wolter lands a nice elbow.
Wolter lands a hook that snaps the head of Comer backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolter stops a takedown attempt from Comer.
Wolter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Comer.
Wolter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Comer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Comer's defenses.
Wolter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wolter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Comer avoids it.
Wolter scores a nice knee to the body.
Wolter crunches a lovely knee into Comer's ribcage.
Wolter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Comer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolter works on Comer's body with a couple of short punches.
Wolter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Uppen Comer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonas Wolter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolter lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Wolter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wolter 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Wolter!
After winning the bout, Jonas Wolter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luboslav Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross comes to the cage accompanied by Swedish House Mafia-One. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luboslav Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov clinches with his opponent.
Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ross backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Ross has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ross prevents a takedown attempt there.
Petrov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Petrov manages to end up in side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ross pushes Petrov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Petrov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Petrov decides to stand back up. Petrov steps back and let's Ross get back to his feet.
Petrov takes the fight into the clinch.
Petrov stalling in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrov prevents it.
Petrov drags the fight down to the ground.
Ross with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ross throwing strikes from guard but Petrov blocks nicely.
Ross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Petrov controlling the position.
Petrov controls Ross momentarily but Ross frees himself.
Petrov wants to sweep here but Ross controlling him for the moment.
Ross throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ross preventing the sweep.
Ross throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ross is fighting to break Petrov's control of his arms but Petrov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ross with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross won't allow Petrov to sweep him here.
Ross stands up over Petrov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Petrov managing to control the position.
Ross distracts Petrov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov pulls Ross in close to his closed guard and prevents Ross from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petrov trying to control the position.
Ross prevents Petrov from getting back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ross postures up in Petrov's guard and throws a big left but Petrov blocks it.
Ross trying to control but Petrov is working from the bottom.
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ross throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Petrov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ross with a hook.
Horrible takedown by Ross or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrov which made him look bad.
Petrov closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ross tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.
Petrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ross's head.
Petrov trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is stalling in the full guard.
Luboslav Petrov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Petrov clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Petrov obliges.
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!
Ross takes a shot to the head.
Petrov drags the fight down to the ground.
Ross preventing the sweep.
Ross has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petrov is on top in guard.
Petrov throwing strikes from guard but Ross blocks nicely.
Ross is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Petrov wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luboslav Petrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Petrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ross, pushing him back against the cage.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov is pressed up against the cage. Ross has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Petrov down to the mat. Petrov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
James Ross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrov moves in looking to clinch but Ross pushes him off.
We've been informed that Petrov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Petrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Petrov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Petrov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Petrov scores with a takedown into Ross's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ross is keeping the position for now.
Petrov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross wants to stand and escape but Petrov is having none of it.
Petrov landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Petrov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ross drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Petrov manages to pull guard.
Luboslav Petrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petrov kicks Ross off and gets to his feet.
Petrov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Petrov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ross lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov scores with a shot to the side of Ross's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov decides to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petrov holds on and takes a little breather.
Ross wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov pushes Ross off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Petrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Petrov has hold of one of Ross's legs. Ross is fighting the takedown attempt but Petrov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Petrov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ross dives on top into guard.
Petrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ross manages to get himself to full guard.
Petrov trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.
Petrov lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov is stalling in the full guard.
Petrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Petrov forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross is in trouble now - Petrov has advanced to mount!
Petrov landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Petrov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the head.
Ross is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Petrov with shots to the head and body - Ross looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Ross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luboslav Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ross tries to keep at a distance but Petrov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ross seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Ross fails to land.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Petrov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrov gets a clinch.
Petrov pulls guard effortlessly.
Petrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ross preventing the sweep.
Petrov keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov controlling Ross's posture.
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luboslav Petrov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ross fails with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ross moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.
Ross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov drives through with a takedown into Ross's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Petrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov stands and throws Ross's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Petrov is trying to get an arm triangle but Ross is defending well.
James Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looks up at the clock and then as Ross takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Petrov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov working the ground and pound.
Petrov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Petrov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Petrov controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Petrov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ross has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Petrov but great work by Ross.
Ross wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petrov, who protects the arm well.
Luboslav Petrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom here.
Ross tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Petrov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov keeping control of the position.
Petrov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petrov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ross throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov wants to stand and escape but Ross is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ross throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petrov is on top in guard.
Petrov is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrov stands and steps away. Ross gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luboslav Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petrov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luboslav Petrov!
James Ross was interviewed post fight and said 'Rematch i Dare YOU!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Brock 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aaron Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saibot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saibot looks to land a right hand but Brock moved out of range.
Brock throws out a leg kick but Saibot moves out of range and Brock only half commits.
Brock throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brock shoots in for a takedown but Saibot shows good takedown defense.
Brock tries to clinch up
and Saibot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brock tries to clinch but Saibot is having none of it.
Saibot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saibot wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Brock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brock.
Brock tries to clinch there but Saibot circles away.
Brock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saibot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock shoots in looking for a takedown but Saibot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saibot clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Saibot on the inside.
Saibot is working Brock over against the cage.
Saibot lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saibot's coach down at Rough House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Saibot's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saibot keeps control of Brock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saibot lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brock is breathing heavily.
Saibot lands with a right to the head.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot lands a nice uppercut.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saibot.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saibot.
Brock trying to control the position but instead, Saibot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brock into the cage.
Saibot lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot throws a head punch that misses.
Saibot lands an uppercut.
Saibot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saibot misses with a body punch.
Saibot pushes Brock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saibot throws a head punch that misses.
Saibot misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Saibot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saibot lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brock blocking some punches.
Saibot lands with a light punch inside.
Brock blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot is leaning against Brock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Saibot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saibot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brocks head.
Saibot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brock is rocked!
A short uppercut from Saibot.
Oh Brock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saibot presses Brock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saibot can't find room to land a body shot as Brock controls the action.
Brock seems to have got his legs back now.
Saibot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Saibot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot tries to work over Brock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brock wants a takedown but no success here.
Saibot works on Brock's body with a couple of short punches.
Saibot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saibot digs a right hand underneath Brock's ribcage. Brock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Saibot.
Saibot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saibot managing to block the knees to the body from Brock.
Saibot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saibot swings wildly with an uppercut but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brock throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A big left from Brock misses.
Saibot cracks Brock with an open hand slap.
Brock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saibot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brock swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Brock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saibot.
Brock moves in looking to clinch but Saibot pushes him off.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Saibot in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Saibot lands a nice looking body shot.
Brock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saibot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brock manages to avoid it.
Saibot thows a body shot but no joy.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brock.
Brock tries to clinch but Saibot moves away
and Saibot counters by clinching up.
Saibot pushes Brock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saibot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saibot lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Noob Saibot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brock throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Saibot.
Saibot scores with a shoulder strike.
Brock lands a left hand.
Saibot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brock blocks an uppercut.
Saibot works on Brock's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Saibot.
Brock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saibot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Saibot lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saibot struggles to land a body shot inside as Brock controls his hands.
Saibot digs a right hand underneath Brock's ribcage. Brock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saibot struggles to land a body shot inside as Brock controls his hands.
Saibot pushes Brock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saibot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saibot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Saibot fails to land.
Saibot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot lands a hook that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
Nice body punch from Saibot - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot lands with a right to the head.
Saibot lands with a left to the head.
Saibot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
Saibot throws a head punch that misses.
Saibot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Saibot.
Saibot lands an uppercut.
Saibot lands a hook that snaps the head of Brock backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saibot.
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!
Saibot tries to work over Brock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saibot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Brock.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Brock.
Saibot lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brock or not.
Saibot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saibot.
Saibot pushes Brock against the cage. Saibot is working some dirty boxing. Saibot pushes off with a quick right hook! Brock goes down! Brock tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Saibot moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noob Saibot!
After winning the bout, Noob Saibot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Justin Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dieter Von Cunth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Cunth has chosen In Waves- Trivium as his entrance music. Dieter Von Cunth acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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187 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Riddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dieter Von Cunth!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Cunth throws a leg kick but Riddle checks it.
Von Cunth feints and then cracks Riddle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Riddle down.
That kick from Riddle tenderised Von Cunth's leg. Von Cunth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Von Cunth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riddle.
Von Cunth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riddle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riddle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riddle. That's going to slow Von Cunth down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Riddle.
Von Cunth's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Cunth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riddle, right into the meat.
Von Cunth punishes Riddle's body with a nice straight punch.
Riddle misses the shot to the body.
Von Cunth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riddle.
Riddle throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Cunth.
Von Cunth checks the leg kick.
Von Cunth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riddle was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Cunth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riddle lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Cunth's head.
Riddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Cunth manages to avoid it.
Riddle throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Cunth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Riddle.
Riddle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riddle throws a right hand that Von Cunth ducks under and follows up with a left that Von Cunth also avoids with ease.
Riddle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Cunth manages to avoid it.
Von Cunth checks a low kick from Riddle.
Riddle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Riddle.
Von Cunth lands with a hook. Riddle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Cunth misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Von Cunth lands a head kick. Riddle smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Riddle thuds his right hand into Von Cunth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Riddle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Cunth is out of range.
Von Cunth misses with a straight left.
Riddle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riddle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riddle throws a low kick but Von Cunth moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Riddle.
Riddle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Von Cunth.
Von Cunth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Riddle scores with a hook.
Riddle is looking to slow Von Cunth down with leg kicks.
Von Cunth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice cross by Riddle.
Riddle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Von Cunth looks to score with a jab to the body but Riddle is just out of range.
Von Cunth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riddle throws a lazy right hand but Von Cunth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riddle tries to move into range but Von Cunth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Riddle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Cunth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riddle.
The fighters circling - Riddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Riddle, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheers as Von Cunth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Riddle doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Cunth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Von Cunth slips under a jab.
Riddle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riddle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Von Cunth's head backwards.
Riddle throws a big shot that misses.
Von Cunth avoids the head kick by Riddle.
A jab from Riddle misses.
Von Cunth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Cunth avoids the body shot from Riddle.
Riddle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Von Cunth thows a leg kick but Riddle checks it
and Riddle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Cunth's knee momentarily.
Von Cunth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Riddle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Von Cunth is looking to chop away at Riddle's legs.
Justin Riddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Cunth moves away.
Von Cunth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riddle.
Von Cunth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Cunth blocks a jab.
Riddle tried to score with a low kick but Von Cunth checks it.
Von Cunth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Riddle to score with a decent uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Von Cunth
and Riddle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Justin Riddle is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riddle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riddle misses the shot to the body.
Von Cunth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Cunth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Von Cunth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riddle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Riddle.
Riddle misses the jab.
Riddle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Riddle misses with a body shot.
Riddle blocks a leg kick.
Von Cunth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Von Cunth checks a leg kick.
Riddle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Riddle thows a leg kick but Von Cunth checks it
and Von Cunth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Riddle.
Riddle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riddle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Dieter Von Cunth has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riddle lands with an overhand left.
Von Cunth is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle cracks the inside of Von Cunth's front leg.
Von Cunth is still on wobbly legs! Can Riddle finish him?
Von Cunth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Von Cunth throws a leg kick which misses Riddle's front leg but catches the back leg as Riddle tries to avoid it.
Riddle digs a good body shot into Von Cunth's ribs.
Von Cunth throws a leg kick but Riddle moved away.
Riddle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Riddle lands with a good body shot.
Von Cunth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riddle.
Riddle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Cunth seems to have recovered his senses.
Riddle throws a shot to the body.
A combination from Riddle does no damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Riddle scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circle momentarily. Riddle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Von Cunth connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Cunth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Riddle throws a hook but Von Cunth avoids it easily.
Von Cunth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riddle.
Riddle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Von Cunth is out of range and Riddle settles back down.
A big right from Riddle misses.
Riddle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Riddle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Von Cunth.
Riddle swings for the body but Von Cunth moves out of range.
Riddle misses with a few strikes there.
Riddle moves out of range of the leg kick from Von Cunth.
Riddle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Riddle scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Cunth should have avoided that one.
Von Cunth avoids the head kick by Riddle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Cunth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riddle. Riddle obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Cunth throws the left hand but Riddle avoids the punch easily.
Riddle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Riddle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Von Cunth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Riddle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Cunth.
Von Cunth's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Von Cunth ducks under a wild hook from Riddle.
Riddle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Riddle misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddle throws a low kick, looking for Von Cunth's leg but Von Cunth calmly moves out of range.
Riddle looks to land a body kick but Von Cunth moved away.
Riddle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Cunth circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Riddle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dieter Von Cunth's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Von Cunth scores with a head kick.
Von Cunth just misses with a punch to the body.
Riddle misses with a lunging right hand
and Von Cunth counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Riddle.
Von Cunth misses the shot to the body.
Riddle works Von Cunth's body with a nice hook.
Riddle scores with a jab. Von Cunth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Von Cunth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riddle scoring well with a low kick there.
Von Cunth slips under a jab from Riddle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Cunth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riddle. Riddle obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Riddle.
Von Cunth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Von Cunth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Cunth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Von Cunth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Riddle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Von Cunth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Riddle checks a low kick from Von Cunth.
Riddle connects with a combination that backs up Von Cunth into the cage. Riddle lands a flurry of punches that gets past Von Cunth's guard. Von Cunth is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Riddle bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Riddle!
In his post fight interview, Justin Riddle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phil Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Kluivert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Kluivert!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris tries to clinch but Kluivert is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kluivert 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Harris pulls Kluivert in close to prevent any damage.
Harris's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Kluivert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kluivert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kluivert decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kluivert wants to work for an arm triangle but Harris is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kluivert is working for a submission of some sort.
Kluivert is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kluivert is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harris is just riding it out for now. Kluivert eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is positioning himself well to prevent Kluivert advancing to mount.
Kluivert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harris has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kluivert stops Harris from getting back to his feet.
Kluivert looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kluivert not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to control but Kluivert is keeping busy.
Kluivert is looking to advance position but Harris won't allow it.
Harris trying to control from the bottom.
Kluivert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kluivert seems to be working for a kimura but Harris defends the submission attempt.
Kluivert slows the pace down in half guard.
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harris slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kluivert is working for a submission of some sort.
Kluivert tries to stand and escape but Harris is controlling the position.
Kluivert is trying to control the action in half guard but Harris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kluivert is working for a submission of some sort.
Kluivert prevents Harris from improving his position.
Harris desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kluivert tries to pass to full mount but Harris defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harris trying to control but Kluivert postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phil Harris has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kluivert avoids the head kick by Harris.
Kluivert scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Harris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kluivert tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kluivert thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Kluivert dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harris throws a right and a left that Kluivert avoids nicely.
Harris moves into the clinch.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kluivert avoiding damage as Harris throws knees to the body.
Kluivert wants a takedown.
Harris stalling in the clinch.
Kluivert landing knees to the head.
Kluivert tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Phil Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Kluivert.
Harris is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kluivert is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Harris to the mat. Harris regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kluivert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kluivert.
Robin Kluivert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris wants to stand up but Kluivert is controlling him.
Kluivert trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluivert drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris dives on top into guard.
Harris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kluivert dives on top into guard.
Kluivert trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris looking to control.
Harris seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kluivert stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
Kluivert tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Kluivert stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Kluivert with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris darts in looking for a takedown but Kluivert gets double underhooks and turns Harris into the cage.
Kluivert looking for a takedown.
Kluivert has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harris after a bit of a struggle.
Kluivert blocks the elbow strike.
Harris lands a shoulder strike.
Kluivert has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harris taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harris as Kluivert tries to tie him up.
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!
Knees to the body from Harris.
Harris gets underhooks to prevent Kluivert's takedown attempt.
Kluivert is breathing heavily.
Harris works on Kluivert's body with a couple of short punches.
Harris is leaning against Kluivert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harris tries to break the clinch but Kluivert is controlling the position.
Kluivert has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harris avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluivert's elbow.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kluivert is keeping busy.
Kluivert tightens his grip and picks Harris up, before dumping him to the ground. Harris manages to land in guard.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Kluivert wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
Harris is pulling down on Kluivert's head. It's preventing any offense from Kluivert, at least for the moment.
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Phil Harris wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Harris fails with the takedown
and Kluivert decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harris's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kluivert slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Kluivert from controlling successfully.
Kluivert drops back looking for a leg! Harris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harris manages to kick Kluivert off! Kluivert jumps back into Harris's guard.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kluivert is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kluivert sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harris's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Robin Kluivert will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kluivert shoots for a double leg takedown but Harris sprawls well. He's pushed Kluivert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Kluivert. No joy for Harris on that attempt.
Kluivert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Harris gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harris controls Kluivert momentarily but Kluivert frees himself.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Kluivert from controlling successfully.
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kluivert preventing the sweep.
Kluivert trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kluivert preventing the sweep.
Kluivert wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris has his hands on Kluivert's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robin Kluivert has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kluivert shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kluivert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harris's waist but Harris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kluivert off to one side.
Phil Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Kluivert.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Kluivert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kluivert has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kluivert there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but Kluivert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phil Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris shoots for a takedown but Kluivert saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Kluivert or perhaps it was just good defense by Harris which made him look bad.
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown but Kluivert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kluivert dives in for a single leg takedown but Harris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kluivert gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harris.
Kluivert tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert blocks an elbow strike from Harris.
Kluivert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kluivert is looking for a takedown.
Harris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harris landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kluivert manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kluivert looking to control.
Harris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kluivert's head.
Harris postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kluivert keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Harris trying to control but Kluivert is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kluivert tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris forces his way into half guard.
Harris is trying to control. Kluivert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kluivert trying to control here.
Harris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kluivert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kluivert tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kluivert wants to control but Harris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Kluivert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris fails to land the takedown.
Kluivert shoots in looking for a takedown but Harris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kluivert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt
so Kluivert counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kluivert.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert looking to pass the guard.
Kluivert in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Kluivert from controlling successfully.
Phil Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris 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.
Kluivert showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kluivert drops back looking for a leg! Harris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harris manages to kick Kluivert off! Kluivert jumps back into Harris's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris has his foot on Kluivert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kluivert works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robin Kluivert.
I've got Kluivert 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Kluivert!
A very excited looking Robin Kluivert made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yancy Malaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Almdudler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yancy Malaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andreas Almdudler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Malaki lands.
Almdudler shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice uppercut there from Malaki.
Malaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Almdudler.
Almdudler instigates a clinch.
Almdudler tries to work over Malaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Almdudler stalling against the cage.
Almdudler digs a right hand into Malaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malaki's gas tank.
Almdudler just leaning against Malaki, taking a breather.
Almdudler wants a takedown but no success here.
Yancy Malaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Almdudler.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malaki.
Malaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Malaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Almdudler won't allow it.
Almdudler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almdudler wants to take the fight to the mat but Malaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almdudler can't find room to land a body shot as Malaki controls the action.
Almdudler has Malaki pressed against the cage, preventing Malaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Almdudler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Almdudler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malaki has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Malaki can't break the clinch.
Almdudler wants a takedown but no success here.
Malaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Almdudler misses with a punch to the body.
Almdudler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Almdudler breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Malaki finds it's way through Almdudler's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaki lands a nice shot that snaps Almdudler's head back.
Malaki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Almdudler tries a low kick but Malaki avoids it.
Malaki throws a series of strikes that have Almdudler backpedaling.
Almdudler misses with a straight left.
Almdudler looking to score a takedown here. Malaki is defending well but Almdudler drives through and ends up in Malaki's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malaki wants to stand up but Almdudler is controlling him.
Almdudler postures up in Malaki's guard and throws a big left but Malaki blocks it.
Malaki working a defensive guard here.
Malaki 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.
Malaki looking to control.
Almdudler wants to control from the top but Malaki keeps moving.
Almdudler distracts Malaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almdudler wants to control from the top but Malaki keeps moving.
Almdudler throws a big right hand that misses.
Almdudler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Almdudler throwing strikes from guard but Malaki blocks nicely.
Malaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Almdudler controls the pace.
Almdudler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Malaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Almdudler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Almdudler landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Almdudler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almdudler trying to control the position from guard on top but Malaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malaki really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Almdudler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Almdudler won't allow Malaki to sweep him here.
Malaki wants to stand and escape but Almdudler is having none of it.
Almdudler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malaki wants to sweep but no luck.
Almdudler with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almdudler stopping the sweep attempt from Malaki.
Almdudler trying to control the position from guard on top but Malaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almdudler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Almdudler controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Almdudler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab by Malaki.
Malaki jabs Almdudler right on the nose. Almdudler blinks but takes it well.
Almdudler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Almdudler leaning against his opponent.
Almdudler is looking to control Malaki's arms but Malaki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Almdudler has his back to the cage.
Almdudler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Almdudler lands a takedown into guard.
Malaki controls Almdudler momentarily but Almdudler frees himself.
Malaki wants to stand and escape but Almdudler is having none of it.
Almdudler postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almdudler 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Yancy Malaki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Malaki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Almdudler lands a nice shot to the body.
Almdudler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Almdudler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malaki connects with the punch.
Almdudler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Almdudler dives in for a single leg takedown but Malaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Almdudler.
Almdudler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Malaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Almdudler tries to throw a body punch but Malaki avoids it by throwing Almdudler back against the cage.
Almdudler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almdudler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yancy Malaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Almdudler.
A left and a right from Malaki both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almdudler shoots in for a takedown but Malaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Almdudler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Almdudler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malaki clobbers Almdudler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almdudler moves away.
Almdudler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malaki circles away.
Almdudler takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaki throws a series of strikes that have Almdudler backpedaling.
Almdudler misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Malaki. Those never looked like landing.
Malaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almdudler manages to avoid it.
Almdudler misses with a body kick.
Almdudler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malaki misses with the combination.
Malaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Almdudler.
Malaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Almdudler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Almdudler throws a series of punches but Malaki moves out of range.
Almdudler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almdudler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malaki swivels and escapes.
Almdudler dodges the punch combination from Malaki.
Almdudler moves in looking to clinch but Malaki pushes him off.
Malaki throws out a powerful jab.
Almdudler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almdudler tries to clinch up.
Yancy Malaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Malaki throws a body punch but Almdudler moves out of range.
Malaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almdudler.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almdudler gets a double leg takedown into Malaki's guard.
Almdudler trying to control but Malaki is working from the bottom.
Almdudler scoring with punches to the head and body.
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 Yancy Malaki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice jab there from Malaki.
Malaki misses with a wild body shot.
Almdudler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Malaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Almdudler.
Almdudler defending well as Malaki loads up on a big left hand.
Almdudler shoots in but no luck this time.
Almdudler misses with a takedown attempt - Malaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Almdudler moves out of range as Malaki strikes.
Almdudler shoots in and gets a takedown into Malaki's guard.
Malaki keeping moving, preventing Almdudler from controlling successfully.
Malaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almdudler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Almdudler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Almdudler trying to control the position from guard on top but Malaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malaki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Malaki tries to get out of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Almdudler preventing the sweep.
Almdudler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Almdudler trying to control but Malaki is working from the bottom.
Malaki controls Almdudler momentarily but Almdudler frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Almdudler clinches up against the cage.
Almdudler tries to stall but Malaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Almdudler effectively controlling the action here.
Almdudler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yancy Malaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Almdudler.
Almdudler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malaki up against the cage.
Malaki blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Malaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Malaki wants to get back to striking at distance but Almdudler won't allow it.
Almdudler keeps control of Malaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Malaki lands with a left to the head.
Malaki has had enough of the clinch but Almdudler keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almdudler is trying to stall.
Almdudler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Malaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malaki moves out of range as Almdudler strikes.
Almdudler is looking to clinch but Malaki is avoiding it.
Almdudler moves into the clinch.
Almdudler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Almdudler goes for a double leg but Malaki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Malaki continues to drive forward.
Almdudler taking a breather.
Malaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Malaki looking to stall.
Malaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Almdudler missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almdudler is trying to maintain a safe position but Malaki gets an underhook and turns Almdudler into the cage.
Almdudler avoiding damage.
Andreas Almdudler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Almdudler tightens his grip and picks Malaki up, before dumping him to the ground. Malaki manages to land in guard.
Malaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Almdudler on the ground.
Malaki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Almdudler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Almdudler landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almdudler preventing the sweep.
Malaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Malaki seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almdudler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malaki's back!
Almdudler is landing with strikes. Malaki can't take much more of this.
Almdudler is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Malaki up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Almdudler really dominated that round.
That's time! Malaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Almdudler tries to clinch there but Malaki circles away.
Almdudler lands with an overhand left.
Almdudler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Malaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Almdudler is in Malaki's guard.
Almdudler working some strikes from top position.
Almdudler wants to control from the top but Malaki keeps moving.
Malaki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Malaki trying to control but Almdudler is having none of it.
Malaki get's back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almdudler is looking to clinch but Malaki is avoiding it.
Malaki tries to keep at a distance but Almdudler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malaki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Almdudler manages to break the clinch.
Almdudler doesn't manage to clinch there - Malaki circles away.
Almdudler blocks a jab.
Malaki lands with a straight right. Almdudler didn't see that one coming.
Malaki leaves Almdudler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Andreas Almdudler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Almdudler slips a jab from Malaki.
Almdudler shoots in for a takedown but Malaki shows good takedown defense.
Almdudler shoots in but Malaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yancy Malaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Almdudler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almdudler misses with a head kick.
Malaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malaki jabs Almdudler right on the nose. Almdudler blinks but takes it well.
Almdudler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Malaki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Almdudler's head.
Yancy Malaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malaki lands a nice shot that snaps Almdudler's head back.
Malaki misses with a wild body shot.
Almdudler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Malaki is able to avoid easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Malaki. That snapped Almdudler's head back.
Almdudler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Almdudler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Almdudler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Almdudler tries to stall but Malaki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Almdudler misses with a body punch.
Malaki stalls.
Almdudler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malaki blocks a jab.
Malaki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Malaki with a nice cross.
Almdudler looks for a takedown but Malaki sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Almdudler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malaki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Almdudler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Malaki's guard.
Malaki keeping moving, preventing Almdudler from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almdudler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malaki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Malaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Almdudler wants to control but Malaki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malaki decides to stand up.
Almdudler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Yancy Malaki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Almdudler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Malaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Almdudler.
Malaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Almdudler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Almdudler. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Malaki. No joy for Almdudler on that attempt.
Almdudler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Almdudler's hands.
Malaki throws a right and a left that Almdudler avoids nicely.
Almdudler is looking to clinch.
Almdudler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almdudler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malaki throws out the jab.
Almdudler tries to close the distance and clinch but Malaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Almdudler blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Almdudler. Malaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Almdudler tries to clinch there but Malaki circles away.
Malaki connects with a crisp jab.
Malaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malaki scores with a jab. Almdudler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Malaki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Almdudler on the side of the head.
Almdudler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malaki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malaki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malaki keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almdudler fails to land with a series of punches.
Almdudler tries to clinch but Malaki is having none of it.
Almdudler dives in and scores a takedown into Malaki's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almdudler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malaki is trying to control the position but Almdudler postures up.
Almdudler throwing strikes but missing.
Malaki 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.
Almdudler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malaki wants to sweep here but Almdudler controlling him for the moment.
Almdudler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almdudler trying to control but Malaki is working from the bottom.
Malaki managing to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Almdudler wants to control from the top but Malaki keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Almdudler tries to clinch up.
Almdudler moves into range and clinches up with Malaki.
A nice left hand lands by Malaki.
Malaki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Almdudler lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almdudler missing with knees to the body.
Almdudler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Almdudler wants to take the fight to the mat but Malaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yancy Malaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Almdudler.
Almdudler is trying to drag Malaki to the mat but Malaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Almdudler looking for a takedown.
Almdudler is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Malaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Almdudler's elbow.
Almdudler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Almdudler slowing the pace effectively.
Malaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almdudler fails with the takedown.
Almdudler has closed the distance and engaged Malaki in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andreas Almdudler.
I think Almdudler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andreas Almdudler!
Andreas Almdudler is the new featherweight champion!
Andreas Almdudler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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