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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rome Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Messer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem & Royce Da 5'9 - Above the Law . Mark Messer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rome Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Messer!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messer misses with a two punch combination.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Messer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
Messer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Messer circles away.
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Messer was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Messer pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Jones trying to control but Messer is working from the bottom.
Messer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Messer wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Messer has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Messer keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is pushing down on Messer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Messer is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Messer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Messer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Messer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Messer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Messer won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Messer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Messer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones stops Messer from standing up.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Messer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Messer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Messer wants to sweep but no luck.
Messer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Messer is keeping the position.
Jones works over Messer with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones is working Messer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones passes Messer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Messer's temple.
Messer won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jones thows a huge punch but Messer dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messer tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Messer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones working over Messer with some ground and pound. Messer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Messer's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Messer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Messer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Messer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rome Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Messer misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Messer stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones avoids the body shot from Messer.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Messer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rome Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Messer throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Messer defends well and Jones ends up having to push Messer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Messer is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Messer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to score a takedown here. Messer is defending well but Jones drives through and ends up in Messer's guard.
Messer can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Messer reverses the position - he's now on top in Jones's guard.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Messer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Messer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Messer defends well.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Messer passes into half guard.
Messer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messer get's back to his feet.
Rome Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones scores with a takedown into Messer's guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Messer is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Messer has wrist control.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Rome Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones trying to control but Messer is working from the bottom.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones stands and throws Messer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Messer prevents Jones from improving position.
Messer tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
Jones goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Messer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jones's guard! Nice work there by Messer!
Messer wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep here but Messer controlling him for the moment.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Messer is aware though and is defending well.
Messer wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Messer defends well.
Messer advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rome Jones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jones throws a right hand that Messer ducks under and follows up with a left that Messer also avoids with ease.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Messer sprawls well.
Jones shoots and misses
and Messer counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Messer.
A shot to the liver by Messer. Beautiful body shot.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Messer counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rome Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Messer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Messer throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Messer's guard.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Messer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones cracks Messer with a solid left hand.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Messer is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Messer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Messer has escaped and now he's on top!
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Messer is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Messer defends easily.
Messer stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Messer tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Messer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rome Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Messer trying to control here.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messer tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is looking to pass Messer's guard but actually Messer recovers to full guard.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Messer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Messer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Messer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Messer's legs - danger averted.
Messer is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Mark Messer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rome Jones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rome Jones!
A very excited looking Rome Jones 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dane Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross has chosen Swedish House Mafia-One as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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204 lbs
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Brawler
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dane Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Ross!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ross avoids it really well and circles away.
Ross scores with a jab to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Ross scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Dane Kane has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Ross.
Ross lands a slapping body shot.
Ross wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ross defends it nicely.
Kane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ross.
Ross scores with a jab.
Kane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ross misses the shot to the body.
Ross fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheers as Ross lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kane doesn't seem phased though.
Kane has Ross up against the cage in a clinch.
Ross told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ross fails to land.
Ross throws a head punch that misses.
Ross has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ross is trying to break the clinch but Kane has him pressed against the cage.
Ross misses with the head strike.
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ross sprawls well initially but Kane persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross tries to get to full guard but Kane has control of the leg.
Ross has a hand on Kane's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kane takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Ross is working to get back to half guard.
Kane has hold of Ross's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ross manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kane prevents Ross from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ross bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane wants to stand up but Ross is controlling him.
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ross throws a big right hand that misses.
Ross is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control.
Ross throwing strikes but missing.
Kane is looking to stand up but Ross isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ross accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kane wants to stand but Ross is controlling the position.
Ross is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ross lands a couple of elbows.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck.
Kane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kane thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ross postures up in Kane's guard and throws a big left but Kane blocks it.
Kane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ross.
Kane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ross on the ground.
Ross postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ross with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ross preventing the sweep.
Ross slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ross has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross working away.
Ross working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Ross seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane tries to improve position but can't.
Ross working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ross working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dane Kane's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ross thuds his right hand into Kane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross looks to land a combination but Kane avoids it well.
Kane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ross.
Ross takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Ross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kane circles away quickly and effectively.
Kane moves into the clinch successfully.
Ross lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kane breaks the clinch.
Ross misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kane wants to clinch but Ross slips to the side
and Ross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ross throws a head kick that misses.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Ross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt.
Ross's corner calls for a 1-2. Ross obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ross.
Ross misses the shot to the body.
Kane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ross lands a jab-cross combination.
Kane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dane Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kane.
James Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kane under the eye.
Kane feints and as Ross raises his hands in defense, Kane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ross is looking for a triangle but Kane pushes his legs off easily.
Ross is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane prevents Ross from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.
Kane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ross working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kane has passed into half guard!
James Ross has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kane working Ross over with strikes.
Ross looking for submissions off his back.
Kane not doing much here.
Kane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane content to control rather than advance.
Kane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kane lands strikes from half guard.
Ross tries to kick Kane off but Kane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kane perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ross looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ross regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dane Kane just wasn't active enough.
A slow jab from Ross misses its intended target.
Kane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ross has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ross does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ross wants to get back to his feet.
Kane wants to free his trapped foot but Ross is holding on for dear life with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kane lands a nice short elbow.
Kane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Kane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dane Kane's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kane steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ross. That one must have hurt.
Kane darts in and clinches Ross up against the cage.
Ross scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Ross coming out on top.
Ross misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Ross tenderised Kane's leg. Kane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ross as he jumps to the side.
Kane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ross pinned against the cage. Ross gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kane misses with a head kick.
Ross lands a jab to the nose.
Kane has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dane Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kane's hands.
Ross connects with a single shot there.
Ross misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ross smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ross throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Kane moves into the clinch.
Ross can't find room to land a body shot as Kane controls the action.
Ross misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ross.
Ross cracks Kane with a nice body shot.
Ross misses with a punch to the body.
Kane ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kane no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ross pushes down on Kane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ross is trying to work for a kimura but Kane is defending well.
Ross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ross.
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!
Kane has hold of Ross's hands but Ross slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kane tries to roll over but Ross keeps him under control.
Kane wants to control but Ross is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ross has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kane is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kane in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kane is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Kane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ross in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Ross! Kane is hurt baaadly! Ross is firing away with more strikes - Kane is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Ross!
A very excited looking James Ross 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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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 Nikolay Dubrovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikolay Dubrovsky!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boom. Dubrovsky shrugs it off though.
Dubrovsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dubrovsky looks winded!
A solid leg kick lands there for Boom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Dubrovsky drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Boom follows Dubrovsky 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 0:16 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Hold Us. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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237 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikey Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
Brown rushes Karelin and presses him up against the cage.
Brown gets underhooks to prevent Karelin's takedown attempt.
Brown is trying to drag Karelin to the mat but Karelin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karelin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mikey Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Karelin.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karelin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Karelin shoots in.
Karelin fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Karelin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Karelin down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Brown politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brown prefers to stall for the moment though.
Karelin is trying to improve his position.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working.
Karelin is letting Brown control him for a moment.
Brown looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working.
Brown controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikey Brown has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Brown clinches up with Karelin and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown is trying to maintain a safe position but Karelin gets an underhook and turns Brown into the cage.
Brown is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Karelin can't fight it off and eventually Brown manages to take the fight to the floor. Karelin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Karelin is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Karelin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Karelin's legs - danger averted.
Brown postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Karelin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brown working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've been informed that Karelin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Karelin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karelin is trying to keep Brown in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karelin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Brown dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Karelin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karelin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brown pulls Karelin into guard.
Karelin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Karelin throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown wants to stand but Karelin is controlling the position.
Karelin looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown throws a strike but Karelin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karelin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Karelin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown scores with a nice shot.
Karelin postures up.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Karelin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Karelin looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!
Karelin is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brown is defending well though. Karelin let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown manages to reverse the position and now he's in Karelin's guard. Nice work there by Brown.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown stands and throws Karelin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Karelin is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking for a sweep.
Karelin being controlled for a moment.
Brown scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with punches from side control.
Brown grinds an elbow into Karelin's temple.
Brown tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Karelin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karelin keeps working.
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Karelin to see if he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Brown dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Karelin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brown quickly recovers to half guard.
Brown is doing well to control the position and prevent Karelin from advancing to side control.
Brown trying to hold on to Karelin's head to control him but Karelin postures up.
Brown is controlling Karelin's trapped leg to prevent Karelin from advancing to side control.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Karelin pulls his head out easily.
Mikey Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karelin working Brown over with strikes.
Karelin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to kick Karelin off but Karelin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Karelin lands with a punch from half guard.
Brown wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy.
Karelin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karelin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karelin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karelin is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown trying to hold on to Karelin's head to control him but Karelin postures up.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Karelin is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karelin.
Karelin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Brown controls his leg.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Karelin 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.
Karelin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aleksandr Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown is doing well to control the position and prevent Karelin from advancing to side control.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karelin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karelin.
Karelin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karelin is looking to stall here but Brown recovers full guard.
Karelin being controlled here momentarily.
Mikey Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karelin preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karelin is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Karelin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Karelin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karelin scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Karelin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikey Brown!
Mikey Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Hoffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Jacarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Hoffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Jacarson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacarson thuds a left hand into Hoffer's body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jacarson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A jab from Hoffer finds it's way through Jacarson's defenses.
Hoffer throws a good cross that connects.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jacarson enables Hoffer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jacarson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Hoffer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hoffer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jacarson trying to control the position.
Hoffer trying to control but Jacarson is working from the bottom.
Jacarson trying to keep a closed guard but Hoffer is proving a slippery customer.
Jacarson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoffer.
Jacarson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacarson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoffer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hoffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffer is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacarson has wrist control.
Hoffer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hoffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoffer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jacarson trying to keep a closed guard but Hoffer is proving a slippery customer.
Hoffer looking to pass the guard.
Hoffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacarson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jimmy Hoffer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jacarson walks into a left hand.
Jacarson slips under a jab.
No luck for Hoffer with that takedown attempt.
Jimmy Hoffer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hoffer swinging wildly here.
Hoffer connects with the punch.
Jacarson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoffer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoffer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacarson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hoffer!
It looks like Anthony Jacarson has been cut.
Jacarson swinging wildly here.
Jacarson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoffer tries to bum rush Jacarson with a series of wild strikes but Jacarson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jacarson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacarson slips a straight right by Hoffer.
Jacarson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jacarson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoffer circles away quickly and effectively.
A right-left combo lands from Jacarson.
Jacarson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Hoffer.
Jacarson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoffer.
Jacarson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoffer.
Jacarson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jacarson takes one to the chin there.
Jacarson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoffer throws a poor cross that misses
and Jacarson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jacarson tries to land a front kick but Hoffer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacarson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoffer connects with a nice looking jab.
Hoffer swings widly with a right hand
and Jacarson counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hoffer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Jacarson's cut.
That's time! Hoffer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hoffer throws a shot from downtown. Jacarson moves away and avoids it.
Jacarson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoffer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoffer blocks a head kick by Jacarson.
Hoffer slips a jab and a cross from Jacarson.
Hoffer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hoffer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoffer takes a swing at Jacarson's ribcage but misses.
Jacarson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoffer.
Hoffer goes for a double leg but Jacarson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jacarson continues to drive forward.
Jacarson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jacarson looking to throw knees to the head but Hoffer is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacarson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jacarson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jacarson stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Anthony Jacarson.
Hoffer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jacarson backs up against the cage.
Jacarson is rocked!
Jacarson ducks into an uppercut from Hoffer and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Hoffer!
Jimmy Hoffer very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Rold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Mendes (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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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enrique Rold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rold throws a body kick that misses.
Rold throws a looping overhand right but Mendes ducks down to avoid it.
Rold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Mendes blocks the leg kick.
Rold misses with a hook to the body
so Mendes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rold keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Mendes has gone for a leg lock! Rold slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mendes's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rold thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rold wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rold wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Mendes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rold defends well.
Rold slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rold scoring with punches from side control.
Rold goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mendes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rold but great work by Mendes.
Mendes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rold wants to control but Mendes postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mendes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rold struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rold tries to improve position but can't.
Rold is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mendes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes is working for a submission of some sort.
Rold desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rold is trying to get back to full guard.
Rold gets full guard.
Mendes slips nicely into half guard.
Mendes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rold doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rold is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendes.
Mendes seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rold has recovered full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes stopping the sweep attempt from Rold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Mendes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rold throws a low kick but Mendes moves out of range easily.
Rold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mendes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rold counters with a nice leg kick.
Enrique Rold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rold. Mendes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mendes's sensitive parts.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown but Rold shows good takedown defense.
Enrique Rold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Mendes.
Rold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendes manages to avoid it.
Mendes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rold.
Rold lands a nice hook to Mendes's body. Mendes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Rold. No joy for Mendes on that attempt.
Mendes is breathing heavily.
Mendes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rold lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mendes takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rold lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rold fakes a jab and scores with a low 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!
Rold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendes.
Mendes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mendes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mendes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rold connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mendes. Mendes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rold dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mendes. That did some damage!
Rold throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mendes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rold delivers a nice body kick.
Rold scoring well with a low kick there.
Mendes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rold connects with a solid leg kick.
Mendes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rold lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mendes misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Enrique Rold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rold connects with a leg kick. Mendes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rold.
Enrique Rold is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rold counters with a good low kick that Mendes was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Rold dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rold lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mendes avoids the body shot from Rold.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rold.
Rold misses with a kick to the body.
Rold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rold fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mendes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mendes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rold can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rold scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rold scores with a nice right hand.
Rold is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rold.
Some wild striking there from Rold.
Rold connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rold moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rold is looking to wear down Mendes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rold throws the kick towards the body but Mendes avoids it.
Mendes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rold.
Nice body kick there by Rold.
Rold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rold is looking to slow Mendes down with leg kicks.
Mendes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Jake Mendes has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rold feints and then cracks Mendes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendes down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rold counters with a thumping low kick.
Mendes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rold moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mendes shoots and misses
and Rold counters with a nice leg kick.
Rold throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Crunch! Rold slams his shin into Mendes's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rold. Mendes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rold lands a front kick.
Rold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rold counters with a nice body kick.
Enrique Rold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Mendes.
Mendes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mendes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mendes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rold throws the kick towards the body but Mendes avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enrique Rold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rold has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Rold!
Enrique Rold made sure to mention his sponsor, Australian Xtreme Elite Supplements 160Q in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cranky Mark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cranky Mark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mark defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Mark connects with a solid leg kick.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Mark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mark throws a head kick but Saibot moves out of range.
Mark misses with a body kick.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Mark.
Mark fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saibot checks it well.
Saibot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saibot is looking to clinch.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mark can pounce on him.
Mark throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mark throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mark tries to land a front kick but Saibot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick from Mark misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark throws a leg kick but Saibot moved away.
Cranky Mark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Saibot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mark seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mark pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saibot is out of range and Mark settles back down.
Mark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saibot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saibot has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Saibot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mark tries a low kick but Saibot avoids it.
Mark misses with an uppercut.
Mark feints and then cracks Saibot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saibot down.
Mark misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mark.
Saibot stuffs the takedown attempt from Mark. Mark gets slowly back to his feet.
Mark dives in for a single leg takedown but Saibot sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cranky Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mark.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Mark.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mark throws a head punch that misses.
Saibot has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saibot lands a left hand.
Mark tries to pull guard but Saibot won't allow it.
Mark swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mark trying to control the position but instead, Saibot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mark into the cage.
Mark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Mark.
Saibot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Cranky Mark has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mark.
That kick from Mark tenderised Saibot's leg. Saibot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mark misses with the body kick
and Saibot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mark.
Mark shoots for a double leg takedown but Saibot sprawls well. He's pushed Mark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mark gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Saibot to counter with a crisp jab.
Saibot digs a good hook to Mark's body.
Saibot checks a leg kick.
Mark feints and then cracks Saibot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saibot down.
Mark connects with a high kick.
Mark fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saibot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mark tries to land a body kick
enabling Saibot to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Mark throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saibot as he avoids it easily.
Mark gets a double leg takedown into Saibot's guard.
Saibot trying to control the position here.
Mark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mark trying to control but Saibot is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saibot keeping full guard, as Mark tries to pass.
Mark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cranky Mark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cranky Mark's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as Saibot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saibot is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saibot throws a lazy uppercut
and Mark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saibot won't be happy with that.
Mark throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mark throwing strikes but Saibot manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Saibot wants to control but Mark is keeping him busy.
Mark tries to bench press Saibot off him but Saibot keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mark is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mark is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Saibot is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Saibot controlling his opponent.
Mark tries to reverse the position but Saibot maintains control.
Saibot stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Saibot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mark has time to react.
Mark is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mark wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
Mark throws a low kick, looking for Saibot's leg but Saibot calmly moves out of range.
Saibot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot thows a body shot but no joy.
Saibot steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mark. That one must have hurt.
Saibot avoids a kick to the body.
Mark fails to land the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mark avoids the body shot from Saibot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mark.
Mark thows a leg kick but Saibot checks it
and Saibot counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Mark does it's job there.
Mark misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark looks to land a body kick but Saibot moved away.
Saibot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saibot blocks a low kick nicely.
Mark tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mark looks to land a body kick but Saibot moved away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mark.
Nice takedown defense from Saibot. No joy for Mark on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cranky Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot lands a glancing blow to the side of Mark's head.
Mark throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saibot.
Mark scores with a head kick.
Saibot moves out of range of the leg kick from Mark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mark shoots in looking for a takedown but Saibot manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mark misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mark avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Mark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saibot as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Saibot. No joy for Mark on that attempt.
Saibot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mark moves away.
Saibot tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Saibot fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Mark misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Mark's shoulder, as Mark tries to avoid the shot.
Mark connects with a solid leg kick.
Saibot thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cranky Mark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cranky Mark's cut.
That's time! Mark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saibot lands a right hook to the body.
Mark darts in looking for a takedown but Saibot gets double underhooks and turns Mark into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Saibot scores with a shot to the side of Mark's head.
Saibot scores with a shoulder strike.
Saibot prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saibot misses with a body punch.
Mark misses with the head strike.
Mark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saibot lands with a light punch inside.
Saibot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saibot stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Saibot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Saibot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Mark ducks down to avoid it.
Saibot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mark.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Mark's head but Mark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mark.
Mark walks into a left hand.
Mark gets the takedown into side control.
Saibot manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mark throws a strike but Saibot avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saibot's head.
Mark is in close to Saibot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mark trying to control but Saibot is working from the bottom.
Saibot 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.
Mark trying to control but Saibot is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saibot is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mark is keeping the position for now.
Mark working for a triangle but Saibot defends it easily.
Mark wants to improve his position but instead Saibot has moved into half guard.
Mark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mark wants to control but Saibot is keeping busy.
Saibot is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mark!
Saibot controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saibot moves to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cranky Mark's cut.
That's time! Mark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mark looks to land a body kick but Saibot moved away.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mark scores with a leg kick.
Mark looks to throw a body kick
and Saibot counters with a straight right hand.
Mark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Saibot is trying to defend but Mark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mark stalling away here and it's allowed Saibot to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Saibot seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mark trying to control the position from guard on top but Saibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saibot looking to control.
Saibot seems keen to control Mark's posture.
Noob Saibot has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A big right from Saibot misses.
Mark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saibot takes one on the button.
Saibot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Noob Saibot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mark tries to land a leg kick but Saibot saw it coming and moves away.
Cranky Mark is winning the standup battle so far.
Mark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saibot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Mark is just out of range.
Saibot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saibot scores with a shot to the side of Mark's head.
Mark is trying to pull guard but Saibot has him pressed against the cage.
Saibot works on Mark's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot lands a right hand.
Mark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saibot lands a hook that snaps the head of Mark backwards.
Saibot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark throws a head punch that misses.
Mark is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saibot scores with a shoulder strike.
Noob Saibot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mark trying to control the position but instead, Saibot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mark into the cage.
Saibot is leaning against Mark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mark has Saibot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saibot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cranky Mark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mark wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saibot has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mark misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Saibot.
Mark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saibot to keep the fight standing.
Mark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saibot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mark is trying to break the clinch but Saibot has him pressed against the cage.
Saibot scores with a shoulder strike.
Mark is trying to break the clinch but Saibot has him pressed against the cage.
Saibot is leaning against Mark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Mark.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saibot cracks Mark with a nice body shot.
Mark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mark blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Cranky Mark'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Saibot moves into the clinch successfully.
Saibot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saibot lands with a right to the head.
Saibot prevents Mark from breaking the clinch.
Mark working aggressively here.
Saibot lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mark.
Saibot misses with a body punch.
Mark wants to break free but Saibot has control.
Saibot lands a nice uppercut.
Saibot drops Mark onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mark is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mark is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot pushes Mark against the cage. Saibot is working some dirty boxing. Saibot pushes off with a quick right hook! Mark goes down! Mark 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 0:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot is the new welterweight champion!
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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Castor Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Island King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Castor Rollins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Island King!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like The Island King has been cut.
Rollins throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Rollins scores with a jab to the body.
Rollins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Castor Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Rollins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rollins.
Rollins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rollins misses with an uppercut.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That has opened up The Island King's cut even more.
Rollins lands a big shot that drops King! Can he finish him?
King is rocked!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rollins is pushing down on King's leg trying to pass to half guard. King is fighting to maintain full guard but Rollins has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
Rollins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
Rollins controlling the action here.
Rollins wants to pass the guard but King is defending well.
King is looking for a sweep. Rollins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rollins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rollins.
King looking for submissions off his back.
Rollins controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins lands with a punch from half guard.
The cut above The Island King's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rollins is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
Rollins winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Island King's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at The Island King's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Castor Rollins!
Castor Rollins is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Castor Rollins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Klincko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Klincko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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197 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
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Klincko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matrix.
Matrix cracks Klincko with an open hand slap.
Klincko throws a head kick that misses
and Matrix counters with a nice double leg into side control. Klincko won't be happy with that.
Klincko wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Matrix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klincko keeps working.
Klincko is working to avoid the ground and pound but Matrix connects with a decent elbow.
Klincko looking for a sweep but Matrix has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klincko is looking to get to half guard.
Matrix lands a big shot there that rocks Klincko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klincko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Matrix is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Klincko is pressing down on Matrix's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Klincko working a defensive guard here.
Klincko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matrix is aware though and is defending well.
Klincko looking to control.
Matrix trying to control the position from guard on top but Klincko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matrix is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matrix sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Klincko's guard.
Matrix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klincko tries to roll over but Matrix keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matrix is trying to control. Klincko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matrix throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klincko actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix wants to control but Klincko is keeping him busy.
Matrix takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Matrix not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matrix is looking for a kimura here.
Klincko is staying active underneath Matrix, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Klincko wants to control but Matrix is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matrix is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Klincko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klincko is controlling Matrix's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Matrix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klincko keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Matrix wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Matrix lands with a straight right. Klincko didn't see that one coming.
Klincko misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matrix.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matrix avoids the head kick by Klincko.
Matrix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klincko.
Klincko throws a body punch but Matrix moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Matrix dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Matrix.
John Matrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matrix ducks right into an uppercut from Klincko.
Matrix swings widly with a right hand
and Matrix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Klincko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matrix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klincko.
Klincko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klincko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matrix throws a jab when Klincko was well out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Klincko enables Matrix to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Klincko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Klincko is trying to control the position but Matrix postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matrix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matrix accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klincko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrix tries to roll over but Klincko keeps him under control.
Matrix trying to control from the bottom.
Klincko is trying to work for a kimura but Matrix is defending well.
Klincko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Matrix!
Matrix is desperately trying to improve his position but Klincko has a good base and remains in mount.
Klincko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Matrix in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Matrix manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Matrix wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix wants to control but Klincko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Klincko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matrix is just riding it out for now. Klincko eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klincko thows a huge punch but Matrix dodges it nicely.
Klincko looks to land a strike but Matrix avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Klincko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klincko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matrix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
John Matrix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Klincko throws a strike but Matrix rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Klincko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Klincko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Matrix because Klincko loaded up on that one.
Klincko looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klincko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Matrix is on top in guard.
Klincko looking for a sweep. Not yet Klincko, not yet.
Matrix wants to control from the top but Klincko keeps moving.
Matrix connects with a couple of short punches.
Klincko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klincko being controlled here, momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matrix lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Klincko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Matrix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Klincko defending well as Matrix loads up on a big left hand.
Matrix attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Klincko slips under a jab.
Klincko thuds a left hand into Matrix's body.
Matrix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matrix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matrix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Klincko defending well as Matrix loads up on a big left hand.
Klincko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Matrix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matrix throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Klincko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klincko tries to move into range but Matrix moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Klincko connects with an inside leg kick.
Klincko misses with a body kick.
Matrix cracks Klincko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matrix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klincko.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matrix, right into the meat.
Matrix works the jab nicely.
Matrix is looking to slow Klincko down with leg kicks.
Nice jab there from Matrix.
Matrix fails with a takedown attempt.
Klincko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matrix has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Klincko.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Klincko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klincko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matrix.
Klincko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matrix fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Klincko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Klincko scores with a body shot.
Matrix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matrix lands a leg kick that knocks Klincko off balance momentarily.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Klincko as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Matrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klincko connects with a body shot.
Matrix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klincko looks to land a body kick but Matrix moved away.
Matrix throws a big shot that misses.
Klincko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matrix seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Klincko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matrix rather than just go for the knockout.
Matrix closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Klincko's guard.
Klincko is trying to control the position but Matrix postures up.
Matrix trying to control but Klincko is working from the bottom.
Matrix 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.
Klincko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klincko is looking for a kimura here.
Klincko is looking to advance position but Matrix won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matrix wants to improve his position but Klincko is controlling well.
Klincko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Matrix!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Matrix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matrix 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Matrix!
After winning the bout, John Matrix 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 Roberto Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Kim could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Justin Riddle's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Kim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Justin Riddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Riddle 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 Kim has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kim and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Riddle tries to clinch but Kim moves out of range.
Riddle looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
Riddle misses the shot to the body.
Kim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riddle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kim circles away quickly and effectively.
Riddle tries to clinch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim gets a takedown into half guard.
Riddle felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kim wants to pass to mount but Riddle is defending the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kim's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are battling for position here. Riddle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kim passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim in side control, throwing shots but Riddle defends.
Kim throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Riddle is not content to let Kim control the position.
Riddle wants to control but Kim postures up.
Kim takes a little break here. Riddle wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Riddle is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to control but Riddle is keeping him busy.
Kim is trying to get an arm triangle but Riddle is defending well.
Riddle is trying to control Kim's posture but Kim avoids it.
Riddle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Riddle seems a little lost for a moment, as Kim dominates the positioning.
Kim working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim working away.
Kim tries to score with some ground and pound. Riddle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Riddle is trying to control Kim's posture but Kim avoids it.
Kim tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kim has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kim working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Kim crashes against the mat.
Riddle sneaks back into half guard.
Riddle is not content to let Kim control the position.
Kim slips a nice elbow through Riddle's hands, connecting with Riddle's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddle is staying active underneath Kim, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kim wants to pass the guard but Riddle is defending well.
Riddle wants to control but Kim is keeping busy.
Kim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riddle defending well though.
Kim wants to take a breather but Riddle is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riddle is refusing to be controlled, as Kim sits in half guard.
Kim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Kim dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Riddle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Riddle throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kim counters with a shoot takedown. Riddle fights it but they end up in guard.
Riddle is looking to sweep but instead, Kim has passed into half guard.
Kim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kim throwing shots but Riddle is blocking nicely.
Kim is just content to waste time from the top position. Riddle takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kim stands up over Riddle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kim wants to control from the top but Riddle keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle looking to control.
Kim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riddle keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
Kim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riddle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Riddle is trying to control the position but Kim postures up.
Kim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kim won't allow Riddle to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Riddle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Riddle has escaped and now he's on top!
Kim 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.
Riddle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kim is working hard here to advance position.
Riddle stands and throws Kim's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kim looks to move to half guard but instead Riddle has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to control but Riddle is having none of it.
Riddle wants to control the action but instead Kim gets a body lock and reverses into Riddle's guard! Nice work!
Kim working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Riddle's head.
Kim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kim trying to control but Riddle is working from the bottom.
Riddle keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim stands and throws Riddle's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Riddle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kim working the head and body with strikes.
Kim in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes there by Kim.
Kim staying calm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Kim dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Riddle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A telegraphed right hand from Riddle misses the target.
Kim throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Riddle tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kim is in Riddle's guard.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riddle looking for a sweep. Not yet Riddle, not yet.
Kim lands a couple of digs.
Kim with a nice head shot there.
Kim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kim has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim forces his way into half guard.
Riddle is not content to let Kim control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Riddle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kim seems to be looking for submissions.
Kim trying to mount his opponent but Riddle defends it.
Kim is trying to control. Riddle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riddle is controlling Kim's trapped leg to prevent Kim from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle tries to roll over but Kim keeps him under control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kim is pressing down on Riddle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Riddle is holding on for now.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riddle keeps working.
Kim wants to pass to mount but Riddle is defending the position.
Riddle manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim looking to pass the guard.
Kim passes into half guard.
Kim wants to free his trapped foot but Riddle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Riddle is trying to maintain the position but Kim is very close to passing his half guard.
Kim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kim throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Riddle because Kim loaded up on that one.
Kim controlling from the full mount.
Kim is trying to control here but Riddle has managed to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Riddle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Kim clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riddle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riddle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kim counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Riddle's guard now.
Kim wants to control from the top but Riddle keeps moving.
Kim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riddle is keeping the position for now.
Kim wants to control from the top but Riddle keeps moving.
Riddle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim chips away with some ground and pound.
Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riddle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kim postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Riddle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kim, into his guard.
Kim controls Riddle momentarily but Riddle frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Kim working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Roberto Kim wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Riddle throws a jab but it's blocked by Kim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Riddle loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
Riddle moves out of range of the leg kick from Kim.
Kim on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riddle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kim moves out of range as Riddle strikes.
Kim feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Riddle's calf.
Riddle throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Riddle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riddle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kim has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Riddle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riddle tries to close the distance and clinch but Kim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riddle throws a leg kick but Kim moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riddle is fending him off so far but Kim persists. Nope, Riddle circles away and we're back to standing.
Kim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Riddle throws a leg kick
so Kim counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim lands a couple of digs.
Riddle keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Kim working some strikes from top position.
Riddle is trying to control the position but Kim postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riddle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kim advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Kim had his way with Justin Riddle in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Riddle misses with a kick to the body.
Riddle throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Riddle swings widly with a right hand
and Kim counters with a nice double leg into side control. Riddle won't be happy with that.
The referee asks Kim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kim prefers to stall for the moment though.
Riddle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kim off and has taken his back!
Riddle has the hooks in. Kim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kim trying to control the action but Riddle just sinks the hooks in.
Kim tries to escape but Riddle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kim doesn't escape.
Kim is really stuck here.
Kim trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kim wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim turns into Riddle and is now in his guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kim trying to control but Riddle is working from the bottom.
Kim slips nicely into half guard.
Riddle wants to get back to his feet.
Kim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Riddle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Riddle is controlling Kim's trapped leg to prevent Kim from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle won't allow Kim to pass to mount.
Kim is nestled in close to Riddle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Riddle is not content to let Kim control the position.
Kim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Riddle is pressing down on Kim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riddle keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a strike but Riddle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Justin Riddle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Riddle!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riddle regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kim, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Kim!
Roberto Kim retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Roberto Kim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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