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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poo Leg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Dela Cruise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Poo Leg! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Dela Cruise! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Leg tries to sprawl but Dela Cruise drives through with a takedown into half guard. Leg wants to control but Dela Cruise is keeping busy.
Dela Cruise is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Dela Cruise is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leg defends it well. Dela Cruise throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Dela Cruise is looking for a kimura but Leg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dela Cruise to get the leverage. Dela Cruise is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dela Cruise wants to work for an arm triangle but Leg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dela Cruise is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dela Cruise. 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. Dela Cruise looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Leg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dela Cruise. Dela Cruise thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leg's head. Dela Cruise trying to pass the guard but Leg defending well. Dela Cruise lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Dela Cruise is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Dela Cruise is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dela Cruise is pressing down on Leg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leg is holding on for now. Dela Cruise is trying for a kimura here. Leg looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dela Cruise wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juan Dela Cruise!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chesty Puller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chesty Puller! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Sanchez! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Puller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Hector Sanchez has been cut. Puller drops Sanchez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sanchez looks back up at him and smiles so Puller waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sanchez is rocked! Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Puller is just out of range. Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Puller finish him? Puller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Sanchez tries to get into range but Puller steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Sanchez! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Puller scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chesty Puller! A victorious Chesty Puller 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cee Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyke Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell has chosen Ride The Lightning as his entrance music. Cee Chulainn has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cee Chulainn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyke Mitchell! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chulainn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Chulainn swings away with a leg kick that misses. Mitchell misses with a wild body shot. Chulainn tries to land a front kick but Mitchell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Chulainn looks to land a right hand but Mitchell moved out of range. Chulainn throws a big shot that misses. Mitchell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Chulainn misses with a hook. Mitchell punishes Chulainn's body with a nice straight punch. Mitchell misses with a few strikes there.
Mitchell swings for the body but Chulainn moves out of range.
Chulainn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mitchell motions for Chulainn to come forward. Mitchell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Chulainn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chulainn lands a leg kick that knocks Mitchell off balance momentarily. Chulainn moves out of range as Mitchell strikes. Chulainn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mitchell misses with a body shot
and Chulainn counters with a left to the body. Chulainn throws a leg kick but Mitchell checks it. The fighters circling - Mitchell throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell misses with a straight left. Mitchell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chulainn. Chulainn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Cee Chulainn has been cut. Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chulainn. Chulainn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mitchell backs up against the cage.
Mitchell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Mitchell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chulainn on the side of the head. Chulainn throws a hook but Mitchell avoids it easily. A bone on bone clash there as Chulainn blocks the leg kick.
No joy there for Chulainn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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! Mitchell tries to keep at a distance but Chulainn has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mitchell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chulainn is defending well for now. Chulainn lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Chulainn.
Good body shot from Chulainn.
Chulainn pushes Mitchell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Mitchell looks winded! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chulainn. Chulainn lands a hook to the side of the head. Chulainn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell lands a right hook to the body.
Mitchell walks into a straight right hand from Chulainn. Chulainn scores with a decent looking hook. Mitchell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Chulainn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mitchell on the side of the head. Chulainn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chulainn sees it coming and avoids it easily. A big right from Mitchell misses. Chulainn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mitchell moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mitchell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Chulainn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mitchell. Chulainn just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Chulainn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it. Chulainn misses with a straight right. Mitchell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chulainn's sensitive parts. Chulainn misses with a low kick.
Mitchell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Mitchell throws an overhand right that lands on Chulainn's shoulder, as Chulainn tries to avoid the shot. Mitchell slips under a jab from Chulainn. Chulainn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Chulainn is just out of range. Mitchell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chulainn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Chulainn throws a looping overhand right but Mitchell ducks down to avoid it. Mitchell slips a jab and a cross from Chulainn.
Chulainn misses with a body punch
letting Mitchell counter with a right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Mitchell lands with a nice body punch. Mitchell throws a low kick, looking for Chulainn's leg but Chulainn calmly moves out of range. Mitchell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mitchell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Chulainn moves into range and connects with a jab. Mitchell lands with a good body shot. Chulainn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mitchell counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chulainn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitchell sees it coming and avoids it easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Chulainn does a little dance to reset his feet. Chulainn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitchell. 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 Cee Chulainn will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Cee Chulainn's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chulainn. Chulainn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mitchell can pounce on him.
Mitchell throws a shot from downtown. Chulainn moves away and avoids it. Chulainn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mitchell's sensitive parts. Chulainn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chulainn misses with a looping right. Mitchell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chulainn. Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chulainn. A combination from Chulainn does no damage. Chulainn dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mitchell throws a leg kick but Chulainn sees it coming and moves out of range. Chulainn avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Chulainn cracks Mitchell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Mitchell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chulainn circles away quickly and effectively. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mitchell loads up on a big right hand but Chulainn slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chulainn blocks a leg kick. Mitchell connects with a crisp jab. Mitchell throws a hook but Chulainn avoids it easily. Chulainn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Chulainn does a little dance to reset his feet. Chulainn ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell. Chulainn throws a low kick but Mitchell avoids it. Chulainn connects with the punch. Chulainn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chulainn connects with a crisp jab. Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Mitchell misses with a low kick. Chulainn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chulainn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mitchell walks into a straight right hand from Chulainn. A looping hook to the body misses from Chulainn. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Chulainn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Chulainn misses with a double jab.
Mitchell throws a push kick but Chulainn slaps the foot to one side. Some bone on bone action there as Mitchell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Chulainn takes a swing at Mitchell's ribcage but misses. Chulainn misses with a double jab.
Chulainn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Mitchell lands a really nice looking cross but Chulainn seems unphased.
Chulainn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitchell manages to avoid it. Chulainn avoids a kick to the body.
Chulainn moves out of range as Mitchell strikes. Chulainn slips under a jab. Tyke Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chulainn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mitchell is out of range and Chulainn settles back down. Mitchell throws a half hearted mid kick. Chulainn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mitchell moves away. Chulainn takes a shot right to the bread basket. Mitchell throws an off balance right hand
and Mitchell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Chulainn connects with a right hand. Mitchell shakes it off. A jab from Mitchell misses. Mitchell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Chulainn drops his hands momentarily and Mitchell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Mitchell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Chulainn throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mitchell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chulainn. Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mitchell scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chulainn paws at him with a jab and circles away. A slow jab from Mitchell misses its intended target. This has been an exciting period of action! Mitchell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chulainn circles away quickly and effectively. Nice cross by Mitchell. Chulainn throws a right hand that Mitchell ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitchell also avoids with ease. Mitchell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Chulainn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Chulainn. Mitchell throws an overhand right that lands on Chulainn's shoulder, as Chulainn tries to avoid the shot. Chulainn throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range. Mitchell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chulainn is out of range. Mitchell looks for the body kick but Chulainn saw that one coming. Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chulainn looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range. An inside leg kick from Mitchell misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyke Mitchell will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Cee Chulainn's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chulainn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chulainn tries to bum rush Mitchell with a series of wild strikes but Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Chulainn throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range. Mitchell cracks Chulainn with an open hand slap. Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mitchell avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Mitchell is looking to land body kicks. Chulainn clinches. Mitchell tries to land a knee to the head but Chulainn blocks with his arms.
Chulainn lands with a short shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mitchell wants to get back to striking at distance but Chulainn won't allow it.
Mitchell missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chulainn fails to land. Chulainn stalls. Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Chulainn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitchell.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chulainn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Chulainn lands a nice uppercut. Mitchell blocks an uppercut.
Chulainn throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell. Chulainn blocks an uppercut.
Mitchell trying to land knees to the body.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mitchell throws a punch but it's blocked by Chulainn. Mitchell tries to circle away but Chulainn has him pinned against the cage. Chulainn misses with a body punch.
Mitchell throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Chulainn. Chulainn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mitchell is trying to stall.
Chulainn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards. Chulainn cracks Mitchell with a nice body shot. Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mitchell is trying to push Chulainn away but Chulainn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Mitchell tries to land knees in the clinch but Chulainn avoids the damage to the body. Chulainn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for Chulainn.
Nice body punch from Chulainn. Chulainn scores with a nice hook to the head. Chulainn lands with a right to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A right handed body shot lands from Chulainn.
Chulainn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards. A right hand to the body from Chulainn.
A short left from Chulainn. Chulainn digs a right hand underneath Mitchell's ribcage. Mitchell let out a lung full of air as it connected. Chulainn lands a left hand.
Chulainn scores with a hook to the body. Chulainn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Chulainn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chulainn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell. A combination from Chulainn does no damage. Chulainn connects with a single shot there. Mitchell misses with a hook. A slow jab from Mitchell misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chulainn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitchell. Nice defenses there by Mitchell. Chulainn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mitchell. Mitchell throws a solid leg kick but Chulainn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mitchell. Chulainn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Chulainn. Chulainn moves into the clinch. Chulainn digs a right hand underneath Mitchell's ribcage. Mitchell let out a lung full of air as it connected. Chulainn pushes Mitchell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Chulainn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Chulainn lands a hook to the side of the head. Chulainn avoiding damage.
Chulainn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards. Chulainn effectively controlling the action here. Chulainn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chulainn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Chulainn lands a jab.
Mitchell is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chulainn just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Chulainn. Mitchell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body punch from Chulainn. Chulainn misses with a low kick. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chulainn checks a leg kick. Mitchell misses with a lunging right hand
and Chulainn counters with a left and a right that stings Mitchell. A big right from Chulainn misses. Mitchell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight! Cee Chulainn showed his dominance in that final round. Well Chulainn 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cee Chulainn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cuu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cuu Chulainn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dylan Simpson! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chulainn fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Simpson clinches. Simpson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chulainn.
Chulainn wants the takedown. Simpson is fighting it off but Chulainn persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Simpson's guard against the cage. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Chulainn trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Simpson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Chulainn 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. Chulainn is pushing down on Simpson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simpson is fighting to maintain full guard but Chulainn has managed to sneak the leg through. Chulainn thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simpson is looking to escape. Chulainn sitting and controlling from the half guard. Chulainn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chulainn. Chulainn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Chulainn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Chulainn trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it. Chulainn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simpson's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ground and pound from Chulainn. Simpson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Chulainn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simpson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chulainn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Chulainn not doing much here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Chulainn is stalling here. Simpson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chulainn seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Simpson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Chulainn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Simpson is controlling him well. Chulainn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Simpson's best efforts. Simpson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Chulainn controls his leg. Chulainn is controlling Simpson's trapped leg to prevent Simpson from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chulainn trying to control here.
Simpson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Chulainn controls his leg.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Chulainn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cuu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Simpson wants to clinch up but Chulainn keeps it at a distance. Chulainn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chulainn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Simpson wants to get back to his feet but Chulainn is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Chulainn throws a big right hand that misses. Chulainn with a flurry of punches that miss. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chulainn is working Simpson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simpson can do anything to dispel that myth. Chulainn throwing strikes but missing. Chulainn throwing strikes from guard but Simpson blocks nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cuu Chulainn dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Simpson digs a good hook to Chulainn's body.
Simpson tries to clinch up. Simpson keeps the fight on the outside. Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chulainn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simpson defends well and Chulainn ends up having to push Simpson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Chulainn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Simpson after a bit of a struggle. Chulainn goes for a takedown attempt but Simpson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cuu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chulainn looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chulainn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Simpson moves into the clinch. Chulainn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Chulainn won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chulainn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. A punch combination from Simpson misses. Chulainn misses with a takedown attempt - Simpson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Simpson closes the distance looking to clinch and Chulainn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Simpson breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chulainn fails with the takedown and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Simpson clinches up against the cage. Simpson throws an elbow that misses.
Simpson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Simpson tries to clinch but Chulainn moves out of range. Simpson throws a right and a left that Chulainn avoids nicely. Chulainn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson. This has been an exciting period of action! Horrible takedown attempt by Chulainn or perhaps it was just good defense by Simpson, which made it look bad. Chulainn tries for a takedown but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Simpson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Chulainn fails with a takedown attempt. Dylan Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chulainn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Chulainn shoots in looking for a takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl out of it but Chulainn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simpson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dylan Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Chulainn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chulainn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Simpson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Simpson forces Chulainn back against the cage and clinches. Simpson lands a right hand. Chulainn is trying to trip Simpson. He has hold of a leg but Simpson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chulainn persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Chulainn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simpson's head. 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! Chulainn postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it. Chulainn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Chulainn passes into half guard. Simpson is breathing heavily. Simpson tries to kick Chulainn off but Chulainn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chulainn lands a nice short elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Simpson gets tackled into the cage by Chulainn. Chulainn maintains the clinch. Chulainn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Simpson wants to get back to striking at distance but Chulainn won't allow it.
Chulainn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simpson is defending well. Simpson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chulainn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cuu Chulainn. That's going to take a lot out of him. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Chulainn tries for a takedown but Simpson manages to get underhooks.
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chulainn wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chulainn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Chulainn persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing. The fight moves into the clinch position. Simpson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chulainn up against the cage. Chulainn looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chulainn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simpson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Chulainn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simpson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Simpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chulainn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chulainn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simpson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simpson digs a good hook to Chulainn's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Simpson closes the distance and clinches. Chulainn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simpson prevents it.
Dylan Simpson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Simpson breaks the clinch.
Simpson lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Simpson is looking to clinch. Chulainn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Simpson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Chulainn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Chulainn postures up in Simpson's guard and throws a big left but Simpson blocks it. Chulainn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Simpson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Chulainn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Chulainn throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simpson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simpson wants it to stay on the feet. Simpson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chulainn paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cuu Chulainn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chulainn. Chulainn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Simpson has had enough of the clinch but Chulainn keeps him there for the moment. Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Chulainn backwards. Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside. Chulainn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simpson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Chulainn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Simpson after a bit of a struggle. Simpson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chulainn backwards. Simpson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Chulainn doesn't succeed with the takedown and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chulainn is defended easily by Simpson. Dylan Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Chulainn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Simpson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chulainn's head. 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! Chulainn tries for a takedown but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Dylan Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Simpson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Simpson! A victorious Dylan Simpson 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Mitrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitrovic has chosen Stabwound as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas William! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bogdan Mitrovic! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! William misses with a wild combination.
Mitrovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
William looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. William closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mitrovic's guard. William wants to control from the top but Mitrovic keeps moving. Mitrovic is pulling down on William's head. It's preventing any offense from William, at least for the moment. Mitrovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. William trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Mitrovic pulls William in close to his closed guard and prevents William from doing any damage or advancing position. Mitrovic trying to keep a closed guard but William is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round. William stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mitrovic swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mitrovic trying to control the position.
William tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitrovic is retaining full guard. Mitrovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with William. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Mitrovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Mitrovic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Mitrovic throws a good cross that connects.
William shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mitrovic as he jumps to the side. Mitrovic thuds his right hand into William's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. William takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
William shoots in for a takedown but Mitrovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. William looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Mitrovic connects with a body shot that sends William's belly button to the back. William throws a nice looking combination but Mitrovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. William looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mitrovic is fending him off so far but William persists. Nope, Mitrovic circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas William. That's going to take a lot out of him. William takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. William is breathing heavily. 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! William shoots in looking for a takedown. Mitrovic tries to sprawl out of it but William keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mitrovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. William takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
William takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mitrovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mitrovic swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle, before Mitrovic throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into William's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Mitrovic lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Bogdan Mitrovic! Bogdan Mitrovic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seymour Til Alexandros The Seventeenth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavius Odoacer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Til Alexandros The Seventeenth comes to the cage accompanied by X Japan - Week End. Odoacer has chosen Entrance of the Gladiator as his entrance music. Flavius Odoacer has the eye of the tiger 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seymour Til Alexandros The Seventeenth! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Flavius Odoacer! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Odoacer throws a right hand that misses
and Til Alexandros The Seventeenth counters with a single leg into guard. Odoacer didn't expect that. Odoacer keeping moving, preventing Til Alexandros The Seventeenth from controlling successfully. Odoacer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Odoacer is pulling down on Til Alexandros The Seventeenth's head. It's preventing any offense from Til Alexandros The Seventeenth, at least for the moment. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth preventing the sweep. Odoacer controlling Til Alexandros The Seventeenth's posture. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth trying to control but Odoacer is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth tries to free his leg and advance position but Odoacer is retaining full guard. Odoacer wants to sweep here but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth controlling him for the moment. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Odoacer is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Odoacer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth is working hard here to advance position. Odoacer trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Odoacer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Odoacer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A looping hook to the body misses from Odoacer. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Odoacer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth avoids the body shot from Odoacer.
Odoacer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Odoacer misses the jab. Odoacer misses with an uppercut. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth saw that one coming. Odoacer scores with a punch to the head. Odoacer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth doesn't seem bothered though. Odoacer misses with an uppercut. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth saw that one coming. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Til Alexandros The Seventeenth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Odoacer dips to his left and cracks Til Alexandros The Seventeenth with an uppercut! Til Alexandros The Seventeenth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Odoacer finds it's way round the side to connect with Til Alexandros The Seventeenth's head. Odoacer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Odoacer scores with a hook to the body. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Odoacer throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth ducks under a wild hook from Odoacer. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth ducks right into an uppercut from Odoacer. A decent looking cross lands there for Odoacer. Odoacer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Odoacer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Odoacer throws the left hand but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth avoids the punch easily. Odoacer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Odoacer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth staying out of range there. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth on the wrong end of a nice hook. Odoacer looks to land a combination but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth avoids it well. Odoacer closes the distance and pushes Til Alexandros The Seventeenth back into the cage. Odoacer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Odoacer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Odoacer stops a takedown attempt from Til Alexandros The Seventeenth.
I was talking to Til Alexandros The Seventeenth's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. A hook to the body from Odoacer.
Odoacer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavius Odoacer dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Odoacer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Odoacer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Odoacer looks to land a combination but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth avoids it well. Odoacer jabs at Til Alexandros The Seventeenth's body. Odoacer dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Odoacer throws a lazy right hand but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Odoacer missing with a left hand there. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Odoacer throws a jab but it's blocked by Til Alexandros The Seventeenth. Odoacer misses with a straight left. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth moves out of range as Odoacer strikes. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Odoacer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Til Alexandros The Seventeenth.
Odoacer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Odoacer. Odoacer jabs at Til Alexandros The Seventeenth's body. Odoacer connects with a jab. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Odoacer.
Odoacer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Flavius Odoacer seems to be getting the better of the standup. Odoacer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odoacer throws out the jab. Flavius Odoacer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Odoacer misses with a straight right. Odoacer misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Odoacer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Til Alexandros The Seventeenth on the side of the head. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth slips a jab from Odoacer. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Odoacer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Til Alexandros The Seventeenth on the side of the head. Odoacer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A telegraphed right hand from Odoacer misses the target. Odoacer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Odoacer.
Flavius Odoacer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth slips under a jab. Odoacer throws a series of punches but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth avoids them all with ease. Good shot there by Odoacer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Odoacer jabs at Til Alexandros The Seventeenth's body. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Odoacer.
A jab from Odoacer misses. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Odoacer. A left lands for Odoacer. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth slips under a jab from Odoacer. Odoacer throws a series of punches but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth avoids them all with ease. Odoacer jabbing away but nothing is landing. Odoacer throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth walks into a straight right hand from Odoacer.
That's four minutes gone in the round. No joy there for Odoacer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Odoacer misses its intended target. A shot to the liver by Odoacer. Beautiful body shot. Odoacer scores with a sloppy right hand. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth should have avoided that one. Odoacer lands with a cross. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A jab from Odoacer misses. Odoacer throws an overhand right that lands on Til Alexandros The Seventeenth's shoulder, as Til Alexandros The Seventeenth tries to avoid the shot. Odoacer throws a big shot that misses. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Odoacer. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth slips a straight right by Odoacer. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flavius Odoacer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Til Alexandros The Seventeenth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Odoacer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Odoacer misses with a hook. Odoacer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Odoacer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Odoacer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Til Alexandros The Seventeenth moves away. Odoacer gets in close and instigates a clinch. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth jumps guard but Odoacer stands there with Til Alexandros The Seventeenth around his waist. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Odoacer throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth wants a takedown but no success here.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Odoacer prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seymour Til Alexandros The Seventeenth. That's going to take a lot out of him. Odoacer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Odoacer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Til Alexandros The Seventeenths head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Odoacer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Til Alexandros The Seventeenth backwards. Odoacer can't find room to land a body shot as Til Alexandros The Seventeenth controls the action.
Odoacer lands an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Odoacer scores with a nice short uppercut. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth tries to score a body lock takedown but Odoacer shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Odoacer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Til Alexandros The Seventeenth is rocked! Odoacer lands a shot to the body. Oh Til Alexandros The Seventeenth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Odoacer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Odoacer lands a body punch in the clinch. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth takes a shot to the head. Til Alexandros The Seventeenth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Odoacer pushes Til Alexandros The Seventeenth against the cage. Odoacer is working some dirty boxing. Odoacer pushes off with a quick right hook! Til Alexandros The Seventeenth goes down! Til Alexandros The Seventeenth tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Odoacer moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flavius Odoacer! During a confident post fight interview, Flavius Odoacer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolai Brasnof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ajai Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolai Brasnof has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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209 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicolai Brasnof! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajai Hoo! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hoo lunges at Brasnof with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brasnof's hand. Hoo looks to land a left hand but Brasnof moved out of range nicely. Hoo lands with an overhand left. Hoo lands a big head kick that sends Brasnof tumbling to the mat! Hoo takes a step backwards and waves Brasnof back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Brasnof is rocked!
It looks like Nicolai Brasnof has been cut. Brasnof misses with a hook
and Hoo counters with a nice kick to the body. Oh Brasnof is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! 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! Hoo throws a monster overhand right that drops Brasnof! Hoo follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ajai Hoo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mellow Mood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mellow Mood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mellow Mood! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samson Wade! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Wade swats away the attempt to clinch by Mood. Mood lands a leg kick that knocks Wade off balance momentarily. Wade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mood. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wade.
Wade shoots in but no luck this time. Wade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Mood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Mood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wade. Mood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Mood digs a good hook to Wade's body.
Mood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wade. Mood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mood avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Wade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice body punch from Mood.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice cross by Wade. Mood tries to work over Wade's front leg with a kick but Wade checks it. Mood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Mood explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Mood takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses. Mood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Mood throws a good cross that connects.
Wade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mood. A thudding body kick lands there by Mood!
Mood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Wade misses the shot to the body. Wade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mood in his tracks. Mood scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wade looks to throw the jab but Mood is out of range. Mellow Mood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Wade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Wade slips a straight right by Mood. Mood lands a big head kick that sends Wade tumbling to the mat! Mood takes a step backwards and waves Wade back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mood throws a monster overhand right that drops Wade! Mood follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mellow Mood! Samson Wade was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats to the man, he fought a great fight, this is a bad loss.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Strashko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Killing in the name of... kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Strashko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivar Lodbrok! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Strashko avoids the head kick by Lodbrok.
Strashko avoids the head kick by Lodbrok.
Strashko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lodbrok.
Strashko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lodbrok tries a low kick but Strashko avoids it. Lodbrok has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Lodbrok throws a jab but it's blocked by Strashko. Lodbrok tries to move into range but Strashko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Strashko rushes Lodbrok and presses him up against the cage. Lodbrok misses with a knee to the head. Lodbrok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Strashko scores with a nice short uppercut. Strashko misses with a hook from the clinch. Lodbrok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lodbrok blocks a body shot from Strashko. Strashko working aggressively here.
Strashko blocking some punches.
Lodbrok tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Strashko misses with the head strike.
Strashko works on Lodbrok's body with a couple of short punches. Strashko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action! A short right from Lodbrok on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Strashko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lodbrok in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Lodbrok looks winded! Strashko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short left from Strashko. A nice left hand lands by Strashko.
Strashko prevents a body shot from Lodbrok. Strashko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lodbrok backwards. Strashko working aggressively here.
Lodbrok blocking some punches.
Strashko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Strashko. Lodbrok can't find room to land a body shot as Strashko controls the action.
Strashko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lodbrok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Strashko is working for takedown but Lodbrok is calmly controlling the position for now. Lodbrok landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Strashko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lodbroks head. Strashko taking a breather. A quick uppercut on the inside from Strashko.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Strashko missing with knees to the body.
Strashko tries to work over Lodbrok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lodbrok lands with a left to the head. A nice left hand lands by Lodbrok.
A short right from Strashko. Strashko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Strashko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lodbrok avoids it. Strashko scores a nice knee to the body.
Lodbrok lands a nice knee to the body. Strashko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strashko works on Lodbrok's body with a couple of short punches. A bit of stalling here from Strashko.
Strashko goes for a takedown attempt but Lodbrok pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Strashko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lodbrok is trying to defend but Strashko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Strashko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lodbrok keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lodbrok gets full guard. Lodbrok 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. Lodbrok is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Strashko sitting in guard, not really doing much. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lodbrok trying to keep a closed guard but Strashko is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Strashko scoring with some ground and pound. Strashko with a flurry of punches that miss. Strashko scoring with some ground and pound. Strashko trying to control but Lodbrok is working from the bottom. Lodbrok utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Strashko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Strashko stopping the sweep attempt from Lodbrok. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Strashko dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Strashko looks to land a combination but Lodbrok avoids it well. Lodbrok lands a head kick!
Lodbrok lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lodbrok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ivar Lodbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Strashko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lodbrok sees it coming and avoids it easily. Strashko forces Lodbrok back against the cage and clinches. Strashko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lodbrok. Strashko throws a punch but it's blocked by Lodbrok. Lodbrok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Lodbrok. Strashko scores with a shot to the side of Lodbrok's head. Strashko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lodbrok can do to turn this around? Lodbrok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strashko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lodbrok is breathing heavily. A shot in the inside from Strashko. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lodbrok managing to block the knees to the body from Strashko.
Lodbrok missing with knees to the body.
Strashko is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lodbrok. Strashko tries a body shot but Lodbrok blocks it.
Strashko missing with knees to the body.
Strashko lands on the inside with an uppercut. Strashko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Strashko - that landed with a thud.
Strashko lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lodbrok misses with a knee strike.
Strashko tries to work over Lodbrok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lodbrok avoiding damage as Strashko throws knees to the body.
Strashko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strashko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lodbrok backwards. Lodbrok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Strashko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lodbrok missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lodbrok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lodbrok prevents a body shot from Strashko. Lodbrok is fighting off a takedown attempt but Strashko is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lodbrok to the mat. Lodbrok regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Strashko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lodbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Strashko postures up in Lodbrok's guard and throws a big left but Lodbrok blocks it. Strashko throws a big right hand that misses. Strashko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Strashko throws a big right hand that misses. Lodbrok preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Strashko postures up in Lodbrok's guard and throws a big left but Lodbrok blocks it. Strashko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lodbrok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Strashko moves out of range as Lodbrok throws a body kick.
Lodbrok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strashko rushes Lodbrok and presses him up against the cage. Strashko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lodbrok fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lodbrok lands with a kick to the temple. Strashko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Strashko looks to land a left hand but Lodbrok moved out of range nicely. Lodbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strashko moves away. Strashko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lodbrok.
Strashko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Strashko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strashko clinches up with Lodbrok and pushes him back against the cage. Strashko misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Strashko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lodbrok scores with a shot to the side of Strashko's head. A body shot lands from Lodbrok.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Strashko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Strashko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lodbrok scores a nice knee to the body.
Strashko misses with a short punch on the inside. Strashko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Strashko working aggressively here.
Strashko can't find room to land a body shot as Lodbrok controls the action.
Ivan Strashko has scored more points in the clinch so far. Strashko scores with a hook to the body. Strashko blocking some punches.
Strashko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strashko avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Strashko dominated that second round. That's time! Strashko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Strashko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lodbrok was well out of range. Poor timing from Strashko. Lodbrok throws the left hand but Strashko avoids the punch easily. Good leg kick by Lodbrok there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strashko moves into range and clinches up with Lodbrok. Lodbrok struggles to land a body shot inside as Strashko controls his hands.
Lodbrok pushes Strashko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lodbrok throws a head punch that misses. Strashko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Lodbrok lands a knee to the body.
Strashko blocks a body shot from Lodbrok. Strashko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Strashko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Strashko working the head and body with strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Strashko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lodbrok does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Lodbrok avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Strashko.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lodbrok is trying to control but can't.
Strashko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Lodbrok tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Strashko has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Strashko lands a heavy elbow. Strashko working the ground and pound effectively.
Strashko misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ivar Lodbrok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Strashko breaks from Lodbrok's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lodbrok is rocked! Lodbrok is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lodbrok tries to hold on but Strashko pushes him away. Strashko looking to control but Lodbrok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Lodbrok blocking the ground and pound. Strashko thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Strashko lands a couple of good shots and Lodbrok has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lodbrok is taking damage to the body and head. Lodbrok is still in real trouble! Can Strashko finish him? Strashko lands a big shot to the side of the head and Lodbrok goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Strashko! Ivan Strashko looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Dont mess with cossacks you foolish englishman. And especially dont mess with Viking Cossacks.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammer Bammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubicon Brandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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152 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sammer Bammer! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rubicon Brandy! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bammer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brandy moves into the clinch. Bammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brandy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The referee is keeping an eye on Brandy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bammer is trying to pull guard but Brandy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Brandy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brandy swings wildly with an uppercut but Bammer uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bammer throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bammer. Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short right from Brandy. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bammer. Bammer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brandy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bammer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Exiled Stand Up - Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight. Bammer shoots in for a takedown but Brandy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammer Bammer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bammer has a takedown stuffed. Bammer throws a nice looking combination but Brandy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A momentary lapse in concentration from Brandy enables Bammer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brandy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brandy can't keep his opponent in guard - Bammer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Brandy wants to control the action here but instead Bammer manages to pass to full mount! Brandy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brandy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Brandy 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. Brandy is desperately trying to improve his position but Bammer has a good base and remains in mount. Bammer dominating with strikes here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bammer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Brandy turns into him and now he's in Bammer's guard.
Brandy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bammer wants to sweep but no luck. Bammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bammer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brandy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Brandy stopping the sweep attempt from Bammer. Brandy looking to pass the guard. Brandy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Brandy scoring with some ground and pound. Brandy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bammer works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bammer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brandy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Brandy is looking to advance position but Bammer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bammer working for a guillotine from mount but Brandy is in no mood to give up. Bammer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Brandy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Brandy! Bammer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brandy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Brandy advances to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rubicon Brandy will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bammer shoots in but Brandy avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bammer misses with a two punch combination.
Brandy blocks a jab. Brandy lands a head shot. Bammer misses with a takedown and Brandy counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Brandy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brandy tries a body shot but Bammer blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brandy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bammer misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Brandy.
Brandy tries to work over Bammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brandy misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brandy. Brandy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bammer blocks an uppercut.
Brandy tries to work over Bammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short uppercut from Brandy. Bammer decides to pull guard. Bammer keeping full guard, as Brandy tries to pass. Bammer is controlling Brandy's posture. Bammer controls Brandy momentarily but Brandy frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bammer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandy is aware though and is defending well. Brandy sitting in guard here, content to control. Brandy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Brandy forces his way into half guard. Bammer looking for submissions off his back. Sammer Bammer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bammer wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brandy is thwarting Bammer's attempts to control the position. Bammer is staying active underneath Brandy, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Brandy looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Bammer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bammer manages to get to full guard.
Brandy wants to pass the guard but Bammer is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Brandy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Brandy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bammer's head. Bammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brandy defends well. Brandy wants to control from the top but Bammer keeps moving. Bammer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Brandy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bammer. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammer Bammer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bammer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brandy. Bammer shoots in and drives through. Brandy sprawls well. Brandy throws a leg kick which misses Bammer's front leg but catches the back leg as Bammer tries to avoid it. Bammer throws a body punch but Brandy moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubicon Brandy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brandy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brandy wants it to stay on the feet. Brandy moves to clinch but Bammer breaks away and Bammer counters with a two punch combo. Brandy clinches with his opponent.
Brandy lands a shoulder strike. Brandy lands a body punch. A head punch on the inside from Brandy fails to land. Brandy misses with a short punch on the inside. Rubicon Brandy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Bammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short uppercut from Brandy. Brandy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bammer wants a takedown.
Brandy gets a trip takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bammer with the active half guard here but Brandy passes nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brandy working the head with strikes. Brandy working the head with strikes. Brandy is chipping away with strikes.
Brandy scores with punches from side control. Brandy trying to control the action but Bammer is working from the bottom. Brandy lands some shots froms side control. Bammer is trying to improve his position. Brandy is chipping away with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brandy scoring with punches and elbows. You can see the frustration on Bammer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Brandy in side control, just content to control the action for now. Brandy has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bammer is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Brandy yanks on the arm and Bammer is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Brandy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rubicon Brandy! Rubicon Brandy retains his featherweight title! A relieved looking Rubicon Brandy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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