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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johny Lawton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evert Bosma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bosma has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Evert Bosma is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johny Lawton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evert Bosma!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bosma tries to avoid it but Lawton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bosma to the ground. Bosma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lawton fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bosma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawton somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Lawton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bosma circles away.
Bosma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lawton gets a double leg takedown into Bosma's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lawton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bosma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawton won't allow Bosma to sweep him here.
Lawton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lawton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lawton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawton stopping the sweep attempt from Bosma.
Lawton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosma keeping moving, preventing Lawton from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawton postures up in Bosma's guard and throws a big left but Bosma blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lawton slips nicely into half guard.
Lawton wants to control but Bosma is keeping him busy.
Lawton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lawton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bosma is just riding it out for now. Lawton eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawton works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawton is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Lawton extends the arm and Bosma is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johny Lawton!
Johny Lawton managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Speedy Supps + Laundry, into his post fight interview.
Evert Bosma spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Keelock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Keelock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Todd!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keelock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keelock looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Keelock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Andrew Todd has been cut.
Todd has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Keelock thows a body shot but no joy.
Keelock scores with a punch to the head.
Keelock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd throws a body punch but Keelock moves out of range.
Keelock connects with a stiff jab that staggers Todd - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Keelock!
A victorious Matt Keelock thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brody Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Subject (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brody Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Test Subject!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson tries to clinch but Subject moves away
and Subject counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Subject cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Subject controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Subject avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Subject breaks the clinch.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Subject cracks Johnson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Johnson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Subject pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Johnson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Subject!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Time Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Woodlamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woodlamp comes into a darkened arena with his song building. KillaGraham- Clowns kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Time Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Woodlamp!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Bang with that takedown attempt.
Woodlamp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bang.
Good leg kick by Woodlamp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Woodlamp wants to clinch up but Bang keeps it at a distance.
Bang gets the takedown into side control.
Woodlamp avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bang.
Woodlamp is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bang connects with a decent elbow.
Bang landing strikes.
Bang lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang scores with punches from side control.
Woodlamp is rocked!
Bang working the ground and pound but Woodlamp is defending the strikes.
Woodlamp is still in real trouble! Can Bang finish him?
Bang lands a strong strike to the head of Woodlamp. That's dazed him! Bang looking to finish here. Woodlamp is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Bang lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Time Bang!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Polar Hug (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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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buster Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Polar Hug!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Quinn.
Quinn scores with a body shot.
Quinn scores with a one two! Hug had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Polar Hug has been cut.
Hug has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Quinn finds it's way round the side to connect with Hug's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hug.
Quinn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quinn wants it to stay on the feet.
Hug walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Quinn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hug fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quinn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hug.
Hug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quinn manages to avoid it.
Quinn feints a jab promting Hug to slip. Quinn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hug slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hug clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn can't break the clinch.
Quinn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hug is looking to take this one to the mat.
Buster Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Polar Hug.
Hug is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Quinn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hug backwards.
Hug's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Quinn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hug looks winded!
Hug tries for a takedown but Quinn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quinn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quinn drops Hug with a left and a right! Oh, Hug is hurt - Quinn dives into side control looking to finish!
Hug is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hug parries the strikes from Quinn easily there. Quinn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hug to escape.
Hug is still in real trouble! Can Quinn finish him?
Quinn 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.
Quinn misses with the ground and pound.
Quinn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Quinn misses with the ground and pound.
Quinn in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hug can do anything to dispel that myth.
Quinn cracks Hug with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Quinn immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hug is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Quinn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Quinn!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Buster Quinn made sure he mentioned Speedy Supps + Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Polar Hug spoke after the fight, saying 'It's called a fight, and that's what we did. He got me tonight, that's how it goes. The judges judge and the fists fly.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Demarce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Dubois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Demarce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sammy Dubois!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demarce has a takedown stuffed.
Demarce tries to clinch there but Dubois circles away.
Demarce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dubois lands with a hook. Demarce tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Demarce is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dubois sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Demarce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demarce wants to clinch
and Demarce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dubois.
Demarce shoots in looking for a takedown but Dubois manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Demarce's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Demarce takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarce is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dubois sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab from Dubois does it's job there.
Demarce shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dubois but Dubois pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Demarce is breathing heavily.
Dubois lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Kyle Demarce has been cut.
Dubois lands a jab to the nose.
Sammy Dubois is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dubois connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Demarce's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demarce ducks under a wild hook from Dubois.
Kyle Demarce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dubois scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Demarce shoots for a double leg takedown but Dubois sprawls well. He's pushed Demarce's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demarce gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Demarce prevents Dubois from breaking the clinch.
Dubois can't break the clinch.
Demarce keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dubois's efforts to push away.
Demarce tries to pull guard but Dubois forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Demarce looking for a takedown.
Demarce has Dubois pressed against the cage, preventing Dubois from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Demarce goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dubois prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarce is trying to break the clinch but Dubois has him pressed against the cage.
Dubois manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Dubois as he connects with a hook.
Demarce takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Demarce goes for a double leg but Dubois avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dubois continues to drive forward.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dubois is trying to break free.
Dubois wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Demarce has him pressed against the cage.
Dubois is pressed up against the cage. Demarce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dubois down to the mat. Dubois avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubois checks a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Dubois as Demarce shoots in.
A nice combination there by Dubois.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dubois darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Dubois lands with an uppercut that bounces Demarce off the cage and back into range.
Dubois throws out a powerful jab.
Demarce looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut there from Dubois.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Dubois dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Demarce's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oooooh!!! Dubois has knocked Demarce down with a huge combo! Dubois steps away and waves a wobbly Demarce back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Demarce is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demarce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dubois tries to avoid it but Demarce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dubois to the ground. Dubois escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Demarce. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Demarce shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dubois defends it nicely.
Demarce misses with a takedown
and Dubois counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Demarce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demarce shoots in looking for a takedown. Dubois tries to sprawl out of it but Demarce keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dubois manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dubois lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dubois darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kyle Demarce's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Dubois finds it's way through Demarce's defenses.
Oh Demarce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Demarce tries to clinch up but Dubois circles away and keeps his distance.
Demarce seems to have got his legs back now.
Demarce takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dubois cracks Demarce with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Demarce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dubois pinned against the cage. Dubois gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dubois feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Demarce sprawling to the canvas! Demarce rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dubois finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demarce shoots for a takedown but Dubois saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sammy Dubois seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demarce takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dubois drops Demarce with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Demarce looks back up at him and smiles so Dubois waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dubois fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Demarce looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A combination from Dubois does no damage.
Dubois drops Demarce with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Demarce! Dubois dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Dubois!
Sammy Dubois 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ongka Ongka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ongka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Abebe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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229 lbs
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275 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ongka Ongka!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carneiro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ongka.
Nice sprawl there from Carneiro as Ongka shoots in.
Carneiro defending well as Ongka loads up on a big left hand.
Ongka misses with a takedown attempt
and Carneiro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rafael Carneiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ongka Ongka.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Carneiro is keen to just control but Ongka is a slippery customer.
Ongka wants to improve his position but Carneiro is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carneiro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Carneiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ongka is just riding it out for now. Carneiro eventually gives up the hold.
Ongka is pressing down on Carneiro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ongka wants to hit a switch here but Carneiro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ongka there!
Carneiro prevents Ongka from getting the reversal.
Carneiro looking for a guillotine from mount but Ongka is having none of it.
Carneiro tries to control but Ongka wriggling away.
Carneiro lands with some strikes.
Ongka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carneiro looking to secure an arm triangle but Ongka defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro working Ongka over with strikes here.
Carneiro cracks Ongka with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ongka is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Carneiro throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ongka because Carneiro loaded up on that one.
Ongka is working to get back to half guard.
Ongka keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro looking to control but Ongka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Carneiro is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Carneiro jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ongka is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ongka and Carneiro has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ongka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carneiro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carneiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ongka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carneiro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Carneiro thows a huge punch but Ongka dodges it nicely.
Ongka is looking for a sweep. Carneiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ongka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carneiro.
Ongka wants to get back to full guard.
Carneiro stops Ongka from getting back to his feet.
Ongka trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Carneiro there.
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!
Ongka manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Carneiro keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Carneiro wants a takedown but no success here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carneiro wants a takedown.
Ongka jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Carneiro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ongka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ongka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Carneiro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ongka but great work by Carneiro.
The strikes coming from Carneiro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ongka wants to control but Carneiro postures up.
Carneiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Ongka is defending well.
Ongka is looking to reverse the position.
Carneiro has hold of Ongka's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ongka seems comfortable defending it but Carneiro has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ongka is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ongka is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Carneiro couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rafael Carneiro!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Carl Alexander Burns (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Eugene Carl Alexander Burns!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman tries to clinch up but Burns circles away and keeps his distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Burns enables Coleman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Burns manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Burns blocks nicely.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman throwing strikes from guard but Burns blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman throws an elbow that misses. Burns uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coleman's guard. Nice move by Burns!
Coleman wants to stand and escape but Burns is having none of it.
Coleman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Burns manages to pass to side control.
Coleman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Burns passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Burns wants to stand up but Coleman is controlling the position.
Coleman is trying to get back to full guard.
Coleman is doing well to control the position and prevent Burns from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is trying to stand.
Coleman manages to get to full guard.
Coleman 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.
Burns preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Burns passes into side control.
Burns avoids the strikes from the bottom by Coleman.
Coleman struggling a bit here.
Coleman tries to escape but Burns is in control.
Burns wants to stand but Coleman is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Coleman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coleman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nate Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coleman scoring with some ground and pound.
Coleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Coleman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman throws an elbow that misses. Burns uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coleman's guard. Nice move by Burns!
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.
Coleman working a defensive guard here.
Burns trying to stand up but can't free himself from Coleman's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nate Coleman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Coleman tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Burns gets caught napping as Coleman dives in and scores a takedown. Burns manages to retain guard.
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns keeping full guard, as Coleman tries to pass.
Coleman trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nate Coleman.
Coleman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
Coleman rushes Burns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Burns is trying to keep an underhook but Coleman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Coleman is taking a breather. Burns says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Coleman wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Burns won't allow Coleman to pass to mount.
Coleman is thwarting Burns's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control the action but Burns is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nate Coleman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Coleman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coleman has him pressed against the cage.
Burns looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Coleman wants the takedown. Burns is fighting it off but Coleman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Burns's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Coleman 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Coleman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burns's guard.
Coleman stands and throws Burns's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Coleman happy to just control the position for now.
Coleman in side control, throwing shots but Burns defends.
Coleman is trying to get an arm triangle but Burns is defending well.
Burns trying to control but Coleman flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Coleman throwing sloppy strikes.
Coleman misses with a punch to the head.
Coleman thows a strike but Burns uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Burns as he ends up in Coleman 's guard!
Coleman wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns wanted to stand there but Coleman had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to control the position but Burns says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Burns blocks the strikes from Coleman.
Coleman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Coleman wants to improve his position but Burns is controlling well.
Coleman trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.
Burns stops Coleman from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman tries to kick Burns off in order to stand up. Burns Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Coleman throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Burns tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Coleman tries to bench press Burns off him but Burns keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman looking for a sweep but Burns has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Coleman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Coleman gets back to half guard.
Burns wants to stand but Coleman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman tries to kick Burns off but Burns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coleman 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Coleman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Svetnela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Svetnela's choice of entrance music: Slayer - Angel of Death . Igor Svetnela is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Igor Svetnela!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Diaz tries to move into range but Svetnela moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Svetnela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Svetnela ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Svetnela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Svetnela counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svetnela landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Svetnela.
Svetnela comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A bit of stalling here from Svetnela.
Svetnela keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Svetnela.
Stalling in the clinch from Svetnela.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Svetnela tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svetnela has Diaz pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Svetnela misses with a knee to the head.
Svetnela takes a shot to the head.
Svetnela misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Svetnela lands with a short shot to the head.
Svetnela 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.
Svetnela lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Svetnela.
It looks like Matt Diaz has been cut.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Svetnela trying to control the position but instead, Diaz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Svetnela into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svetnela.
Svetnela with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Svetnela is pressed up against the cage. Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Svetnela down to the mat. Svetnela avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Svetnela counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Diaz is trying to stall.
Svetnela lands a damaging elbow.
Diaz is working for takedown but Svetnela is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svetnela throws a knee to the head but misses.
Svetnela connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Svetnela with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Svetnela throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
Diaz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Svetnela working Diaz over with knees to the body.
Diaz blocks the elbow strike.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Svetnela fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Svetnela counters by clinching up.
Svetnela trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Svetnela tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Svetnela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Svetnela lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Svetnela lands a nice knee to the body.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Svetnela.
Diaz avoids the elbow strike from Svetnela, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Svetnela misses with a knee to the head.
Svetnela working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svetnela putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Svetnela lands a nice knee to the body.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Svetnela digs a right hand into Diaz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diaz's gas tank.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Svetnela obliges.
Svetnela pressing his opponent against the cage.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees to the body from Svetnela.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Svetnela connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Svetnela scores with a shot to the side of Diaz's head.
Svetnela is working Diaz over against the cage.
Diaz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Svetnela working Diaz over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Svetnela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Diaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Svetnela fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Nice shot by Svetnela.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Svetnela moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Svetnela moves into the clinch.
Diaz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diaz tries to score a body lock takedown but Svetnela shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Svetnela.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Svetnela stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Svetnela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svetnela tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diaz avoids it.
Diaz avoiding damage as Svetnela throws knees to the body.
Igor Svetnela seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Svetnela.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svetnela landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Svetnela keeps control of Diaz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Svetnela makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Svetnela lands a body punch.
Svetnela lands a knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Svetnela takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Svetnela avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Svetnela missing with knees to the body.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Svetnela.
Svetnela looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Svetnela obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svetnela working Diaz over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Svetnela.
Svetnela lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela landing knees to the body.
Svetnela leaning against his opponent.
Svetnela connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diaz's face.
Svetnela throws a knee to the head but misses.
Svetnela lands a body punch.
Svetnela lands a knee to the body.
Svetnela misses with a knee to the head.
Svetnela putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Diaz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Svetnela is struggling to control the position.
Svetnela lands a body punch in the clinch.
Svetnela lands a shot to the body.
Svetnela is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Svetnela landing knees to the head.
Diaz takes an elbow to the temple.
Svetnela with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Svetnela.
Diaz is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svetnela lands with a left to the head.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svetnela.
Diaz is pressed against the cage. Svetnela pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Diaz! Two more big strikes from Svetnela and Diaz crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Igor Svetnela!
Igor Svetnela took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm too old for this shit.'.
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