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EEA Fight Night 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vig Zoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bony McAdams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bony McAdams is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vig Zoran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bony McAdams!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAdams misses with a head kick.
Zoran tries to work over McAdams's front leg with a kick but McAdams checks it.
McAdams throws a head kick but Zoran moves out of range.
Zoran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McAdams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McAdams misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Zoran.
Zoran blocks a head kick by McAdams.
McAdams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zoran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zoran scores with a jab to the jaw.
McAdams throws a series of punches but Zoran moves out of range.
McAdams throws a combination that misses
and Zoran counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zoran is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zoran is just content to waste time from the top position. McAdams takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zoran wants to control from the top but McAdams keeps moving.
McAdams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zoran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McAdams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zoran has passed into side control.
McAdams is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zoran is controlling him well.
Zoran is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McAdams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zoran advances to mount.
Zoran is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. McAdams is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. McAdams flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Zoran anticipates the leg and manages to get behind McAdams and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Zoran slips an arm under McAdams chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Zoran has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Zoran is squeezing on McAdams like an anaconda would it's prey. McAdams fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vig Zoran!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zuess Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Crown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 lbs
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188 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zuess Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Crown!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crown can pounce on him.
Crown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halo thows a leg kick but Crown checks it
and Crown counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Araba Fenice in the buildup to the fight.
Halo scores with a sloppy right hand. Crown should have avoided that one.
Crown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Halo tries to score a body lock takedown but Crown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Halo manages to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Crown passes Halo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Halo tries to get to full guard but Crown has control of the leg.
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!
Crown seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crown trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away.
Crown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Crown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Halo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Crown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halo defends it well.
Halo is looking to get back to full guard here but Crown has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Halo tries to buck Crown off but Crown is having none of it.
Crown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crown tries for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crown connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Halo some visible discomfort.
Crown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Halo is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crown wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo is trying to escape the position but Crown is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crown tries for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Halo is looking to regain half guard here but Crown keeps moving and retains side control.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crown in side control, throwing shots but Halo defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Crown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Halo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Halo misses with a head kick.
Halo keeps the fight on the outside.
Crown avoids the body shot from Halo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Crown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crown has Halo up against the cage in a clinch.
Halo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crown throws an elbow that misses.
Crown trying to land knees to the body.
Halo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crown smiles and moves away.
Crown throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo throws a hook but Crown avoids it easily.
Crown shoots for a double leg takedown but Halo sprawls well. He's pushed Crown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Halo throws a body punch but Crown moves out of range.
Crown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crown throws a head kick that misses
and Halo counters with a left to the body.
Crown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Halo takes a swing at Crown's ribcage but misses.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crown was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Halo throws out a loose jab but Crown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crown blocks a leg kick.
Crown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crown moves out of range of the body kick from Halo.
Zuess Halo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halo misses with an uppercut. Crown saw that one coming.
Crown tries a head kick but it misses.
Halo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crown tries to clinch there but Halo circles away.
Crown shoots and misses
and Halo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zuess Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Crown.
Halo looks to land a combination but Crown avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo clinches with his opponent.
Crown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Halo has had enough of the clinch but Crown keeps him there for the moment.
Halo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crown lands a good knee to the midsection. Halo won't want to take too many of those.
Crown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Halo blocks it with crossed arms.
Crown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Halo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Halo misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Crown.
Crown misses with a knee to the head.
Crown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halo.
Crown trying to stall but Halo improves his position.
Crown utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crown misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halo avoids it.
Halo throws an elbow that misses.
Halo manages to break the clinch.
Halo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crown throws a sloppy head kick and Halo moves out of range easily.
Halo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halo throws a good cross that connects.
Crown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crown swings for the body but Halo moves out of range.
Crown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paul Crown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halo throws a leg kick
and Crown counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zuess Halo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Crown doesn't manage to clinch there - Halo circles away.
Crown wants to clinch.
A good leg kick by Halo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halo.
Halo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crown blocks the body kick.
Crown throws a head kick that misses.
Crown moves out of range as Halo throws a body kick.
Crown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crown lands a leg kick that knocks Halo off balance momentarily.
A jab from Halo misses.
Crown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crown counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Halo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Crown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Halo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Halo tries to sprawl but Crown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo wants to get back to full guard but Crown has passed into side control.
Halo tries to bench press Crown off him but Crown keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo looks to move to half guard but instead Crown has passed into mount! Damn!
Halo is bucking up trying to escape but Crown cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Crown in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Crown landing shots from mount.
Halo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Halo tries to get out of the position.
Crown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo is not content to let Crown control the position.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Crown is very close to passing his half guard.
Crown throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Halo to regain full guard.
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crown defends well.
Halo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Crown looking for submissions off his back.
Paul Crown has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo wants to take a breather but Crown is having none of it.
Halo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Crown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crown has a closed guard, preventing Halo from standing up.
Crown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halo is one step ahead there.
Halo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crown on the ground.
Halo is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halo wants to get up but he can't break Crown's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Crown.
I think Crown 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Crown!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vilis Valdis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Weapon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that The Weapon was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vilis Valdis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Weapon!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdis fails with the takedown.
Weapon wants to land a leg kick but Valdis is out of range.
Valdis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valdis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valdis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weapon but Weapon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vilis Valdis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valdis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valdis misses with a takedown
and Valdis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weapon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valdis is rocked!
Weapon connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Valdis to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Weapon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Weapon!
The defeated Vilis Valdis had this to say: ',,,,,,,,,,'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaba Meshdej (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaba Meshdej is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Bob Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kaba Meshdej!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meshdej tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Butcher swivels and escapes.
Meshdej blocks a head kick by Butcher.
Meshdej throws a head kick but Butcher moves out of range.
Meshdej fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Butcher avoids it really well and circles away.
Butcher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Butcher checks a leg kick.
Meshdej tries to clinch but Butcher is having none of it.
Meshdej dives in for a single leg takedown but Butcher sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Billy Bob Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaba Meshdej.
Butcher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meshdej pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Butcher gets underhooks to prevent Meshdej's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meshdej has a couple of punches blocked by Butcher.
Meshdej is trying to pull guard but Butcher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Meshdej takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Butcher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Butcher is trying to push Meshdej away but Meshdej has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meshdej manages to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Butcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meshdej is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Meshdej escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Butcher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meshdej is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meshdej landing some decent shots from guard.
Meshdej working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Meshdej from controlling successfully.
Butcher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Meshdej slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meshdej in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Meshdej from controlling successfully.
Meshdej tries to stand but Butcher is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Meshdej from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kaba Meshdej was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Butcher throws a leg kick
and Meshdej counters by clinching up.
Meshdej tries a body shot but Butcher blocks it.
Meshdej lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Meshdej fails to land.
Meshdej manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Meshdej pushes off an throws an elbow but Butcher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meshdej pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meshdej tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meshdej throws a jab but it's blocked by Butcher.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher tries to bum rush Meshdej with a series of wild strikes but Meshdej uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meshdej scores with a crisp jab that stopped Butcher in his tracks.
Meshdej ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butcher moves away.
Meshdej fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Butcher sprawls well initially but Meshdej persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Meshdej thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Butcher's head.
Butcher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Butcher tries to get out of the position.
Meshdej throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Meshdej there.
Meshdej thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meshdej is trying to control. Butcher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Butcher is concentrating on defense, preventing Meshdej from advancing position.
Meshdej is trying to control the action in half guard but Butcher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaba Meshdej dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A punch combination from Butcher misses.
Butcher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Meshdej tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Butcher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Butcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meshdej avoids the head kick by Butcher.
Butcher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Butcher throws a sloppy head kick and Meshdej moves out of range easily.
Meshdej slips a jab and a cross from Butcher.
Meshdej throws out a loose jab but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meshdej moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meshdej manages to break the clinch.
Butcher lands a jab to Meshdej's midsection.
Meshdej fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Meshdej takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Meshdej gets a double leg takedown into Butcher's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meshdej won't allow Butcher to sweep him here.
Butcher trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Meshdej from controlling successfully.
Meshdej connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meshdej missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Butcher being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Meshdej from controlling successfully.
Meshdej passes Butcher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Meshdej thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Butcher is looking for a sweep. Meshdej is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher is staying active underneath Meshdej, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Butcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Butcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Meshdej on the ground.
Butcher wants to get back to his feet.
Meshdej wants to take a breather but Butcher is having none of it.
Meshdej scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Butcher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Meshdej seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Butcher does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Meshdej missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Butcher trying to control but Meshdej postures up.
Meshdej slips a nice elbow through Butcher's hands, connecting with Butcher's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meshdej trying to control the action but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Butcher wants to control but Meshdej is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Meshdej is looking for a kimura here.
Butcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Meshdej.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meshdej winds up and cracks Butcher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meshdej is keen to just control but Butcher is a slippery customer.
Meshdej is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Butcher defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaba Meshdej 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! This is the final round!
Meshdej takes the fight into the clinch.
Meshdej tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Meshdej takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Butcher wants to break free but Meshdej has control.
Butcher is trying to break the clinch but Meshdej has him pressed against the cage.
Butcher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Meshdej.
Meshdej pulls guard.
Meshdej has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meshdej not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Meshdej is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Meshdej working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Butcher trying to control but Meshdej is working from the bottom.
Butcher tries to stand but Meshdej is controlling from the bottom.
Meshdej is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Meshdej looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher trying to control but Meshdej is working from the bottom.
Butcher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Meshdej is looking for a triangle but Butcher pushes his legs off easily.
Meshdej throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Butcher won't allow Meshdej to get back to his feet.
Butcher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meshdej has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Butcher has managed to get both his arms back between Meshdej's legs - danger averted.
Butcher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Butcher wants to stand but Meshdej has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Meshdej working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaba Meshdej is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Meshdej wants to stand but Butcher is controlling the position.
Billy Bob Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meshdej trying to keep a closed guard but Butcher is proving a slippery customer.
Butcher wants to control from the top but Meshdej keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meshdej wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Butcher throws a strike but Meshdej rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Butcher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meshdej pushing down on Butcher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaba Meshdej comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Meshdej winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaba Meshdej!
Kaba Meshdej 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 One Punch Mikey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musfa Sesay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musfa Sesay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, One Punch Mikey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Musfa Sesay!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikey scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Musfa Sesay has been cut.
Sesay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sesay.
Sesay closes the distance and clinches up with Mikey, looking for a takedown. Sesay pushes Mikey against the cage but Mikey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sesay shoots for a takedown but Mikey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
One Punch Mikey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musfa Sesay.
Mikey avoids the head kick by Sesay.
Sesay dives in for a single leg takedown but Mikey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mikey jumps into guard, dragging Sesay to the mat.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sesay trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sesay drops back looking for a leg! Mikey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mikey manages to kick Sesay off! Sesay jumps back into Mikey's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sesay trying to control but Mikey is working from the bottom.
Sesay won't allow Mikey to sweep him here.
Mikey seems keen to control Sesay's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mikey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sesay on the ground.
We're going to have a standup here because One Punch Mikey wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mikey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mikey wants it to stay on the feet.
Mikey misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Mikey.
One Punch Mikey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikey digs a good hook to Sesay's body.
Sesay looks winded!
Sesay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sesay tries a head kick but it misses.
Mikey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Mikey.
Mikey lands a nice hook to Sesay's body. Sesay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sesay is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Mikey just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Sesay has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). One Punch Mikey!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Saxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Marszalkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Saxon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Marszalkowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marszalkowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marszalkowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Saxon pushes Marszalkowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Saxon misses with an elbow over the top.
Saxon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Saxon throws an elbow but misses.
Saxon prevents a body shot from Marszalkowski.
Saxon lands a nice elbow.
Saxon throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saxon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marszalkowski's brow.
Marszalkowski missing with knees to the body.
Marszalkowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saxon lands an elbow that stopped Marszalkowski in his tracks for a moment.
Marszalkowski dodges an elbow strike from Saxon.
Saxon throws an elbow that misses.
Saxon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marszalkowski blocks an elbow strike.
Saxon prevents Marszalkowski from breaking the clinch.
Marszalkowski blocks an elbow strike.
Saxon lands an elbow inside that Marszalkowski shrugs off.
It looks like Martin Marszalkowski has been cut.
Marszalkowski takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marszalkowski is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saxon misses with an elbow over the top.
Marszalkowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Saxon finish him?
Saxon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marszalkowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Saxon lands an elbow just above Marszalkowski 's eye.
Saxon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marszalkowski avoids a wild elbow strike from Saxon.
Saxon throws an elbow but it misses.
Marszalkowski is pressed against the cage. Saxon pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Marszalkowski! Two more big strikes from Saxon and Marszalkowski crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Saxon!
After the fight, John Saxon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Delaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Joner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Delaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Joner!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Delaney. Joner shrugs it off though.
We've been hearing reports that Delaney has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A low kick from Joner is predictable there
and Delaney counters with a straight right hand.
Joner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delaney throws out the jab.
Delaney bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Joner dodges the ground and pound from Delaney.
Delaney working the head and body with strikes.
Joner struggling a bit here.
Delaney creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Joner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Delaney is putting a hurting on Joner here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ground and pound from Delaney seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Delaney working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaney looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Delaney is looking to take a break and control but Joner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joner dodges the ground and pound from Delaney.
Delaney controls the position.
Delaney lands an elbow.
Delaney is working Joner over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaney in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Joner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Delaney.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Delaney trying to control the position but Joner is working away.
Delaney 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.
Delaney in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
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!
Delaney wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Joner, who protects the arm well.
Joner struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaney working the body and head with strikes.
Delaney landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Delaney thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Delaney tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Delaney throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Delaney is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Joner has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've been informed that Joner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Delaney lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delaney tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Joner taking a bit of punishment here - Delaney scoring with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delaney tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Delaney working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Delaney dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Joner ducks under a wild hook from Delaney.
Joner takes a swing at Delaney's ribcage but misses.
Delaney tries to land a front kick but Joner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Delaney throws a lazy right hand but Joner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joner misses with a body shot.
Delaney misses with a straight right.
Joner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delaney.
Joner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delaney.
Delaney lands a right hook to the body.
Joner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delaney throws out the jab.
Delaney throws a half hearted mid kick.
Delaney throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Delaney throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joner blocks a low kick nicely.
Delaney closes the distance and clinches up with Joner, looking for a takedown. Delaney pushes Joner against the cage but Joner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Delaney shoots for a takedown but Joner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Delaney throws an overhand right that lands on Joner's shoulder, as Joner tries to avoid the shot.
Delaney throws a half hearted mid kick.
Delaney lands with a thumping leg kick.
Delaney is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Joner's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A jab from Joner misses.
Joner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delaney.
Joner takes one to the chin there.
Sean Delaney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delaney misses with a body shot.
Delaney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delaney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Delaney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joner can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaney swings for the body but Joner moves out of range.
Delaney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Delaney connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delaney lands a leg kick that knocks Joner off balance momentarily.
Jay Joner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delaney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joner.
Delaney misses with a hook. Joner ducked under it nicely.
Joner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delaney.
Joner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delaney.
Sean Delaney is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Delaney.
Delaney misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Delaney misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joner lands a nice looking body shot.
Delaney closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Delaney lands the left hand.
Delaney takes a swing at Joner's ribcage but misses.
Delaney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joner defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Delaney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delaney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delaney has a takedown stuffed.
Delaney misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Delaney misses the target.
Delaney throws a looping overhand right but Joner ducks down to avoid it.
Delaney misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Delaney doesn't seem bothered though.
Joner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joner thows a body shot but no joy.
Delaney misses with a looping right.
Delaney closes the distance and clinches up with Joner, looking for a takedown. Delaney pushes Joner against the cage but Joner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Delaney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delaney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Delaney misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Delaney dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Delaney shoots for a takedown but Joner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Delaney clobbers Joner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delaney manages to avoid it.
Delaney throws a head kick but Joner moves out of range.
Joner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Delaney is able to avoid easily.
Delaney just misses with a punch to the body.
Joner misses with a body shot.
No luck for Delaney with that takedown attempt.
Delaney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joner pinned against the cage. Joner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Delaney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Delaney avoids the body shot from Joner.
Delaney throws a shot to the body.
Delaney blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Delaney.
Joner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Delaney throws a looping overhand right but Joner ducks down to avoid it.
Delaney shoots in looking for a takedown. Joner tries to sprawl out of it but Delaney keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delaney.
Joner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Delaney rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Delaney checks it well.
Delaney looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Delaney jabs Joner right on the nose. Joner blinks but takes it well.
Delaney tries to land a leg kick but Joner saw it coming and moves away.
Joner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Delaney throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Delaney.
Delaney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joner.
Joner defending well as Delaney loads up on a big left hand.
Delaney loads up on a big right hand but Joner slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Delaney finds it's way through Joner's defenses.
Joner misses the shot to the body.
Delaney scores with a body shot.
Joner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delaney.
Delaney just misses with a punch to the body.
Delaney misses with an uppercut. Joner saw that one coming.
Joner blocks the body kick.
Delaney fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Delaney misses the target.
Delaney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joner.
Delaney lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joner misses the shot to the body.
Delaney looks to score with a jab to the body but Joner is just out of range.
Delaney fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delaney scores with a jab. Joner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Delaney throws a jab when Joner was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joner missing with a left hand there. Delaney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Delaney dives in and grabs Joner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joner pushes down on Delaney's head and hops out.
Jay Joner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Delaney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Delaney 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Delaney!
Our winner, Sean Delaney, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rage has chosen The Ghost of Tom Joad as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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183 lbs
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183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenji Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robbie Rage!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rage.
Rage tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Nakamura.
Nakamura thows a leg kick but Rage checks it
and Rage makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nakamura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kenji Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage misses with a looping left.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Rage sees it coming and moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Rage blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nakamura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rage lands an overhand right.
Rage looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Rage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rage.
It looks like Kenji Nakamura has been cut.
Rage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rage throws out a powerful jab.
Nakamura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nakamura moves forwards but Rage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nakamura throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nakamura throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Rage as he checks the leg kick.
Nakamura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Rage misses its intended target.
Nakamura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rage can't break the clinch.
Nakamura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rage cracks Nakamura with a nice body shot.
Nakamura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakamura is trying to maintain a safe position but Rage gets an underhook and turns Nakamura into the cage.
Nakamura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamura slips under a jab.
Rage lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakamura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakamura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nakamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rage throws a leg kick
and Nakamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rage ducks under a wild hook from Nakamura.
Nakamura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Nakamura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut lands for Nakamura. That snapped Rage's head back.
Nakamura walks into a straight right hand from Rage.
Rage avoids a kick to the body.
Nakamura throws out a leg kick but Rage moves out of range and Nakamura only half commits.
Nakamura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rage. That did some damage!
Rage loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Rage digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rage takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rage lands a really nice looking cross but Nakamura seems unphased.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nakamura, right into the meat.
Nakamura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nakamura keeps Rage at a distance using the push kick.
Rage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakamura at a distance.
Nakamura checks a leg kick.
Nakamura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nakamura connects with a nice looking jab.
Nakamura checks a low kick from Rage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamura tries to clinch up but Rage circles away and keeps his distance.
Donk. Nakamura catches Rage right on the button with a cross.
Rage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rage moves out of range of the body kick.
Rage has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rage checks a leg kick.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rage counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rage is rocked!
Rage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rage is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakamura finish him?
Nakamura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rage.
Rage stuns Nakamura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rage seems to have recovered his senses.
Nakamura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rage scores with a jab. Nakamura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nakamura is rocked!
Nakamura lands a leg kick that knocks Rage off balance momentarily.
Oh Nakamura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamura checks a leg kick.
Nakamura tries to move into range but Rage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rage.
Nakamura blocks a jab.
Nakamura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nakamura.
Nakamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakamura seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rage tries a low kick but Nakamura avoids it.
Rage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakamura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rage.
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 Kenji Nakamura will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kenji Nakamura's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rage tries to score with a low kick but Nakamura moves his leg out of the way.
Rage throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
Nakamura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura throws a low kick but Rage moves out of range easily.
Nakamura misses with a leg kick.
Rage tries to land a front kick but Nakamura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rage misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Rage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakamura throws a wild body kick that Rage sees coming a mile off.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nakamura checks a leg kick nicely.
Nakamura scores with a head kick.
Rage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nakamura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakamura.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rage cracks Nakamura with a good jab.
Nakamura lands a big head kick that sends Rage tumbling to the mat! Nakamura takes a step backwards and waves Rage back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura throws out a loose jab but Rage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rage cracks Nakamura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakamura throws a front kick aimed at Rage's knee but Rage avoids it well.
Rage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nakamura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakamura thumps Rage with a low kick.
Nakamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rage throws the kick towards the body but Nakamura avoids it.
Rage checks a low kick from Nakamura.
Rage checks a low kick from Nakamura.
Nakamura takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nakamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rage.
Nakamura tries to work over Rage's front leg with a kick but Rage checks it.
Rage digs a good hook to Nakamura's body.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to clinch up but Rage keeps it at a distance.
Rage throws a leg kick which misses Nakamura's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakamura tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That kick from Nakamura tenderised Rage's leg. Rage is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nakamura fakes the leg kick and cracks Rage in the body.
Nakamura has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nakamura tests Rage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakamura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rage momentarily.
Nakamura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rage.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Nakamura scores with the left hand. Rage knows he should have avoided that one.
Rage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rage's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakamura under the eye.
Rage checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nakamura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakamura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakamura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nakamura takes a swing at Rage's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Rage.
Nakamura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamura is looking to slow Rage down with leg kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Nakamura. Those never looked like landing.
Rage misses with a low kick as Nakamura jumps back.
Kenji Nakamura is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakamura moves out of range of the body kick.
Rage moves out of range of the body kick from Nakamura.
Rage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakamura.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rage.
Rage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No joy there for Rage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Rage.
Nakamura thumps Rage with a low kick.
Rage slips under a jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Rage ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rage fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Nakamura.
Rage lands with an overhand left.
Nakamura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nakamura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakamura's head.
Nakamura lands a nice looking body kick.
Rage is breathing heavily.
Nakamura wants to land a leg kick but Rage is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Nakamura.
Rage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rage throws a chopping leg kick but Nakamura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nakamura throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakamura. Rage does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Nakamura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenji Nakamura's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Nakamura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That kick from Rage tenderised Nakamura's leg. Nakamura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nakamura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nakamura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rage looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Nakamura throws a leg kick but Rage checks it.
Nakamura throws a wild body kick that Rage sees coming a mile off.
Rage jabs Nakamura right on the nose. Nakamura blinks but takes it well.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Rage as he checks the leg kick.
Nakamura finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rage throws a low kick but Nakamura moves out of range easily.
Rage jabs Nakamura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rage misses the shot to the body.
Rage misses with a body shot.
Rage just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura misses with a leg kick.
Nakamura throws a low kick but Rage avoids it.
Nakamura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rage lands a jab.
Rage scores with a jab to the head.
Rage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nakamura moves out of range as Rage throws a body kick.
Rage checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Nakamura does it's job there.
Rage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rage.
Rage tried to score with a low kick but Nakamura checks it.
Nakamura is looking to score with low kicks.
Good work by Nakamura as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage throws a chopping leg kick but Nakamura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oooooh!!! Nakamura has knocked Rage down with a huge combo! Nakamura steps away and waves a wobbly Rage back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage misses with a hook to the body
and Nakamura counters with a thumping low kick.
Rage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakamura misses with a left hand
and Rage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nakamura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rage on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nakamura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rage has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rage and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakamura looks to land a right hand but Rage moved out of range.
Nakamura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rage's sensitive parts.
Rage takes a swing at Nakamura's ribcage but misses.
Nakamura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Rage finds it's way through Nakamura's defenses.
A lazy left from Rage finds it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakamura.
Rage motions for Nakamura to come forward. Rage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Rage.
Rage throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Nakamura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rage's calf.
Rage moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakamura.
Rage with a jab.
Nakamura looks to land a left hand but Rage moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Rage lands.
Kenji Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rage has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nakamura.
Rage blocks a leg kick.
Rage cracks Nakamura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rage cracks a nice hook into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Rage.
A clash of legs there as Nakamura blocks the low kick.
Rage misses with a low kick.
Rage digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Rage throws a shot from downtown. Nakamura moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nakamura darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura misses with a low kick.
Nakamura tries to work over Rage's front leg with a kick but Rage checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nakamura tries to land a leg kick but Rage saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Rage misses.
Rage thows a leg kick but Nakamura checks it
and Rage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robbie Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nakamura, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Nakamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakamura 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Nakamura!
A victorious Kenji Nakamura 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 Spiral Stairs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rung Thrym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thrym has chosen The Rains of Castamere as his entrance music. Spiral Stairs had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spiral Stairs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rung Thrym!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrym throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thrym scores with a nice body kick.
Thrym scores with the left hand. Stairs knows he should have avoided that one.
Stairs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thrym lands a nice looking body shot.
Thrym throws a series of strikes that have Stairs backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horrible takedown by Stairs or perhaps it was just good defense by Thrym which made him look bad.
A head kick misses from Thrym.
Thrym uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stairs has time to react.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stairs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thrym - the referee stops the clock and Stairs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thrym. Stairs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stairs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thrym tries to avoid it but Stairs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thrym to the ground. Thrym escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stairs is breathing heavily.
Thrym fails to land with a series of punches.
Thrym's coach down at Axia Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thrym's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stairs throws a combination that misses
and Thrym counters with a takedown into side control.
Thrym wants to stand but Stairs is controlling his arm.
Thrym is staying tight to Stairs's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Stairs is looking to regain half guard here but Thrym keeps moving and retains side control.
Thrym tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Stairs is trying to get back to half guard.
Stairs stops Thrym from passing to mount.
Stairs sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stairs wants to sweep but Thrym has passed to side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stairs is looking to regain half guard here but Thrym keeps moving and retains side control.
Thrym wants to stand but Stairs is controlling his arm.
Stairs tries to bench press Thrym off him but Thrym keeps the position.
Thrym taking a breather here.
Stairs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thrym wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thrym tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Stairs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrym taking a breather here.
Stairs is trying to get back to half guard.
Thrym controlling the position.
Stairs is looking for a sweep.
Thrym tries to stand but Stairs is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stairs prevents Thrym from improving position.
Thrym controlling the position.
Stairs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stairs is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thrym tries to stand but Stairs is controlling his head.
Stairs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thrym wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rung Thrym 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.
Thrym connects with a leg kick. Stairs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thrym lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thrym lands a right hook to the body.
Stairs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thrym turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Thrym.
Thrym lands a big head kick that sends Stairs tumbling to the mat! Thrym takes a step backwards and waves Stairs back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Spiral Stairs has been cut.
Nice body punch from Thrym.
Stairs throws a hook to the side of Thrym's head but Thrym sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thrym connects with a leg kick. Stairs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thrym closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Stairs! Thrym dives in looking to finish! Stairs is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rung Thrym!
An out of breath Rung Thrym thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Spiral Stairs was interviewed post fight and said 'The fight's not over until my opponent tests clean for drugs...and given his history in that regard, this fight is probably a No Contest.'.
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