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Causing Havoc 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raul Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lubomierz Krol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raul Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lubomierz Krol!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jimenez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krol lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krol keeps the fight on the outside.
Krol drops Jimenez with a left right combo! Krol follows him down to the ground into side control.
Jimenez is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krol tries to stand but Jimenez is controlling his head.
Oh Jimenez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimenez is trying to improve his position.
Jimenez controls the position for a moment.
Jimenez seems to have got his legs back now.
Jimenez is trying to improve his position.
Jimenez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez is working hard here to advance position.
Krol landing strikes.
Krol working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Krol tries to stand but Jimenez controls the position and pulls Krol into his guard.
Krol wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krol has gone for a leg lock! Jimenez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Krol's guard.
Krol is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Krol working for submissions but it's allowed Jimenez to get to half guard.
Krol is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jimenez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jimenez's back!
Krol tightening his grip on Jimenez, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez wants to get back to his feet.
We've been informed that Krol has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Krol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jimenez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jimenez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Krol is not going to allow Jimenez to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jimenez fending off the submission attempt from Krol.
Jimenez trying to control the hands but Krol won't let him.
Jimenez defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Jimenez throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lubomierz Krol 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.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Krol moves out of range easily.
Krol lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Jimenez. Those never looked like landing.
Krol throws a head kick but Jimenez moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Krol.
Raul Jimenez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krol misses with a head kick.
Jimenez swinging wildly here.
Jimenez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKrol.
Jimenez closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez working hard to break the clinch.
Jimenez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krol stops a takedown attempt from Jimenez.
Jimenez tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez tries to land a knee to the head but Krol blocks with his arms.
Jimenez struggles to land a body shot inside as Krol controls his hands.
Krol using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jimenez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Krol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jimenez backwards.
Jimenez is trying to pull guard but Krol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krol with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jimenez blocks an elbow strike.
Jimenez blocks an elbow strike.
Jimenez drags the fight down to the ground.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Krol from controlling successfully.
Krol postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jimenez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Krol, into his guard.
Krol working for a triangle but Jimenez defends it easily.
Lubomierz Krol has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez trying to control but Krol is working from the bottom.
Krol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jimenez stands and throws Krol's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Krol is looking to regain half guard here but Jimenez keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Krol!
Krol has given up his back here.
Jimenez looking to break Krol's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Krol remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jimenez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Krol defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jimenez biding his time, controlling Krol.
Will Jimenez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krol is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jimenez controlling well, preventing Krol from escaping the position.
Krol looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krol is trying to get back to his feet but Jimenez has full control of the position and if anything, Krol has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Jimenez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Krol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Krol tries to get set, Jimenez tries to push him back and clinch up but Krol manages to avoid the attempt.
Krol throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krol throws a head kick that misses.
Krol avoids the head kick by Jimenez.
A head kick misses from Krol.
Jimenez wants to clinch up but Krol keeps it at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Jimenez.
Krol tries a head kick but it misses.
Krol gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jimenez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jimenez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez wants to control but Krol is keeping him busy.
Jimenez works to advance to full mount. Krol defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jimenez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Krol has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jimenez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimenez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Krol is desperately trying to improve his position but Jimenez has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez avoids the attempt from Krol to control.
The referee warns Krol that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jimenez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Krol is looking to escape.
Krol working to try and regain half guard.
Jimenez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krol is working to get back to half guard.
Jimenez tries to control but Krol wriggling away.
Krol wants to hold on but Jimenez pushes him away.
Krol gets back to half guard.
Krol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jimenez is taking a breather. Krol 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez trying to control the action but Krol is working from the bottom.
Krol with the active half guard here but Jimenez passes nicely into side control.
Jimenez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krol is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Jimenez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jimenez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raul Jimenez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nich DiMag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Knockout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Knockout 's choice of entrance music: Drake - Wu Tang Forever. Johnny Knockout has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nich DiMag's chin.
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156 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nich DiMag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Knockout !
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiMag throws a nice looking combination but Knockout bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DiMag swinging wildly here.
Nich DiMag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knockout uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DiMag.
Knockout with the counter takedown but DiMag avoids it easily.
DiMag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knockout moves away.
Knockout is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
DiMag misses the jab.
DiMag lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
DiMag stuns Knockout with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
DiMag bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knockout 's head.
DiMag fails to land with a series of punches.
Knockout throws a counter combo.
DiMag throws a nice looking combination but Knockout bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DiMag misses with an uppercut
and Knockout counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
DiMag pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Knockout scores with a four punch combination!
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!
DiMag misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DiMag misses with a few strikes there.
Knockout misses with a two punch combination.
DiMag throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMag misses with a combination
and Knockout counters with a right hand to the body.
DiMag uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Knockout scores with a head kick.
DiMag dodges the punch combination from Knockout .
DiMag throws a poor cross that misses
and Knockout counters with a right hand to the body.
Knockout walks into a jab.
Knockout takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DiMag throws a series of punches but Knockout moves out of range.
Knockout lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
DiMag is breathing heavily.
DiMag throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DiMag throws a looping overhand right but Knockout ducks down to avoid it.
DiMag misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - DiMag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DiMag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMag swings for the body but Knockout moves out of range.
Knockout with the counter takedown but DiMag avoids it easily.
Knockout throws a series of punches but DiMag moves out of range.
DiMag pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DiMag misses with a straight right.
And Knockout tries to counter it with a takedown but DiMag pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A shot to the body from DiMag misses
and Knockout counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Knockout .
Knockout will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knockout .
DiMag misses the shot to the body.
Knockout is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A combination from DiMag does no damage.
DiMag looks to land a left hand but Knockout moved out of range nicely.
DiMag swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockout tries to close the distance and clinch but DiMag swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DiMag misses with a straight right.
Knockout slips a jab from DiMag.
DiMag scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nich DiMag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knockout shoots in for a takedown but DiMag shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knockout throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
DiMag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knockout .
Knockout lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A combination from Knockout does no damage.
DiMag throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knockout .
Knockout feints the counter takedown.
We've been informed that Knockout has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
DiMag misses with a combination
and Knockout counters with a three punch combo that has DiMag backing up. DiMag nods at Knockout to acknowledge the strikes.
DiMag throws a nice looking combination but Knockout bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knockout showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DiMag.
Knockout tries to counter with a clinch but DiMag shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knockout throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DiMag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Knockout tries to counter it with a takedown but DiMag pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knockout throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
DiMag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DiMag thows a left - swing and a miss!
DiMag throws a series of punches but Knockout moves out of range.
DiMag throws a body shot but no joy.
Knockout appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
DiMag leaves Knockout with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knockout ducks under a wild hook from DiMag.
Knockout shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nich DiMag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Knockout .
Knockout misses with a few strikes there.
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 Nich DiMag will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DiMag swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Knockout counters with a series of strikes. DiMag will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nich DiMag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DiMag throws a nice looking combination but Knockout bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from DiMag misses.
Knockout is looking to clinch.
DiMag catches Knockout with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DiMag connects with a nice looking jab.
Knockout ducks under a wild hook from DiMag.
DiMag misses with a body shot.
Knockout is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DiMag scores with a three punch combo!
Knockout misses with the combination.
DiMag lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knockout throws a nice looking combination but DiMag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DiMag waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Knockout .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMag throws a hook but Knockout blocks it.
Knockout is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DiMag throws a jab when Knockout was well out of range.
DiMag fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DiMag throws a right and a left that Knockout avoids nicely.
Knockout ducks under a wild hook from DiMag.
DiMag throws a lazy right hand but Knockout sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knockout misses with a series of wild punches.
Knockout throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
DiMag looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DiMag takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
DiMag pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knockout back to the cage. DiMag follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
DiMag swings for the body but Knockout moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMag slaps away a takedown attempt from Knockout , before circling back to the center of the mat.
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!
DiMag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knockout moves away.
Knockout lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DiMag at a distance.
Nich DiMag is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from DiMag misses the target.
Knockout ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knockout lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
DiMag throws a hook to the side of Knockout 's head but Knockout sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knockout tries to clinch but DiMag moves out of range.
DiMag throws a sloppy body shot
and Knockout counters with a lovely shot to the body.
DiMag 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.
Knockout throws a nice looking combination but DiMag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knockout tries to bum rush DiMag with a series of wild strikes but DiMag uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for DiMag, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DiMag sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiMag throws an overhand right that lands on Knockout 's shoulder, as Knockout tries to avoid the shot.
Knockout ducks under a wild hook from DiMag.
Knockout shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knockout fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DiMag is looking to counter punch.
Knockout 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knockout duly obliges.
DiMag leaves Knockout with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nich DiMag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Knockout .
DiMag tests Knockout 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knockout gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Knockout throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knockout misses with a double jab.
Knockout is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DiMag rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiMag with a jab.
DiMag dodges the punch combination from Knockout .
DiMag connects with a body shot that sends Knockout 's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DiMag moves into range and connects with a jab.
DiMag just misses with a punch to the body.
DiMag throws a combination. Knockout tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
DiMag cracks Knockout with a good jab.
Knockout lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
DiMag digs a good body shot into Knockout 's ribs.
Knockout slips under a jab.
Knockout appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
DiMag with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nich DiMag dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Knockout walks into a left hand.
DiMag displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
DiMag swings widly with a right hand
and Knockout counters with a series of strikes. DiMag will be more careful next time no doubt.
Knockout shoots in for a double leg but DiMag sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DiMag scores with a hook.
DiMag swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DiMag is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knockout can do to turn this around?
Knockout takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DiMag misses with a series of wild punches.
DiMag throws a poor cross that misses
and Knockout counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DiMag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knockout was well out of range. Poor timing from DiMag.
Knockout let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knockout takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slow jab from DiMag misses its intended target.
Knockout wants to counter with a clinch but DiMag pushes him away.
Nice sprawl there from DiMag as Knockout shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMag misses with a hook.
Knockout swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knockout tries to clinch there but DiMag circles away.
DiMag throws a right hand that Knockout ducks under and follows up with a left that Knockout also avoids with ease.
DiMag throws a looping overhand right but Knockout ducks down to avoid it.
DiMag misses with a series of wild punches.
Knockout changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DiMag tries to avoid it but Knockout manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DiMag to the ground. DiMag escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nich DiMag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Knockout .
Knockout avoids the body shot from DiMag.
DiMag avoids the body shot from Knockout .
DiMag swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knockout .
Knockout tries for a takedown but DiMag sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DiMag fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knockout misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMag lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knockout circles away quickly and effectively.
DiMag throws a right hand that Knockout ducks under and follows up with a left that Knockout also avoids with ease.
Knockout swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DiMag connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DiMag looks to throw the jab but Knockout is out of range.
Knockout is looking for the big counter here.
Knockout lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
DiMag jabs Knockout right on the nose. Knockout blinks but takes it well.
DiMag throws a shot to the body.
Knockout displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
DiMag misses with the combination.
Knockout is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DiMag takes a swing at Knockout 's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiMag misses with a two punch combination.
DiMag dodges the punch combination from Knockout .
DiMag moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knockout swinging wildly here.
Johnny Knockout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DiMag cracks Knockout with an open hand slap.
Knockout has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some wild striking there from DiMag.
DiMag misses with an uppercut
and Knockout counters with a three punch combo that has DiMag backing up. DiMag nods at Knockout to acknowledge the strikes.
Knockout tries to bum rush DiMag with a series of wild strikes but DiMag uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiMag scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knockout lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DiMag scores with a jab. Knockout acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knockout fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from DiMag does no damage.
Knockout misses the shot to the body.
DiMag fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DiMag looks to score with a jab to the body but Knockout is just out of range.
DiMag throws a hook but Knockout blocks it.
DiMag swinging wildly here.
Knockout misses the shot to the body.
Nich DiMag is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DiMag loads up on a big right hand but Knockout slips the punch.
Knockout is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DiMag with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nich DiMag showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DiMag 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nich DiMag!
The defeated Johnny Knockout had this to say: 'I'll get em next time. We'll keep on rollin people'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Grimes (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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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 London, Alex Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grimes.
Grimes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hogan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Carl Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown but Hogan shows good takedown defense.
Alex Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Grimes.
Hogan slaps away a takedown attempt from Grimes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Grimes looks to move away, Hogan throws a big counter combo bu Grimes just gets out of the way.
Hogan stuffs the takedown.
Grimes is looking to clinch but Hogan is avoiding it.
Grimes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hogan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hogan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Grimes has his takedown stuffed
and Hogan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grimes fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hogan as he avoids it easily.
Grimes wants to clinch.
Hogan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grimes sprawls and moves away.
Grimes looks for a takedown but Hogan sprawls well.
Grimes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hogan avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Hogan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Grimes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hogan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grimes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grimes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hogan's waist but Hogan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grimes off to one side.
Hogan throws a counter high kick but Grimes was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes has his takedown stuffed
and Hogan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grimes looks winded!
Grimes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hogan counters with a single leg into guard. Grimes didn't expect that.
Grimes being controlled here, momentarily.
Grimes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Grimes keeps moving.
Hogan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hogan trying to control the position from guard on top but Grimes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hogan wanted to stand there but Grimes had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hogan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hogan wanted to stand there but Grimes had control of the position.
Hogan wants to pass the guard but Grimes is keeping the position.
Hogan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hogan is posturing up here but Grimes has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hogan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hogan has to tap! Slick submission there by Grimes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carl Grimes!
Carl Grimes very nearly forgot to thank Dissolution Fight Wear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Alex Hogan was interviewed post fight and said 'you win some you lose some but thats just the way it goes i guess. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nirman Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz's entrance music is Boombastic (Mr Lover Lover) by Shaggy. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fernando Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nirman Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Hassan is trying to push Diaz away but Diaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hassan is trying to force a seperation but Diaz has the dominant position.
Hassan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hassan to keep the fight standing.
Hassan tries to circle away but Diaz has him pinned against the cage.
Hassan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hassan scores with a nice right hand.
Hassan instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz fails to pull guard.
Hassan manages to break the clinch.
Hassan tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hassan circles away.
Hassan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fernando Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hassan.
Hassan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nirman Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Hassan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hassan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diaz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hassan is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
Diaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hassan tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Hassan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diaz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hassan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hassan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hassan won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hassan!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hassan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diaz takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Hassan is trying to stand back up.
Hassan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diaz.
Diaz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hassan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hassan is trying to get back to his feet but Diaz has full control of the position and if anything, Hassan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
What can Hassan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hassan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hassan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fernando Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hassan clinches up with Diaz and pushes him back against the cage.
Hassan trying to stall but Diaz improves his position.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hassan smiles and moves away.
Hassan doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hassan sprawls and moves away.
Hassan throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan tries to clinch up
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hassan!
Diaz slows the pace down.
Further stalling from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan struggling a bit here.
Hassan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Diaz controlling his opponent.
We've been informed that Hassan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hassan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hassan wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz working for a submission but Hassan is keeping him at bay.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hassan can do to turn this around?
Hassan tries to buck Diaz off so he can stand up but Diaz has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Hassan falls backwards, slamming Diaz to the mat but Diaz holds on tight! Hassan is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fernando Diaz!
After the fight, Fernando Diaz 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Falcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Bellamy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellamy has chosen The Rapture - Echoes as his entrance music. Simon Bellamy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocco Falcone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Bellamy!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellamy walks into a stiff left hand from Falcone.
It looks like Simon Bellamy has been cut.
Bellamy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bellamy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Falcone avoids it really well and circles away.
Bellamy fails with the takedown
and Falcone counters with a right hand to the body.
Falcone throws out a loose jab but Bellamy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falcone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bellamy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bellamy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rocco Falcone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Bellamy.
Bellamy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bellamy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simon Bellamy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellamy has his takedown stuffed
and Bellamy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Falcone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bellamy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Falcone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Bellamy with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bellamy.
Bellamy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bellamy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rocco Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falcone misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Falcone. That snapped Bellamy's head back.
Falcone throws a lazy right hand but Bellamy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falcone scores with a jab to the head.
Bellamy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Falcone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Falcone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bellamy.
Bellamy goes for a double leg but Falcone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Falcone continues to drive forward.
As Bellamy backs away, Falcone returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Falcone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcone misses with a hook. Bellamy ducked under it nicely.
Falcone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellamy with a poor takedown
and Bellamy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bellamy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Falcone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Falcone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Falcone lands with a right hand.
Bellamy is rocked!
Falcone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Falcone stuffs the takedown.
Falcone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Falcone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bellamy looks winded!
Falcone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bellamy is still on wobbly legs! Can Falcone finish him?
Bellamy shoots in and drives through. Falcone sprawls well.
Bellamy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Falcone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Falcone finds Bellamy's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Bellamy flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Falcone lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Bellamy will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Falcone!
A victorious Rocco Falcone 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young has chosen The Rapture - Echoes as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Melvin Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Young!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Young is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
Young is working for a submission of some sort.
Young is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Young eventually gives up the hold.
Young seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Young pulls his head out easily.
Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Young's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Young's back!
Young has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Young wants to escape the position.
Young fending off the submission attempt from Garcia.
I really don't envy Young right now.
Young tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Young is looking to improve his position but Garcia isn't that keen on the idea.
Garcia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Young is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Garcia looking to secure an arm triangle but Young defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young is desperately trying to improve his position but Garcia has a good base and remains in mount.
Garcia wants to finish this one by submission but Young is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Garcia.
Garcia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garcia is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Young to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Young shrugs it off.
Young regains half guard.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Young is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Young has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Garcia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Young looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Young is just riding it out for now. Garcia eventually gives up the hold.
Young looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia seems to be looking for submissions.
Young looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Young with the active half guard here but Garcia passes nicely into side control.
Young is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garcia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Young wants to get back to full guard but Garcia has passed into side control.
Young manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garcia's best efforts.
Garcia seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young actively working from the bottom here.
Young actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nathan Young will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Young with the counter takedown but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Young's half guard.
Young is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura but Young is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Young is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Young is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Young has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Garcia. Oh but Young has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Garcia goes limp - he's gone! Young jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nathan Young!
After the fight, Nathan Young 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.
Melvin Garcia spoke after the fight, saying 'Props to the other guy, but I think it was a fluke. But I want to give a shout out to Dissolution Fight Wear.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Dub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Varce (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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246 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Dub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonah Varce!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dub throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dub fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Varce, pushing him back against the cage.
Dub can't break the clinch.
Varce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dub rushes Varce and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dub pulls Varce into guard.
Dub keeping moving, preventing Varce from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Varce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Varce content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Varce throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varce trying to control the position from guard on top but Dub is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dub wants to get back to his feet but Varce is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Varce with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dub really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varce stops Dub from standing up.
Varce scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Varce accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dub will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Varce with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varce keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dub's head.
Varce drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Varce jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Varce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dub swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Varce working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Varce stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dub swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Varce stops Dub from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dub keeping full guard, as Varce tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dub throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dub lands a jab.
Varce tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dub manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dub with a hook.
Dub closes the distance looking to clinch
and Varce counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dub won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Varce looks up at the clock and then as Dub takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Varce smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Varce lands a strong strike to the head of Dub. That's dazed him! Varce looking to finish here. Dub is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Varce lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonah Varce!
After winning the bout, Jonah Varce thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darren Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Thompson (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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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darren Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson lands an overhand right.
We've been hearing reports that Brown has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Thompson, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Thompson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thompson sees it coming and defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Thompson defends it.
Thompson is trying to stand up here but Brown is controlling him well.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thompson is looking to escape.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown moves into full mount! Thompson won't be happy about that!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brown mounts Thompson! Really nice guard pass there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brown lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thompson hang on?
Brown looking to ground and pound but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Thompson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Thompson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Brown tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Thompson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Brown off and cradles Thompson's limp body as Brown celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Darren Brown!
An out of breath Darren Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Julian Thompson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Only god forgives, one day I will get my revenge.'.
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