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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vergil Cry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Didion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vergil Cry has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vergil Cry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zach Didion!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cry fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Didion to the ground. Cry is now in Didion's guard.
Cry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cry wants to control from the top but Didion keeps moving.
Cry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Didion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cry won't allow Didion to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cry throws a big right hand that misses.
Didion keeping moving, preventing Cry from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cry tries to clinch but Didion is having none of it.
Didion throws a lazy right hand but Cry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cry gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Didion is not content to let Cry control the position.
Didion tries to kick Cry off but Cry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Didion trying to control here.
Didion is looking for a sweep. Cry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didion looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cry prevents Didion from improving his position.
Cry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Didion keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cry takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cry gets tackled into the cage by Didion. Didion maintains the clinch.
Didion breaks from the clinch.
Cry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Didion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cry dodges the punch combination from Didion.
Cry tries to counter with a takedown but Didion is quick to defend against it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Didion's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didion digs a good hook to Cry's body.
Didion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cry throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Didion was covering up waiting for the punch and Cry finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cry drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Didion dives on top into guard.
Didion won't allow Cry to sweep him here.
Cry is trying to keep Didion in close.
Cry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Didion defends it easily.
Didion postures up in Cry's guard and throws a big left but Cry blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didion's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Didion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Didion swings around for an armbar but Cry sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Didion's guard.
Cry wants to control from the top but Didion keeps moving.
Didion has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cry has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cry has Didion pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cry pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Didion tumbling to the mat - Cry dives into Didion's guard.
Didion is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
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 Vergil Cry will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cry seems to be looking for submissions.
Cry is trying to control. Didion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Didion tries to kick Cry off but Cry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cry is working for a kimura but Didion is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cry tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Didion.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Didion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vergil Cry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cry is working for a kimura but Didion is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Didion wants to get back to full guard.
Cry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Didion is trying to maintain the position but Cry is very close to passing his half guard.
Didion regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cry postures up.
Cry throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cry tries to close the distance and clinch but Didion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cry.
Cry swings around for an armbar but Didion sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cry's guard.
Didion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cry's guard.
Didion trying to control the position from guard on top but Cry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Didion preventing the sweep.
Didion gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cry gets a clinch.
Cry has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Didion regains guard immediately.
Cry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didion keeping moving, preventing Cry from controlling successfully.
Cry scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cry looking to pass the guard.
Cry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cry connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Cry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Didion is trying to keep Cry in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vergil Cry dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Didion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zach Didion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Didion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Didion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cry tries to free his leg and advance position but Didion is retaining full guard.
Didion keeping moving, preventing Cry from controlling successfully.
Didion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Didion has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cry off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Didion closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cry quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cry is trying to stand up here but Didion is controlling him well.
Didion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cry actively working from the bottom here.
Didion is thwarting Cry's attempts to control the position.
Didion trying to control from Cry's half guard. Cry has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Didion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Didion won't allow Cry to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Didion tries to free his leg and advance position but Cry is retaining full guard.
Cry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Didion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Didion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cry thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Didion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Didion tries to get to full guard but Cry has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cry seems to be working for a kimura but Didion defends the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Cry there.
Didion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Didion working a defensive guard here.
Cry stopping the sweep attempt from Didion.
Zach Didion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cry looking to sit in guard and control but Didion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cry keeping full guard, as Didion tries to pass.
Vergil Cry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Didion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cry's guard.
Cry keeping moving, preventing Didion from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Didion won't allow Cry to sweep him here.
Cry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Didion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Didion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Didion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cry 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vergil Cry!
Vergil Cry took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FJCP Healthy Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Zach Didion spoke after the fight, saying 'I am wondering who i get next?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ashley Sheilds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hammersmith's choice of entrance music: Thunderhorse. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashley Sheilds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Hammersmith!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheilds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sheilds misses with a looping right.
Hammersmith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hammersmith misses with a straight right.
Hammersmith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sheilds throws out the jab.
Hammersmith moves out of range as Sheilds strikes.
Hammersmith scores with a shot to the body.
Hammersmith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A lazy body kick from Hammersmith
and Hammersmith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammersmith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sheilds swats away the attempt to clinch by Hammersmith.
Hammersmith cracks a nice hook into Sheilds's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammersmith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sheilds moves forwards but Hammersmith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hammersmith walks into a jab.
Sheilds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammersmith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hammersmith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hammersmith misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hammersmith tries to work over Sheilds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sheilds changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hammersmith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hammersmith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheilds.
Sheilds tries a low kick but Hammersmith avoids it.
Sheilds takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hammersmith moves away from the strike by Sheilds.
Hammersmith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sheilds swings for the body but Hammersmith moves out of range.
Hammersmith throws the left hand but Sheilds avoids the punch easily.
Hammersmith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sheildss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hammersmith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sheilds is out of range and Hammersmith settles back down.
Sheilds tries to counter with a takedown but Hammersmith is quick to defend against it.
Hammersmith cracks the inside of Sheilds's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheilds.
Hammersmith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Hammersmith.
Hammersmith keeps Sheilds at a distance using the push kick.
Sheilds closes the distance and clinches up with Hammersmith, looking for a takedown. Sheilds pushes Hammersmith against the cage but Hammersmith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammersmith scores with a leg kick.
Hammersmith moves into the clinch successfully.
Hammersmith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sheilds throws an elbow but it misses.
Sheilds drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hammersmith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashley Sheilds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammersmith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sheilds changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hammersmith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hammersmith looks for the body kick but Sheilds saw that one coming.
Hammersmith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hammersmith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sheilds throws a front kick aimed at Hammersmith's knee but Hammersmith avoids it well.
A left lands for Hammersmith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheilds misses with a straight right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sheilds!
Hammersmith looks to land a combination but Sheilds avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammersmith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sheilds misses with a looping left.
Sheilds misses with a low kick.
Sheilds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnus Hammersmith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammersmith thuds his right hand into Sheilds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sheilds is rocked!
Hammersmith drops Sheilds with a huge uppercut! Sheilds drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hammersmith is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Hammersmith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Magnus Hammersmith waved his t-shirt featuring Fury Nutrition Inc.'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Morten Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Keskisarja (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 Kari Keskisarja was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Morten Joikhaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Keskisarja!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskisarja keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab from Keskisarja.
Keskisarja clinches with his opponent.
Joikhaaja has Keskisarja pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keskisarja manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Keskisarja prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Joikhaaja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keskisarja with a knee to the head.
Joikhaaja has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keskisarja avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Keskisarja scores a nice knee to the body.
Joikhaaja takes an elbow to the temple.
Joikhaaja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keskisarja scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Keskisarja on the inside.
Keskisarja is pressed up against the cage. Joikhaaja has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Keskisarja down to the mat. Keskisarja avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joikhaaja tries for a takedown but Keskisarja sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joikhaaja has his takedown stuffed
and Keskisarja counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja shoots for a takedown but Keskisarja saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keskisarja lands a big head kick that sends Joikhaaja tumbling to the mat! Keskisarja takes a step backwards and waves Joikhaaja back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Joikhaaja is rocked!
Crack! Keskisarja connects with the perfect overhand right and Joikhaaja falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Keskisarja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kari Keskisarja!
An out of breath Kari Keskisarja thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niacisse Kenmoghn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Materla (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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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
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niacisse Kenmoghn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Materla!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Materla shoots in looking for a takedown. Kenmoghn tries to sprawl out of it but Materla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kenmoghn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenmoghn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Materla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
My spies in Xtreme HGH Fight Club (best in Amsterdam) inform me that Materla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kenmoghn has momentary wrist control but Materla slips an elbow through the middle.
Kenmoghn keeping moving, preventing Materla from controlling successfully.
Kenmoghn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kenmoghn is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenmoghn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kenmoghn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Materla's head.
Kenmoghn throwing strikes from guard but Materla blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla has his foot on Kenmoghn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kenmoghn works his way back into a safe position though.
Kenmoghn is in close to Materla's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Materla working a defensive guard here.
Materla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materla trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenmoghn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materla won't allow Kenmoghn to get back to his feet.
Kenmoghn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kenmoghn has his hands on Materla's head, controlling the position.
Kenmoghn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Materla stopping the sweep attempt from Kenmoghn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materla prevents Kenmoghn from getting back to his feet.
Materla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kenmoghn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Materla trying to control but Kenmoghn is working from the bottom.
Materla is fighting to break Kenmoghn's control of his arms but Kenmoghn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kenmoghn wants to sweep here but Materla controlling him for the moment.
Materla's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kenmoghn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Materla on his heels. He'll look to pass Materla's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materla wants to sweep here but Kenmoghn controlling him for the moment.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Materla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenmoghn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kenmoghn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kenmoghn wants to control from the top but Materla keeps moving.
Kenmoghn throws a big elbow that misses.
Kenmoghn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kenmoghn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Materla works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Materla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kenmoghn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Materla is trying to keep Kenmoghn in close.
Materla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kenmoghn is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kenmoghn working some strikes from top position.
Materla is looking for a triangle but Kenmoghn pushes his legs off easily.
Materla is trying to keep Kenmoghn in close.
Kenmoghn connects with a couple of short punches.
Kenmoghn stopping the sweep attempt from Materla.
Kenmoghn stands up over Materla, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kenmoghn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kenmoghn trying to control but Materla is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of digs.
Kenmoghn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Materla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niacisse Kenmoghn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kenmoghn shoots in looking for a takedown but Materla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kenmoghn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kenmoghn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kenmoghn looks to land a combination. Materla sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Materla wants to clinch up but Kenmoghn keeps it at a distance.
Kenmoghn stuffs the takedown.
Materla shoots in looking for a takedown. Kenmoghn tries to sprawl out of it but Materla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kenmoghn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheers as Kenmoghn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Materla doesn't seem phased though.
Niacisse Kenmoghn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenmoghn shoots in looking for a takedown but Materla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kenmoghn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Materla shoots in and drives through. Kenmoghn sprawls well.
Niacisse Kenmoghn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenmoghn shoots in looking for a takedown. Materla tries to sprawl out of it but Kenmoghn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Materla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Materla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kenmoghn's waist but Kenmoghn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Materla off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Materla is defended easily by Kenmoghn.
Niacisse Kenmoghn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla clinches up with Kenmoghn and pushes him back against the cage.
Kenmoghn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Materla stops a takedown attempt from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Materla is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kenmoghn to the mat. Kenmoghn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kenmoghn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kenmoghn wants to get back to his feet but Materla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kenmoghn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Materla can do to turn this around?
Kenmoghn keeping moving, preventing Materla from controlling successfully.
Kenmoghn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kenmoghn is pulling down on Materla's head. It's preventing any offense from Materla, at least for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Materla trying to control but Kenmoghn is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Materla shoots in looking for a takedown but Kenmoghn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Materla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kenmoghn scores with a one two! Materla had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Kenmoghn. No joy for Materla on that attempt.
Kenmoghn feinted with a counter takedown.
Kenmoghn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Materla counters with a series of strikes. Kenmoghn will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenmoghn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Niacisse Kenmoghn is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenmoghn misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Materla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materla gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kenmoghn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Materla is trying to control the position but Kenmoghn postures up.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Materla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materla has his foot on Kenmoghn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kenmoghn works his way back into a safe position though.
Kenmoghn tries to free his leg and advance position but Materla is retaining full guard.
Kenmoghn works over Materla with some ground and pound from guard.
Materla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenmoghn.
Materla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kenmoghn manages to get himself to full guard.
Kenmoghn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Materla wants to sweep here but Kenmoghn controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Materla's head.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Materla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materla looking for a guillotine here but Kenmoghn defends easily.
Kenmoghn wants to control from the top but Materla keeps moving.
Kenmoghn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kenmoghn landing some decent shots from 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!
Kenmoghn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Materla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kenmoghn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niacisse Kenmoghn dominated that second round.
That's time! Kenmoghn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Materla drives through with a takedown into Kenmoghn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kenmoghn has control of Materla's left arm, preventing Materla from doing any damage.
Kenmoghn wants to stand up but Materla is controlling him.
Niacisse Kenmoghn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kenmoghn is on top in guard.
Kenmoghn with a nice head shot there.
Kenmoghn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenmoghn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Materla's head.
Kenmoghn cracks Materla with a solid left hand.
Materla is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of elbows.
Kenmoghn with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kenmoghn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Materla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenmoghn is working Materla over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Materla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materla throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Materla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of elbows.
Kenmoghn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Materla's head.
Materla keeping moving, preventing Kenmoghn from controlling successfully.
Kenmoghn scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn stops Materla from standing up.
Materla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kenmoghn wants to control from the top but Materla keeps moving.
Kenmoghn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kenmoghn landing with the ground and pound.
Materla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kenmoghn is trying to stand.
Kenmoghn is trying to get back to full guard.
Kenmoghn wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kenmoghn is pressing down on Materla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Materla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kenmoghn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kenmoghn wants to stand up but Materla is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kenmoghn is controlling Materla's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kenmoghn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kenmoghn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Materla quickly recovers to half guard.
Materla gets full guard.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Materla keeping moving, preventing Kenmoghn from controlling successfully.
Kenmoghn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Materla's head.
Materla has control of Kenmoghn's left arm, preventing Kenmoghn from doing any damage.
Materla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Michal Materla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenmoghn connects with a couple of short punches.
Kenmoghn is looking to work some ground and pound but Materla has wrist control.
Materla trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niacisse Kenmoghn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kenmoghn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niacisse Kenmoghn!
During a confident post fight interview, Niacisse Kenmoghn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordus Clay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald's entrance music is Vader - Blood Of Kingu. A fine choice. Clay has chosen SCOTLAND THE BRAVE !!! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gordus Clay!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald moves into the clinch.
McDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Clay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McDonald throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from McDonald.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
It looks like Tony McDonald has been cut.
Clay lands a nice uppercut.
McDonald cracks Clay with a nice body shot.
McDonald pressing his opponent against the cage.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Clay.
Clay can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Clay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
McDonald lands a hook that snaps the head of Clay backwards.
McDonald taking a breather.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clay misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from McDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay works over McDonald's head and body with a nice combination.
McDonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clay is defending well for now.
Clay is stalling here.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Clay is keeping busy.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Clay.
Clay is trying to maintain a safe position but McDonald gets an underhook and turns Clay into the cage.
Clay stalling the fight.
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by McDonald's head coaches at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonald stalks Clay and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clay's face. Clay staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Gordus Clay has been cut.
Clay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald sets himself, and Clay steps forward looking for the clinch! McDonald avoids it this time.
Clay drops McDonald with a left and a right! Oh, McDonald is hurt - Clay dives into side control looking to finish!
McDonald is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clay lands a big left to the face of McDonald, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Clay and another - McDonald is out! Clay stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gordus Clay!
A relieved looking Gordus Clay thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamón Jamón (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Calderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamón's entrance music is Wu-Tang Clan - Reunited. A fine choice. 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamón Jamón!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Felipe Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calderon takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jamón. Calderon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jamón lands a lovely overhand right.
Jamón scores with a nice head shot.
Calderon with a poor takedown
and Jamón counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A left lands for Calderon.
Calderon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jamón as he avoids it easily.
Calderon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jamón lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jamón lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calderon throws a head kick that misses.
Jamón works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Felipe Calderon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calderon thows a leg kick but Jamón checks it
and Jamón counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calderon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jamón counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jamón Jamón has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Calderon.
Jamón takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jamón scores with a hook.
Calderon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jamón. Jamón obviously looking to wear him down.
Calderon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Calderon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jamón in his tracks.
Jamón throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderon shoots in and drives through. Jamón sprawls well.
Jamón uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Calderon has time to react.
Calderon shoots in for a double leg but Jamón sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calderon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Calderon.
Calderon slips a jab and a cross from Jamón.
Jamón is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jamón connects with the punch.
Jamón throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Calderon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jamón keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Calderon throws a jab when Jamón was well out of range.
Calderon drops his hands momentarily and Jamón takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice cross by Jamón.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamón feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Calderon's calf.
Jamón fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Calderon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Calderon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jamón was well out of range. Poor timing from Calderon.
Calderon throws a jab but it's blocked by Jamón.
Calderon shoots in looking for a takedown but Jamón manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Calderon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Calderon tries a low kick but Jamón avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamón rushes Calderon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jamón.
Jamón scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jamón throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calderons head.
Jamón wants to stall.
Calderon is trying to pull guard but Jamón turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jamón working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jamón throws a punch but it's blocked by Calderon.
Calderon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jamón pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jamón throws a head punch that misses.
Jamón working aggressively here.
Calderon blocks an uppercut.
Jamón scores with a shoulder strike.
Jamón lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Calderon tries to pull guard but Jamón won't allow it.
Jamón has a couple of punches blocked by Calderon.
Calderon blocking some punches.
Calderon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calderon fails to pull guard.
Calderon breaks the clinch.
Jamón 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.
Jamón looks to land a left hand but Calderon moved out of range nicely.
A head kick by Calderon misses
enabling Jamón to counter with a crisp jab.
Jamón scores with a jab to the body.
Jamón jabs Calderon right on the nose. Calderon blinks but takes it well.
Jamón connects with a single shot there.
Jamón throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jamón Jamón is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calderon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jamón avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calderon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jamón counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jamón dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jamón blocks a head kick by Calderon.
Calderon with a poor takedown
and Jamón connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calderon looks winded!
Calderon goes for a double leg but Jamón avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jamón continues to drive forward.
Jamón is looking to counter punch.
Jamón lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy body kick from Calderon
and Jamón counters with a nice body kick.
Jamón lands a big head kick that sends Calderon tumbling to the mat! Jamón takes a step backwards and waves Calderon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Calderon is rocked!
Jamón lets loose with a powerful body kick. Calderon will feel that in the morning.
Calderon is still on wobbly legs! Can Jamón finish him?
Jamón drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Calderon right on the button. Calderon goes down! Jamón follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Jamón gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamón Jamón!
Jamón Jamón retains his light heavyweight title!
Jamón Jamón thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edogawa Conan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Detective Conan Theme. 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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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edogawa Conan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Mercer misses.
Conan throws out a loose jab but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Conan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conan sets himself, and Mercer steps forward looking for the clinch! Conan avoids it this time.
Conan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mercer's waist but Mercer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Conan off to one side.
Conan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercer.
Conan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mercer at a distance.
Edogawa Conan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conan misses with a hook.
Mercer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan shoots in and drives through. Mercer sprawls well.
Conan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mercer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Conan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mercer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan misses with a jab to the body
and Mercer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mercer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Conan.
Mercer moves out of range as Conan strikes.
Conan shoots in for a double leg but Mercer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edogawa Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Conan.
Mercer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mercer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab from Conan.
Mercer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercer.
Conan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Mercer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Conan misses.
Conan lands an overhand right.
Conan with a nice cross.
Conan missing with a left hand there. Mercer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercer wants to counter with a clinch but Conan pushes him away.
Conan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mercer is trying to control Conan's posture but Conan avoids it.
Conan is trying to ground and pound but Mercer uses the momentary lack of control by Conan to regain half guard.
Mercer is refusing to be controlled, as Conan sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mercer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Conan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Conan wants to control but Mercer is keeping him busy.
Conan throws a strike but Mercer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mercer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mercer wants to pass to mount but Conan is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan wants to get back to full guard.
Conan is working hard here to advance position.
Mercer trying to mount his opponent but Conan defends it.
Conan moves into full guard.
Conan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edogawa Conan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Conan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mercer defends it nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Conan.
Conan looks to land a left hand but Mercer moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mercer! But no joy.
Conan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer scoring well with a low kick there.
Conan throws a shot from downtown. Mercer moves away and avoids it.
Mercer moves forwards but Conan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mercer walks into a stiff left hand from Conan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan connects with the punch.
Conan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mercer pinned against the cage. Mercer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mercer wants to counter with a clinch but Conan pushes him away.
Edogawa Conan is winning the standup battle so far.
Conan has his takedown stuffed
and Mercer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mercer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edogawa Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mercer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Conan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercer can do to turn this around?
Mercer lands a hook that snaps the head of Conan backwards.
Mercer can't find room to land a body shot as Conan controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conan.
Conan tries to pull guard but Mercer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mercer fails to land.
Conan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mercer gets through Conan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conan tries to pull guard but Mercer holds him up against the cage and eventually Conan drops back down to his feet.
Mercer misses with the head strike.
Mercer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conan misses with a body punch.
Conan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Conan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mercer defending well though.
We've been hearing that Conan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Conan lands with a punch from half guard.
Conan is looking to take a break and control but Mercer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan wants to work for an arm triangle but Mercer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Conan wants to control but Mercer is keeping him busy.
Mercer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Conan.
Mercer wants to sweep but no luck.
Conan postures up in Mercer's guard and throws a big left but Mercer blocks it.
Conan content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mercer leaves Conan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Conan scores with a hook to the body. Mercer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Conan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercer manages to avoid it.
Conan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Conan throws a strike but Mercer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Conan pushes down on Mercer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Conan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edogawa Conan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mercer defending well as Conan loads up on a big left hand.
Conan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mercer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Conan working the ground and pound.
Mercer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Conan.
Mercer dodges the ground and pound from Conan.
Conan working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Conan.
Conan lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Conan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mercer some visible discomfort.
Conan working the ground and pound.
Conan is working Mercer over with some ground and pound from side control.
Conan swings around for an armbar but Mercer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Conan's guard.
Mercer content to stall in guard here.
Conan wants to sweep here but Mercer controlling him for the moment.
Conan keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer 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.
Conan wants to sweep here but Mercer controlling him for the moment.
Mercer is stalling in the full guard.
Conan 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is posturing up here but Conan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mercer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mercer has to tap! Slick submission there by Conan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edogawa Conan!
Edogawa Conan retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Edogawa Conan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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