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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Alvarez (ranked 6788 p4p, 538 weight class) and Con McGregor (ranked 8774 p4p, 592 weight class). 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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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Con McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Good standup being displayed there by Alvarez as he connects with a hook.
Alvarez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Alvarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez connects with the punch.
The crowd cheers as Alvarez lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGregor doesn't seem phased though.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
McGregor feints the counter takedown.
McGregor walks into a straight right hand from Alvarez.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGregor is defended easily by Alvarez.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez lands a two punch combo.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
Alvarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGregor feints a jab promting Alvarez to slip. McGregor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alvarez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alvarez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGregor at a distance.
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
Alvarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGregor tries to score a body lock takedown but Alvarez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGregor blocks a low kick nicely.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alvarez fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGregor just manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by McGregor.
McGregor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
McGregor throws a body kick that misses.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez scores with a shot to the body.
McGregor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGregor blocks a leg kick.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor throws a right hand that Alvarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Alvarez also avoids with ease.
McGregor swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Justin Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con McGregor.
McGregor looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor takes one to the chin there.
Alvarez sizes up McGregor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alvarez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alvarez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alvarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.
McGregor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.
Alvarez dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
McGregor with a hook.
McGregor throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
McGregor scores with a decent looking hook.
McGregor misses with a straight left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGregor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez scores with the left hand. McGregor knows he should have avoided that one.
Alvarez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez scores with a jab. McGregor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alvarez connects with the punch.
Alvarez scores with a jab. McGregor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGregor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGregor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alvarez scores with a jab. McGregor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGregor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Alvarez - just one landing.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGregor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez lands a lovely overhand right.
Alvarez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
Alvarez clobbers McGregor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Alvarez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez lands with a hook. McGregor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alvarez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
McGregor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvarez. That snapped McGregor's head back.
Alvarez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez throws a low kick but McGregor moves out of range easily.
Alvarez looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor darts in trying to clinch
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that McGregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Justin Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
McGregor feints the counter takedown.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvarez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez catches McGregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alvarez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGregor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A right-left combo lands from Alvarez.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Con McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvarez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from McGregor misses.
Alvarez throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alvarez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGregor!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvarez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
Alvarez cracks McGregor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvarez works the jab nicely.
Alvarez scores with a punch to the head.
McGregor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGregor closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes Alvarez against the cage but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Justin Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con McGregor.
McGregor checks a leg kick nicely.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvarez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGregor.
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGregor can do to turn this around?
Alvarez lands with a straight right. McGregor didn't see that one coming.
Alvarez digs a good body shot into McGregor's ribs.
Alvarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.
McGregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alvarez wants to land a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
As McGregor looks to move away, Alvarez throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
Alvarez lands a jab to the nose.
McGregor is trying desperately to land a takedown but Alvarez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McGregor.
Alvarez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvarez with a jab.
Alvarez jabs McGregor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
Nice cross by Alvarez.
Alvarez pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGregor is out of range and Alvarez settles back down.
McGregor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alvarez moves out of range of the strikes.
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown attempt from McGregor. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor checks a low kick from Alvarez.
It seemed like McGregor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvarez scores with a body shot.
McGregor takes one to the chin there.
Good shot there by Alvarez.
Some bone on bone action there as McGregor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGregor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alvarez connects with a body shot that sends McGregor's belly button to the back.
McGregor checks a low kick from Alvarez.
Alvarez scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGregor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alvarez defends well and McGregor ends up having to push Alvarez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Alvarez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Alvarez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Justin Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alvarez tried to score with a low kick but McGregor checks it.
McGregor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGregor is defended easily by Alvarez.
Alvarez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alvarez throws a low kick but McGregor moves out of range easily.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvarez scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Alvarez sprawls well. He's pushed McGregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alvarez lands a slapping body shot.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good shot there by Alvarez.
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!
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvarez throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGregor.
Alvarez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alvarez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGregor.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGregor's head backwards.
Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGregor has time to react.
McGregor throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Alvarez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGregor to score with a decent uppercut.
McGregor misses with a looping right.
McGregor throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A lazy left from Alvarez finds it's target.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor sizes up Alvarez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alvarez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGregor eats them both and turns towards Alvarez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Alvarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvarez connects with the punch.
McGregor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alvarez lands with a nice body punch.
McGregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez thuds a left hand into McGregor's body.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
Alvarez dives in and grabs McGregor's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGregor pushes down on Alvarez's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvarez.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alvarez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGregor momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from McGregor.
Alvarez slips a jab from McGregor.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alvarez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Justin Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Con McGregor.
Alvarez clinches up with McGregor and pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGregor breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McGregor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.
Alvarez misses with a hook. McGregor ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Justin Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Good shot there by Alvarez.
Decent striking displayed by Alvarez there.
McGregor misses with a combination
and Alvarez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGregor in his tracks.
Alvarez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGregor on the side of the head.
Con McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Alvarez fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGregor just manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alvarez 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Alvarez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damien The Omen (ranked 7031 p4p, 543 weight class) and Sigfrido Espino (ranked 8598 p4p, 586 weight class). Sigfrido Espino is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
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159 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident |
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Brawler
Very confident |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien The Omen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sigfrido Espino!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Omen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Omen scores with a jab to the body.
Espino misses with a head kick.
The Omen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice cross by The Omen.
The Omen connects with a body shot that sends Espino's belly button to the back.
The Omen avoids the head kick by Espino.
The Omen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Omen with a hook.
Espino fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Espino looks winded!
Espino attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Espino is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Omen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Omen lands a big uppercut and Espino crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Espino looks OK. The Omen waves Espino back to his feet!
Espino is rocked!
It looks like Sigfrido Espino has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Espino with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Omen counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damien The Omen!
During a confident post fight interview, Damien The Omen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luuk Smijts (ranked 5050 p4p, 435 weight class) and Shamil Gasanov (ranked 9484 p4p, 597 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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145 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luuk Smijts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Gasanov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gasanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smijts.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smijts enables Gasanov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smijts manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gasanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smijts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smijts wants to improve his position but instead Gasanov has moved into half guard.
Gasanov is looking to take a break and control but Smijts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smijts manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smijts dives in and grabs Gasanov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gasanov pushes down on Smijts's head and hops out.
Gasanov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smijts will feel that in the morning.
Smijts takes the fight into the clinch.
Gasanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smijts has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smijts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gasanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luuk Smijts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gasanov tries to land a knee to the head but Smijts blocks with his arms.
Smijts manages to break the clinch.
Gasanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gasanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smijts defends well and Gasanov ends up having to push Smijts into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gasanov has a takedown stuffed.
Smijts fails with a takedown attempt.
Smijts clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smijts breaks the clinch.
Gasanov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smijts finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gasanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smijts. That's going to slow Gasanov down.
Gasanov stuffs the takedown.
Gasanov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smijts shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gasanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gasanov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gasanov is trying to trip Smijts. He has hold of a leg but Smijts is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gasanov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smijts has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gasanov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasanov cracks Smijts with a nice body shot.
Smijts is working for takedown but Gasanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smijts has had enough of the clinch but Gasanov keeps him there for the moment.
Smijts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gasanov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gasanov won't allow Smijts to sweep him here.
Gasanov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smijts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smijts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smijts!
Smijts wants to control but Gasanov is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gasanov is looking to regain half guard here but Smijts keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Gasanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gasanov is looking to reverse the position.
Gasanov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gasanov is refusing to be controlled, as Smijts sits in half guard.
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 Luuk Smijts will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smijts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gasanov is fending him off so far but Smijts persists. Nope, Gasanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Gasanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Smijts pushes Gasanov away with a front kick.
Gasanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gasanov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smijts tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gasanov presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smijts wants to hold on but Gasanov pushes him away.
Smijts is squirming around, avoiding Gasanov's attempts to control the action.
Gasanov is landing with some decent strikes but Smijts is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gasanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smijts is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smijts is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gasanov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smijts wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Gasanov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Gasanov is not going to allow Smijts to sit and survive in this position.
Gasanov tightening his grip on Smijts, looking for the choke.
Gasanov looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smijts grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gasanov tightening his grip on Smijts, looking for the choke.
Shamil Gasanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gasanov controlling well, preventing Smijts from escaping the position.
Our spies down at at The Bear's Den ($300) inform us that Gasanov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gasanov not allowing Smijts to control his hands.
Gasanov lands a shot to the head.
Smijts is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gasanov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Gasanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gasanov misses with a takedown attempt - Smijts sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gasanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Smijts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gasanov.
Luuk Smijts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamil Gasanov.
Smijts has a takedown stuffed.
Gasanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smijts regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gasanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smijts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gasanov stands up over Smijts, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smijts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gasanov controls the pace.
Gasanov won't allow Smijts to sweep him here.
Smijts wants to get back to his feet but Gasanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smijts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gasanov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smijts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gasanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gasanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Smijts stopping the sweep attempt from Gasanov.
Smijts trying to control but Gasanov is working from the bottom.
Smijts postures up.
Gasanov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smijts haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gasanov pulls Smijts in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gasanov keeping moving, preventing Smijts from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gasanov throws a body kick that misses.
Gasanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Smijts appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gasanov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smijts's half guard.
Smijts has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gasanov is on him like a limpet, forcing Smijts back against the cage.
Gasanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gasanov tries to break free but Smijts pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smijts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gasanov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smijts managing to control the position.
Gasanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Smijts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smijts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luuk Smijts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smijts 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luuk Smijts!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Graves (ranked 4328 p4p, 497 weight class) and Vladimir Punchsky (ranked 7688 p4p, 690 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Punchsky!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Punchsky moves away and avoids it.
Vladimir Punchsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punchsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Punchsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Graves's head coaches at True North Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Punchsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Punchsky tries to get set, Graves tries to push him back and clinch up but Punchsky manages to avoid the attempt.
Punchsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graves.
Punchsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Graves counters by clinching up.
Graves with a knee to the head.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Punchsky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Punchsky takes a knee to the side of the body.
Punchsky looks winded!
Graves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Punchsky's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Vladimir Punchsky has been cut.
Punchsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Graves.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Graves stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Graves for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Come on Graves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Graves seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Graves.
Punchsky walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Graves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Graves tries to counter by clinching up but Punchsky breaks away and moves out of range.
Graves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Punchsky takes a knee to the side of the body.
Punchsky takes a knee to the side of the body.
Graves is struggling to control the position.
Graves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Punchsky in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Graves landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Punchsky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Punchsky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Graves lands a knee to the head.
Graves has Punchsky pressed against the cage.
Graves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Graves stalling against the cage.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Graves.
Graves landing knees to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Graves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Punchsky up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Graves.
Graves effectively controlling the action here.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Punchsky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Graves leaning his opponent against the cage.
Graves lands a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Graves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nick Graves.
Graves cracks Punchsky with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Punchsky looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Graves finish him?
Punchsky is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punchsky tries to keep at a distance but Graves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Punchsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Graves finish him?
Graves lands a big knee to the head and Punchsky goes down! Graves pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pancho Arechavaleta (ranked 4371 p4p, 550 weight class) and Armand Holtz (ranked 8404 p4p, 785 weight class). Armand Holtz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pancho Arechavaleta's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pancho Arechavaleta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armand Holtz!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holtz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holtz lands with a slapping head kick.
Arechavaleta avoids the head kick by Holtz.
Arechavaleta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Holtz.
Holtz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holtz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holtz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arechavaleta circles away quickly and effectively.
Arechavaleta avoids the head kick by Holtz.
Arechavaleta is looking to counter the offense by Holtz and move into the clinch.
Holtz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arechavaleta under the eye.
Holtz throws a shot from downtown. Arechavaleta moves away and avoids it.
Holtz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arechavaleta avoids it really well and circles away.
Holtz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arechavaleta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holtz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arechavaleta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holtz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtz lands with an overhand left.
Arechavaleta shoots in for a takedown but Holtz shows good takedown defense.
Holtz throws a sloppy head kick and Arechavaleta moves out of range easily.
As Holtz tries to get set, Arechavaleta tries to push him back and clinch up but Holtz manages to avoid the attempt.
Arechavaleta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holtz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holtz throws a head kick but Arechavaleta moves out of range.
Arechavaleta moves out of range of the strikes.
Holtz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holtz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Holtz digs a right hand underneath Arechavaleta's ribcage. Arechavaleta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Arechavaleta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Holtz.
Arechavaleta tries to work over Holtz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holtz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Holtz misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holtz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holtz lands an elbow inside.
Holtz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Holtz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arechavaleta misses with some punches.
Arechavaleta has a couple of punches blocked by Holtz.
Arechavaleta working Holtz over with knees to the body.
Arechavaleta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holtz lands an elbow inside.
Arechavaleta letting Holtz take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holtz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Holtz pulls guard effortlessly.
Holtz is looking to stand up but Arechavaleta isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arechavaleta is working Holtz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arechavaleta postures up in Holtz's guard and throws a big left but Holtz blocks it.
Holtz pulls Arechavaleta in to control the position.
Holtz looking for a sweep. Not yet Holtz, not yet.
Holtz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arechavaleta's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtz stays in close to Arechavaleta's body and controls the position.
Arechavaleta working a defensive guard here.
Holtz stays in close to Arechavaleta's body and controls the position.
Holtz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Holtz stops Arechavaleta from standing up.
Holtz content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holtz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Holtz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holtz throws a right and a left that Arechavaleta avoids nicely.
Holtz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holtz clinches with his opponent.
Arechavaleta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holtz is keeping busy.
Holtz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Arechavaleta can't fight it off and eventually Holtz manages to take the fight to the floor. Arechavaleta looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Holtz looking to pass the guard.
Arechavaleta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holtz controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtz is continuing to stall.
Holtz throwing strikes but missing.
Holtz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Arechavaleta manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Arechavaleta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holtz is keeping the position for now.
Holtz looking for a sweep. Not yet Holtz, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arechavaleta wants to stand but Holtz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Holtz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arechavaleta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holtz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holtz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holtz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arechavaleta manages to get himself to full guard.
Holtz connects with a couple of short punches.
Holtz stays in close to Arechavaleta's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holtz connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arechavaleta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holtz.
Holtz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Arechavaleta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Holtz has Arechavaleta in his guard.
Holtz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holtz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arechavaleta defends it easily.
Holtz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Holtz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtz throws a strike but Arechavaleta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Holtz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Holtz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arechavaleta won't allow Holtz to sweep him here.
Holtz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arechavaleta defends well.
Holtz has his hands on Arechavaleta's head, controlling the position.
Arechavaleta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Holtz wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arechavaleta goes for a double leg but Holtz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holtz continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Holtz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Holtz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arechavaleta's sensitive parts.
Armand Holtz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holtz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arechavaleta walks forward, straight into a front kick from Holtz.
Holtz throws a body shot but no joy.
Holtz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Holtz throws a looping overhand right but Arechavaleta ducks down to avoid it.
Holtz tries to land a front kick but Arechavaleta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arechavaleta tries to close the distance and clinch but Holtz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holtz rushes Arechavaleta and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holtz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Holtz gets control of Arechavaleta's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holtz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holtz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Arechavaleta is in trouble now - Holtz has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Arechavaleta manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Arechavaleta wants to get back to his feet but Holtz drags him back down.
Arechavaleta is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Holtz taking a breather here.
Arechavaleta is trying to control Holtz's posture but Holtz avoids it.
Armand Holtz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two 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.
Arechavaleta is letting Holtz control him for a moment.
Holtz lands a few punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Let's hope that Holtz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
An elbow from Holtz crashes against the mat.
Holtz is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holtz sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Arechavaleta is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Arechavaleta dodges the ground and pound from Holtz.
Arechavaleta managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Holtz.
Holtz controlling the position from side mount.
Holtz is chipping away with strikes.
Holtz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Holtz tries for a kimura but Arechavaleta is defending well.
Holtz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Arechavaleta sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Armand Holtz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holtz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arechavaleta knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here.
Pancho Arechavaleta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holtz in side control, throwing shots but Arechavaleta defends.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holtz taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armand Holtz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holtz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Holtz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Bezymyanny (ranked 3298 p4p, 371 weight class) and Danton Robinson (ranked 7610 p4p, 692 weight class). Bezymyanny's entrance music is Little Richard - Long Tall Sally. A fine choice. Dmitry Bezymyanny could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Danton Robinson's chin.
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245 lbs
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280 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dmitry Bezymyanny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danton Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bezymyanny rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Bezymyanny.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Bezymyanny blocking some punches.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Bezymyanny.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
Bezymyanny has Robinson pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bezymyanny breaks from the clinch.
Robinson throws a hook but Bezymyanny blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezymyanny lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Danton Robinson has been cut.
Robinson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bezymyanny waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Robinson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Robinson is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robinson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bezymyanny controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robinson is still in real trouble! Can Bezymyanny finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bezymyanny has passed into side control.
Robinson seems to have recovered his senses.
Bezymyanny is staying tight to Robinson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've been informed that Robinson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bezymyanny fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bezymyanny is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bezymyanny'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 stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bezymyanny connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robinson momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bezymyanny, as that shot connected.
Robinson misses with a right hand
and Bezymyanny counters with a big right hand! Oh Robinson is in trouble here! Bezymyanny follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Bezymyanny!
Dmitry Bezymyanny took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodrick Shull (ranked 4274 p4p, 396 weight class) and Deklek Sitsongrit (ranked 4521 p4p, 409 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rodrick Shull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Deklek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Deklek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Shull seems unphased.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shull misses with a wild body shot.
Shull throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Shull avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shull smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shull swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit works the jab nicely.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Shull misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shull takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shull throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Shull didn't see that one coming.
Shull is looking to wear down Sitsongrit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sitsongrit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Decent striking displayed by Shull there.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Shull off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit stalks Shull and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shull's face. Shull staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shull chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Shull looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shull throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shull misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Shull misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Shull moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Shull on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shull shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Shull's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Shull blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Shull saw that one coming.
Deklek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shull.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shull swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shull missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
Shull just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shull misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Shull throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Shull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit punishes Shull's body with a nice straight punch.
Shull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Shull misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit punishes Shull's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shull is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Shull manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
A left and a right from Shull both land. Nice combination.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Shull down with leg kicks.
Shull throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shull has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deklek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Shull's body.
Shull misses with a body shot.
Shull takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Shull off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shull has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Shull moves away and avoids it.
Shull has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shull walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shull was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Shull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shull misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Shull misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
letting Shull counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit jabs Shull right on the nose. Shull blinks but takes it well.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Shull with an uppercut!
Shull connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Shull off the cage and back into range.
Shull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Shull avoids it with no problem.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Deklek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses
and Shull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shull just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Shull steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Shull.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shull doesn't seem bothered though.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Shull's leg. Shull is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shull on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shull moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Shull is looking to counter punch.
Shull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Shull throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shull lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Shull down.
Sitsongrit tests Shull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shull throws out the jab.
Shull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Shull walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Shull looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Shull just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit jabs at Shull's body.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shull.
Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shull with a body shot.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Shull tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shull throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Shull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Shull knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Shull is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch
and Shull makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shull misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shull might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shull looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shull throws a body shot but no joy.
Shull throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sitsongrit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit defending well as Shull loads up on a big left hand.
Shull misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deklek Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shull swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shull at a distance.
Sitsongrit thumps Shull with a low kick.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a nice hook to Shull's body. Shull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shull.
Shull stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Shull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Shull's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shull has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Shull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shull misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and Shull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shull throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shull decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Shull takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shull'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.
Further stalling from Shull.
Rodrick Shull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to roll over but Shull keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Sitsongrit won't allow Shull to pass to mount.
Shull prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Deklek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shull wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Shull is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shull moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Shull scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shull looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit punishes Shull's body with a nice straight punch.
Shull takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Shull off the cage and back into range.
Shull takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit defending well as Shull loads up on a big left hand.
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!
The fighters circling - Shull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shull looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shull misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shull takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shull lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Deklek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Shull misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick.
Shull misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Shull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deklek Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sitsongrit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deklek Sitsongrit!
In his post fight interview, Deklek Sitsongrit started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taz McKane (ranked 3243 p4p, 305 weight class) and Murray Garland (ranked 3260 p4p, 311 weight class). Garland has chosen Muzzy on the Dancefloor as his entrance music. Murray Garland has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taz McKane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Murray Garland!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from McKane finds it's target.
Garland takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garland tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKane throws a lazy uppercut
and Garland counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Garland gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garland trying to control the action but McKane is working from the bottom.
McKane controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McKane tries to get to full guard but Garland has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garland seems to be working for a kimura but McKane defends the submission attempt.
McKane wants to control but Garland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garland content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garland wants to pass to mount but McKane is defending the position.
McKane keeping control of the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Garland working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garland prevents McKane from improving his position.
Garland decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Garland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garland walks into a jab.
McKane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garland is rocked!
Garland fails with the takedown
and McKane counters with a big left hand that crumples Garland! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taz McKane!
Taz McKane is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Taz McKane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Murray Garland stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time, Gadget'.
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