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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Smirnov (ranked 4918 p4p, 537 weight class) and Tim Winkle (ranked 5337 p4p, 566 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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170 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vladimir Smirnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Winkle!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches.
Smirnov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winkles head.
Smirnov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winkles head.
Smirnov slowing the pace effectively.
A shot in the inside from Smirnov.
Smirnov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smirnov has Winkle pressed against the cage, preventing Winkle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smirnov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smirnov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Tim Winkle has been cut.
Winkle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smirnov prevents it.
A bit of stalling here from Smirnov.
A bit of stalling here from Smirnov.
Winkle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smirnov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov breaks from the clinch.
Winkle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smirnov as he jumps to the side.
Winkle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smirnov.
Smirnov rushes Winkle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Winkle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smirnov is defending well.
I was talking to Smirnov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vladimir Smirnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Winkle.
Winkle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smirnov walks away with a smile on his face. Winkle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Winkle shoots in for a takedown but Smirnov shows good takedown defense.
Smirnov throws a sloppy head kick and Winkle moves out of range easily.
Smirnov forces Winkle back against the cage and clinches.
Smirnov with a knee to the head.
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smirnov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnov breaks from the clinch.
Winkle misses with a takedown attempt - Smirnov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Smirnov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smirnov gets a clinch.
Smirnov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Winkle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smirnov has him pressed against the cage.
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov throws a head kick that misses.
Winkle gets tackled into the cage by Smirnov. Smirnov maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Winkle letting Smirnov take a breather here.
Smirnov is pressed up against the cage. Winkle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smirnov down to the mat. Smirnov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smirnov moves into the clinch.
Smirnov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winkle's face.
Smirnov connects with a knee to the head.
Smirnov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Winkle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Winkle looks winded!
Smirnov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls for Smirnov to work.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Tim Winkle's cut even more.
Smirnov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winkle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winkle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smirnov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smirnov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smirnov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smirnov breaks from the clinch.
Smirnov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Smirnov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Winkle's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smirnov moves into range and clinches up with Winkle.
Smirnov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smirnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smirnov moves into the clinch.
Smirnov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smirnov fails to land with a series of punches.
Winkle doesn't manage to clinch there - Smirnov circles away.
Smirnov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winkle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov walks into a straight right hand from Winkle.
It looks like Vladimir Smirnov has been cut.
Winkle looks for a takedown but Smirnov sprawls well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Winkle is breathing heavily.
Smirnov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smirnov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Winkle's face.
A short body shot lands from Smirnov as the two fighters clinch.
Winkle takes a shot to the head.
Smirnov pushes Winkle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smirnov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winkle doesn't manage to clinch there - Smirnov circles away.
Smirnov closes the distance and clinches.
Smirnov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smirnov connects with a high kick.
Winkle is rocked!
Vladimir Smirnov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smirnov grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Winkle takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Smirnov cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladimir Smirnov!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Gazelle (ranked 22791 p4p, 237 weight class) and Bane Lewis (ranked 6534 p4p, 187 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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290 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nigel Gazelle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bane Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis darts in looking for a takedown but Gazelle gets double underhooks and turns Lewis into the cage.
Lewis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gazelle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gazelle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lewis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gazelle.
Lewis throws a body shot but no joy.
Lewis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gazelle shoots for a double leg takedown but Lewis sprawls well. He's pushed Gazelle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lewis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lewis shoots in looking for a takedown. Gazelle tries to sprawl out of it but Lewis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gazelle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nigel Gazelle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bane Lewis.
Lewis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis clinches up with Gazelle and pushes him back against the cage.
Gazelle has hold of one of Lewis's legs. Lewis is fighting the takedown attempt but Gazelle gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gazelle preventing the sweep.
Gazelle throws a big right hand that misses.
Lewis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gazelle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lewis working for a triangle but Gazelle defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazelle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gazelle chips away with some ground and pound.
Gazelle connects with a couple of short punches.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lewis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lewis looks winded!
Gazelle cracks Lewis with a solid left hand.
Gazelle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gazelle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gazelle stands up over Lewis, holding on to his feet. Gazelle throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Lewis is out cold! Gazelle lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nigel Gazelle!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buakaw Singha (ranked 9096 p4p, 640 weight class) and Tiago Gracie (ranked 8822 p4p, 634 weight class). Singha's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, We will rock you. 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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160 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
Intelligent |
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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
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buakaw Singha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Singha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Singha lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Singha scores with a punch to the head.
Oooooh!!! Singha has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Singha steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gracie is rocked!
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!
Singha ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Gracie out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buakaw Singha!
Buakaw Singha 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Poller (ranked 23565 p4p, 528 weight class) and Tyson Powers (ranked 23783 p4p, 525 weight class). Tyson Powers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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156 lbs
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Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Poller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Powers!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Poller looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Powers wants to control from the top but Poller keeps moving.
Powers is looking to work some ground and pound but Poller has wrist control.
Powers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Powers wants to pass the guard but Poller is keeping the position.
Powers controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poller keeping full guard, as Powers tries to pass.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Poller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poller has his foot on Powers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Powers works his way back into a safe position though.
Powers postures up and lands a big shot to Poller's brow.
Powers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Powers's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Powers scoring with some ground and pound.
Powers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Powers with a nice head shot there.
Powers with a nice head shot there.
Powers looking to pass the guard.
Powers stays in close to Poller's body and controls the position.
Powers passes Poller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Powers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Poller won't allow Powers to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers working over Poller with some ground and pound. Poller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Powers works his way into full mount!
BOOM! Powers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Powers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Powers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Poller is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers lands a big elbow - Poller is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Poller is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tyson Powers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DeShaun Alexander (ranked 5350 p4p, 565 weight class) and Manolito Patadas (ranked 3954 p4p, 448 weight class). Manolito Patadas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, DeShaun Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manolito Patadas!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patadas clinches up with Alexander and pushes him back against the cage.
Patadas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Patadas throws an elbow that misses.
Patadas tries to work over Alexander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Patadas pushes Alexander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Patadas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Patadas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alexander has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Patadas misses with an elbow strike.
Alexander has Patadas pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alexander pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Patadas tumbling to the mat - Alexander dives into Patadas's guard.
Alexander decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alexander darts in and clinches Patadas up against the cage.
Alexander pulls guard.
Patadas preventing the sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patadas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patadas gets to his feet. Alexander looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Alexander clinches up against the cage.
Patadas misses with an elbow over the top.
Alexander has clasped his hands together around Patadas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Patadas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Patadas moves out of range of the body kick from Alexander.
Alexander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patadas missing with knees to the body.
Alexander gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Alexander 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Alexander defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patadas.
Alexander stuffs the takedown.
Patadas looks winded!
Patadas tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.
Patadas moves out of range of the body kick from Alexander.
Alexander looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alexander scoring with punches to the head and body.
Patadas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexander is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexander is stalling in the full guard.
Patadas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexander controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Alexander postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Patadas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alexander is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alexander won't allow Patadas to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Patadas has managed to clinch.
Patadas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alexander avoids it.
Patadas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Patadas looking to throw knees to the head but Alexander is blocking nicely.
Patadas working aggressively here.
Alexander looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alexander wants to get back to striking at distance but Patadas won't allow it.
Alexander has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Patadas uses from the top position.
Patadas stopping the sweep attempt from Alexander.
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 DeShaun Alexander will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alexander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patadas clinches up with Alexander and pushes him back against the cage.
Patadas missing with knees to the body.
Patadas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alexander seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Patadas can turn it around.
Alexander with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alexander wants to break free but Patadas has control.
A short left from Patadas.
Alexander jumps into guard, dragging Patadas to the mat.
Alexander is trying to control the position but Patadas postures up.
Alexander wants to stand but Patadas is controlling the position.
Alexander throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander wants to sweep but no luck.
Patadas is looking to stand up but Alexander won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patadas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Patadas wants to clinch up but Alexander keeps it at a distance.
Patadas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alexander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alexander has Patadas pressed against the cage.
Alexander tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Patadas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alexander managing to block the knees to the body from Patadas.
Patadas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alexander has clasped his hands together around Patadas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Patadas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Patadas is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patadas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Alexander was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Patadas closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Alexander avoids a wild elbow strike from Patadas.
Alexander is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Patadas to keep the fight standing.
Patadas tries a knee to the head but Alexander blocks it.
Patadas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alexander.
Patadas misses with the head strike.
Patadas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Patadas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alexander is trying to pull guard but Patadas has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patadas throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Patadas walks away with a smile on his face. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alexander throws a half hearted mid kick.
Patadas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alexander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Patadas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexander, pushing him back against the cage.
Patadas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Alexander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Patadas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Patadas misses with a knee to the head.
Alexander takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alexander tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexander ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alexander no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alexander escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Patadas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alexander on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alexander tries to get out of the position.
Patadas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alexander is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patadas is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Patadas stands up and waves to Alexander to follow him.
Alexander clinches up against the cage.
Alexander avoids a wild elbow strike from Patadas.
Patadas looking to throw knees to the head but Alexander is blocking nicely.
Alexander drops down looking for an ankle pick but Patadas pulls his leg out and moves away.
That kick from Patadas tenderised Alexander's leg. Alexander is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manolito Patadas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Patadas tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander has managed to clinch.
Alexander manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alexander controlling the position.
Patadas stands up from Alexander's guard - Patadas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Patadas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alexander has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alexander fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Patadas is looking to clinch but Alexander is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander misses with a low kick.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Patadas.
Alexander went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alexander gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Patadas scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patadas has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Patadas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alexander is defending well for now.
Patadas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patadas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manolito Patadas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Patadas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alexander is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Patadas to the mat. Patadas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Alexander controlling from the top position.
Alexander trying to move into half guard but instead Patadas has managed to sweep!
Patadas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Patadas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Patadas darts in and clinches Alexander up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Patadas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alexander wants to break free but Patadas has control.
Patadas missing with knees to the body.
Alexander has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Patadas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexander wants to break free but Patadas has control.
Patadas missing with knees to the body.
Alexander tries to circle away but Patadas has him pinned against the cage.
Patadas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alexander avoids it.
Patadas tries to land knees in the clinch but Alexander avoids the damage to the body.
Alexander drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Patadas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeShaun Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patadas tries to land a knee to the head but Alexander blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander avoids the head kick by Patadas.
Patadas slaps away a takedown attempt from Alexander, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Patadas moves into the clinch.
Alexander on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Patadas keeps control of Alexander as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Alexander manages to break the clinch.
Alexander slaps away a takedown attempt from Patadas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alexander lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patadas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexander blocks the elbow strike.
Alexander pulls guard successfully.
Alexander is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alexander might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Patadas tries to stand but Alexander is controlling from the bottom.
Patadas wants to stand and escape but instead Alexander has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexander stays in close to Patadas's body and controls the position.
Alexander won't allow Patadas to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to DeShaun Alexander.
I think Alexander 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShaun Alexander!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Imani Anderson (ranked 6106 p4p, 270 weight class) and Rick Ross (ranked 7765 p4p, 311 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Number 1. Ross comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ... kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Imani Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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143 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Imani Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Ross!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Ross throws out a leg kick but Anderson moves out of range and Ross only half commits.
Ross instigates a clinch.
Ross blocks a body shot from Anderson.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson misses with a hook. Ross ducked under it nicely.
Ross takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ross moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Ross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Anderson leaves Ross with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ross takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ross tries to clinch up.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross is trying to stand.
Ross wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ross looking for submissions off his back.
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Ross defends the submission attempt.
Ross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ross is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Ross wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ross looking for subs from the bottom but Anderson mounts him!
Ross looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross tries to buck Anderson off but he can't manage it.
Anderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ross tries to improve his position but Anderson has taken his back! Anderson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ross tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Anderson pushes Ross away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Imani Anderson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Imani Anderson made sure he mentioned Fanatic Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Mulder (ranked 3908 p4p, 333 weight class) and Holt Dennis (ranked 3936 p4p, 335 weight class). Mulder comes to the cage accompanied by Viva la vida. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Mulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holt Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dennis was well out of range. Poor timing from Mulder.
Dennis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been told by Mulder's head coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mulder throws a body shot but no joy.
Mulder throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dennis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dennis.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dennis.
Dennis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dennis darts in and clinches Mulder up against the cage.
Dennis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mulder uses from the top position.
Dennis has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mulder should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dennis has tightened it up now! Mulder should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Holt Dennis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eye Crap (ranked 3764 p4p, 397 weight class) and Harold Stephenson (ranked 4661 p4p, 475 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eye Crap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Stephenson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephenson moves in looking to clinch but Crap pushes him off.
Crap throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stephenson.
It seemed like Stephenson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crap throws a nice looking combination but Stephenson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crap swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Crap throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crap lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Crap rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stephenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crap fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stephenson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crap throws a series of punches but Stephenson moves out of range.
Stephenson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stephenson closes the distance and clinches up with Crap, looking for a takedown. Stephenson pushes Crap against the cage but Crap circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crap swats away the attempt to clinch by Stephenson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crap.
Crap throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephenson feints the counter takedown.
Stephenson moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephenson prevents Crap from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stephenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stephenson is looking for a takedown.
Stephenson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crap pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eye Crap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Stephenson.
Crap is trying to push Stephenson away but Stephenson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stephenson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stephenson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crap pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stephenson keeps control of Crap as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stephenson looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crap.
Stephenson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crap pulls his leg out and moves away.
A combination from Crap does no damage.
A punch combination from Crap misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crap throws a combination that misses
and Stephenson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stephenson is looking for a kimura here.
Crap on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Crap tries to get out of the position.
Stephenson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Crap has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephenson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crap doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stephenson.
Stephenson is trying to work for a kimura but Crap is defending well.
Crap knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephenson on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stephenson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crap sees it coming and defends easily.
Stephenson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stephenson trying to pass the guard but Crap defending well.
Stephenson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stephenson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Crap tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Stephenson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harold Stephenson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Strawberry (ranked 3016 p4p, 377 weight class) and Kent Carlyle (ranked 4242 p4p, 489 weight class). Strawberry comes to the cage accompanied by Beastie Boys-Brass Monkey. DJ Strawberry has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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177 lbs
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169 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Strawberry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kent Carlyle!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlyle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strawberry lands the left hand.
Carlyle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strawberry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strawberry lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Carlyle moves in looking to clinch but Strawberry pushes him off.
Carlyle tries to clinch but Strawberry moves away
and Strawberry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carlyle is rocked!
Carlyle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kent Carlyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlyle tries to clinch but Strawberry moves out of range.
Strawberry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carlyle is still on wobbly legs! Can Strawberry finish him?
Carlyle closes the distance but Strawberry moves to the side
and Strawberry scores with a counter punch that sends Carlyle to the canvas! Strawberry smells blood - he's punishing Carlyle with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Carlyle has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Strawberry!
Post fight, an emotional DJ Strawberry said 'Thx to god and all my fans and family except except my dad. Whether I win or lose, i'm still a bad motherfucker. Going to my after party. I got the blow and Chinese chicks waiting for me...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yukimura Gomi (ranked 2720 p4p, 345 weight class) and Crazy Boco (ranked 24601 p4p, 741 weight class). Gomi comes to the cage accompanied by Peak Times by Switch. Boco comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Crazy Nights kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yukimura Gomi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Crazy Boco!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boco darts in looking for a takedown but Gomi gets double underhooks and turns Boco into the cage.
Boco fails with the takedown.
It looked like Gomi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Boco tries for a takedown but Gomi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yukimura Gomi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crazy Boco.
Boco misses with a double jab
and Gomi counters with a two punch combo.
Crazy Boco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boco or perhaps it was just good defense by Gomi, which made it look bad.
Boco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomi tried to counter with a leg kick but Boco avoided it.
Boco fails with the takedown
and Gomi counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Boco has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yukimura Gomi!
Yukimura Gomi retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Yukimura Gomi 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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