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Gladius #3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rado Boy (ranked 7311 p4p, 577 weight class) and Noah Prince (ranked 8114 p4p, 604 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rado Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noah Prince!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Prince wants to stand up but Boy is controlling him.
Prince is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Our spies down at at The Coffee Shop inform us that Prince has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boy working some strikes from top position.
Boy advances position into side control!
Boy lands an elbow.
Prince bucks up and tries to throw Boy off but instead Boy has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy punishes Prince with strikes from the back mount.
Boy landing with strikes.
Boy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Prince has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Prince wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy looking for the choke from the back.
Boy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Prince trying to get back to his feet but Boy is in full control for now.
Boy wants to control but Prince is keeping busy.
Boy looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Prince is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boy wants to control but Prince is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Prince trying to get back to his feet but Boy is in full control for now.
Prince is keeping busy.
Prince is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Prince's body.
Boy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Prince has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Prince trying to get back to his feet but Boy is in full control for now.
Boy is punishing Prince with strikes - can he finish him?!
Prince is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Boy controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Prince.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boy lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Prince hold on?!
Prince trying to get back to his feet but Boy is in full control for now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rado Boy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Boy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Prince to the mat! Prince manages to get full guard.
Prince wants to get back to his feet but Boy passes into half guard.
Prince wants to get back to his feet.
Boy controlling the action here.
Prince wants to get back to his feet.
Boy works his way into side control.
Prince is pushing Boy's head away, looking to escape. Boy manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy working the ground and pound.
Prince is pushing Boy's head away, looking to escape. Boy manages to hold on to the position though.
Prince is looking to get back to his feet here but Boy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Prince's back.
Boy scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy biding his time, looking for the opening.
Prince wants to get back to his feet.
Boy scores with strikes from the back.
Boy working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Prince wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boy looking for the choke but no joy.
Prince is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boy thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Boy looking to break Prince's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Prince remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Boy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prince wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Prince trying to get back to his feet but Boy is in full control for now.
Boy is looking for the choke from the back position but Prince is controlling his hands well.
Prince is trying to stand back up.
Boy has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Prince.
Boy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Prince is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boy wants to control but Prince is keeping busy.
Rado Boy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Prince is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Prince knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Prince for a finish.
Prince is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rado Boy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Prince tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boy counters with a single leg into guard. Prince didn't expect that.
Boy wants to control from the top but Prince keeps moving.
Boy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boy stays in close to Prince's body and controls the position.
Boy stops Prince from standing up.
Boy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Prince tries to clinch up
and Boy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Prince is trying to escape back to his feet but Boy uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince is not content to let Boy control the position.
Prince is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Boy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Prince is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Prince tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Prince is trying to stand up.
Boy tries to control but Prince wriggling away.
Boy content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Prince really wants to buck Boy off and get back to his feet.
Prince is squirming around, avoiding Boy's attempts to control the action.
Prince tries to buck Boy off but he can't manage it.
Boy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Prince is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Prince takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Prince is trying to stand up.
Boy cracks Prince with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Prince is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Boy raining down shots from the mount!
Boy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prince trying desperately to get to his feet.
Boy working Prince over with strikes here.
Prince is squirming around, avoiding Boy's attempts to control the action.
Prince really wants to buck Boy off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy has control of Prince's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Prince regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Prince is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Boy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Prince is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Boy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Prince holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Boy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rado Boy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boy 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rado Boy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Santos (ranked 7562 p4p, 626 weight class) and Draebo Staebo (ranked 7358 p4p, 617 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Draebo Staebo !
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santos breaks from the clinch.
Santos clinches up with Staebo and pushes him back against the cage.
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos clinches with his opponent.
Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Staebo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santos drags the fight down to the ground.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Staebo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Santos scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Santos gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos breaks the clinch.
Santos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Staebo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Staebo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staebo lands with an overhand left.
Santos fails with the takedown
letting Staebo counter with a right hand.
Staebo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Santos has been working on his balance at BLACK PANTHER GYM 50$ only, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Staebo .
Staebo stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Staebo throws out a counter right but Santos avoids it with no problem.
Staebo shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Santos throwing a counter right hand but Staebo manages to avoid it.
Diego Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Staebo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Santos breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Staebo sprawls well. Staebo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Staebo jumps guard but Santos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Staebo 's efforts to push away.
A short right from Santos on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staebo jumps guard but Santos stands there with Staebo around his waist. Staebo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Santos manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos forces Staebo back against the cage and clinches.
Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Staebo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Santos drags the fight down to the ground.
Santos has his feet on Staebo 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Staebo 's waist but Staebo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
Staebo throws a counter combo.
Staebo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Santos with a poor takedown
and Staebo counters with a stiff right hand.
Staebo slaps away a takedown attempt from Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Staebo throws out a counter right but Santos avoids it with no problem.
Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Staebo can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos breaks the clinch.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santos gets a double leg takedown into Staebo 's guard.
Staebo pushes Santos off and gets back to his feet.
Santos clinches up with Staebo and pushes him back against the cage.
Santos lands an uppercut.
Santos lands a shoulder strike.
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Staebo
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Staebo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Staebo counters with a one-two to the body.
Staebo slaps away a takedown attempt from Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Staebo tries to keep at a distance but Santos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Santos pushes Staebo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Staebo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Staebo is fending him off so far but Santos persists. Nope, Staebo circles away and we're back to standing.
Staebo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Staebo as Santos shoots in.
Staebo scores with a hook.
Staebo 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Santos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Staebo scrambles back to his feet.
Staebo throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Staebo .
Santos rushes Staebo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santos breaks the clinch.
Draebo Staebo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Santos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Staebo but Staebo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Staebo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Staebo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Staebo has him pressed against the cage.
Staebo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos rushes Staebo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staebo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Staebo backwards.
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!
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Staebo dips to his left and cracks Santos with an uppercut!
Santos forces Staebo back against the cage and clinches.
Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Staebo s head.
Santos lands a left hand.
Santos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Staebo trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Staebo is pushing down on Santos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Santos is fighting to maintain full guard but Staebo has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staebo is looking for a kimura here.
Staebo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
Santos pushes Staebo off and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Staebo , which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos gets a clinch.
Santos pulls guard successfully.
Santos has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Staebo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos has a takedown stuffed.
Staebo unleashes a big counter combination but Santos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Staebo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santos.
Staebo throws out a counter right but Santos avoids it with no problem.
Staebo lands with a hook. Santos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Santos clinches up with Staebo and pushes him back against the cage.
Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Diego Santos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Staebo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santos.
Staebo circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Staebo to counter with a crisp jab.
Staebo connects with a jab.
Santos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Santos pushes Staebo up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos is working for takedown but Staebo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Staebo takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos breaks the clinch.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Staebo as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos breaks the clinch.
Santos tries to clinch there but Staebo circles away.
Staebo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Staebo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Staebo !
Staebo gets back to half guard.
Staebo is looking to control Santos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Staebo avoid being mounted?
Staebo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Santos keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Staebo defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Staebo catches Santos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Santos clinches.
Santos lands a left hand.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Staebo can do to turn this around?
Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Staebo backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santos clinches up with Staebo and pushes him back against the cage.
Staebo takes a shot to the head.
Diego Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santos gets through Staebo 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Staebo is rocked!
Staebo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Santos walks away with a smile on his face. Staebo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Staebo is still on wobbly legs! Can Santos finish him?
Santos goes for a double leg but Staebo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Staebo continues to drive forward.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Staebo seems to have recovered his senses.
Staebo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Staebo s head.
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staebo connects with a right hand. Santos shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Staebo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Staebo .
Staebo is looking for the big counter here.
Staebo stuffs the takedown attempt from Santos. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Santos has closed the distance and engaged Staebo in a clinch.
Diego Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos jumps into guard, dragging Staebo to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Santos!
After the fight, Diego Santos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Owings (ranked 5208 p4p, 530 weight class) and Shane Myres (ranked 6347 p4p, 582 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Owings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Myres!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owings rushes Myres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Owings prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Owings scores with a nice short uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Owings has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Myres wants a takedown.
Owings with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Myres wants a takedown but no success here.
Michael Owings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Myres.
Owings gets control of Myres's arms and successfully pulls guard. Owings will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Myres tries to free his leg and advance position but Owings is retaining full guard.
Owings 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.
Myres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Myres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owings looking to hit a scissor sweep but Myres is one step ahead there.
Myres has gone for a leg lock! Owings slips out almost immediately though and dives into Myres's guard.
Owings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Myres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Owings has managed to get both his arms back between Myres's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myres working for a triangle but Owings defends it easily.
Myres working for submissions but it's allowed Owings to get to half guard.
Myres looking for subs from the bottom but Owings mounts him!
Owings with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Myres is looking to get to half guard.
Owings thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres is in all sorts of trouble here.
Owings is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Myres is surviving well by controlling Owings's body position as best he can.
Myres is desperately trying to improve his position but Owings has a good base and remains in mount.
Owings thowing shots but they're missing.
Owings jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Myres manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Myres is looking for a sweep.
Myres manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Myres looking for submissions off his back.
Owings trying to control the pace.
Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Owings throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four 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.
Myres looking for submissions off his back.
Myres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Owings pulls his head out easily.
Myres wants to get back to full guard.
Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owings sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Owings pulls his head out easily.
Myres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Owings pulls his head out easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Owings dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Myres shoots for a takedown but Owings saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Myres doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Owings counters by clinching up.
Owings has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Myres uses from the top position.
Owings 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.
Myres looking to pass the guard.
Michael Owings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Owings tries to strike from the bottom.
Myres drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Owings manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Myres has Owings in his guard.
Myres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owings gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Owings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Myres on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Owings defends it easily.
Myres looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Owings sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Myres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Owings gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Myres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Myres looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Owings passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres tries to bench press Owings off him but Owings keeps the position.
Owings taking a breather here.
Myres tries to bench press Owings off him but Owings keeps the position.
Owings throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Myres tries to improve position but can't.
Owings tries to move to mount but Myres blocks the move with his legs.
Myres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Myres is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Owings sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myres wants to get back to full guard but Owings has passed into side control.
Myres is letting Owings control him for a moment.
Myres tries to buck Owings off but Owings is having none of it.
Myres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Myres is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Owings is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Owings working for a submission but Myres is keeping him at bay.
Myres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Myres manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myres is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Owings is tapping! Great win for Myres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shane Myres!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Skull Cracker (ranked 5279 p4p, 539 weight class) and Jason Gavin (ranked 6141 p4p, 571 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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skull Cracker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavin ducks right into an uppercut from Cracker.
It looks like Jason Gavin has been cut.
Gavin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cracker.
Gavin shoots in looking for a takedown but Cracker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gavin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cracker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cracker lands with a good body shot.
Cracker looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
Cracker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gavin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cracker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gavin avoids the body shot from Cracker.
Cracker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gavin slips under a jab from Cracker.
Gavin shoots in for a takedown but Cracker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cracker misses with a shot to the body
and Gavin counters with a three punch combo that has Cracker backing up. Cracker nods at Gavin to acknowledge the strikes.
Gavin looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cracker takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Cracker circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Cracker to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cracker takes a swing at Gavin's ribcage but misses.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cracker. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cracker looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
Gavin has his takedown stuffed
and Cracker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Skull Cracker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Gavin.
Cracker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skull Cracker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cracker looks to land a left hand but Gavin moved out of range nicely.
Cracker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cracker scores with a decent looking hook.
Gavin is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cracker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cracker throws a hook but Gavin avoids it easily.
Gavin walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cracker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gavin.
Gavin fails with a takedown attempt.
Cracker misses with a straight right.
Gavin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin tries to clinch up but Cracker circles away and keeps his distance.
Gavin blocks a jab.
Gavin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cracker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cracker sends Gavin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cracker is motioning to the referee to let Gavin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gavin is rocked!
Cracker sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Gavin's defenses. It connects perfectly with Gavin's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Skull Cracker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Huncho Jack (ranked 3954 p4p, 399 weight class) and Randy Tessin (ranked 6326 p4p, 536 weight class). Jack's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Undefeated- A Boogie. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huncho Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Tessin!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tessin lands with a straight right. Jack didn't see that one coming.
Jack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tessin.
Tessin loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Jack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jack is controlling Tessin's posture.
Tessin preventing the sweep.
Tessin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessin trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
Tessin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tessin is looking to pass into half guard but Jack pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jack is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack won't allow Tessin to sweep him here.
Tessin pushes a forearm under Jack's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jack is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Tessin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Capitao (ranked 4906 p4p, 446 weight class) and Sekfed Liefde (ranked 4999 p4p, 453 weight class). 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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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joao Capitao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sekfed Liefde!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capitao tries to keep at a distance but Liefde has taken the fight into the clinch.
Capitao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Capitao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Liefde content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liefde.
Capitao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Liefde lands a body punch.
Liefde lands a left hand.
Liefde avoiding damage.
Capitao has been working on his balance at Cozad MMA Las Vegas, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Liefde.
Liefde lands an uppercut.
A short right from Liefde on the inside.
Liefde lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Capitao fails to pull guard.
Capitao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Liefde lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Capitao is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liefde lands a hook that snaps the head of Capitao backwards.
Liefde lands a left hand.
Capitao is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liefde lands an elbow inside.
Liefde lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Capitao backwards.
Liefde softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liefde lands a nice uppercut.
Liefde softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liefde scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Capitao is rocked!
Liefde throws a big uppercut that drops Capitao! More strikes from Liefde and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Capitao lies dazed against the cage as Liefde celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sekfed Liefde!
A very excited looking Sekfed Liefde made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Weston (ranked 4983 p4p, 590 weight class) and Michael Malloy (ranked 4393 p4p, 551 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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 London, Kyle Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Malloy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weston throws a lazy head kick
enabling Malloy to counter with a crisp jab.
Weston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malloy is fending him off so far but Weston persists. Nope, Malloy circles away and we're back to standing.
Malloy lands a nice looking body shot.
Malloy closes the distance and pushes Weston back into the cage.
Malloy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Weston up against the cage.
Malloy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Weston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Malloy lands a shoulder strike.
Malloy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weston manages to break the clinch.
Weston is looking to clinch but Malloy is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston misses with a double jab.
Kyle Weston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Malloy finds it's target.
Malloy misses with a series of wild punches.
Malloy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Malloy counters with a two punch combo.
Malloy has managed to clinch.
Weston tries to break free but Malloy pushes him back against the cage.
Malloy has Weston pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Malloy to work.
Malloy continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A bit of stalling here from Malloy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malloy lands with a right to the head.
Malloy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weston's elbow.
Malloy prevents Weston from breaking the clinch.
Malloy leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Malloy to work.
Weston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malloy swats away the attempt to clinch by Weston.
Malloy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from Weston.
Malloy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Weston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malloy.
Weston jabs Malloy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malloy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weston fails to land with a series of punches.
Malloy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Malloy punishes Weston's body with a nice straight punch.
Weston dives in and scores a takedown into Malloy's guard.
Weston is breathing heavily.
Weston wants to control from the top but Malloy keeps moving.
Malloy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malloy keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weston wants to pass the guard but Malloy is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malloy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Weston trying to control the position from guard on top but Malloy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malloy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Weston has passed into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malloy is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weston gets to mount! Malloy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Malloy tries to reverse the position but Weston maintains control.
Weston punishing his opponent with strikes.
Malloy is trying to escape the mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Malloy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Weston fails with the takedown.
Michael Malloy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weston tries to clinch but Malloy moves away
and Malloy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Weston fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Malloy misses.
Kyle Weston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weston is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malloy! But no joy.
Weston throws a lazy head kick
and Malloy counters with a two punch combo.
Weston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Malloy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weston.
Weston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malloy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malloy swivels and escapes.
Malloy is looking for the big counter here.
Malloy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Malloy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malloy thuds a left hand into Weston's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malloy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Weston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weston has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Malloy cracks Weston with an open hand slap.
Malloy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Weston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Malloy counters with a right hand to the body.
Malloy throws a one two combo.
Weston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malloy closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malloy slowing the pace effectively.
Weston jumps guard but Malloy stands there with Weston around his waist. Weston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Malloy pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malloy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weston looks to land a combination but Malloy avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malloy.
Malloy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Weston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malloy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Malloy as he connects with a hook.
We've been informed that Malloy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Weston misses with a left hand
and Malloy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Weston is predictable there
and Malloy counters by clinching up.
Malloy breaks the clinch.
Malloy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Weston throws an off balance right hand
and Malloy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malloy to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Malloy!
Malloy throws a series of strikes that have Weston backpedaling.
Weston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weston scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weston decides to stand back up. Weston steps back and let's Malloy get back to his feet.
Malloy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Malloy cracks Weston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malloy lands with a right hand.
Malloy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malloy.
Malloy scores with a hook to the body. Weston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malloy cracks Weston with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston shoots and misses
and Malloy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weston walks into a left hand.
Malloy lands a nice hook to Weston's body. Weston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malloy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weston stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malloy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weston tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Malloy counters with a stiff right hand.
Malloy lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malloy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weston looks to land a combination but Malloy avoids it well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Malloy 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!
Weston throws a leg kick
and Malloy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Malloy.
Malloy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Malloy lands a nice shot to the body.
Weston is trying to break free.
Weston wants to break free but Malloy has control.
Weston tries to break free but Malloy pushes him back against the cage.
Weston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Come on Malloy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Malloy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Malloy.
A left hand lands to the body for Malloy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Weston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weston letting Malloy take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Malloy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Weston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Malloy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Weston is looking to break free of the clinch but Malloy has double underhooks.
Michael Malloy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Malloy is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Michael Malloy.
Malloy scores with a jab to the body.
Malloy connects with the punch.
Weston throws a head kick but Malloy moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malloy! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malloy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weston momentarily.
Malloy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weston with a poor takedown
and Malloy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malloy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Weston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Weston walks into a jab.
Weston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malloy swats away the attempt to clinch by Weston.
Malloy darts in and clinches Weston up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Malloy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston letting Malloy take a breather here.
Malloy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malloy stalling the fight.
Weston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Weston is trying to break the clinch but Malloy has him pressed against the cage.
Malloy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Malloy stalling.
Malloy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Weston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malloy has him pressed against the cage.
Malloy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malloy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malloy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Malloy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Michael Malloy.
Weston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Malloy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Weston throws a right hand that misses
and Malloy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Michael Malloy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malloy moves into range and clinches up with Weston.
Malloy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malloy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malloy.
Kyle Weston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Malloy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malloy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Malloy!
A relieved looking Michael Malloy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Ali (ranked 4005 p4p, 436 weight class) and Axel Blade (ranked 4971 p4p, 505 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Axel Blade!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
Ali dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blade. That did some damage!
Ali throws a right hand that Blade ducks under and follows up with a left that Blade also avoids with ease.
Ali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mohammed Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blade misses with a takedown attempt - Ali sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ali misses with the combination.
Ali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ali throws out a leg kick but Blade moves out of range and Ali only half commits.
Blade shoots in for a double leg but Ali sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Blade moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blade shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ali as he avoids it easily.
Mohammed Ali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axel Blade.
Blade looks winded!
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blade circles away quickly and effectively.
Blade lands with an overhand left.
Ali lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ali.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Blade with that takedown attempt.
Ali connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali scores with a one two! Blade had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ali lands a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ali.
Ali moves into range and clinches up with Blade.
Blade managing to block the knees to the body from Ali.
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ali throws a right hand that Blade ducks under and follows up with a left that Blade also avoids with ease.
Blade is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ali sets himself, and Blade steps forward looking for the clinch! Ali avoids it this time.
Ali feints and then cracks Blade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blade down.
Blade tries for a takedown but Ali sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Blade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali scores with a jab. Blade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blade tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Ali as he connects with a hook.
Ali gets a clinch.
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali throws a series of punches but Blade avoids them all with ease.
Blade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut lands for Ali. That snapped Blade's head back.
Ali lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Blade is rocked!
Ali throws a one two combo.
Blade is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Ali plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Blade swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Blade face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mohammed Ali!
A determined Mohammed Ali didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheikh Kassim (ranked 3334 p4p, 354 weight class) and Theta Knox (ranked 4545 p4p, 431 weight class). Knox has chosen Shocking Lemon | Inner Light as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Theta Knox was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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177 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cheikh Kassim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theta Knox!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Kassim circles away.
Kassim throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kassim misses the jab.
Knox pushes Kassim up against the cage in a clinch.
Kassim misses with a knee to the head.
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Kassim has double underhooks.
Knox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knox tries to pull guard but Kassim holds him up against the cage and eventually Knox drops back down to his feet.
Kassim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kassim.
Kassim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Kassim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knox tries to stall but Kassim uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knox wants to stall.
Kassim crunches a lovely knee into Knox's ribcage.
Knox looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kassim.
Kassim throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knox blocks it with crossed arms.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Knox has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Knees to the body from Kassim.
Kassim landing knees to the body.
Kassim pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kassim lands a shoulder strike.
Kassim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kassim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knox is rocked!
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Kassim finish him?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kassim obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kassim unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knox lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kassim jerks Knox's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Knox drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Kassim goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Kassim because Knox was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Cheikh Kassim!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dre Bly (ranked 3789 p4p, 363 weight class) and Sebastian Bertrand (ranked 3386 p4p, 321 weight class). Bly comes to the cage accompanied by I Want War- Pastor Troy. 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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264 lbs
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243 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dre Bly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Bertrand!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bertrand.
Bly throws a big counter combination but Bertrand scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bertrand loads up on a big right hand but Bly slips the punch.
Bly is looking to counter punch.
Bly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bly misses with a looping right.
Bertrand blocks a head kick by Bly.
Bly lands a jab to Bertrand's midsection.
We've been informed that Bertrand has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bertrand lands a nice hook to Bly's body. Bly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sebastian Bertrand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bertrand takes a swing at Bly's ribcage but misses.
Bly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bly slips a straight right by Bertrand.
Bly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bertrand swings for the body but Bly moves out of range.
Bertrand misses with a lunging right hand
and Bly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bly slips a jab from Bertrand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bertrand.
Bly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bertrand.
Bly misses with a double jab
and Bertrand counters with a stiff right hand.
Bly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left and a right from Bly both land. Nice combination.
Bertrand lands with a cross.
Bertrand throws a jab but it's blocked by Bly.
Bertrand ducks under a wild hook from Bly.
Bertrand throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bly to counter with a crisp jab.
Bly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bertrand.
Bertrand digs a good hook to Bly's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Bly does no damage.
It seemed like Bertrand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bly digs a good hook to Bertrand's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bly misses with a double jab
and Bertrand counters with a huge left! Bly is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bertrand isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bly from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bertrand!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Bertrand!
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