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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doug Douglas (ranked 4853 p4p, 487 weight class) and Daniel Jones (ranked 4486 p4p, 463 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Douglas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Ballad of Curtis Loew. Daniel Jones has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Doug Douglas's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doug Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Douglas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Douglas manages to break the clinch.
Jones lands with a straight right. Douglas didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Daniel Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Douglas pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Douglas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Douglas moves into the clinch successfully.
Douglas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jones is trying to keep an underhook but Douglas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jones manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Douglas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas stalling the fight.
Douglas keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Douglas has him pressed against the cage.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Douglas has him pressed against the cage.
Douglas tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Douglas drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Douglas keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Douglas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Douglas counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Douglas.
Douglas rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Douglas is controlling the position.
Douglas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Douglas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Douglas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a right and a left that Douglas avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Douglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Douglas counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Jones throws a series of punches but Douglas avoids them all with ease.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Douglas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Douglas moves into the clinch.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Douglas to the ground! Jones dives into full mount looking to finish!
Douglas is rocked!
A big strike lands for Jones! That's really hurt Douglas and he's turned his back - Jones keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jones jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Jones!
Daniel Jones managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, OLIMPO, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artur Vidal (ranked 6147 p4p, 533 weight class) and Augustus Kratos (ranked 3782 p4p, 412 weight class). Kratos has chosen Fight Music as his entrance music. 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 2 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 Los Angeles, Artur Vidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustus Kratos!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vidal tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kratos counters with a one-two to the body.
Vidal with a poor takedown
and Kratos counters with a one-two to the body.
Vidal cracks a nice hook into Kratos's ribs.
Kratos instigates a clinch.
Vidal prevents a takedown attempt there.
I was talking to Vidal's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kratos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kratos.
A head punch on the inside from Kratos fails to land.
Vidal is pressed up against the cage. Kratos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vidal down to the mat. Vidal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vidal shoots in for a double leg but Kratos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vidal wants to clinch
and Kratos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kratos misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidal takes the fight into the clinch.
Vidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kratos swings wildly with an uppercut but Vidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vidal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kratos avoids it.
Vidal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kratos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vidal is trying to pull guard but Kratos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Vidal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kratos's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Kratos.
Kratos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kratos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vidal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kratos misses with a punch on the inside.
Kratos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kratos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kratos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vidal tries to pull guard but Kratos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kratos lands a nice uppercut.
Kratos pushes off an throws an elbow but Vidal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kratos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kratos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kratos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vidal tries to break the clinch but Kratos is controlling the position.
Kratos tries for a takedown but Vidal manages to get underhooks.
Vidal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kratos up against the cage.
Kratos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kratos manages to break the clinch.
Kratos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vidal.
Vidal tries to clinch but Kratos is having none of it.
Kratos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vidal wants to clinch but Kratos slips to the side
and Kratos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kratos throws a combination. Vidal tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kratos swats away the attempt to clinch by Vidal.
Kratos keeps the fight on the outside.
Kratos throws a right and a left that Vidal avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vidal. Kratos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kratos misses with a series of wild punches.
Vidal closes the distance and pushes Kratos back into the cage.
Kratos blocking some punches.
Vidal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kratos pushes Vidal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kratos scores with a shot to the side of Vidal's head.
Kratos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vidal avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kratos misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vidal lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kratos.
Kratos lands with a right to the head.
Vidal stops a takedown attempt from Kratos.
Kratos swings wildly with an uppercut but Vidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kratos misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Kratos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vidal tries a body shot but Kratos blocks it.
Kratos wants a takedown.
Vidal tries to pull guard but Kratos won't allow it.
Kratos misses with some punches.
Kratos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vidal's efforts to push away.
Vidal misses with a body punch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kratos tries to throw a body punch but Vidal avoids it by throwing Kratos back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vidal.
Kratos has Vidal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vidal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Kratos fails to land.
Vidal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kratos letting Vidal take a breather here.
Kratos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kratos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vidal's elbow.
Vidal lands a takedown into guard.
Vidal wants to control from the top but Kratos keeps moving.
Vidal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kratos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kratos looking for a sweep. Not yet Kratos, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kratos is looking for a triangle but Vidal pushes his legs off easily.
Vidal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kratos's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kratos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kratos is striking off his back. Vidal thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Kratos wants to improve his position but Vidal is controlling well.
Vidal wants to work for an arm triangle but Kratos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Vidal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kratos is looking for a sweep. Vidal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kratos wants to control but Vidal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kratos is refusing to be controlled, as Vidal sits in half guard.
Kratos is pressing down on Vidal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kratos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vidal stopping the sweep attempt from Kratos.
Kratos is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kratos has Vidal pressed against the cage, preventing Vidal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vidal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vidal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Kratos on the inside.
Vidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Kratos.
Vidal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kratos is defending well.
Kratos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vidal stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Kratos with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kratos or perhaps it was just good defense by Vidal, which made it look bad.
Kratos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vidal pinned against the cage. Vidal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kratos looks winded!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vidal swats away the attempt to clinch by Kratos.
It looked like Vidal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kratos stuns Vidal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vidal is looking to clinch.
Vidal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kratos was well out of range. Poor timing from Vidal.
Vidal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kratos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Kratos as Vidal shoots in.
A nice combination there by Kratos.
Vidal clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vidal.
Kratos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kratos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vidal prevents it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Kratos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Vidal moves in looking to clinch but Kratos pushes him off.
Kratos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vidal quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kratos moves into range and clinches up with Vidal.
Vidal stops a takedown attempt from Kratos.
Vidal is looking to break free of the clinch but Kratos has double underhooks.
Vidal blocks an uppercut.
Vidal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kratos tries for a takedown but Vidal manages to get underhooks.
Artur Vidal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Kratos.
Kratos scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Kratos.
Vidal blocking some punches.
Vidal prevents a body shot from Kratos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vidal throws an elbow but misses.
Kratos lands with a short shot to the head.
Kratos swings wildly with an uppercut but Vidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Kratos.
Vidal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kratos prevents it.
Kratos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kratos looks to land a combination but Vidal avoids it well.
Vidal slips a jab and a cross from Kratos.
Nice cross by Kratos.
Nice takedown defense from Kratos. No joy for Vidal on that attempt.
Kratos throws a counter combo.
Vidal throws a right hand that Kratos ducks under and follows up with a left that Kratos also avoids with ease.
Vidal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidal wants to clinch.
Vidal has Kratos up against the cage in a clinch.
Kratos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vidal backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kratos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kratos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vidal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vidal letting Kratos take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kratos throws a punch but it's blocked by Vidal.
Vidal lands a body punch.
Vidal tries to stall but Kratos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kratos scores with a shot to the side of Vidal's head.
Vidal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vidal prevents the takedown attempt.
Vidal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vidal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vidal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kratos throws a punch but it's blocked by Vidal.
A short uppercut from Kratos.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kratos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kratos.
Kratos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kratos lands a hook that snaps the head of Vidal backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kratos throws an elbow that misses.
Vidal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kratos swings wildly with an uppercut but Vidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vidal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vidal tries to throw a body punch but Kratos avoids it by throwing Vidal back against the cage.
Vidal blocks an uppercut.
Kratos working aggressively here.
Kratos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vidal is working Kratos over against the cage.
Kratos wants a takedown but no success here.
Kratos breaks the clinch.
Artur Vidal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vidal tries to close the distance and clinch but Kratos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kratos throws a nice looking combination but Vidal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vidal tries to clinch up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vidal tries to clinch up.
Augustus Kratos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vidal has a takedown stuffed.
Kratos is looking for the big counter here.
Vidal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kratos as he avoids it easily.
Vidal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vidal fails with a takedown attempt.
Vidal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kratos as he jumps to the side.
As Vidal backs off Kratos throws a huge counter combo but Vidal manages to avoid it all.
Vidal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kratos.
Vidal tries to clinch there but Kratos circles away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vidal.
Kratos unleashes a big counter combination but Vidal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vidal misses with a body shot.
Kratos misses with the combination.
Vidal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kratos sprawls well. Kratos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vidal gets slowly back to his feet.
Vidal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kratos.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vidal misses with a takedown attempt
and Kratos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vidal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kratos moves out of range of the body kick.
Vidal instigates a clinch.
Vidal takes a shot to the head.
Kratos is working Vidal over against the cage.
Kratos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kratos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vidal backwards.
Kratos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vidal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kratos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Kratos.
Kratos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kratos.
Vidal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kratos walks away with a smile on his face. Vidal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vidal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kratos tries to avoid it but Vidal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kratos to the ground. Kratos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kratos looks to land a combination. Vidal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vidal is rocked!
Kratos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vidal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kratos is defended easily by Vidal.
Vidal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kratos.
Kratos throws a counter combo.
Kratos throws a right and a left that Vidal avoids nicely.
Vidal wants to clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vidal has managed to clinch.
Kratos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Augustus Kratos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vidal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vidal trying to land knees to the body.
Kratos slows down the pace here.
Kratos is trying to drag Vidal to the mat but Vidal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vidal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kratos has him pressed against the cage.
Artur Vidal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augustus Kratos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kratos lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus Kratos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kratos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Augustus Kratos!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Augustus Kratos!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Augustus Kratos!
Augustus Kratos wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Augustus Kratos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jianabule Ahezhuole (ranked 3717 p4p, 382 weight class) and Abul Khayr Belabed (ranked 6380 p4p, 492 weight class). Abul Khayr Belabed acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jianabule Ahezhuole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abul Khayr Belabed!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahezhuole wants to clinch.
Belabed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ahezhuole closes the distance and clinches up with Belabed, looking for a takedown. Ahezhuole pushes Belabed against the cage but Belabed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahezhuole checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jianabule Ahezhuole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belabed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belabed wants it to stay on the feet.
We've been told by Ahezhuole's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ahezhuole connects with a high kick.
Ahezhuole tries to sprawl but Belabed drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Belabed works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ahezhuole tries to hold on but Belabed pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belabed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Belabed scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Belabed prevents Ahezhuole from getting the reversal.
Belabed controlling from mount.
Ahezhuole tries to reverse the position but Belabed maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belabed controlling his opponent.
Ahezhuole is looking to improve his position but Belabed isn't that keen on the idea.
Ahezhuole tries to hold on but Belabed pushes him away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Belabed working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Belabed controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahezhuole looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Belabed is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
It looks like Belabed might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ahezhuole trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belabed controls the position.
Belabed avoiding Ahezhuole 's attempts to control his hands.
Ahezhuole is trying to get back to his feet but Belabed has full control of the position and if anything, Ahezhuole has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Belabed is continuing to stall.
That's six 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.
Belabed is not going to allow Ahezhuole to sit and survive in this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Belabed trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ahezhuole doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belabed punches Ahezhuole on the ear.
Belabed looking for the RNC.
Ahezhuole trying to control the position but Belabed manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Belabed controlling the positon.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Belabed softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Belabed is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Belabed keeps control of the position as Ahezhuole tries to break free.
Belabed punches Ahezhuole on the ear.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ahezhuole trying to control the position but Belabed manages to sink in the hooks.
Belabed controlling the position well here. Ahezhuole rolled but Belabed kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Belabed has the hooks in. Ahezhuole is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Belabed gets his hands free as Ahezhuole looks to control.
Belabed biding his time, controlling Ahezhuole.
Belabed looking to break Ahezhuole's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ahezhuole remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Belabed will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Abul Khayr Belabed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ahezhuole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belabed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Belabed fails with the takedown.
Ahezhuole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belabed sprawls well. Belabed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ahezhuole gets slowly back to his feet.
Ahezhuole tries to clinch there but Belabed circles away.
No luck for Ahezhuole with that takedown attempt.
Belabed feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Belabed or perhaps it was just good defense by Ahezhuole, which made it look bad.
Belabed gets the takedown into side control.
Ahezhuole wants to get back to his feet but Belabed is dominant here and he's now got Ahezhuole's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belabed lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ahezhuole hold on?!
Belabed really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ahezhuole.
Ahezhuole looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahezhuole can't escape the position.
Belabed keeps control of the position easily here as Ahezhuole tries to buck him off.
Ahezhuole tries to break free.
Good control from Belabed.
Belabed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahezhuole wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahezhuole is trying to defend against the choke here but Belabed has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Belabed Tightens the hold and Ahezhuole taps out furiously! Belabed displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abul Khayr Belabed!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Jorgensen (ranked 3831 p4p, 334 weight class) and Jay Villanueva (ranked 4321 p4p, 355 weight class). Jay Villanueva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alvin Jorgensen's chin.
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Alvin Jorgensen!
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, Jay Villanueva!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villanueva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Villanueva.
Villanueva lands a knee to the body.
Villanueva scores a nice knee to the body.
Jorgensen is breathing heavily.
Villanueva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jorgensen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Villanueva lands a good knee to the midsection. Jorgensen won't want to take too many of those.
Villanueva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Villanueva.
It looks like Alvin Jorgensen has been cut.
Villanueva working Jorgensen over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Villanueva lands a knee to the body.
Villanueva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jorgensen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Villanueva lands a knee to the head.
Villanueva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Villanueva scores with a knee to the head.
Jorgensen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jorgensen is rocked!
Villanueva scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Jorgensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Villanueva lands a good knee to the midsection. Jorgensen won't want to take too many of those.
Villanueva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Villanueva working Jorgensen over with knees to the body.
Jorgensen seems to have got his legs back now.
Villanueva working Jorgensen over with knees to the body.
Villanueva connects with a knee to the head.
Jorgensen takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villanueva crunches a lovely knee into Jorgensen's ribcage.
Villanueva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jorgensen's face.
Villanueva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Villanueva scores with a knee to the head.
Villanueva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Villanueva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Villanueva scores with a knee to the head.
Villanueva trying to land knees to the body.
Jorgensen wants to break free but Villanueva has control.
Jorgensen can't break the clinch.
Jorgensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorgensen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Villanueva crunches a lovely knee into Jorgensen's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Villanueva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jorgensen's face.
Jorgensen is trying to stall.
Jorgensen is trying to break the clinch but Villanueva is controlling him.
Jorgensen is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Villanueva.
Villanueva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jorgensen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Villanueva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Villanueva lands a knee to the head.
Jorgensen is trying to force a seperation but Villanueva has the dominant position.
Knees to the body from Villanueva.
Jorgensen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jorgensen missing with knees to the body.
Villanueva lands a good knee to the midsection. Jorgensen won't want to take too many of those.
Jorgensen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Villanueva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jorgensen's face.
Villanueva landing knees to the head.
Jorgensen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Villanueva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Villanueva connects with a knee to the head.
Jorgensen misses with a body punch.
Jorgensen wants a takedown.
Villanueva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jorgensen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villanueva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Villanueva connects with a knee to the head.
Jorgensen looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Villanueva.
Jorgensen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Villanueva lands a good knee to the midsection. Jorgensen won't want to take too many of those.
Villanueva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Villanueva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Villanueva obliges.
Jorgensen looking to slow down the pace here.
Villanueva lands a good knee to the midsection. Jorgensen won't want to take too many of those.
Villanueva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jorgensen avoids it.
Jorgensen wants to stall.
Villanueva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen tries to break free but Villanueva pushes him back against the cage.
Jorgensen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorgensen is trying to break the clinch but Villanueva is controlling him.
Villanueva misses with a knee strike.
Jorgensen throws a head punch that misses.
Jorgensen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Villanueva prevents a body shot from Jorgensen.
Villanueva blocking some punches.
Villanueva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jorgensen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Villanueva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Villanueva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Villanueva.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Villanueva obliges.
Villanueva avoiding damage as Jorgensen throws knees to the body.
Villanueva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jorgensen's face.
Villanueva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jorgensen is trying to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Villanueva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Villanueva as Jorgensen tries to tie him up.
Jorgensen looking to slow down the pace here.
Villanueva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jorgensen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Villanueva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jorgensen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jorgensen is trying to stall.
Villanueva lands a knee to the body.
Villanueva lands a good knee to the midsection. Jorgensen won't want to take too many of those.
Jorgensen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Villanueva has Jorgensen pressed against the cage, preventing Jorgensen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Villanueva scores with a knee to the head.
Jorgensen is trying to maintain a safe position but Villanueva gets an underhook and turns Jorgensen into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Villanueva obliges.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jorgensen tries to circle away but Villanueva has him pinned against the cage.
Jorgensen tries to work over Villanueva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorgensen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Villanueva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Villanueva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jorgensen's face.
A frustrated look appears on Jorgensen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Villanueva.
Jorgensen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jorgensen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Villanueva has him pressed against the cage.
Villanueva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Villanueva connects with a knee to the head.
Villanueva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jorgensen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Villanueva obliges.
Jorgensen is trying to break the clinch but Villanueva is controlling him.
Jorgensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Villanueva lands a good knee to the midsection. Jorgensen won't want to take too many of those.
Villanueva lands a knee to the head.
Jorgensen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Villanueva working Jorgensen over with knees to the body.
Villanueva has Jorgensen pressed against the cage, preventing Jorgensen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Villanueva.
Jorgensen misses with a punch to the body.
Jorgensen is trying to break the clinch but Villanueva is controlling him.
Jorgensen is trying to stall.
Jorgensen is trying to break free.
Villanueva landing knees to the head.
Jorgensen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Villanueva is keeping busy.
Villanueva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jorgensen's face.
Villanueva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jorgensen is trying to maintain a safe position but Villanueva gets an underhook and turns Jorgensen into the cage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Villanueva's elbow.
Villanueva connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorgensen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Villanueva is keeping busy.
Villanueva avoiding damage as Jorgensen throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Jorgensen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jorgensen is trying to break the clinch but Villanueva has him pressed against the cage.
Villanueva landing knees to the head.
Villanueva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Villanueva landing knees to the head.
Jorgensen is trying to push Villanueva away but Villanueva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jorgensen looking to slow down the pace here.
Jorgensen is trying to force a seperation but Villanueva has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Villanueva landing knees to the head.
Jorgensen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Villanueva with a knee to the head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Villanueva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Villanueva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jorgensen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Villanueva misses with a knee to the head.
Jorgensen is trying to break free.
Jorgensen is looking to control Villanueva's arms but Villanueva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jorgensen has his back to the cage.
Jorgensen wants to stall.
Villanueva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jorgensen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Villanueva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jorgensen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Villanueva crunches a lovely knee into Jorgensen's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Villanueva obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villanueva blocking some punches.
Villanueva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jorgensen is looking to break free of the clinch but Villanueva has double underhooks.
Jorgensen tries to break free but Villanueva pushes him back against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Villanueva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alvin Jorgensen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A big right from Villanueva misses.
Villanueva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jorgensen throws a lazy right hand but Villanueva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Villanueva forces Jorgensen back against the cage and clinches.
Jorgensen can't break the clinch.
Villanueva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Villanueva working Jorgensen over with knees to the body.
Villanueva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Villanueva obliges.
Knees to the body from Villanueva.
Villanueva connects with a knee to the head.
Villanueva with a knee to the head.
Villanueva scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorgensen looking to throw knees to the head but Villanueva is blocking nicely.
Villanueva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jorgensen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A knee to the head by Villanueva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen tries to land knees in the clinch but Villanueva avoids the damage to the body.
Villanueva connects with a knee to the head.
Villanueva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Villanueva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jorgensen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Villanueva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jorgensen blocks it with crossed arms.
Villanueva tries to land a knee to the head but Jorgensen blocks with his arms.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Villanueva in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jorgensen is trying to push Villanueva away but Villanueva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jorgensen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jorgensen is trying to break free.
Villanueva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Villanueva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Villanueva as Jorgensen tries to tie him up.
Jorgensen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jorgensen has had enough of the clinch but Villanueva keeps him there for the moment.
Jorgensen looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Villanueva.
Villanueva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jorgensen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jorgensen wants to break free but Villanueva has control.
Jay Villanueva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jorgensen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Villanueva is keeping busy.
Jorgensen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jorgensen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorgensen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Villanueva has him pressed against the cage.
Jorgensen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Villanueva has him pressed against the cage.
Villanueva landing knees to the head.
Villanueva keeps control of Jorgensen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Villanueva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jorgensen is looking to control Villanueva's arms but Villanueva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jorgensen has his back to the cage.
Jorgensen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Villanueva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jorgensen avoids it.
Jorgensen has had enough of the clinch but Villanueva keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen looking to throw knees to the head but Villanueva is blocking nicely.
Jorgensen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Villanueva.
Jorgensen wants to break free but Villanueva has control.
Villanueva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jorgensen's face.
Jorgensen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jorgensen can't break the clinch.
Villanueva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Villanueva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jorgensen's efforts to push away.
Jorgensen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Villanueva is defending well.
Villanueva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jorgensen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jorgensen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Villanueva lands a knee to the body.
Villanueva has Jorgensen pressed against the cage, preventing Jorgensen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villanueva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Villanueva missing with knees to the body.
Jorgensen tries to circle away but Villanueva has him pinned against the cage.
Villanueva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorgensen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jorgensen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jorgensen is looking to control Villanueva's arms but Villanueva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jorgensen has his back to the cage.
Villanueva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jorgensen tries to break free but Villanueva pushes him back against the cage.
Jorgensen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Villanueva tries to land a knee to the head but Jorgensen blocks with his arms.
Villanueva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jorgensen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Villanueva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jorgensen tries to circle away but Villanueva has him pinned against the cage.
Jorgensen is trying to force a seperation but Villanueva has the dominant position.
Jorgensen tries to throw a body punch but Villanueva avoids it by throwing Jorgensen back against the cage.
Jorgensen working hard to break the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Villanueva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Villanueva scores a nice knee to the body.
Jorgensen is looking to break free of the clinch but Villanueva has double underhooks.
Jorgensen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jorgensen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Villanueva.
Villanueva lands a knee to the body.
Villanueva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Villanueva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Villanueva keeps control of Jorgensen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jorgensen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jorgensen wants to break free but Villanueva has control.
Jorgensen can't break the clinch.
Jorgensen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Villanueva has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Villanueva.
A knee to the head by Villanueva.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Villanueva misses with a knee strike.
Jorgensen avoiding damage as Villanueva throws knees to the body.
Villanueva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jorgensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jorgensen lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorgensen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jorgensen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Villanueva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Villanueva has Jorgensen pressed against the cage, preventing Jorgensen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jorgensen is trying to break the clinch but Villanueva has him pressed against the cage.
Jorgensen avoiding damage as Villanueva throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Villanueva working Jorgensen over with knees to the body.
Jorgensen is trying to break the clinch but Villanueva has him pressed against the cage.
Jorgensen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jorgensen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Villanueva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jorgensen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Villanueva is keeping busy.
Jorgensen takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Villanueva has Jorgensen pressed against the cage, preventing Jorgensen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jorgensen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jorgensen is trying to stall.
Villanueva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Villanueva.
Villanueva working Jorgensen over with knees to the body.
Villanueva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Villanueva landing knees to the head.
Jorgensen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jorgensen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Villanueva is defending well for now.
Villanueva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jorgensen is trying to break the clinch but Villanueva is controlling him.
Jorgensen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Villanueva has him pressed against the cage.
Villanueva scores with a knee to the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Villanueva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Villanueva missing with knees to the body.
Jorgensen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Villanueva has him pressed against the cage.
Villanueva prevents Jorgensen from breaking the clinch.
Jorgensen is looking to break free of the clinch but Villanueva has double underhooks.
Jorgensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorgensen tries to break the clinch but Villanueva is controlling the position.
Villanueva working Jorgensen over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villanueva lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Villanueva.
Jorgensen working hard to break the clinch.
Villanueva trying to land knees to the body.
Jorgensen is trying to break free.
Villanueva tries to land knees in the clinch but Jorgensen avoids the damage to the body.
Villanueva avoiding damage as Jorgensen throws knees to the body.
Jorgensen tries to break free but Villanueva pushes him back against the cage.
Jorgensen is trying to break the clinch but Villanueva has him pressed against the cage.
Villanueva keeps control of Jorgensen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen tries to break free but Villanueva pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Villanueva obliges.
Villanueva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jorgensen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Villanueva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jorgensen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Villanueva.
Villanueva prevents Jorgensen from breaking the clinch.
Jorgensen can't break the clinch.
Villanueva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Villanueva landing knees to the body.
Villanueva has Jorgensen pressed against the cage, preventing Jorgensen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Villanueva with a knee to the head.
Villanueva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Villanueva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jorgensen.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jorgensen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Villanueva's brow.
Jorgensen is trying to push Villanueva away but Villanueva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alvin Jorgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Villanueva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Villanueva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jorgensen's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Villanueva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Villanueva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Jay Villanueva!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Jay Villanueva!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Jay Villanueva!
Jay Villanueva wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Treneiro Corneiro (ranked 2996 p4p, 355 weight class) and Vince Voreal (ranked 3052 p4p, 363 weight class). Voreal has chosen All Star as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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193 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Treneiro Corneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vince Voreal!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corneiro shoots in but no luck this time.
Voreal has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Corneiro is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Voreal connects with an inside leg kick.
Voreal misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Voreal.
Voreal gets a double leg takedown into Corneiro's guard.
Voreal landing some decent shots from guard.
Corneiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Voreal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Voreal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Corneiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Voreal is aware though and is defending well.
Voreal postures up and lands a big shot to Corneiro's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corneiro has momentary wrist control but Voreal slips an elbow through the middle.
Voreal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Corneiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Voreal passes into half guard.
Voreal lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voreal tries to pass to full mount but Corneiro defends it.
Corneiro actively working from the bottom here.
Corneiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Voreal pulls his head out easily.
Voreal looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Corneiro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Corneiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Voreal is in close to Corneiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Voreal postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Corneiro looking for a guillotine here but Voreal defends easily.
Voreal stands up over Corneiro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corneiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Voreal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Corneiro is tightening it up a little... Voreal has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Voreal reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Voreal taps out! Nice BJJ there by Corneiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Treneiro Corneiro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pal Hasani (ranked 2827 p4p, 308 weight class) and Isaish Rashad (ranked 3149 p4p, 337 weight class). Hasani comes to the cage accompanied by Slipknot - Duality. Isaish Rashad has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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22
143 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pal Hasani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Isaish Rashad !
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasani scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rashad has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rashad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hasani.
Hasani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rashad .
Hasani tries a head kick but it misses.
Hasani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hasani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hasani throws a head kick but Rashad moves out of range.
Hasani misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Rashad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rashad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rashad .
Hasani lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rashad backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rashad .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rashad prevents Hasani from breaking the clinch.
Rashad blocking some punches.
Rashad has Hasani pressed against the cage, preventing Hasani from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hasani tries to break the clinch but Rashad is controlling the position.
Hasani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rashad ducks under a wild hook from Hasani.
Rashad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasani misses with an uppercut.
Rashad lands a nice shot to the body.
Hasani tries to keep at a distance but Rashad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hasani breaks from the clinch.
Pal Hasani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rashad misses with a double jab
and Hasani counters with a crisp one two that drops Rashad ! Hasani thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rashad to his feet! Rashad is in big trouble!
Rashad is rocked!
Hasani cracks Rashad with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Rashad falls to his knees and Hasani doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pal Hasani!
Pal Hasani took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kieran Busk (ranked 2331 p4p, 263 weight class) and Jim Samson (ranked 3700 p4p, 381 weight class). Jim Samson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kieran Busk's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kieran Busk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Samson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Busk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Busk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samson manages to avoid it.
Busk takes the fight into the clinch.
Busk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Busk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Samson decides to pull guard.
Samson has Busk pulled in close to control his posture.
Busk wants to get up but he can't break Samson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Samson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Busk presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Samson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Samson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Busk wants to stand and escape but instead Samson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Busk manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Samson tries to break the clinch but Busk is controlling the position.
Busk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Samson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Busk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Busk.
Busk prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Busk.
Samson wants to break free but Busk has control.
Busk digs a right hand underneath Samson's ribcage. Samson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Samson looks winded!
Busk presses Samson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Busk scores with a shoulder strike.
Busk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Samson or not.
Busk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Busk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Busk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Busk lands a nice shot to the body.
Samson takes a shot to the head.
Busk lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Busk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Samson backwards.
Busk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Busk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Busk lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Busk scores with a hook to the body.
Busk pushes Samson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Busk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Busk lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Busk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Busk.
Busk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Samson backwards.
A short uppercut from Busk.
Busk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Busk.
Busk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Busk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Busk.
A short right from Busk on the inside.
Busk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Samson is rocked!
Busk dips a shoulder and cracks Samson with a mighty uppercut! Samson falls back against the cage and Busk unloads with a barrage of strikes! Samson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Busk screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kieran Busk!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Rondo (ranked 2466 p4p, 295 weight class) and Blake Westcutt (ranked 1553 p4p, 206 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Westcutt's choice of entrance music: Nick Nolan - Life of Sin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
190 lbs
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185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonard Rondo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Westcutt!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rondo closes the distance and clinches.
Westcutt jumps guard but Rondo stands there with Westcutt around his waist. Westcutt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rondo has Westcutt pushed against the cage.
Rondo stalls.
Rondo tries a body shot but Westcutt blocks it.
Westcutt tries to pull guard but Rondo holds him up against the cage and eventually Westcutt drops back down to his feet.
Westcutt jumps guard but Rondo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Leonard Rondo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Westcutt.
Westcutt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Westcutt jumps guard but Rondo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westcutt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rondo to keep the fight standing.
Rondo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rondo manages to end up in side control.
Westcutt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rondo throws an elbow but Westcutt slips to the side and avoids it well.
Westcutt is looking for a sweep.
Westcutt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westcutt is looking for a sweep. Rondo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Westcutt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Westcutt tries to get to full guard but Rondo has control of the leg.
Rondo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rondo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Westcutt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Westcutt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Westcutt tries to get to full guard but Rondo has control of the leg.
Rondo wants to control but Westcutt is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rondo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Westcutt defending well though.
Westcutt is pressing down on Rondo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rondo working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rondo looking to pass the guard.
Westcutt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rondo defends well.
Rondo is posturing up here but Westcutt has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rondo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rondo has to tap! Slick submission there by Westcutt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blake Westcutt!
Blake Westcutt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Cabran (ranked 1412 p4p, 173 weight class) and Vitali Kozlovsky (ranked 2194 p4p, 236 weight class). Cabran comes to the cage accompanied by Kill The DJ. Cedric Cabran has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
250 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cedric Cabran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vitali Kozlovsky!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlovsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kozlovsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cabran throws out the jab.
Cabran throws a lazy uppercut
and Kozlovsky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kozlovsky has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cabran knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kozlovsky on the ground.
Cabran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kozlovsky pulls his head out easily.
Cabran is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kozlovsky pulls his head out easily.
Cabran wants to get back to full guard.
Cabran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kozlovsky is working away from the top position though.
Cabran on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cabran tries to get out of the position.
Kozlovsky is pressing down on Cabran's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cabran is holding on for now.
Cabran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kozlovsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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.
Cabran taking some punishment here, with Kozlovsky in his half guard.
Kozlovsky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cabran is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kozlovsky scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cabran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kozlovsky lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kozlovsky there.
Cabran tries to get to full guard but Kozlovsky has control of the leg.
Kozlovsky is thwarting Cabran's attempts to control the position.
Kozlovsky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kozlovsky wants to control but Cabran is keeping him busy.
Cabran taking some punishment here, with Kozlovsky in his half guard.
Kozlovsky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kozlovsky slips a nice elbow through Cabran's hands, connecting with Cabran's forehead.
Cabran with the active half guard here but Kozlovsky passes nicely into side control.
Cabran is looking to reverse the position.
Kozlovsky lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky trying to control the action but Cabran is working from the bottom.
Cabran takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cabran is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kozlovsky connects with a decent elbow.
Kozlovsky is looking to take a break and control but Cabran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kozlovsky scoring with punches from side control.
Cabran taking punishment in the form of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabran is trying to get back to half guard.
Cabran is trying to buck Kozlovsky off.
Cabran takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kozlovsky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kozlovsky cracks Cabran with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabran is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cabran is looking to regain half guard here but Kozlovsky keeps moving and retains side control.
Kozlovsky working the ground and pound from side control.
Cabran taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cabran is rocked!
A lull in the action here as Kozlovsky stalls from top position.
Kozlovsky working the ground and pound.
Oh Cabran is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cabran is trying to improve his position.
Cabran seems to have got his legs back now.
Cabran is trying to control Kozlovsky's posture but Kozlovsky avoids it.
Cabran takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cabran taking a bit of punishment here - Kozlovsky scoring with strikes.
Cabran is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlovsky scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Cabran is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kozlovsky can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitali Kozlovsky!
Cedric Cabran was interviewed post fight and said 'Tangina natalo pa ako langya naman.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Jones (ranked 606 p4p, 83 weight class) and Oliver Lancaster (ranked 1372 p4p, 169 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Raining Blood - Slayer. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oliver Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones stops Lancaster from getting back to his feet.
Lancaster is positioning himself well to prevent Jones advancing to mount.
Lancaster is trying to stand up here but Jones is controlling him well.
Lancaster wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster is trying to control but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lancaster can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
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.
Lancaster tries to get the hooks in deep but Jones pushed the leg off.
Jones is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lancaster.
Lancaster trying to control.
Jones is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lancaster is controlling the position but Jones somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lancaster prevents Jones from improving his position.
Lancaster slows the pace down in half guard.
Lancaster is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones is not content to let Lancaster control the position.
Lancaster trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Jones tries to roll over but Lancaster keeps him under control.
Lancaster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lancaster wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lancaster defends well.
Lancaster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Lancaster looking to pass the guard.
Jones seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster looking to pass the guard.
Lancaster trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones darts in and clinches Lancaster up against the cage.
Jones jumps into guard, dragging Lancaster to the mat.
Lancaster controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lancaster trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep here but Lancaster controlling him for the moment.
Lancaster looking to pass the guard.
Lancaster stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Lancaster trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Lancaster controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Let's hope that Lancaster has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lancaster scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jones manages to mount him!
Lancaster tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.
Lancaster tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Lancaster tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Lancaster that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lancaster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lancaster sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Lancaster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lancaster is looking to improve his position.
Lancaster is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lancaster is trying to stand.
Lancaster wants to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lancaster is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Jones prevents Lancaster from improving his position.
Lancaster is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is trying to control. Lancaster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Barry Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lancaster but Lancaster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Lancaster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones clinches.
Jones blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Lancaster pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lancaster circles away.
Lancaster lands with a shot to the body.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Lancaster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster with a hook.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones goes for a double leg but Lancaster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lancaster continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Lancaster punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lancaster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lancaster has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lancaster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lancaster takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Oliver Lancaster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lancaster keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Lancaster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Lancaster is looking to reverse the position.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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Lancaster takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lancaster looks to move to half guard but instead Jones has passed into mount! Damn!
Lancaster tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones breaks from Lancaster's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lancaster is bucking up trying to escape but Jones cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lancaster working to try and regain half guard.
Lancaster regains half guard.
Lancaster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Lancaster is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones is pressing down on Lancaster's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lancaster is holding on for now.
Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Lancaster wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Lancaster is still trying to improve position.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Lancaster is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lancaster keeping hold of Jones's head, controlling as best he can.
Lancaster is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lancaster is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Lancaster keeping control of the position.
Lancaster wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lancaster is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Lancaster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lancaster takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Jones wants to clinch up but Lancaster keeps it at a distance.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Lancaster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Lancaster gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lancaster.
Jones takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Lancaster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lancaster's guard.
Jones is fighting to break Lancaster's control of his arms but Lancaster is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lancaster's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lancaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Lancaster trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Lancaster wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Lancaster wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Lancaster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Lancaster takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Lancaster holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Jones has clasped his hands together around Lancaster's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lancaster is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lancaster is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lancaster is trying to buck Jones off.
Lancaster is trying to work for a sweep but Jones has mounted him!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Lancaster breaks away and moves out of range.
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lancaster's half guard.
Lancaster tries to kick Jones off in order to stand up. Jones Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lancaster is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Lancaster tries to control but Jones manages to take his back.
Jones lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Lancaster trying to get back to his feet but Jones is in full control for now.
Lancaster tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones working for a choke but Lancaster is defending well.
Lancaster trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jones controlling the positon.
Lancaster trying to control the action but Jones just sinks the hooks in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Jones working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lancaster tries to break free.
Barry Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lancaster looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Lancaster manages to turn into his guard.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lancaster gets to his feet. Jones looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Lancaster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.
Lancaster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lancaster is looking to stand back up but Jones counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lancaster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lancaster is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lancaster trying to control from the bottom.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Lancaster is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lancaster tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Lancaster trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Jones trying to control the action but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Lancaster is looking to escape.
Lancaster is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Jones is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lancaster.
Lancaster looking to hold on to the position here but Jones rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Lancaster stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lancaster to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones has Lancaster up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Lancaster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Lancaster is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster prevents the takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lancaster.
A short uppercut from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
Lancaster pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster.
Lancaster has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lancaster can turn it around.
Lancaster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lancaster tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Barry Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster lands a body punch.
Oliver Lancaster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lancaster prevents the takedown attempt.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lancaster pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Lancaster.
Jones is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lancaster creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jones with a big uppercut! Jones tries to clinch up but Lancaster pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jones to the mat! Jones covers up and Lancaster unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster is the new heavyweight champion!
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