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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfie Bray (ranked 5711 p4p, 383 weight class) and Ken Viole (ranked 3576 p4p, 309 weight class). Bray comes to the cage accompanied by Bet. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alfie Bray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Viole!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Viole.
Bray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Viole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bray is one step ahead there.
Bray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bray is working Viole over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bray's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bray drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bray jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Viole keeping full guard, as Bray tries to pass.
Bray drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Viole manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bray has Viole in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bray is on top in guard.
Viole is trying to keep Bray in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bray controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bray decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Viole, up you get!
Bray gets the takedown into side control.
Bray landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bray throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bray cracks Viole with a big right hand but Viole just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viole parries the strikes from Bray easily there. Bray is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Viole to escape.
The referee asks Bray politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bray prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bray is working to tighten his grip on Viole's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Viole has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bray is really squeezing tight and eventually Viole passes out! Bray breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alfie Bray!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akbar Shah (ranked 6697 p4p, 483 weight class) and Daddy Yo-Yo (ranked 5142 p4p, 444 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akbar Shah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Daddy Yo-Yo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shah throws a right and a left that Yo-Yo avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Yo-Yo.
Some wild striking there from Shah.
Shah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yo-Yo.
Shah gets a clinch.
Shah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shah manages to break the clinch.
Yo-Yo misses with a body kick.
Shah seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shah misses with a double jab
and Yo-Yo counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Shah misses the target.
Shah misses with a jab to the body
letting Yo-Yo counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shah misses with a straight left.
Shah falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yo-Yo counters with a low kick, right behind Shah 's knee.
Shah misses with a double jab
and Yo-Yo counters with a solid body kick.
No joy there for Shah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shah throws a right hand that Yo-Yo ducks under and follows up with a left that Yo-Yo also avoids with ease.
Nice body punch from Shah.
Shah throws a hook but Yo-Yo blocks it.
Shah misses with a shot to the body
and Yo-Yo counters with a nice uppercut.
Shah throws a series of punches but Yo-Yo moves out of range.
Yo-Yo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shah with a body shot.
Shah throws an overhand right that lands on Yo-Yo's shoulder, as Yo-Yo tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Shah does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yo-Yo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yo-Yo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yo-Yo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shah scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shah connects with a nice looking jab.
Yo-Yo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shah.
Shah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yo-Yo keeps Shah at a distance using the push kick.
Yo-Yo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shah.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yo-Yo! But no joy.
Shah misses with a wild combination.
Shah throws a hook but Yo-Yo avoids it easily.
Yo-Yo tries a quick counter leg kick but Shah is wise to it.
Yo-Yo gets tackled into the cage by Shah. Shah maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo-Yo prevents Shah from breaking the clinch.
Shah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shah misses with an uppercut.
Yo-Yo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shah throws out the jab.
Yo-Yo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shah looks to score with a jab to the body but Yo-Yo is just out of range.
Yo-Yo unleashes a big counter combination but Shah bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shah lands a jab to Yo-Yo's midsection.
Shah misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Shah misses.
Yo-Yo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yo-Yo moves out of range as Shah strikes.
Shah connects with the punch.
Shah throws a series of punches but Yo-Yo moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shah doesn't manage to clinch there - Yo-Yo circles away.
Yo-Yo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shah moves away.
Shah misses with a lunging right hand
and Yo-Yo counters with a nice body shot.
Shah throws a big shot that misses.
Shah scores with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yo-Yo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akbar Shah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Shah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yo-Yo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shah moves in looking to clinch but Yo-Yo pushes him off.
Yo-Yo looks to land a body kick but Shah moved away.
Shah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yo-Yo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akbar Shah dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch combination from Shah misses.
Shah closes the distance and clinches.
Yo-Yo breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Shah does no damage.
Shah misses with a body shot.
Yo-Yo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Akbar Shah is winning the standup battle so far.
Shah lands with a nice combination. Yo-Yo backs away looking to recover.
Shah fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yo-Yo! But no joy.
Shah scores with a nice strike.
Yo-Yo throws a combination. Shah tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yo-Yo moves out of range of the strikes.
Yo-Yo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shah misses with a two punch combination.
Shah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Yo-Yo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yo-Yo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shah swings for the body but Yo-Yo moves out of range.
Yo-Yo scores with a sloppy right hand. Shah should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Shah. Those never looked like landing.
Yo-Yo throws a fast counter high kick but Shah manages to duck under it in time.
Shah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yo-Yo.
Shah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Yo-Yo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yo-Yo looks to land a combination but Shah avoids it well.
Shah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yo-Yo.
Shah throws a combination that misses
and Shah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yo-Yo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yo-Yo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shah with a body shot.
Shah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yo-Yo manages to avoid it.
Yo-Yo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shah blocks a head kick by Yo-Yo.
Shah throws a nice looking combination but Yo-Yo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shah lands a nice looking body shot.
Yo-Yo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yo-Yo misses with a looping right.
Shah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yo-Yo.
Shah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yo-Yo works Shah's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Yo-Yo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shah misses with a looping left.
Yo-Yo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shah misses with a combination
and Yo-Yo counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shah throws a jab when Yo-Yo was well out of range.
Shah takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Akbar Shah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donk. Shah catches Yo-Yo right on the button with a cross.
Shah misses with a hook.
Yo-Yo counters with a body kick.
Shah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shah swings for the body but Yo-Yo moves out of range.
Shah swings for the body but Yo-Yo moves out of range.
Shah looks to score with a jab to the body but Yo-Yo is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Yo-Yo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yo-Yo digs a good body shot into Shah's ribs.
Shah throws a combination that misses
and Yo-Yo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shah is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yo-Yo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shah tries to bum rush Yo-Yo with a series of wild strikes but Yo-Yo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shah lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yo-Yo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shah moves in looking to clinch but Yo-Yo pushes him off.
Yo-Yo throws out a counter right but Shah avoids it with no problem.
Shah wants to clinch up but Yo-Yo keeps it at a distance.
Shah works Yo-Yo's body with a nice hook.
Shah throws a series of punches but Yo-Yo avoids them all with ease.
Yo-Yo tries a quick counter leg kick but Shah is wise to it.
Shah tries to bum rush Yo-Yo with a series of wild strikes but Yo-Yo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yo-Yo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Yo-Yo looks to move away, Shah throws a big counter combo but Yo-Yo just gets out of the way.
Yo-Yo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yo-Yo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shah swinging wildly here.
Yo-Yo counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akbar Shah dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Shah ducks right into an uppercut from Yo-Yo.
Shah tries to clinch but Yo-Yo moves away
and Yo-Yo counters with a left and a right that stings Shah.
Shah misses with a few strikes there.
Shah throws a series of punches but Yo-Yo avoids them all with ease.
Yo-Yo throws a fast counter high kick but Shah manages to duck under it in time.
Yo-Yo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yo-Yo circles away quickly and effectively.
Yo-Yo throws out a counter right but Shah avoids it with no problem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yo-Yo. That's going to slow Shah down.
Shah loads up on a big right hand but Yo-Yo slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shah falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yo-Yo counters with an inside leg kick.
Yo-Yo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shah throws a hook but Yo-Yo avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yo-Yo staying out of range there.
Yo-Yo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Shah misses the body punch
and Yo-Yo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yo-Yo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yo-Yo tries to land a front kick but Shah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shah misses with a straight left.
Shah throws a jab when Yo-Yo was well out of range.
Shah misses with a wild combination.
Yo-Yo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shah.
Shah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yo-Yo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from Shah does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yo-Yo.
Shah misses the body punch
and Yo-Yo counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shah is looking to clinch.
Yo-Yo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Shah blocks it well.
Yo-Yo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shah moves away.
Yo-Yo lands a jab.
Yo-Yo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shah at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yo-Yo slips a jab and a cross from Shah.
Shah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shah working aggressively here.
Shah can't break the clinch.
Yo-Yo breaks the clinch.
Shah throws a hook but Yo-Yo avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo-Yo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yo-Yo keeps the fight on the outside.
Shah has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yo-Yo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shah works Yo-Yo's body with a nice hook.
Akbar Shah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shah throws a combination that misses
and Yo-Yo counters with a nice leg kick.
Shah misses with a two punch combination.
Shah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yo-Yo was well out of range. Poor timing from Shah.
Yo-Yo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yo-Yo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shah throws the left hand but Yo-Yo avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Shah catches Yo-Yo right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yo-Yo unleashes a big counter combination but Shah bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shah jabs Yo-Yo right on the nose. Yo-Yo blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shah throws a big shot that misses.
Shah throws a combination that misses
and Yo-Yo counters with a series of strikes. Shah will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yo-Yo lands with a nice combination. Shah backs away looking to recover.
Shah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shah lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yo-Yo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yo-Yo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shah throws an overhand right that lands on Yo-Yo's shoulder, as Yo-Yo tries to avoid the shot.
Yo-Yo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yo-Yo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Daddy Yo-Yo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yo-Yo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daddy Yo-Yo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shah has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akbar Shah!
Akbar Shah seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Moore (ranked 2421 p4p, 304 weight class) and Midnight Rider (ranked 3861 p4p, 410 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Moore might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sad Man's Tongue by Volbeat. On his way into the cage it seems that Carl Moore has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Carl Moore seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Midnight Rider!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Moore.
Rider throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Moore trying to mount his opponent but Rider defends it.
Moore not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore tries to pass to full mount but Rider defends it.
Rider is trying to stand.
Rider is staying active underneath Moore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rider trying to hold on to Moore's head to control him but Moore postures up.
Moore prevents Rider from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore trying to control from half guard but Rider is working away.
Moore is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rider is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore stops Rider from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Moore with that takedown attempt.
Moore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Moore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rider on the side of the head.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moore works Rider's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Moore misses.
Rider slips under a jab from Moore.
Rider connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moore's hands.
Moore shoots for a double leg takedown but Rider sprawls well. He's pushed Moore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moore walks into a left hand.
The fighters circling - Rider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rider finds it's way round the side to connect with Moore's head.
Moore throws a body punch but Rider moves out of range.
Moore moves out of range as Rider strikes.
Rider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Moore throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rider tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Moore is in Rider's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rider avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rider controlling the position.
Rider wants to stand up but Moore is controlling him.
Rider has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Moore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore advances to half guard.
Moore stops Rider from getting back to his feet.
Moore trying to mount his opponent but Rider defends it.
Moore lands strikes from half guard.
Rider blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moore.
Moore has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Moore in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rider is trying desperately to improve position.
Rider is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore punching from mount but Rider doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Moore scoring with strikes but Rider is staying in there.
Moore is landing with some decent strikes but Rider is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore breaks from Rider's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Moore has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rider's face.
Rider is rocked!
Rider is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rider is still in real trouble! Can Moore finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Moore! Rider is hurt baaadly! Moore is firing away with more strikes - Rider is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Moore!
After winning the bout, Carl Moore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Midnight Rider stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh well, twist one'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog Iii (ranked 2928 p4p, 311 weight class) and Nick Tessier (ranked 3358 p4p, 346 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mad Dog Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Tessier!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
Dog Iii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tessier checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tessier thinks about the counter body kick.
Tessier throws a wild body kick that Dog Iii sees coming a mile off.
Dog Iii feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tessier's calf.
Tessier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dog Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick from Tessier misses.
Nick Tessier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tessier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dog Iii's guard.
Tessier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tessier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tessier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tessier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dog Iii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tessier's guard.
Dog Iii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dog Iii preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tessier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dog Iii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tessier looking for subs off his back but Dog Iii has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dog Iii wants to pass the guard but Tessier is defending well.
Dog Iii wants to stand up but Tessier has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tessier actively working from the bottom here.
Tessier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tessier is staying active underneath Dog Iii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dog Iii wants to pass the guard but Tessier is defending well.
Dog Iii not doing much here.
Tessier is looking to improve his position.
Dog Iii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tessier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tessier felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tessier trying to control here.
Tessier works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessier has his foot on Dog Iii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dog Iii works his way back into a safe position though.
Tessier working for submissions but it's allowed Dog Iii to get to half guard.
Dog Iii moves nicely into side control.
Tessier tries to bench press Dog Iii off him but Dog Iii keeps the position.
Dog Iii is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tessier will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tessier is not content to let Dog Iii control the position.
Tessier manages to get back to half guard.
Tessier actively working from the bottom here.
Tessier is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tessier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tessier.
Tessier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dog Iii defends it easily.
Dog Iii is stalling in the full guard.
Dog Iii looking to pass the guard.
Tessier looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dog Iii is defending well. Tessier quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dog Iii has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tessier celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Tessier!
Nick Tessier thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Mad Dog Iii spoke after the fight, saying '20/20'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chester Drawers (ranked 2828 p4p, 134 weight class) and Gage Underwood (ranked 2733 p4p, 130 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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146 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chester Drawers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gage Underwood!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underwood tests Drawers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drawers throws a looping overhand right but Underwood ducks down to avoid it.
Underwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drawers wants to clinch up but Underwood keeps it at a distance.
Underwood lands with a hook. Drawers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Underwood lands a nice shot that snaps Drawers's head back.
We've been hearing reports that Drawers has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Underwood slips a jab from Drawers.
Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drawers was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood.
Drawers takes a swing at Underwood's ribcage but misses.
Drawers throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drawers. Underwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drawers misses with an uppercut. Underwood saw that one coming.
Underwood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Drawers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drawers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Underwood cracks Drawers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drawers misses with a straight left.
Drawers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drawers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underwood.
Underwood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Drawers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Underwood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Underwood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drawers.
Drawers throws a hook but Underwood avoids it easily.
Underwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Drawers misses with a body shot.
Drawers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Underwood counters with a stiff right hand.
Underwood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drawers checks it well.
Drawers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Underwood is able to avoid easily.
Drawers throws a leg kick that misses.
Underwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drawers checks a leg kick.
Underwood throws the left hand but Drawers avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drawers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Underwood.
Underwood scores with a spinning back kick!
Gage Underwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Underwood takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underwood lands with a straight right. Drawers didn't see that one coming.
Underwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Underwood. Beautiful body shot.
Underwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drawers manages to avoid it.
Drawers just misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood connects with an inside leg kick.
Underwood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drawers's sensitive parts.
Underwood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drawers.
Drawers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drawers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Underwood manages to avoid it.
Drawers ducks under a wild hook from Underwood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Underwood.
Underwood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drawers doesn't seem bothered though.
Drawers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Underwood has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Underwood lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Drawers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Underwood tries to land a body kick
and Drawers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Underwood is looking to get back to is feet but Drawers passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Underwood gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Underwood is refusing to be controlled, as Drawers sits in half guard.
Drawers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Underwood tries to roll over but Drawers keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drawers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Drawers trying to control the pace.
Underwood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drawers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Underwood is looking to improve his position but Drawers isn't that keen on the idea.
Drawers thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gage Underwood dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Drawers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drawers throws a right hand that misses
and Underwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drawers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Underwood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for Drawers.
Underwood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drawers misses with a lunging right hand
and Underwood counters with a nice uppercut.
Drawers looks to throw the jab but Underwood is out of range.
Underwood lands with an uppercut that bounces Drawers off the cage and back into range.
Underwood ducks under a wild hook from Drawers.
Gage Underwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drawers misses with an uppercut
and Underwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drawers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drawers loads up on a big right hand but Underwood slips the punch.
Underwood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Underwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Underwood blocks the low kick.
A leg kick checked by Underwood.
Drawers takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drawers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Underwood.
Underwood checks a low kick from Drawers.
Underwood appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Drawers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Drawers wants to clinch.
Drawers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A good leg kick by Underwood.
A nice leg kick lands there from Underwood.
A lazy left from Drawers finds it's target.
Underwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drawers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Underwood slips under a jab from Drawers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drawers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Underwood.
Drawers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Underwood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drawers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Underwood.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Underwood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drawers.
A combination from Drawers does no damage.
Underwood throws a good cross that connects.
Underwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drawers.
Underwood misses with a looping left.
Drawers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Underwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Drawers clinches.
Underwood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Underwood is leaning against Drawers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drawers pushes Underwood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Underwood misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drawers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drawers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Underwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Drawers.
Drawers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Underwood.
Drawers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Underwood misses with a wild body shot.
Drawers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Underwood sprawls and moves away.
Drawers looks to score with a jab to the body but Underwood is just out of range.
Underwood throws a looping overhand right but Drawers ducks down to avoid it.
Underwood throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Underwood takes one on the button.
Underwood scores with a shot to the body.
Underwood misses with a hook.
Underwood throws an overhand right that lands on Drawers's shoulder, as Drawers tries to avoid the shot.
Underwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Drawers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Underwood misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drawers tries to close the distance and clinch but Underwood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drawers tries to clinch
and Underwood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drawers thinking.
Drawers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Underwood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drawers just misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood throws a head kick that misses.
Drawers throws a right hand that misses
and Underwood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drawers misses with a hook.
Underwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Underwood moves out of range of the leg kick from Drawers.
Underwood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Underwood throws a hook to the side of Drawers's head but Drawers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Underwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drawers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Underwood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Underwood.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drawers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Underwood throws a jab when Drawers was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gage Underwood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Drawers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Underwood has time to react.
Underwood lands with a right hand.
Drawers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Underwood's sensitive parts.
Drawers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Underwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Drawers.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Underwood, right into the meat.
Nice body kick from Underwood.
Drawers throws a leg kick
and Underwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drawers scores with a leg kick.
Underwood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drawers.
Nice takedown defense from Underwood. No joy for Drawers on that attempt.
Underwood keeps Drawers at a distance using the push kick.
Drawers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Underwood scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Underwood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Underwood attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Drawers attempts a counter takedown but Underwood avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drawers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drawers throws a shot from downtown. Underwood moves away and avoids it.
Underwood tries a low kick but Drawers avoids it.
Underwood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drawers throws a leg kick but Underwood checks it.
Underwood misses the jab.
Drawers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drawers misses with a straight left.
Drawers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Underwood.
Drawers blocks a jab.
Drawers throws a lazy right hand but Underwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Underwood.
A cross from Drawers lands.
A shot to the body from Drawers misses
and Underwood counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Drawers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Underwood moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Underwood. That's going to slow Drawers down.
Drawers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drawers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Underwood connects with a leg kick. Drawers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Underwood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drawers. That did some damage!
Drawers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Underwood throws a body shot but no joy.
Underwood scores with a push kick.
Underwood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drawers finds it's way round the side to connect with Underwood's head.
Drawers misses the jab.
Drawers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drawers misses with an uppercut. Underwood saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drawers. Underwood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Underwood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drawers connects with a single shot there.
Nice shot lands for Underwood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Underwood. That's going to slow Drawers down.
Underwood moves out of range as Drawers throws a body kick.
Underwood is looking to score with low kicks.
Drawers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Underwood sprawls and moves away.
Underwood tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drawers is able to avoid easily.
Underwood wants to land a leg kick but Drawers is out of range.
Drawers appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Drawers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Underwood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drawers looks to land a right hand but Underwood moved out of range.
Chester Drawers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Underwood misses with a leg kick
and Drawers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Underwood's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Underwood is on top in guard.
Underwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Drawers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drawers has his foot on Underwood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Underwood works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drawers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Drawers has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Underwood doesn't defend quickly enough and Drawers has managed to lock this one up! Can Underwood escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Drawers on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chester Drawers!
During a confident post fight interview, Chester Drawers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seiryu Machida (ranked 1783 p4p, 222 weight class) and Leon Opstad (ranked 4099 p4p, 400 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Opstad's choice of entrance music: Moby - Natural Blues. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
187 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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33
184 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seiryu Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leon Opstad!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opstad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Opstad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick by Opstad misses
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Opstad misses with a lunging right hand
and Machida counters with an outside leg kick.
Machida lands a big head kick that sends Opstad tumbling to the mat! Machida takes a step backwards and waves Opstad back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Opstad is rocked!
It looks like Leon Opstad has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Opstad sprawling to the canvas! Opstad rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Machida finish him?!
Opstad is still on wobbly legs! Can Machida finish him?
Opstad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've been told by Machida's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Machida drives through and clinches with Opstad against the cage.
Knees to the body from Machida.
Opstad looking for a takedown.
Opstad is trying to drag Machida to the mat but Machida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Seiryu Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Opstad.
Machida lands a damaging elbow.
Opstad looks winded!
Clinched against the cage, Machida lands a big elbow that drops Opstad! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Opstad is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seiryu Machida!
Seiryu Machida thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lugh Blackburn (ranked 2226 p4p, 258 weight class) and Baby Boy Harris (ranked 2938 p4p, 312 weight class). Blackburn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is When the Man Comes Down. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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26 - 28 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lugh Blackburn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Boy Harris!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blackburn clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
Blackburn scores with a shot to the side of Harris's head.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
Blackburn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Harris tries to land a knee to the head but Blackburn blocks with his arms.
Blackburn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harris tries a body shot but Blackburn blocks it.
Blackburn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Harris.
Blackburn landing knees to the head.
Blackburn blocks an uppercut.
Blackburn lands a good knee to the midsection. Harris won't want to take too many of those.
Blackburn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blackburn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blackburn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blackburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Blackburn is leaning against Harris and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harris looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris lands with a short shot to the head.
Blackburn fails to pull guard.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Blackburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Blackburn blocks an uppercut.
Blackburn tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Blackburn drops back down to his feet.
Harris throws an elbow but it misses.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackburn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackburn controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackburn.
Still in the clinch, Harris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harris tries to land knees in the clinch but Blackburn avoids the damage to the body.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Blackburn avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackburn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two 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!
Blackburn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blackburn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blackburn managing to block the knees to the body from Harris.
Blackburn jumps into guard, dragging Harris to the mat.
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackburn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Blackburn's legs - danger averted.
Blackburn has control of Harris's left arm, preventing Harris from doing any damage.
Blackburn looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.
Blackburn looking for a sweep. Not yet Blackburn, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn working for a triangle but Harris defends it easily.
Harris tries to stand but Blackburn is controlling from the bottom.
Blackburn has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blackburn.
Blackburn swings widly with a right hand
and Harris counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Harris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harris.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Blackburn moves out of range easily.
Blackburn moves away from the strike by Harris.
Harris misses with the combination.
Blackburn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blackburn throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blackburn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackburn throws a big shot that misses.
Harris is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blackburn with a body shot.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackburn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Boy Harris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harris missing with a left hand there. Blackburn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Blackburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blackburn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harris pushes Blackburn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blackburn jumps guard but Harris stands there with Blackburn around his waist. Blackburn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackburn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Harris uses from the top position.
Blackburn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blackburn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blackburn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris stands up from Blackburn's guard - Harris perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Harris. Blackburn shrugs it off though.
A jab from Harris misses.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Blackburn swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Nice cross by Blackburn.
Harris throws a leg kick but Blackburn moved away.
Harris swinging wildly here.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris misses the jab.
Blackburn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blackburn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harris looks to land a combination but Blackburn avoids it well.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blackburn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with a hook
and Blackburn counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blackburn connects with a crisp jab.
Blackburn slips under a jab.
Harris throws a series of punches but Blackburn avoids them all with ease.
Harris misses with a body kick.
Blackburn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Blackburn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Blackburn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blackburn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harris slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Baby Boy Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackburn closes the distance and clinches.
Blackburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackburn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harris walks away with a smile on his face. Blackburn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Blackburn's corner calls for a 1-2. Blackburn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blackburn connects with a single shot there.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blackburn.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Blackburn moved out of range nicely.
Blackburn slips under a jab from Harris.
Harris throws a chopping leg kick but Blackburn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Blackburn moved out of range nicely.
Blackburn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harris.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harris.
Harris staying out of range there.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Blackburn takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackburn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harris on the side of the head.
Harris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harris slips under a jab.
Baby Boy Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Harris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackburn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blackburn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Harris looks to land a combination but Blackburn avoids it well.
Harris misses with a wild combination.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Harris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harris throws a low kick but Blackburn avoids it.
Harris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harris scores with a kick to the body.
Harris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blackburn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harris scrambles back to his feet.
Blackburn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Blackburn dodges an elbow strike from Harris.
Harris misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baby Boy Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Blackburn throws a lazy right hand but Harris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Blackburn staying out of range there.
Blackburn is looking to clinch.
Blackburn misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Harris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Blackburn scores with the left hand. Harris knows he should have avoided that one.
Harris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harris is rocked!
Blackburn rushes Harris and presses him up against the cage.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackburn finish him?
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackburn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blackburn manages to pull guard.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Blackburn.
Blackburn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Blackburn is tightening it up a little... Harris has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Harris reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Harris taps out! Nice BJJ there by Blackburn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lugh Blackburn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Diaz (ranked 1792 p4p, 220 weight class) and Vincent Volaju (ranked 2189 p4p, 262 weight class). Diaz comes into the arena with Feiticeira blaring out of the sound system. Volaju has chosen $uicideboy$ - A Death in the Ocean Would Be Beautiful as his entrance music. Vincent Volaju has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dick Diaz's chin.
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179 lbs
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178 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Vincent Volaju!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volaju moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volaju.
Diaz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Volaju throws a chopping leg kick but Diaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Volaju connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Volaju is just out of range.
Volaju lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volaju.
Volaju throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volaju fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Volaju throws an off balance right hand
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick there by Volaju.
A jab lands there for Volaju.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Volaju connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Volaju has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Volaju manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Volaju.
Volaju misses the body punch
and Volaju takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volaju throws a body shot but no joy.
Volaju has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volaju there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volaju.
Volaju cracks the inside of Diaz's front leg.
Volaju misses with a body shot.
Volaju lands with a nice body punch.
Volaju moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Volaju throws a quick inside leg kick.
Volaju slips under a jab from Diaz.
Volaju connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Volaju blocks a jab.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volaju feints and then cracks Diaz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diaz down.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Diaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volaju moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Volaju looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to bum rush Volaju with a series of wild strikes but Volaju uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Volaju scoring well with a low kick there.
Volaju has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volaju there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Volaju ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Volaju.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Volaju pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Volaju misses with a low kick.
Diaz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Volaju thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diaz if he has to take too many more of those.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Volaju with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volaju swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volaju ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Volaju throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Volaju is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and Volaju counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz jabs Volaju right on the nose. Volaju blinks but takes it well.
Diaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Volaju lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Diaz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Volaju.
Volaju moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Volaju turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Diaz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volaju just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volaju.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Volaju does it's job there.
Volaju lands a nice shot to the body.
Volaju with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Volaju misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Diaz misses its target.
Volaju misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Volaju.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volaju.
Volaju avoids the body shot from Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volaju throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice combination there by Diaz.
Volaju with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Volaju.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Volaju dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Volaju ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vincent Volaju seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volaju ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Dick Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volaju gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Volaju is looking to land body kicks.
Volaju ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Nice cross by Diaz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Volaju.
Diaz throws a hook but Volaju avoids it easily.
Volaju scores with a leg kick.
Volaju connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Volaju misses
and Diaz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Diaz swings for the body but Volaju moves out of range.
Volaju looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Volaju can pounce on him.
Volaju has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volaju connects with a leg kick. Diaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volaju's head.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Volaju. Beautiful body shot.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Diaz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Volaju ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Volaju throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz checks a low kick from Volaju.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volaju shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Volaju wants to slow Diaz down by chopping away at his legs.
Volaju misses with a lunging right hand
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volaju lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diaz takes a step back to recover.
Volaju misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz swings for the body but Volaju moves out of range.
Volaju motions for Diaz to come forward. Volaju throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volaju throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volaju scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Volaju is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Volaju misses with a left hand
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Volaju ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz checks a leg kick.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volaju tries a quick counter leg kick but Diaz is wise to it.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Volaju.
Volaju lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Volaju fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Volaju slips a jab from Diaz.
Volaju lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Volaju lands with a good body shot.
Diaz throws the left hand but Volaju avoids the punch easily.
Diaz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Volaju jabs at Diaz's body.
Volaju fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Volaju.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
Volaju throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volaju. That's going to slow Diaz down.
Volaju ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Volaju lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Diaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Volaju wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Volaju tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick from Volaju.
Volaju throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz throwing a counter right hand but Volaju manages to avoid it.
Volaju lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
Vincent Volaju seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volaju uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volaju chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volaju moves away.
Diaz's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volaju.
Diaz misses with a body punch
and Volaju counters with a thumping low kick.
Volaju ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Volaju throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volaju.
Volaju throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz is looking to counter punch.
Diaz misses with a hook to the body
and Volaju counters with a good low kick that Diaz was not able to check.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Volaju showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Volaju ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Volaju swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volaju slips under a jab from Diaz.
Volaju takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volaju was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz moves away from the strike by Volaju.
Volaju misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Volaju sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volaju lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Volaju.
Diaz slips a jab from Volaju.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volaju uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Volaju looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Volaju throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volaju avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volaju! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volaju looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Volaju.
Volaju takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volaju.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Volaju.
Volaju looks for the body kick but Diaz saw that one coming.
Volaju takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Volaju throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diaz's head.
Diaz is rocked!
Volaju connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh Diaz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volaju lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volaju ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz glances at the clock... BAM! Volaju nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Diaz crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Diaz is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Volaju!
Vincent Volaju was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Dick Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn Johnson (ranked 1072 p4p, 135 weight class) and Bruce Wayne (ranked 2524 p4p, 288 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Eazy e- real mother fuckin gs. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, DeShawn Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Wayne throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wayne chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wayne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wayne! But no joy.
Wayne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Wayne misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wayne tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Wayne rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne is looking for a takedown.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson tries a body shot but Wayne blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Wayne scores with a hook to the body.
Wayne looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wayne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wayne tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DeShawn Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Wayne.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wayne gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wayne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Wayne thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Wayne gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne prevents Johnson from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson won't allow Wayne to pass to mount.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wayne on the ground.
Wayne passes to full mount!
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson wants to hold on but Wayne pushes him away.
Wayne goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Wayne wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson is pushing down on Wayne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wayne is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wayne moves into full guard.
Wayne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Wayne looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Wayne has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wayne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Wayne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wayne dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wayne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Wayne moves out of range of the strikes.
Wayne digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wayne to score with a decent uppercut.
Wayne swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wayne connects with a high kick.
It looks like DeShawn Johnson has been cut.
Johnson moves out of range as Wayne strikes.
Wayne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wayne gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Wayne eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson is not content to let Wayne control the position.
Wayne seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
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.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Wayne has control of the leg.
Wayne tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne throws a strike but Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wayne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Wayne's head but Wayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wayne on the side of the head.
Wayne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wayne is just out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wayne takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johnson, who protects the arm well.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Wayne in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wayne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wayne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wayne with the ground and pound but Johnson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeShawn Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson works Wayne's body with a nice hook.
Wayne walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Wayne's head but Wayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wayne, as that shot connected.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab, jab by Wayne - just one landing.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Wayne counters with a nice body shot.
Wayne jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
DeShawn Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Wayne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Johnson leaves Wayne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wayne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wayne scores with a decent looking hook.
Wayne lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Wayne takes a jab right on the kisser.
A right-left combo lands from Wayne.
Wayne misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Wayne is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Johnson ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Wayne clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeShawn Johnson!
DeShawn Johnson is the new welterweight champion!
DeShawn Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dante Esposito (ranked 1419 p4p, 162 weight class) and Rei Bourke (ranked 763 p4p, 96 weight class). Bourke is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Champion. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Esposito !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rei Bourke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bourke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bourke tries to bum rush Esposito with a series of wild strikes but Esposito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bourke misses with a double jab.
Esposito thuds his right hand into Bourke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Esposito connects with a nice looking jab.
Bourke slips a jab and a cross from Esposito .
Bourke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Esposito .
A head kick misses from Esposito .
The crowd cheers as Esposito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bourke doesn't seem phased though.
Esposito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bourke.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito defending well as Bourke loads up on a big left hand.
Esposito swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bourke counters with a stiff right hand.
Esposito is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bourke.
It looks like Dante Esposito has been cut.
Esposito scores with a three punch combo!
Bourke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bourke lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Esposito out cold! Esposito is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rei Bourke!
Rei Bourke thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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