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RRFC Challengers 43 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 5398 p4p, 25762 weight class) and Mitch Andrews (ranked 566 p4p, 729 weight class). Mitch Andrews is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitch Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn scores with a takedown into Andrews's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andrews is on top in guard.
Andrews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andrews not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andrews's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gunn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andrews defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunn can't keep his opponent in guard - Andrews advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews wants to pass to mount but Gunn is defending the position.
Andrews works his foot free and advances to mount.
Andrews has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Gunn is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mitch Andrews!
Mitch Andrews decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Tommy Gunn spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Jackson (ranked 4583 p4p, 4549 weight class) and Jack Murray (ranked 483 p4p, 480 weight class). Murray has chosen Suffer Well as his entrance music. Jack Murray has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Justin Jackson's chin.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Murray!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson clinches up with Murray and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson has clasped his hands together around Murray's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Murray manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Murray working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Murray is controlling the pace.
Murray has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson tries to improve his position but instead Murray has taken his back!
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!
What can Jackson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Murray sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Jackson taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Murray!
Jack Murray bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jahseh Onfoy (ranked 5237 p4p, 25163 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 436 p4p, 553 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Onfoy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tummy Tuck. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jahseh Onfoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onfoy takes one on the button.
Onfoy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Onfoy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kent gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
 It looks like Clark Kent has been cut.
Onfoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kent moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Onfoy. Kent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kent fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kent lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kent avoids the body shot from Onfoy.
Kent lands a leg kick that knocks Onfoy off balance momentarily.
Kent will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Onfoy misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Onfoy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kent under the eye.
Onfoy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Onfoy cracks a nice hook into Kent's ribs.
Kent throws a head kick that misses
and Onfoy counters with a three punch combo that has Kent backing up. Kent nods at Onfoy to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onfoy connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Kent to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Onfoy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jahseh Onfoy!
A very excited looking Jahseh Onfoy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kentrell Turner (ranked 2498 p4p, 2602 weight class) and Lee Everett (ranked 328 p4p, 340 weight class). Everett comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Grim Ranger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kentrell Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Everett!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Turner.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Everett gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Everett misses with a punch to the body.
Turner avoiding damage as Everett throws knees to the body.
Turner takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Kentrell Turner has been cut.
Turner has had enough of the clinch but Everett keeps him there for the moment.
Turner tries to break free but Everett pushes him back against the cage.
Everett lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Turner breaks the clinch.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett with a hook.
Everett scores with a leg kick.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Everett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Everett forces Turner back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Everett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Everett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Everett lands a body shot.
Lee Everett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Everett cracks Turner with a good jab.
Everett thumps Turner with a low kick.
Turner blocks a head kick by Everett.
Turner tries to move into range but Everett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turner has a takedown stuffed.
Turner is breathing heavily.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Turner got wobbled bad by a big combination! Everett presses forward with punches and knees until Turner stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Turner closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Everett!
Lee Everett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Kentrell Turner had this to say: 'This is some bullshit'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Leon (ranked 2809 p4p, 3297 weight class) and Drake Johnson (ranked 373 p4p, 425 weight class). Ace Leon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ace Leon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Leon feinted with a counter takedown.
Leon misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leon tries to clinch up.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leon ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Leon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leon clinches up against the cage.
Leon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson works on Leon's body with a couple of short punches.
We've been hearing reports that Leon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Leon is controlling the position.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Leon keeps him there for the moment.
Leon prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Leon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Drake Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leon.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Leon slips the punch.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Leon moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ground and pound from Leon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Leon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson is pushing Leon's head away, looking to escape. Leon manages to hold on to the position though.
Leon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Leon connects with a decent elbow.
Leon cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leon prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Leon working the ground and pound.
Leon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Leon is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Leon tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Check out the look on Leon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leon lands a decent elbow from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Leon tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Leon lands a few punches from side control.
Leon cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control but Leon postures up.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ace Leon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Leon persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Drake Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leon slips under a jab from Johnson.
Leon tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Leon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Leon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Leon working some strikes from top position.
Leon lands a couple of elbows.
Leon drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Leon off! Leon jumps back into Johnson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Leon stops Johnson from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Leon connects with a decent elbow.
Leon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
 Johnson is rocked!
Leon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Leon finish him?
Leon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Leon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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!
Leon scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Johnson is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Leon can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ace Leon!
An out of breath Ace Leon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Creature (ranked 6091 p4p, 1596 weight class) and Marv Nemera (ranked 602 p4p, 217 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Creature!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marv Nemera!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creature looks to throw the jab but Nemera is out of range.
Creature dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nemera shoots in for a takedown but Creature shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Creature just misses with a punch to the body.
Nemera digs a good body shot into Creature's ribs.
Creature scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nemera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nemera darts in looking for a takedown but Creature gets double underhooks and turns Nemera into the cage.
Marv Nemera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nemera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Creature is able to avoid easily.
Nemera tests Creature's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nemera goes for a double leg but Creature avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Creature continues to drive forward.
Tom Creature has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marv Nemera.
Nemera just misses with a punch to the body.
Creature cracks Nemera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creature throws a sloppy body shot
and Nemera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Creature misses.
Nemera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creature throws a looping overhand right but Nemera ducks down to avoid it.
Nemera jabs Creature right on the nose. Creature blinks but takes it well.
Tom Creature is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nemera slips a straight right by Creature.
Creature blocks a head kick by Nemera.
Nemera looks to land a combination but Creature avoids it well.
Nemera lands a jab to Creature's midsection.
Nemera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nemera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Creature.
A left and a right from Creature both land. Nice combination.
Nemera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nemera has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Creature rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nemera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Creature's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nemera under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nemera takes a swing at Creature's ribcage but misses.
Creature takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creature lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nemera backs up against the cage.
Creature avoids the head kick by Nemera.
Nemera throws a looping overhand right but Creature ducks down to avoid it.
Creature tries to bum rush Nemera with a series of wild strikes but Nemera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nemera counters with a body kick.
Creature misses with a few strikes there.
Creature looks to land a combination but Nemera avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Nemera.
Nemera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Creature counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Creature.
Creature tries to work over Nemera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nemera misses with a short punch on the inside.
Creature slowing the pace effectively.
Creature is working Nemera over against the cage.
Creature prevents a body shot from Nemera.
Creature tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Creature stops a takedown attempt from Nemera.
Creature keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nemera's efforts to push away.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Creature keeps control of Nemera as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Creature breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nemera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Creature wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Nemera.
Nemera tries to bum rush Creature with a series of wild strikes but Creature uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Creature takes a swing at Nemera's ribcage but misses.
Nemera closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Creature! Nemera dives in looking to finish! Creature is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marv Nemera!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Henderson (ranked 3490 p4p, 2894 weight class) and Daniel McCullen (ranked 347 p4p, 291 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel McCullen!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCullen throws the kick towards the body but Henderson avoids it.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson throws a series of punches but McCullen avoids them all with ease.
McCullen swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
McCullen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson ducks under a wild hook from McCullen.
A big right from McCullen misses.
Henderson tries to counter with a takedown but McCullen is quick to defend against it.
Henderson throws a combination that misses
enabling McCullen to counter with a crisp jab.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
McCullen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCullen tries to close the distance and clinch but Henderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCullen misses with a body kick.
McCullen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen throws out a leg kick but Henderson moves out of range and McCullen only half commits.
Henderson attempts a counter takedown but McCullen avoids it well and moves away.
McCullen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCullen closes the distance and clinches.
McCullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCullen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullen throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson.
McCullen misses with a punch on the inside.
McCullen struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
McCullen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Henderson misses with a body punch.
Henderson controlling the action here for a moment.
McCullen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Henderson prevents a body shot from McCullen.
Henderson is stalling here.
McCullen misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
McCullen pushes Henderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCullen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
McCullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson tries to break free but McCullen pushes him back against the cage.
McCullen lands with a left to the head.
Henderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCullen tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCullen working aggressively here.
McCullen tries to throw a body punch but Henderson avoids it by throwing McCullen back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McCullen fails to land.
Henderson blocks a body shot from McCullen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullen scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCullen swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCullen misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCullen misses with the head strike.
McCullen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
McCullen misses with a punch on the inside.
Henderson blocks a body shot from McCullen.
McCullen misses with the head strike.
McCullen has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
McCullen struggles to land a body shot inside as Henderson controls his hands.
McCullen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
McCullen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Henderson, pushing him back against the cage.
McCullen misses with a body punch.
Henderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCullen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCullen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Henderson avoids the body shot from McCullen.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCullen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Henderson circles away quickly and effectively.
McCullen slips under a jab.
Jab from McCullen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCullen. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
McCullen swings for the body but Henderson moves out of range.
Henderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCullen sprawls and moves away.
Henderson blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel McCullen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCullen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henderson throws a leg kick that misses.
McCullen connects with a body shot.
A combination from Henderson does no damage.
Henderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from McCullen misses its intended target.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing.
Henderson walks into a stiff left hand from McCullen.
Daniel McCullen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from McCullen misses.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCullen throws a body shot but no joy.
McCullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCullen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson throws a series of punches but McCullen moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from McCullen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A good leg kick by McCullen.
McCullen moves into the clinch.
Henderson can't find room to land a body shot as McCullen controls the action.
A short uppercut from McCullen.
McCullen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCullen prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
McCullen lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
Henderson trying to stall but McCullen improves his position.
Henderson blocks a body shot from McCullen.
A right hand to the body from McCullen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCullen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCullen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCullen prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McCullen fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
McCullen tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henderson prevents a body shot from McCullen.
Henderson blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCullen lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from McCullen.
McCullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCullen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullen prevents Henderson from breaking the clinch.
McCullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCullen throws a punch but it's blocked by Henderson.
The referee calls for Henderson to work.
McCullen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
McCullen can't find room to land a body shot as Henderson controls the action.
McCullen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCullen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCullen works on Henderson's body with a couple of short punches.
McCullen has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
McCullen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Henderson backwards.
Henderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCullen tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
McCullen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henderson.
McCullen misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCullen.
McCullen misses with the head strike.
Henderson breaks from the clinch.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
McCullen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel McCullen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McCullen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCullen throws a hook but Henderson blocks it.
McCullen takes a swing at Henderson's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
McCullen throws a leg kick which misses Henderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Henderson tries to avoid it.
Henderson misses with a series of wild punches.
McCullen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCullen throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from McCullen misses.
Henderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Henderson tries to score with a low kick but McCullen moves his leg out of the way.
McCullen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCullen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Henderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCullen checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson misses with a wild combination.
Henderson blocks a head kick by McCullen.
Henderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullen.
McCullen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCullen swinging wildly here.
Henderson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Henderson scores with a nice head shot.
McCullen works over Henderson's head and body with a nice combination.
Max Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCullen throws a right hand that Henderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Henderson also avoids with ease.
McCullen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henderson.
Henderson attempts a counter takedown but McCullen avoids it well and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullen rushes Henderson and presses him up against the cage.
McCullen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCullen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCullen has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
McCullen tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
McCullen tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Henderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daniel McCullen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCullen swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCullen has a couple of punches blocked by Henderson.
McCullen presses Henderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCullen misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCullen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCullen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCullen lands a nice shot to the body.
McCullen misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McCullen.
McCullen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCullen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCullen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
McCullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson working hard to break the clinch.
McCullen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCullen lands a right hand.
McCullen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCullen.
McCullen misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCullen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Max Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by McCullen.
McCullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCullen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henderson's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCullen swings wildly with an uppercut but Henderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCullen lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel McCullen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCullen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel McCullen!
Daniel McCullen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kris Jakua (ranked 1786 p4p, 5703 weight class) and Hajimaro Fujinuma (ranked 114 p4p, 241 weight class). Fujinuma has chosen Yooooooooo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kris Jakua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hajimaro Fujinuma!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujinuma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jakua's waist but Jakua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fujinuma off to one side.
Danga de danga de dang - Jakua scores with a four punch combination!
Fujinuma fails with the takedown
and Jakua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jakua scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fujinuma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jakua lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hajimaro Fujinuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Jakua.
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!
Fujinuma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jakua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jakua scores with a jab.
Fujinuma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jakua sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Fujinuma looks to move away, Jakua throws a big counter combo but Fujinuma just gets out of the way.
Kris Jakua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hajimaro Fujinuma.
Jakua swinging wildly here.
Fujinuma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fujinuma darts in trying to clinch
and Jakua counters with a stiff right hand.
Jakua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakua lands a jab to Fujinuma's midsection.
Jakua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jakua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fujinuma shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fujinuma showed some decent athleticism there.
Jakua kicks off Fujinuma and gets to his feet.
Fujinuma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujinuma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jakua swivels and escapes.
Kris Jakua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujinuma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jakua lands an overhand right.
Fujinuma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jakua circles away.
Fujinuma has his takedown stuffed
and Jakua counters with a nice uppercut.
Jakua moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fujinuma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jakua tries to avoid it but Fujinuma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jakua to the ground. Jakua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fujinuma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jakua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fujinuma looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakua lands with a nice body punch.
Fujinuma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fujinuma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jakua counters with a nice uppercut.
Jakua lands a slapping body shot.
Fujinuma has his takedown stuffed
and Jakua counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jakua connects with a crisp jab.
Jakua is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jakua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jakua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jakua throws a shot to the body.
Jakua lands with a hook. Fujinuma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fujinuma takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jakua jabs Fujinuma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jakua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fujinuma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jakua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujinuma with a poor takedown
and Fujinuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jakua cracks Fujinuma with an open hand slap.
Fujinuma is rocked!
Fujinuma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jakua defends it nicely.
Fujinuma is still on wobbly legs! Can Jakua finish him?
Jakua lands a right hook to the body.
Fujinuma seems to have recovered his senses.
Jakua throws a combination. Fujinuma tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jakua thuds a left hand into Fujinuma's body.
Fujinuma with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jakua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jakua throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Fujinuma's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Jakua dives in looking to finish as Fujinuma flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Jakua's strikes! Jakua is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Fujinuma's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Fujinuma was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kris Jakua!
During a confident post fight interview, Kris Jakua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garaile Lban (ranked 1144 p4p, 1902 weight class) and Roger De Santos (ranked 170 p4p, 262 weight class). Garaile Lban looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garaile Lban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roger De Santos!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lban jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Lban has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lban moves out of range as De Santos strikes.
De Santos motions for Lban to come forward. De Santos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roger De Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Santos throws a leg kick but Lban checks it.
A slow jab from De Santos misses its intended target.
Lban changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lban defending well as De Santos loads up on a big left hand.
De Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Santos throws a series of punches but Lban moves out of range.
Lban looks to land a combination. De Santos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garaile Lban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Santos throws a nice looking combination but Lban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lban blocks a head kick by De Santos.
Lban lands a jab to the head.
De Santos is rocked!
Lban drops De Santos with a straight left! Oh this is bad for De Santos! Lban dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garaile Lban!
Our winner, Garaile Lban, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Roger De Santos stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is a great fighter and a very good man and he won fair and square but I will be back soon for my fans!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Bader (ranked 1367 p4p, 838 weight class) and Konichiwa Jempsa (ranked 169 p4p, 107 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Konichiwa Jempsa!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader tries to bum rush Jempsa with a series of wild strikes but Jempsa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bader shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A cross from Bader lands.
Bader misses with a looping right.
Bader with a nice cross.
Bader misses with a low kick.
Bader lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bader enables Jempsa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bader manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jempsa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bader is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at TZY MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bader keeps working.
Bader is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bader is trying to get back to his feet.
Jempsa working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bader is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jempsa asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bader is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jempsa controlling the position from side mount.
Bader knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jempsa on the ground.
Jempsa advances to mount.
Bader in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Jempsa with shots to the head and body - Bader looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bader really wants to buck Jempsa off and get back to his feet.
Jempsa wants to control the pace but Bader is squirming around nicely.
Jempsa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bader is squirming around, avoiding Jempsa's attempts to control the action.
Jempsa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bader looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bader on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bader tries to get out of the position.
Jempsa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bader takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jempsa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bader trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jempsa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bader's face.
Bader takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jempsa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bader can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa wants to control the pace but Bader is squirming around nicely.
Bader is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jempsa landing strikes from the mount and Bader is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jempsa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
 Bader is rocked!
Jempsa unloading with bombs!
Oh Bader is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jempsa controlling the pace for now.
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!
Jempsa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bader hang on?
Jempsa connects with a bit shot that sees Bader covering up! More strikes from Jempsa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jempsa is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konichiwa Jempsa!
Konichiwa Jempsa 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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