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SFL 04 | Halli vs Sitsongrit PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Habi George (ranked 7041 p4p, 23267 weight class) and Ruben Ruiz Mangas (ranked 629 p4p, 668 weight class). Mangas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm a Soldier. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Habi George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
George looks to throw the jab but Mangas is out of range.
George has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from George there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mangas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
George blocks a head kick by Mangas.
George fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - George finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by George.
George moves to clinch but Mangas breaks away
and Mangas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Habi George has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mangas throws a shot to the body.
Mangas lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George moves out of range of the strikes.
George looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mangas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangas throws the kick towards the body but George avoids it.
As Mangas tries to get set, George tries to push him back and clinch up but Mangas manages to avoid the attempt.
Mangas misses with a low kick.
George lands a jab.
George throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for George.
Mangas dodges the punch combination from George.
Mangas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mangas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but George blocks it well.
Mangas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
George throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
George fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mangas, pushing him back against the cage.
Mangas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangas gets through George's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mangas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mangas struggles to land a body shot inside as George controls his hands.
Mangas lands a shot to the body.
Mangas misses with the head strike.
George is looking to break free of the clinch but Mangas has double underhooks.
George tries to break the clinch but Mangas is controlling the position.
George tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangas's elbow.
Mangas blocking some punches.
Mangas works on George's body with a couple of short punches.
Mangas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
George tries to circle away but Mangas has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mangas.
Mangas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
George breaks the clinch.
Mangas stuns George with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
George is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangas.
George's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mangas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! George scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by George - just one landing.
Habi George is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - George scores with a four punch combination!
George walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
George throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mangas connects with a jab.
George takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Habi George's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangas. George does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and George has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
George throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mangas! But no joy.
George on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mangas. Mangas obviously looking to wear him down.
George misses the body punch
and Mangas counters with a lovely straight 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!
George throws a sloppy head kick and Mangas moves out of range easily.
Habi George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangas is looking to chop away at George's legs.
George wants to clinch up but Mangas keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George misses with a left hand
and Mangas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Mangas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
George is trying to get back to full guard.
Mangas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
George wants to control but Mangas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mangas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mangas is looking for a kimura but George is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mangas to get the leverage.
George wants to control but Mangas is keeping busy.
Mangas wants to work for an arm triangle but George is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Mangas might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Habi George's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
George is looking to clinch but Mangas is avoiding it.
George connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mangas momentarily.
George throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
George wants to clinch up but Mangas keeps it at a distance.
George throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
George just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangas walks into a straight right hand from George.
It looks like George has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A low kick from George misses
and Mangas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. George really felt that one!
George ducks under a wild hook from Mangas.
George misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from George.
George swings for the body but Mangas moves out of range.
Mangas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
George throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mangas on the side of the head.
George fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mangas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George tries to clinch up but Mangas circles away and keeps his distance.
George has Mangas up against the cage in a clinch.
Mangas pushes George back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
George has a couple of punches blocked by Mangas.
George scores with a shoulder strike.
Mangas blocking some punches.
George prevents the takedown attempt.
George misses with some punches.
Mangas lands with a light punch inside.
Mangas tries to work over George's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
George working aggressively here.
Mangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
George blocks a body shot from Mangas.
Mangas lands a left hand that snaps the head of George backwards.
Mangas tries to throw a body punch but George avoids it by throwing Mangas back against the cage.
George dodges an elbow strike from Mangas.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangas.
Mangas lands an uppercut.
Mangas prevents a body shot from George.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
George is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangas.
Mangas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but George blocks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
George takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
George throws a head kick that misses
and Mangas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mangas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
George misses with a leg kick
and Mangas counters with a nice low kick that buckles George's knee momentarily.
George misses the jab.
Mangas lands with a good body shot.
Mangas fails in his attempt to clinch.
George moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
George dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
George takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangas thuds his shin into the meat of George's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mangas scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - George looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
George wants to clinch
and Mangas counters with a nice body shot.
George takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
George throws a leg kick
and Mangas counters with a thumping low kick.
Mangas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
George throws a jab when Mangas was well out of range.
Mangas throws out a counter right but George avoids it with no problem.
Mangas throws a sloppy head kick and George moves out of range easily.
George throws a sloppy head kick
and Mangas counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mangas keeps the fight on the outside.
Mangas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but George defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
George throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mangas throws out a counter right but George avoids it with no problem.
Mangas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mangas lands with a nice body punch.
Mangas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by George.
George rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangas counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from George misses its intended target.
Mangas throws out a counter right but George avoids it with no problem.
George steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangas.
Mangas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but George avoids it really well and circles away.
George throws a body kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mangas.
George throws a head kick that Mangas semi-blocks.
George misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruben Ruiz Mangas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Habi George's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
George is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mangas scores with a takedown into George's guard.
George looking for a guillotine here but Mangas defends easily.
Mangas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
George is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George is really struggling to control Mangas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
George on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if George tries to get out of the position.
Mangas pushes down on George's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mangas is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
George is controlling Mangas's trapped leg to prevent Mangas from advancing to side control.
Mangas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mangas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
George is doing well to control the position and prevent Mangas from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mangas passes to side control.
Mangas gets to mount! George was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
George knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mangas on the ground.
George is looking to improve his position but Mangas isn't that keen on the idea.
George is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Mangas locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! George is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
In his post fight interview, Ruben Ruiz Mangas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Habi George stepped up to the mic, saying '6.15
That's a decent/fast learner you got there. With good hiddens, you may have yourself an org ID restricted beast!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blanco Domingues (ranked 3195 p4p, 4130 weight class) and Brian Nielsen (ranked 331 p4p, 409 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blanco Domingues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, 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!
Domingues will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Domingues lands with a kick to the temple. Nielsen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Domingues takes the fight into the clinch.
Nielsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Domingues throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Domingues tries to clinch there but Nielsen circles away.
Nielsen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Domingues.
Domingues pushes Nielsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Nielsen scores with a shot to the side of Domingues's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nielsen.
Domingues pushes off an throws an elbow but Nielsen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nielsen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Nielsen on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nielsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Nielsen.
It looks like Blanco Domingues has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen throws a head punch that misses.
Nielsen manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Nielsen.
Nielsen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nielsen is looking to slow Domingues down with leg kicks.
Domingues tries to clinch there but Nielsen circles away.
Domingues misses with a double jab.
Nielsen scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Domingues looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Domingues wants to clinch up but Nielsen keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Domingues.
Domingues pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nielsen scores with a leg kick.
Nielsen looks to throw the jab but Domingues is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Domingues throws the kick towards the body but Nielsen avoids it.
Nielsen wants to counter with a clinch but Domingues pushes him away.
Domingues tries to close the distance and clinch but Nielsen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nielsen scores with a nice body kick.
Domingues tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nielsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Domingues throws a head kick that misses.
Nielsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Domingues can pounce on him.
Nielsen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nielsen scores with a shot to the body.
Nielsen throws a leg kick which misses Domingues's front leg but catches the back leg as Domingues tries to avoid it.
Domingues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Nielsen as he checks the leg kick.
Domingues tries to clinch up but Nielsen circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingues is looking to clinch.
Nielsen checks the leg kick.
Domingues tries to keep at a distance but Nielsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nielsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nielsen misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Domingues looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nielsen moves into the clinch.
Nielsen tries a body shot but Domingues blocks it.
Domingues throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nielsen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Domingues is breathing heavily.
Nielsen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nielsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nielsen throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen misses with a leg kick.
Domingues tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nielsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nielsen wants to counter the offense by Domingues and move into the clinch position.
Domingues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nielsen thows a body kick. Domingues tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nielsen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nielsen connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nielsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Domingues has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nielsen.
Nielsen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nielsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Nielsen.
Nielsen digs a right hand into Domingues's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Domingues's gas tank.
Nielsen pushes Domingues back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Domingues just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nielsen's brow.
Our sources have told us that Domingues has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Nielsen stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Nielsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blanco Domingues's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice jab there from Nielsen.
Nielsen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Domingues throws a sloppy head kick and Nielsen moves out of range easily.
Domingues takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nielsen throws a quick head kick that knocks Domingues silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Nielsen is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brian Nielsen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Brian Nielsen made sure he mentioned © Trap House, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Keenan Jr (ranked 2605 p4p, 4375 weight class) and Brendan Quiniou (ranked 279 p4p, 420 weight class). Brendan Quiniou has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gareth Keenan Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brendan Quiniou!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenan Jr swings for the body but Quiniou moves out of range.
Gareth Keenan Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan Jr digs a good body shot into Quiniou's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Keenan Jr misses the target.
Quiniou with the counter takedown but Keenan Jr avoids it easily.
Keenan Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quiniou manages to avoid it.
Quiniou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Keenan Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Quiniou counters with a takedown into side control.
Quiniou is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Keenan Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Quiniou goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Keenan Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Quiniou's guard! Nice work there by Keenan Jr!
Quiniou looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Quiniou throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quiniou has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keenan Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quiniou looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Keenan Jr has picked Quiniou up and slammed him! Quiniou can't keep hold of the triangle and Keenan Jr manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quiniou wants to control but Keenan Jr postures up.
Quiniou is trying to get back to half guard.
Keenan Jr tries to advance position but instead Quiniou slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quiniou looking for submissions off his back.
Quiniou gets back to full guard.
Keenan Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keenan Jr passes into half guard.
Quiniou is looking for a sweep. Keenan Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quiniou wants to get back to full guard but Keenan Jr has mounted him!
Quiniou tries to reverse the position but Keenan Jr maintains control.
Quiniou manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Quiniou is trying to get back to full guard.
Quiniou trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quiniou wants to improve his position but Keenan Jr is controlling well.
Quiniou wants to control but Keenan Jr passes into side.
Quiniou is looking to reverse the position.
A control attempt from Quiniou but he's now mounted!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quiniou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big right from Keenan Jr misses.
A big right from Keenan Jr misses.
Quiniou changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Keenan Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Keenan Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quiniou was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan Jr.
Quiniou gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Quiniou tries a head kick but it misses.
Keenan Jr punishes Quiniou's body with a nice straight punch.
Keenan Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Quiniou counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Quiniou is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Quiniou wants to pass the guard but Keenan Jr is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quiniou is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Quiniou postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Keenan Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Quiniou, into his guard.
Quiniou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keenan Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Quiniou looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Keenan Jr is defending well. Quiniou quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Keenan Jr has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Quiniou celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brendan Quiniou!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tembo Laibon (ranked 22119 p4p, 2470 weight class) and Jeronimo Puno (ranked 563 p4p, 261 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tembo Laibon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tembo Laibon 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tembo Laibon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeronimo Puno!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laibon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Puno closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Puno tries to throw a body punch but Laibon avoids it by throwing Puno back against the cage.
Puno tries to work over Laibon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puno can't find room to land a body shot as Laibon controls the action.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
Puno lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Puno.
Puno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puno lands a body shot.
Laibon is breathing heavily.
Puno lands a body punch.
Puno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puno lands a body shot.
Puno throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puno lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laibon or not.
Puno cracks Laibon with a nice body shot.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Puno misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Puno.
Puno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laibon's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Puno as the two fighters clinch.
Puno tries to work over Laibon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laibon prevents a body shot from Puno.
A right hand to the body from Puno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laibon blocks a body shot from Puno.
Puno lands a nice shot to the body.
Puno works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Laibon wants to get back to his feet but Puno passes 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Puno in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laibon tries to kick Puno off but Puno keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Puno keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Laibon wants to get back to his feet.
Laibon is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Puno has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Laibon is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Jeronimo Puno!
Our winner, Jeronimo Puno, 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.
The defeated Tembo Laibon had this to say: 'The comeback is always greater than the setback. He earned this win but this isn't it for me.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grigoriy Petrov (ranked 3140 p4p, 1622 weight class) and Egill Skallagrimsson (ranked 373 p4p, 208 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grigoriy Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Egill Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skallagrimsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick from Petrov, right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson connects with a right hand. Petrov shakes it off.
Petrov works Skallagrimsson's body with a nice hook.
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and pushes Petrov back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Skallagrimsson misses.
Skallagrimsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Skallagrimsson staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Skallagrimsson counters with a two punch combo.
Skallagrimsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Skallagrimsson tries to get set, Petrov tries to push him back and clinch up but Skallagrimsson manages to avoid the attempt.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Skallagrimsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skallagrimsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skallagrimsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petrov scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skallagrimsson scores with a punch to the head.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Skallagrimsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Petrov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov trying to control the position here.
Skallagrimsson is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov pulls Skallagrimsson in to control the position.
Skallagrimsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skallagrimsson wants to pass the guard but Petrov is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Skallagrimsson wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skallagrimsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Petrov ducks right into an uppercut from Skallagrimsson.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Skallagrimsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skallagrimsson.
Petrov scores with a jab to the head.
Grigoriy Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skallagrimsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Skallagrimsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skallagrimsson defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Skallagrimsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Egill Skallagrimsson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petrov but Petrov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skallagrimsson ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Skallagrimsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab, jab by Skallagrimsson - just one landing.
Skallagrimsson closes the distance and clinches.
Skallagrimsson blocking some punches.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Skallagrimsson's head.
Petrov digs a good body shot into Skallagrimsson's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Petrov. No joy for Skallagrimsson on that attempt.
Skallagrimsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skallagrimsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Skallagrimsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Skallagrimsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov wants to slow Skallagrimsson down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Egill Skallagrimsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skallagrimsson throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov misses with a double jab.
Skallagrimsson throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Skallagrimsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a three punch combo that has Skallagrimsson backing up. Skallagrimsson nods at Petrov to acknowledge the strikes.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egill Skallagrimsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skallagrimsson throws out the jab.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson misses with a few strikes there.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Skallagrimsson darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Skallagrimsson into the cage.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A combination from Petrov does no damage.
Skallagrimsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Skallagrimsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Skallagrimsson is out of range.
Petrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Skallagrimsson backs up against the cage.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skallagrimsson.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Skallagrimsson misses with a straight left.
Skallagrimsson moves out of range as Petrov throws a body kick.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Skallagrimsson counters with a one-two to the body.
Grigoriy Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skallagrimsson stalks Petrov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Petrov's face. Petrov staggers backwards, shaken.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice shot by Petrov.
Petrov misses with a kick to the body
letting Skallagrimsson counter with a right hand.
Skallagrimsson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Petrov - just one landing.
Skallagrimsson staying out of range there.
Skallagrimsson unleashes a big counter combination but Petrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skallagrimsson can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Petrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigoriy Petrov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skallagrimsson in his tracks.
 Skallagrimsson is rocked!
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skallagrimsson.
Grigoriy Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Skallagrimsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Petrov lands with a right hand.
Skallagrimsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson misses with the combination.
Skallagrimsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
It looks like Petrov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws a body punch but Skallagrimsson moves out of range.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrov as he avoids it easily.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skallagrimsson shoots in for a double leg but Petrov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Skallagrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Skallagrimsson is looking for the big counter here.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Skallagrimsson is looking for the big counter here.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skallagrimsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Skallagrimsson.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Petrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grigoriy Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egill Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
A little jabbing left from Skallagrimsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skallagrimsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Skallagrimsson feints the counter takedown.
Skallagrimsson tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Skallagrimsson looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Petrov throws a hook but Skallagrimsson avoids it easily.
Petrov throws the left hand but Skallagrimsson avoids the punch easily.
Skallagrimsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skallagrimsson throws a combination that misses
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov misses with a series of wild punches.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Skallagrimsson moved out of range nicely.
Skallagrimsson tries to bum rush Petrov with a series of wild strikes but Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looks to land a body kick but Skallagrimsson moved away.
Skallagrimsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Skallagrimsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Skallagrimsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Petrov to the ground. Skallagrimsson is now in Petrov's guard.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Skallagrimsson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Skallagrimsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigoriy Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Petrov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigoriy Petrov!
Our winner, Grigoriy Petrov, 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.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Louis (ranked 1007 p4p, 998 weight class) and Meldrick Taylor (ranked 156 p4p, 155 weight class). Louis comes to the cage accompanied by Flatbush ZOMBiES - Ascension. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leon Louis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Meldrick Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Louis doesn't seem bothered though.
Louis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taylor. Taylor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Louis misses the shot to the body.
Leon Louis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Louis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Louis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Louis lands with an overhand left.
Louis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Louis lands in his opponent's guard.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Louis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Louis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Taylor's head.
Louis throwing strikes but missing.
Louis scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Louis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Louis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor controlling the position.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Louis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Louis tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Louis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Louis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Louis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louis throws a strike but Taylor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Louis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Taylor puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Louis 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.
Louis tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Taylor has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Louis tries to reverse the position but Taylor maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Louis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Louis gets back to half guard.
Louis manages to get to full guard.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Louis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louis wants to improve his position but instead Taylor has moved into half guard.
Louis is looking to improve his position.
Louis is looking to get back to full guard here but Taylor has managed to pass to side control instead.
Louis is looking for a sweep.
Louis is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Louis dominated that round.
That's time! Louis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taylor lands a leg kick that knocks Louis off balance momentarily.
Louis lands a nice shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Louis.
Taylor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Leon Louis has been cut.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good exchange - Louis coming out on top.
Louis looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
Louis fails with the takedown
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Louis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taylor's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Louis misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
Louis connects with a body shot that sends Taylor's belly button to the back.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Louis manages to avoid it.
Louis throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Taylor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Louis clobbers Taylor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Louis misses with a body shot.
Taylor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Louis catches Taylor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Louis closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Louis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taylor prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Louis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Louis.
Louis lands a shoulder strike.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Louis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Taylor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Louis backwards.
Taylor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Louis backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Louis tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Louis gets a clinch.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Louis.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Louis's elbow.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor tries to work over Louis's front leg with a kick but Louis checks it.
Louis misses with a hook to the body
and Louis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Louis misses with a body shot.
Taylor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Louis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Louis.
A nice side step and Taylor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taylor looks to land a right hand but Louis moved out of range.
Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Meldrick Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scores with a body shot.
Louis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Louis misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Louis fails to land the takedown.
Taylor checks a leg kick.
Taylor checks a low kick from Louis.
Louis moves into the clinch.
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taylor checks a leg kick.
Taylor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Taylor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Louis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Louis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Taylor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Louis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Louis throws a low kick but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Louis avoids it with no problem.
Louis cracks Taylor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor thuds his right hand into Louis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Louis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Louis.
Louis doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Taylor feints a counter leg kick.
Louis tries to clinch
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Louis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Louis darts in trying to clinch
and Taylor counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Meldrick Taylor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leon Louis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Louis saw that one coming.
Taylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Louis fakes the leg kick and cracks Taylor in the body.
Taylor thuds a left hand into Louis's body.
Louis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick by Louis misses
and Louis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Louis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taylor's guard.
Louis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Louis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Louis stands up over Taylor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Louis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Louis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Louis throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Louis tries to pass.
Taylor looking to control.
Louis is looking to work some ground and pound but Taylor has wrist control.
Louis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Louis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Louis is looking to work some ground and pound but Taylor has wrist control.
Louis tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Louis throws a leg kick
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Louis.
Louis clinches.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Louis misses with some punches.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.
Louis struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis throws a head punch that misses.
Louis lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Taylor.
Louis lands with a right to the head.
Louis throws a punch but it's blocked by Taylor.
Nice body punch from Louis.
Louis scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Louis blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Louis - that landed with a thud.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Louis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taylor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Louis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Louis throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Leon Louis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Louis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taylor's head.
Louis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor has hold of Louis's hands but Louis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Louis works his way into side control.
Taylor defending against the ground and pound.
Taylor taking a bit of punishment here - Louis scoring with strikes.
The strikes coming from Louis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Taylor dodges the ground and pound from Louis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Louis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Louis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Louis!
A very excited looking Leon Louis 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tree Fortay (ranked 364 p4p, 229 weight class) and Azacca Trounvouche (ranked 49 p4p, 36 weight class). Fortay comes to the cage accompanied by The Choice Is Yours. Trounvouche has chosen Wanted Dread & Alive as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tree Fortay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azacca Trounvouche!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fortay cracks Trounvouche with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trounvouche staying out of range there.
Trounvouche misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trounvouche throws a lazy right hand but Fortay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fortay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fortay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trounvouche misses with a hook.
Fortay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trounvouche steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fortay.
Fortay blocks the body kick.
Trounvouche swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tree Fortay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trounvouche misses with a hook.
Trounvouche connects with a right hand. Fortay shakes it off.
Trounvouche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trounvouche lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fortay changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fortay connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortay throws an overhand right that lands on Trounvouche's shoulder, as Trounvouche tries to avoid the shot.
Trounvouche comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trounvouche misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortay moves out of range of the leg kick from Trounvouche.
Fortay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trounvouche stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trounvouche slips under a jab.
Fortay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trounvouche.
Fortay connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trounvouche misses with an uppercut. Fortay saw that one coming.
Fortay scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fortay slips a jab from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche staying out of range there.
Trounvouche ducks under a wild hook from Fortay.
Trounvouche thumps Fortay with a low kick.
Trounvouche looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortay is just out of range.
Nice shot by Fortay.
Fortay just misses with a punch to the body.
Trounvouche scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Fortay.
Trounvouche keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortay cracks Trounvouche with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trounvouche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Fortay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trounvouche thuds his right hand into Fortay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fortay checks a leg kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortay has closed the distance and engaged Trounvouche in a clinch.
Trounvouche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trounvouche working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trounvouche's face.
Trounvouche blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trounvouche pushes Fortay back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trounvouche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trounvouche misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Trounvouche is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Trounvouche lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fortay has a couple of punches blocked by Trounvouche.
Fortay trying to land knees to the body.
Fortay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trounvouche is defending well for now.
Fortay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fortay's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fortay.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortay.
Fortay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trounvouche backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trounvouche.
Fortay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trounvouche blocks it with crossed arms.
Trounvouche misses with some punches.
Fortay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trounvouche smiles and moves away.
Trounvouche with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortay on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fortay throws a nice looking combination but Trounvouche bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fortay sizes up Trounvouche with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fortay throws a hook but Trounvouche avoids it easily.
Fortay is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Trounvouche dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fortay. That did some damage!
Fortay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fortay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trounvouche paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fortay missing with a left hand there. Trounvouche was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trounvouche throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fortay clinches with his opponent.
Trounvouche scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Trounvouche.
A right hook to the body lands for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortay turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Fortay remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Trounvouche is trying to control Fortay's posture but Fortay avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortay tries to advance to mount but Trounvouche denies him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trounvouche tries to buck Fortay off but Fortay is having none of it.
Fortay wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trounvouche, who protects the arm well.
Fortay is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trounvouche has escaped the position, nice work there.
Trounvouche managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fortay.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortay is trying to get an arm triangle but Trounvouche is defending well.
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 Tree Fortay will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Trounvouche looks for the body kick but Fortay saw that one coming.
Trounvouche lands a right hook to the body.
Trounvouche pushes Fortay away with a front kick.
Trounvouche attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fortay misses with a right hand
and Trounvouche counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fortay checks a leg kick nicely.
Trounvouche swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Trounvouche tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fortay throws a big shot that misses.
Fortay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fortay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trounvouche misses with a straight left.
Fortay is looking to counter the offense by Trounvouche and move into the clinch.
Fortay closes the distance and pushes Trounvouche back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trounvouche tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortay jumps guard but Trounvouche stands there with Fortay around his waist. Fortay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trounvouche avoiding damage as Fortay throws knees to the body.
Trounvouche tries to work over Fortay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trounvouche blocking some punches.
Fortay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay prevents a body shot from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortay misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortay.
Trounvouche lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fortay backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fortay obliges.
Fortay working aggressively here.
Fortay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortay can't find room to land a body shot as Trounvouche controls the action.
Fortay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trounvouche avoids it.
Trounvouche misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Fortay.
Still in the clinch, Trounvouche scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trounvouche blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trounvouche tries a body shot but Fortay blocks it.
Trounvouche makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trounvouche blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fortay can't get the takedown.
Trounvouche misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Fortay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trounvouche misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortay pulls guard successfully.
Trounvouche is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fortay has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trounvouche can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fortay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trounvouche defends well.
Trounvouche controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fortay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trounvouche defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fortay working for a triangle but Trounvouche defends it easily.
Trounvouche trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fortay's guard.
Trounvouche trying to control but Fortay is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trounvouche slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fortay has his foot on Trounvouche's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trounvouche works his way back into a safe position though.
Trounvouche controlling from the top position.
Trounvouche gets to his feet. Fortay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fortay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trounvouche counters with a nice body kick.
Fortay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with a wild body shot.
Trounvouche takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big right from Fortay misses.
Trounvouche slips under a jab.
Trounvouche tries to counter with a clinch but Fortay shakes him off and moves away.
Trounvouche lands a really nice looking cross but Fortay seems unphased.
Trounvouche 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Azacca Trounvouche 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!
Trounvouche moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortay.
Fortay lands an overhand right.
Fortay is looking to clinch but Trounvouche is avoiding it.
Trounvouche tries to move into range but Fortay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fortay connects with a body shot that sends Trounvouche's belly button to the back.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fortay misses with a straight right.
Trounvouche uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fortay.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fortay throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Fortay.
Trounvouche swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fortay.
That kick from Trounvouche tenderised Fortay's leg. Fortay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fortay moves out of range as Trounvouche strikes.
Fortay throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortay feints a jab promting Trounvouche to slip. Fortay then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Trounvouche slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Fortay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortay misses with a body shot.
Trounvouche is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fortay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortay misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fortay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trounvouche sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fortay lands a jab to the head.
Fortay lands with a nice body punch.
Trounvouche throws a nice inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Fortay blocks the low kick.
Fortay lunges at Trounvouche with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trounvouche's hand.
The fighters circling - Fortay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortay cracks a nice hook into Trounvouche's ribs.
Trounvouche moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trounvouche misses with a body shot.
Trounvouche defending well as Fortay loads up on a big left hand.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Fortay blocks it.
Fortay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trounvouche manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trounvouche scores with a nice head shot.
Trounvouche waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortay.
Trounvouche looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fortay swings for the body but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortay throws a hook but Trounvouche blocks it.
Fortay backing away here, and Trounvouche unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Trounvouche slips a straight right by Fortay.
Fortay misses with a lunging right hand
and Fortay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortay slips a jab and a cross from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fortay on the side of the head.
Trounvouche lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trounvouche defending well as Fortay loads up on a big left hand.
Fortay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trounvouche manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fortay blocks a low kick nicely.
Fortay wants to clinch up but Trounvouche keeps it at a distance.
Fortay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trounvouche moves away.
Trounvouche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Fortay avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Fortay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fortay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche loads up on a big right hand but Fortay slips the punch.
Fortay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trounvouche.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Trounvouche looks to throw the jab but Fortay is out of range.
Trounvouche takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fortay slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trounvouche.
A jab from Fortay misses.
Trounvouche fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortay manages to avoid it.
Fortay tries to clinch there but Trounvouche circles away.
Trounvouche throws a body punch but Fortay moves out of range.
Fortay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fortay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trounvouche looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trounvouche looks to land a right hand but Fortay moved out of range.
Trounvouche misses with a hook.
Fortay loads up on a big right hand but Trounvouche slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Fortay.
Fortay misses with a looping right.
Fortay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trounvouche manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fortay ducks right into an uppercut from Trounvouche.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trounvouche.
Fortay thuds his right hand into Trounvouche's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fortay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortay lands a nice hook to Trounvouche's body. Trounvouche takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Trounvouche.
Fortay looks to land a left hand but Trounvouche moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Trounvouche finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fortay throws a shot to the body.
Trounvouche is looking to slow Fortay down with leg kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fortay prevents a body shot from Trounvouche.
Fortay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trounvouche.
Fortay can't get the takedown.
Fortay trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fortay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fortay pushes Trounvouche back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fortay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortay throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tree Fortay.
I think Fortay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tree Fortay!
Tree Fortay 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 Juan Kemonito (ranked 785 p4p, 514 weight class) and Andres Bonifacio (ranked 43 p4p, 26 weight class). Kemonito comes to the cage accompanied by Kemonito Entrance Music. Bonifacio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Noypi by Bamboo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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26
130
12 - 6 - 0 |
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32
142
16 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan Kemonito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andres Bonifacio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonifacio scores with a nice strike.
A lazy left from Bonifacio finds it's target.
Bonifacio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bonifacio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kemonito's elbow.
Bonifacio prevents a body shot from Kemonito.
Kemonito throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike.
Kemonito scores with a hook to the body.
Kemonito has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bonifacio has a couple of punches blocked by Kemonito.
Kemonito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kemonito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
Kemonito takes a shot to the head.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kemonito tightens his grip and picks Bonifacio up, before dumping him to the ground. Bonifacio manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kemonito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kemonito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kemonito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemonito postures up in Bonifacio's guard and throws a big left but Bonifacio blocks it.
Kemonito with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kemonito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kemonito postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bonifacio wants to get back to his feet but Kemonito is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kemonito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kemonito is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kemonito throwing strikes from guard but Bonifacio blocks nicely.
Kemonito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kemonito is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito throwing strikes but missing.
Kemonito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kemonito throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kemonito's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kemonito postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bonifacio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kemonito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kemonito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kemonito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kemonito postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kemonito postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bonifacio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio keeping full guard, as Kemonito tries to pass.
Kemonito throws a big right hand that misses.
Kemonito throws an elbow that misses. Bonifacio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kemonito's guard. Nice move by Bonifacio!
Bonifacio stopping the sweep attempt from Kemonito.
Kemonito is working an open guard so Bonifacio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A left lands for Kemonito.
Kemonito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonifacio manages to avoid it.
Bonifacio tries to clinch but Kemonito moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio misses with a hook
and Kemonito counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kemonito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Bonifacio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the body.
Jab by Bonifacio.
Kemonito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonifacio lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kemonito fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonifacio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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 Juan Kemonito will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bonifacio misses with a hook. Kemonito ducked under it nicely.
Kemonito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kemonito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Kemonito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Bonifacio misses.
Kemonito lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kemonito ducks under a wild hook from Bonifacio.
Kemonito swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bonifacio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kemonito shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kemonito 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemonito with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bonifacio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kemonito.
Kemonito loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio has momentary wrist control but Kemonito slips an elbow through the middle.
Bonifacio wants to stand and escape but Kemonito is having none of it.
Kemonito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kemonito throws a big elbow that misses.
Kemonito is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonifacio has wrist control.
Kemonito is working Bonifacio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bonifacio keeping moving, preventing Kemonito from controlling successfully.
Kemonito throwing strikes but missing.
Kemonito with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Juan Kemonito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kemonito throws a big right hand that misses.
Kemonito postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kemonito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kemonito lands a couple of elbows.
Kemonito lands a couple of digs.
Kemonito with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kemonito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kemonito throws a strike but Bonifacio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kemonito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bonifacio is controlling him.
Kemonito tries to strike from the bottom.
Bonifacio gets to his feet - Kemonito follows without any prompting.
Kemonito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonifacio.
Kemonito thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bonifacio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bonifacio tries to close the distance and clinch but Kemonito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kemonito tried to counter with a leg kick but Bonifacio avoided it.
Bonifacio drives through and clinches with Kemonito against the cage.
Kemonito lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kemonito.
Bonifacio working aggressively here.
Bonifacio struggles to land a body shot inside as Kemonito controls his hands.
Kemonito has hold of one of Bonifacio's legs. Bonifacio is fighting the takedown attempt but Kemonito gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kemonito with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kemonito stands up over Bonifacio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonifacio keeping full guard, as Kemonito tries to pass.
Kemonito is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonifacio has wrist control.
Kemonito postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kemonito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Kemonito dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bonifacio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bonifacio throws a hook but Kemonito blocks it.
Bonifacio moves in looking to clinch but Kemonito pushes him off.
Bonifacio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kemonito ducks right into an uppercut from Bonifacio.
Andres Bonifacio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonifacio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bonifacio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kemonito thuds his right hand into Bonifacio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio lands a jab to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kemonito or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonifacio, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Bonifacio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kemonito.
Bonifacio might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bonifacio throws a poor cross that misses
and Kemonito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kemonito fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andres Bonifacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonifacio wants to clinch up but Kemonito keeps it at a distance.
Kemonito throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bonifacio throws a looping overhand right but Kemonito ducks down to avoid it.
Kemonito is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bonifacio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kemonito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonifacio tests Kemonito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kemonito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonifacio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio cracks Kemonito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bonifacio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Bonifacio - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kemonito gets tackled into the cage by Bonifacio. Bonifacio maintains the clinch.
Kemonito gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kemonito might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kemonito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kemonito throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bonifacio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bonifacio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kemonito stands up over Bonifacio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kemonito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito throwing strikes but missing.
Kemonito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kemonito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kemonito throws a strike but Bonifacio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bonifacio stops Kemonito from standing up.
Andres Bonifacio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kemonito trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonifacio gets to his feet. Kemonito looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio lands with an overhand left.
Bonifacio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonifacio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kemonito shoots for a takedown but Bonifacio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bonifacio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andres Bonifacio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kemonito has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Kemonito!
In his post fight interview, Juan Kemonito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Andres Bonifacio spoke after the fight, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Trigger (ranked 308 p4p, 450 weight class) and John Makres (ranked 45 p4p, 62 weight class). Trigger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bang Bang by Monophonics. Makres has chosen SABATON - Coat of Arms as his entrance music. Jackson Trigger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Trigger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Makres!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makres staying out of range there.
It seemed like Makres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trigger rushes Makres and presses him up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Trigger has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Trigger connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like John Makres has been cut.
Makres is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Makres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trigger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trigger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Makres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makres managing to block the knees to the body from Trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makres digs a right hand into Trigger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trigger's gas tank.
Trigger lands with a short shot to the head.
Makres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson Trigger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Makres there.
Makres takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trigger connects with a body shot.
Trigger moves into the clinch.
Trigger tries a knee to the head but Makres blocks it.
Makres blocks a body shot from Trigger.
Trigger trying to land knees to the body.
Trigger working aggressively here.
Trigger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Makres or not.
Trigger misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trigger.
Trigger landing knees to the head.
A short right from Trigger on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Trigger fails to land.
Makres manages to break the clinch.
Trigger misses with a wild body shot.
Makres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trigger fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makres checks a low kick from Trigger.
Trigger misses with a straight right.
Trigger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Jackson Trigger has been cut.
Trigger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the body from Makres misses
and Trigger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trigger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makres.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trigger throws a hook but Makres blocks it.
Trigger's corner calls for a 1-2. Trigger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Makres takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Trigger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trigger connects with a looping right hand.
Makres tries to keep at a distance but Trigger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trigger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trigger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trigger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Makres's coach down at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Makres's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Makres managing to block the knees to the body from Trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trigger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trigger misses with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trigger obliges.
Makres looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makres on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trigger tries to work over Makres's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makres blocking some punches.
Trigger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Trigger swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trigger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trigger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makres is trying to push Trigger away but Trigger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Trigger dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Trigger connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trigger.
Trigger misses with an uppercut. Makres saw that one coming.
Trigger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makres.
Makres doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jackson Trigger is winning the standup battle so far.
Trigger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Trigger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trigger lands a leg kick that knocks Makres off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trigger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Makres uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trigger has time to react.
Trigger missing with a left hand there. Makres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trigger throws a leg kick
and Makres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Trigger misses.
Trigger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Makres misses.
Trigger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trigger.
Makres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trigger.
Makres doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Makres looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Makres takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Trigger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makress jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trigger has Makres up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trigger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makres avoids it.
Trigger misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makres's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trigger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trigger lands a nice uppercut.
John Makres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makres is trying to pull guard but Trigger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Trigger throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Trigger.
Trigger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Trigger.
Makres blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trigger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trigger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makres is defending well for now.
Trigger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Makres has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trigger struggles to land a body shot inside as Makres controls his hands.
Trigger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makres takes a knee right on the jaw!
Trigger trying to land knees to the body.
Makres pulls guard.
Trigger stops Makres from standing up.
Trigger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makres is looking to stand back up but Trigger counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Makres.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Trigger dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Trigger is looking to clinch but Makres is avoiding it.
Trigger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Makres uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trigger has time to react.
Trigger scores with a sloppy right hand. Makres should have avoided that one.
Trigger throws a lazy uppercut
and Makres counters with a straight right hand.
Makres connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Trigger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makres can do to turn this around?
Trigger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Makres.
Makres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trigger scores with a hook to the body. Makres takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trigger lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makres tries to move into range but Trigger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Makres throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makres misses with a double jab
enabling Trigger to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Trigger.
Trigger scores with a punch to the head.
Trigger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makres.
Makres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trigger.
Makres looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Trigger needs to keep his hands up - Makres had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trigger closes the distance and clinches.
Trigger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trigger tries to land knees in the clinch but Makres avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trigger obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makres lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trigger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Makres misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makres on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trigger misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Trigger fails to land.
Trigger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makres is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trigger.
Trigger misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trigger swings wildly with an uppercut but Makres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makres blocks a body shot from Trigger.
Trigger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trigger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makres's elbow.
Trigger can't find room to land a body shot as Makres controls the action.
Jackson Trigger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trigger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Makres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trigger has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makres wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Makres fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makres.
A head punch on the inside from Makres fails to land.
Makres lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trigger.
Makres misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Trigger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trigger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Trigger!
A relieved looking Jackson Trigger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reijo Halli (ranked 72 p4p, 156 weight class) and Sakmongkol Sitsongrit (ranked 10 p4p, 19 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Reijo Halli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Halli loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but Halli drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up but Halli is controlling him
Halli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Halli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sitsongrit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halli is one step ahead there.
Halli looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Sitsongrit wants to stand but Halli is controlling the position.
Halli working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit has control of Halli's left arm, preventing Halli from doing any damage.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Halli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Halli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Halli is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Halli is having none of it.
Halli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit has Halli pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Halli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sitsongrit is looking to stand up but Halli isn't so interested in that idea.
Halli scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control Halli's posture.
Halli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Halli tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sitsongrit holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Halli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sitsongrit told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Halli in close.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Sitsongrit can't keep his opponent in guard - Halli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sitsongrit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halli's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halli tries to break free.
Halli manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sitsongrit's guard. Nice work there by Halli.
Halli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
Halli 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.
Halli looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Halli forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halli's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halli. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Halli is looking to counter punch.
Halli walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Halli throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Halli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Halli misses with a head kick.
Halli closes the distance and clinches.
Halli throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Halli uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Halli.
Halli lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Halli.
Halli blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halli's elbow.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Halli cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That kick from Halli tenderised Sitsongrit's leg. Sitsongrit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Halli swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Halli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Halli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Halli moves out of range.
Halli looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Halli slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Halli is looking to counter punch.
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!
Halli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Halli's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halli misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Halli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Halli swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halli throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Halli.
Horrible takedown attempt by Halli or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Sitsongrit thinks about the counter body kick.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Halli with an uppercut!
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Halli.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Halli.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Halli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli lands the left hand.
Halli misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
Sitsongrit counters with a body kick.
Halli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a really nice looking cross but Halli seems unphased.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Halli. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Halli connects with a nice looking jab.
Halli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Halli does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick from Halli misses.
Halli tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Halli.
Halli scores with a shot to the body.
Halli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Halli lands with a cross.
Halli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Halli cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halli lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Halli counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Halli.
Halli thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Halli misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sakmongkol Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halli misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit clobbers Halli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Halli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Halli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of Halli's side.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Halli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Halli counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Halli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit stuns Halli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Halli thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Halli.
Halli clinches up with Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit presses Halli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halli is looking for a takedown.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Halli is looking to break free of the clinch but Sitsongrit has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Halli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halli blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halli tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Halli lands with a light punch inside.
Halli misses with a punch on the inside.
Halli misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Halli's head.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halli throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halli moves out of range of the strikes.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Halli is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Halli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Halli's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Halli moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Halli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Halli lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Halli clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halli working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit pushes Halli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halli ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Halli moved out of range.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Halli moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Halli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Halli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Halli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Halli.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Halli avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Halli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Halli controls his hands.
Halli prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Halli tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Halli back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit works on Halli's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Halli controls his hands.
Sitsongrit pushes Halli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Halli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halli tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit cracks Halli with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Halli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Halli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Halli there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
That's time! Halli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Halli blocks it.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Halli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Halli. Beautiful body shot.
Halli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halli lands the left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Halli moves out of range easily.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Halli momentarily.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Halli.
A slapping body kick lands there for Halli.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halli misses with a straight right.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Halli avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Halli throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Halli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Halli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Halli.
Halli misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit lunges at Halli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Halli's hand.
Halli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Halli throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Halli avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Halli's head.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Halli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Halli shoots in and bounces Sitsongrit off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Halli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sitsongrit tries to stand but Halli is controlling from the bottom.
Halli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard.
Halli trying to control the position.
Halli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Halli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Halli postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Halli landing some decent shots from guard.
Sitsongrit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sitsongrit is continuing to stall.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sakmongkol Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Halli staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halli doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halli is looking to counter punch.
Halli defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Halli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Halli misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Halli avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Halli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halli keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Halli misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Halli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
It looked like Halli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Halli didn't see that one coming.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Halli with a hook.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Halli.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the leg kick from Halli.
Halli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Halli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Halli right on the button with a cross.
Reijo Halli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Halli.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. Halli shakes it off.
Halli looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Halli's head backwards.
Halli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Halli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Halli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Halli moves out of range.
Halli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Halli throws a chopping leg kick but Sitsongrit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Halli looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halli.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halli on the side of the head.
Halli throws a head kick that Sitsongrit semi-blocks.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Halli misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sitsongrit stuns Halli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Halli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
A low kick lands for Halli.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit jabs Halli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Halli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Halli is on him like a limpet, forcing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
That's four 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!
Halli misses with some punches.
Halli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Halli.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Halli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Halli throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hallis head.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halli's elbow.
Halli tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Halli back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Halli.
Halli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halli scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sakmongkol Sitsongrit!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit is the new featherweight champion!
Sakmongkol Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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