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Checkmate Fight Night 11 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keaton Baldwin (ranked 24224 p4p, 23835 weight class) and Fightertwo For Money (ranked 633 p4p, 630 weight class). Fightertwo For Money is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keaton Baldwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fightertwo For Money!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
For Money misses with a double jab.
For Money throws a hook but Baldwin blocks it.
Baldwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as For Money throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Baldwin.
 It looks like Fightertwo For Money has been cut.
Keaton Baldwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baldwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baldwin sends For Money crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Baldwin is motioning to the referee to let For Money up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 For Money is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
For Money takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
For Money is still on wobbly legs! Can Baldwin finish him?
For Money looks winded!
For Money misses with a hook.
For Money seems to have recovered his senses.
Baldwin throws a monster overhand right that drops For Money! Baldwin follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keaton Baldwin!
Keaton Baldwin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Donegal (ranked 24138 p4p, 24375 weight class) and Manco Capac (ranked 611 p4p, 651 weight class). Capac is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Iggy Pop - The Passenger. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Donegal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manco Capac!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donegal with a poor takedown
and Capac counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donegal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Capac counters with a right hand to the body.
Capac throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donegal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donegal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donegal is breathing heavily.
Donegal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donegal shoots and misses
letting Capac counter with a right hand.
 Donegal is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Donegal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capac ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Donegal's jaw. Donegal's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Capac does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manco Capac!
A victorious Manco Capac thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abayomrunkoje Oni (ranked 3040 p4p, 3720 weight class) and Edward Folayang (ranked 353 p4p, 427 weight class). Folayang has chosen Goodnight as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abayomrunkoje Oni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward Folayang!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Folayang ducks right into an uppercut from Oni.
Folayang misses the jab.
Oni misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Folayang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Abayomrunkoje Oni has been cut.
Oni lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Edward Folayang has been cut.
Oni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Folayang was well out of range. Poor timing from Oni.
Oni connects with a single shot there.
Oni throws a push kick but Folayang slaps the foot to one side.
Oni stalks Folayang and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Folayang's face. Folayang staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Oni misses with a head kick.
Oni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oooh a lovely combination from Folayang sends Oni down but not out. Folayang dives into side control looking to finish.
Folayang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oni's coaches at The Scrap Squad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Oni sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oni is just riding it out for now. Folayang eventually gives up the hold.
Folayang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Folayang is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Folayang seems to be looking for submissions.
Oni wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Folayang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oni is not content to let Folayang control the position.
Oni knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Folayang on the ground.
Oni wants to control but Folayang is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oni is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Folayang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Folayang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oni defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Folayang trying to control from Oni's half guard. Oni has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oni is pulling down on Folayang's head. It's preventing any offense from Folayang, at least for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oni 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.
Oni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Folayang manages to get himself to full guard.
Folayang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oni gets to his feet. Folayang looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oni scores with a leg kick.
Oni throws a combination. Folayang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Abayomrunkoje Oni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Folayang momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oni lands a big right hand that sends Folayang crashing to the mat! Oni stays standing though and waves Folayang back to his feet!
Folayang is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oni circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Folayang drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Oni follows Folayang to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abayomrunkoje Oni!
In defeat, Edward Folayang stepped up to the mic, saying 'No!!! i won this fight this is awful. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Dentist (ranked 3172 p4p, 6287 weight class) and Karl Beilstein (ranked 372 p4p, 571 weight class). The key to victory for Tony Dentist has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Dentist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Beilstein!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beilstein throws a right and a left that Dentist avoids nicely.
Dentist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beilstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Dentist.
Dentist looks to land a combination but Beilstein avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Dentist.
Beilstein tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dentist defends well and Beilstein ends up having to push Dentist into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dentist throws a big counter combination but Beilstein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Beilstein closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dentist slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dentist manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beilstein jumps guard but Dentist stands there with Beilstein around his waist. Beilstein gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beilstein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dentist smiles and moves away.
Tony Dentist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Beilstein.
Dentist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dentist misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beilstein's head backwards.
It looks like Karl Beilstein has been cut.
Beilstein has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dentist misses with a double jab.
Dentist misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Dentist. Those never looked like landing.
Dentist misses with a double jab
so Beilstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beilstein wants to pass the guard but Dentist is keeping the position.
Dentist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dentist is looking to stand up but Beilstein isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beilstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dentist is looking to sweep but instead, Beilstein has passed into half guard.
Dentist keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beilstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dentist defending well though.
Dentist tries to get to full guard but Beilstein has control of the leg.
Beilstein uses his free foot to push down on Dentist's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dentist.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dentist is in all sorts of trouble here.
Beilstein punching from mount but Dentist doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dentist tries to hold on but Beilstein postures up.
Beilstein is working for a guillotine from mount but Dentist frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dentist is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Beilstein wants to control the pace but Dentist is squirming around nicely.
Beilstein is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dentist wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Beilstein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dentist is looking to escape.
Beilstein prevents Dentist from getting the reversal.
Beilstein controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beilstein unloads with some shots from mount but Dentist bucks and avoids them well.
Dentist is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dentist keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dentist is working hard here to advance position.
Beilstein trying to control but Dentist is having none of it.
Beilstein is trying to control here but Dentist has managed to regain half guard.
Dentist wants to get back to full guard but Beilstein has mounted him!
Dentist can't escape the position.
Beilstein avoids the attempt from Dentist to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karl Beilstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Beilstein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dentist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beilstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been told by Dentist's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dentist fails to land with a series of punches.
Dentist throws a jab when Beilstein was well out of range.
Dentist cracks Beilstein with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dentist has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Beilstein to stand back up!
Beilstein fails with the takedown.
Tony Dentist is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dentist. Beilstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Dentist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beilstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dentist tests Beilstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beilstein is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Dentist moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Beilstein! Dentist continues to tee off on Beilstein, landing with a left and a right! Dentist connects with a right hand that leaves Beilstein sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Dentist!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Dentist!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Jameson (ranked 2946 p4p, 3034 weight class) and Carlos Rogan (ranked 352 p4p, 365 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamal Jameson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rogan.
Jameson clinches up with Rogan and pushes him back against the cage.
Jameson takes a shot to the head.
Jameson trying to control the position but instead, Rogan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jameson into the cage.
Jameson has Rogan pressed against the cage, preventing Rogan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rogan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jameson can't fight it off and eventually Rogan manages to take the fight to the floor. Jameson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jameson keeping moving, preventing Rogan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogan stands and throws Jameson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jameson is looking for a sweep.
Jameson's coaches at Average Joe’s Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan wants to stand but Jameson is controlling his arm.
Jameson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rogan asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rogan taking a breather here.
Jameson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rogan's best efforts.
Rogan passes to full mount!
Jameson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jameson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rogan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rogan punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogan is landing with some decent strikes but Jameson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rogan landing strikes from the mount.
Jameson is rocked!
Rogan avoids the attempt from Jameson to control.
Rogan with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Jameson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogan breaks from Jameson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jameson seems to have got his legs back now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jameson tries to hold on but Rogan postures up.
Rogan looking to finish Jameson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jameson!
Rogan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jameson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rogan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogan with good strikes from the mount here!
Jameson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jameson's face.
Rogan is working for a guillotine from mount but Jameson frees his head quite easily.
Rogan working the ground and pound effectively.
Rogan lands a big shot to the head and Jameson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Carlos Rogan!
After the big win, Carlos Rogan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Michaels (ranked 2166 p4p, 4188 weight class) and Ryan The Son Of God (ranked 273 p4p, 469 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Boy. The Son Of God has chosen The Love of Jesus as his entrance music. Ryan The Son Of God has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan The Son Of God!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels forces The Son Of God back against the cage and clinches.
Michaels tightens his grip and picks The Son Of God up, before dumping him to the ground. The Son Of God manages to land in guard.
The Son Of God working a defensive guard here.
Michaels is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The Son Of God wants to get back to his feet but Michaels is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Michaels engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Michaels's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Michaels works his way to his opponent's back.
Michaels is hanging on to The Son Of God's back as he tries to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Michaels's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Michaels biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Son Of God tries to escape the position.
The Son Of God is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Michaels.
The Son Of God just trying to survive but Michaels is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Michaels has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of The Son Of God's body.
Michaels is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and The Son Of God taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Michaels.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shawn Michaels!
A less than humble Shawn Michaels misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Ryan The Son Of God had this to say: 'Im not going anywhere om here to take that belt. And you all know who deserves it. Nothing but me'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jingky Bacolod (ranked 2058 p4p, 2427 weight class) and Crusty Bigg (ranked 226 p4p, 255 weight class). Bacolod comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. Bigg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rocky Top. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Crusty Bigg was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jingky Bacolod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crusty Bigg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacolod tries to clinch up.
Bacolod moves into the clinch successfully.
Bigg lands a left hand.
Bigg throws a punch but it's blocked by Bacolod.
Bigg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bigg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bacolod blocking some punches.
Bigg has a couple of punches blocked by Bacolod.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but Bigg holds him up against the cage and eventually Bacolod drops back down to his feet.
Bigg lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bacolod effectively controlling the action here.
Bigg tries to work over Bacolod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bigg tries to work over Bacolod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bigg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacolod is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bacolod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bacolod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacolod fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod shoots in looking for a takedown but Bigg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bacolod's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bigg throws out a counter right but Bacolod avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Bigg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bigg takes a swing at Bacolod's ribcage but misses.
Bacolod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bigg pinned against the cage. Bigg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bacolod tries for a takedown but Bigg circles away easily
and Bigg counters with a crisp one two that drops Bacolod! Bigg thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bacolod to his feet! Bacolod is in big trouble!
Bacolod is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Bigg doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Bacolod crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Bacolod's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crusty Bigg!
A victorious Crusty Bigg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Manson (ranked 2857 p4p, 2371 weight class) and Lonnie Donegan (ranked 286 p4p, 243 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Manson!
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, Lonnie Donegan!
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!
Manson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donegan throws an overhand right that lands on Manson's shoulder, as Manson tries to avoid the shot.
Donegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Donegan misses with an uppercut
and Donegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manson stays in close to Donegan's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donegan keeping full guard, as Manson tries to pass.
Manson trying to control the position from guard on top but Donegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donegan 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.
Manson advances to half guard.
Manson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Donegan is just riding it out for now. Manson eventually gives up the hold.
Manson is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Donegan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Manson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Donegan looking to control.
Manson advances position into side control!
That's four 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.
Donegan being controlled for a moment.
Manson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Donegan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Manson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Donegan is trying to escape and Manson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Donegan is forced to tap! Nice work there by Manson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Manson!
Charles Manson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Lonnie Donegan had this to say: 'Back to the gym!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 942 p4p, 1733 weight class) and Exeudo Oni (ranked 151 p4p, 267 weight class). Cressbeckler comes to the cage accompanied by American Remains. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Exeudo Oni!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cressbeckler lands a big head kick that sends Oni tumbling to the mat! Cressbeckler takes a step backwards and waves Oni back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oni is rocked!
It looks like Exeudo Oni has been cut.
Cressbeckler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Oni bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Cressbeckler comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Oni falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Oni was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joad Cressbeckler!
A less than humble Joad Cressbeckler misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zane Alexander (ranked 1097 p4p, 1916 weight class) and Bjorn Akerfeldt (ranked 149 p4p, 264 weight class). Alexander kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter Sandman by Metallica . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zane Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Akerfeldt!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akerfeldt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexander has managed to clinch.
Akerfeldt blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt has a couple of punches blocked by Alexander.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Akerfeldt taking a breather.
Akerfeldt is trying to pull guard but Alexander has him pressed against the cage.
Akerfeldt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alexander just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Akerfeldt.
Alexander lands a left hand.
Akerfeldt blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander working aggressively here.
Akerfeldt jumps guard but Alexander turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zane Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akerfeldt's guard.
Akerfeldt scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akerfeldt has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt jumps guard.
Akerfeldt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akerfeldt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexander is one step ahead there.
Alexander avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alexander is working Akerfeldt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Akerfeldt keeps moving.
Akerfeldt is looking for a triangle here but Alexander uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Akerfeldt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt is looking for a sweep.
Alexander is staying tight to Akerfeldt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Akerfeldt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alexander's best efforts.
Alexander is looking to take a break and control but Akerfeldt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akerfeldt looking for submissions off his back.
Alexander content to control rather than advance.
Alexander missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt gets full guard.
Akerfeldt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alexander defends well.
Alexander controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Akerfeldt keeps moving.
Alexander lands a couple of digs.
Alexander scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexander throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akerfeldt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akerfeldt has an active guard here but Alexander has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is trying to control the action in half guard but Akerfeldt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Akerfeldt punching from the bottom.
Alexander trying to control the action but Akerfeldt is working from the bottom.
Akerfeldt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexander.
Akerfeldt trying to control here.
Alexander slips a nice elbow through Akerfeldt's hands, connecting with Akerfeldt's forehead.
Alexander is thwarting Akerfeldt's attempts to control the position.
Alexander seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akerfeldt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Akerfeldt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Akerfeldt keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
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 Zane Alexander will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Akerfeldt swinging wildly here.
Akerfeldt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexander moves into the clinch.
Akerfeldt trying to control the position but instead, Alexander has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akerfeldt into the cage.
Akerfeldt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alexander counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alexander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerfeldt manages to break the clinch.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akerfeldt but Akerfeldt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alexander's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akerfeldt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alexander scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerfeldt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akerfeldt slips a straight right by Alexander.
Alexander drives through and clinches with Akerfeldt against the cage.
I was talking to Alexander's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Akerfeldt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alexander clinches up against the cage.
Alexander is leaning against Akerfeldt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Akerfeldt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Akerfeldt pushes off an throws an elbow but Alexander leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alexander misses with a punch on the inside.
Alexander lands with a left to the head.
Akerfeldt stalling the fight.
Akerfeldt jumps guard but Alexander turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Akerfeldt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akerfeldt misses with an uppercut.
Akerfeldt looks to land a body kick but Alexander moved away.
Alexander clinches up against the cage.
Alexander lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alexander wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexander scores with a shot to the side of Akerfeldt's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexander tries to work over Akerfeldt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexander.
Alexander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alexander misses with a punch to the body.
Akerfeldt is trying to drag Alexander to the mat but Alexander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zane Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Akerfeldt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexander's elbow.
Akerfeldt is trying to drag Alexander to the mat but Alexander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Akerfeldt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Akerfeldt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alexander lands a hook that snaps the head of Akerfeldt backwards.
Akerfeldt takes a shot to the head.
Alexander gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Akerfeldt regains guard.
Akerfeldt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Akerfeldt trying to control the position.
Alexander with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akerfeldt keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Alexander sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alexander keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Akerfeldt's head.
Akerfeldt is looking for a triangle but Alexander pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander slips nicely into half guard.
Alexander stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Alexander dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Alexander as Akerfeldt shoots in.
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Akerfeldt jumps guard but Alexander turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akerfeldt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexander.
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akerfeldt can do to turn this around?
Alexander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akerfeldt backwards.
Akerfeldt throws an elbow that misses.
Akerfeldt jumps guard and drags Alexander to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Akerfeldt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Akerfeldt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexander can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akerfeldt keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Akerfeldt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexander defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander connects with a couple of short punches.
Alexander content to stall in guard here.
Akerfeldt has his foot on Alexander's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexander works his way back into a safe position though.
Zane Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexander connects with a couple of short punches.
Akerfeldt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Akerfeldt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Akerfeldt stops Alexander from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander wants to get back to full guard.
Alexander regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Akerfeldt throwing strikes from guard but Alexander blocks nicely.
Akerfeldt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akerfeldt misses with a double jab.
Alexander darts in and clinches Akerfeldt up against the cage.
Akerfeldt looking to slow down the pace here.
Alexander goes for a takedown attempt but Akerfeldt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alexander connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zane Alexander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexander checks a leg kick nicely.
Alexander tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Akerfeldt manages to circle out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Akerfeldt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alexander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bjorn Akerfeldt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alexander or perhaps it was just good defense by Akerfeldt, which made it look bad.
Bjorn Akerfeldt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akerfeldt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Akerfeldt wants to get back to his feet.
Akerfeldt working the head and body with strikes.
Bjorn Akerfeldt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akerfeldt seems to be working for a kimura but Alexander defends the submission attempt.
Akerfeldt trying to work for an americana but Alexander has managed to regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bjorn Akerfeldt.
I think Alexander 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Alexander!
Zane Alexander 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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