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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronie Cash (ranked 6876 p4p, 5628 weight class) and Mac Moore (ranked 659 p4p, 604 weight class). Ronie Cash has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronie Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Moore!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
Ronie Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cash wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Moore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cash swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Cash wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Cash misses its intended target.
Moore lands with a shot to the body.
Jab from Cash.
A big right from Moore misses.
Cash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Cash ducks down to avoid it.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Cash tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore blocks a jab.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moore gets tackled into the cage by Cash. Cash maintains the clinch.
Cash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore blocks a body shot from Cash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Moore.
Cash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moore's elbow.
Cash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moore is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of Cash's head.
Moore is trying to maintain a safe position but Cash gets an underhook and turns Moore into the cage.
A short uppercut from Moore.
Cash looking to throw knees to the head but Moore is blocking nicely.
Moore fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cash.
Moore blocks a body shot from Cash.
Cash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cash tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
Cash tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moore throws an elbow but misses.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Cash as the two fighters clinch.
Cash tries a knee to the head but Moore blocks it.
Moore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cash to keep the fight standing.
Cash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cash lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cash makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moore trying to land knees to the body.
Cash lands with a right to the head.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cash misses with a knee strike.
Moore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore wants to stall.
Cash scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore prevents a body shot from Cash.
Moore manages to pull 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.
Cash lands a couple of elbows.
Cash working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cash 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.
Moore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Cash has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Moore 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.
Cash stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cash is looking to work some ground and pound but Moore has wrist control.
Cash drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cash jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cash preventing the sweep.
Cash drops back looking for a leg! Moore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moore manages to kick Cash off! Cash jumps back into Moore's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cash is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moore trying to control the position.
Moore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cash.
Cash missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moore seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Moore connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronie Cash dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cash tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore misses with a straight right.
Cash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moore misses with a hook
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Moore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cash lands a jab to Moore's midsection.
Cash missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cash clobbers Moore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moore is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cash throwing a counter right hand but Moore manages to avoid it.
Cash throws a body shot but no joy.
Cash doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
Moore throws a hook but Cash avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moore's hands.
Cash lands a really nice looking cross but Moore seems unphased.
Moore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore connects with a nice looking jab.
Cash is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cash throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash just misses with a punch to the body.
Cash fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moore has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cash lands with a nice combination. Moore backs away looking to recover.
Moore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cash. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cash tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cash is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A big left from Moore misses.
Ronie Cash is winning the standup battle so far.
Cash has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cash misses with some punches.
Cash lands a knee to the head.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Cash avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash can't find room to land a body shot as Moore controls the action.
Moore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cash tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moore avoiding damage as Cash throws knees to the body.
Cash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cash doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cash scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cash misses with a punch to the body.
Cash misses with a body punch.
Cash throws a head punch that misses.
Cash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Moore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cash tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Cash.
A short right from Cash.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore decides to pull guard.
Moore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cash lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cash with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cash lands a couple of elbows.
Cash throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cash working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cash working some strikes from top position.
Cash pushing down on Moore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moore is defending against the submission attempts here by Cash.
Nice strikes from Cash there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to get to full guard but Cash has control of the leg.
Moore is looking to control Cash's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moore avoid being mounted?
Cash is looking for a kimura but Moore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cash to get the leverage.
Moore keeping control of the position.
Cash thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moore controlling the position for now.
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cash missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cash missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronie Cash dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cash.
Cash slips a straight right by Moore.
Cash wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Cash doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
Cash clinches up with Moore and pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moore just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cash's brow.
Cash being controlled against the cage.
Moore is trying to stall.
Cash misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cash misses with some punches.
Moore blocks a body shot from Cash.
Cash throws a head punch that misses.
Cash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moore tries to stall but Cash uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moore lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cash.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cash lands a nice shot to the body.
Cash lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Cash.
Moore is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moore misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Cash - that landed with a thud.
Cash lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cash working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Cash.
A short right from Moore.
Moore lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cash blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moore's elbow.
Ronie Cash has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cash struggles to land a body shot inside as Moore controls his hands.
Cash tries to throw a body punch but Moore avoids it by throwing Cash back against the cage.
Cash lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moore comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cash tries to land a knee to the head but Moore blocks with his arms.
Moore creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore blocks an uppercut.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Cash controls the action.
Cash misses with a body punch.
Cash lands a nice uppercut.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore looking to slow down the pace here.
Cash scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moore lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cash misses with a knee strike.
Cash tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moore avoids it.
Cash has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
Cash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moore lands a right hand.
Ronie Cash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cash tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cash swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cash goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cash tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moore takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Moore.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
Cash wants to take the fight to the mat but Moore manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronie Cash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cash lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cash.
Moore has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cash uses from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cash looking to pass the guard.
Mac Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cash will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moore wants to sweep here but Cash controlling him for the moment.
Cash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cash tries to free his leg and advance position but Moore is retaining full guard.
Moore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronie Cash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cash has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronie Cash!
A less than humble Ronie Cash misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Mac Moore stepped up to the mic, saying 'Defeat tastes like shit.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Merlin (ranked 4199 p4p, 3168 weight class) and Miki Viki (ranked 481 p4p, 387 weight class). Miki Viki has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Xavier Merlin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Merlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miki Viki!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merlin avoids the body shot from Viki.
Viki loads up on a big right hand but Merlin slips the punch.
Merlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Merlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viki.
Merlin 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.
Merlin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Merlin slips under a jab from Viki.
Merlin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.
Viki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Merlin misses with a hook.
Merlin looks to land a right hand but Viki moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Viki.
Merlin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Viki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin prevents Viki from getting back to his feet.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Viki is keeping the position.
Viki wants to get back to his feet but Merlin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Viki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merlin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Viki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Viki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Merlin shoots for a takedown but Viki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Viki throws out a counter right but Merlin avoids it with no problem.
Viki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Viki misses with a lunging right hand
and Merlin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Merlin is standing up over Viki. Viki looks to escape but Merlin dives into side control.
Merlin 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.
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!
Viki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Merlin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Merlin wants to control but Viki is keeping him busy.
Merlin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Viki will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Merlin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Viki is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merlin throws a strike aimed at the side of Viki's head but Viki avoids it well.
Merlin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Viki is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Viki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Merlin misses with the ground and pound.
Viki parries the strikes from Merlin easily there. Merlin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Viki to escape.
A lull in the action here as Merlin stalls from top position.
Viki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Merlin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Merlin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Viki, who protects the arm well.
The ground and pound from Merlin seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Merlin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Merlin tries for a kimura but Viki is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viki is being controlled here.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Viki keeps working.
Sloppy strikes there by Merlin.
Merlin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Merlin controls the position from side control.
Merlin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Merlin taking a breather here.
Viki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Merlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miki Viki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Merlin misses with a series of wild punches.
Merlin blocks a head kick by Viki.
Merlin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Viki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Merlin.
Viki defending well as Merlin loads up on a big left hand.
Viki steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Merlin jabs at Viki's body.
Merlin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Merlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viki can do to turn this around?
Merlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viki manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin lands with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Viki.
Merlin looking to score a takedown here. Viki is defending well but Merlin drives through and ends up in Viki's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Merlin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Viki wants to get back to his feet but Merlin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Merlin stays in close to Viki's body and controls the position.
Xavier Merlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Merlin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Merlin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Viki wants to get back to his feet but Merlin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Viki throws a head kick that misses.
Merlin looks to land a right hand but Viki moved out of range.
Viki lands a nice shot to the body.
Merlin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Viki has time to react.
Viki gets caught napping as Merlin dives in and scores a takedown. Viki manages to retain guard.
Merlin won't allow Viki to get back to his feet.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Viki is keeping the position.
Merlin advances to half guard.
Viki wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viki is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Merlin in particular looking to stall.
Viki tries to kick Merlin off but Merlin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Merlin controlling the action here.
Viki is trying to stand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Merlin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Viki throws a right hand that Merlin ducks under and follows up with a left that Merlin also avoids with ease.
Viki looks for the body kick but Merlin saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Merlin lands with a shot to the body.
Viki throws a hook but Merlin avoids it easily.
Merlin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Viki misses with a wild body shot.
Merlin lands a nice shot to the body.
Merlin misses with a hook. Viki ducked under it nicely.
Merlin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vikis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good shot there by Merlin.
Merlin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Viki to the ground. Merlin is now in Viki's guard.
Merlin is stalling in the full guard.
Viki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Merlin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miki Viki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Viki throws a right hand that Merlin ducks under and follows up with a left that Merlin also avoids with ease.
Viki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Merlin jabs at Viki's body.
Merlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Merlin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Viki momentarily.
Viki staying out of range there.
Merlin fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Viki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viki wants it to stay on the feet.
Viki lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xavier Merlin is winning the standup battle so far.
Merlin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Merlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Viki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Merlin fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Viki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Merlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merlin moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Viki.
Merlin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Viki throws a lazy right hand but Merlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viki throws a hook to the side of Merlin's head but Merlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merlin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Viki sprawls and moves away.
Viki throws a head kick but Merlin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merlin avoids the head kick by Viki.
Merlin tries to counter with a takedown but Viki is quick to defend against it.
Merlin throws a right hand that misses
and Viki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viki throws a combination that misses
and Merlin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Viki won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merlin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Merlin misses with the ground and pound.
Merlin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Merlin slows the pace down.
Merlin scoring with punches and elbows.
Merlin trying to control the action but Viki is working from the bottom.
Merlin tries for a kimura but Viki is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viki is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Viki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Merlin.
Merlin tries to score with some ground and pound. Viki controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Viki wants to get back to his feet.
Merlin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Viki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Merlin trying to control the position but Viki is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Viki pushes Merlin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Merlin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Merlin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Merlin working the ground and pound but Viki is defending the strikes.
Merlin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Viki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Viki is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Viki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Merlin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Merlin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Miki Viki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier Merlin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Viki misses with an elbow from the bottom.
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 Xavier Merlin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Merlin, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Merlin!
A victorious Xavier Merlin 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 Juho Heikkinen (ranked 2996 p4p, 2430 weight class) and Boxbot One (ranked 379 p4p, 316 weight class). One has chosen Daddy Yankee - Limbo as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juho Heikkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boxbot One!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
One just misses with a punch to the body.
Heikkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Heikkinen.
One waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heikkinen.
Heikkinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
One is looking to chop away at Heikkinen's legs.
Heikkinen is looking to counter with a body kick.
One throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heikkinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Heikkinen 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.
Heikkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by One.
Heikkinen catches One with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
One pulls out of a head kick attempt.
One throws the left hand but Heikkinen avoids the punch easily.
Heikkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick lands for One.
One's jab looks to have found its range, popping Heikkinen under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
One will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heikkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from One.
Boxbot One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One scores with a three punch combo!
Heikkinen swings for the body but One moves out of range.
One steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heikkinen.
One tries a head kick but it misses.
One throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heikkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Heikkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped One in his tracks.
Heikkinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by One. One obviously looking to wear him down.
Heikkinen with a nice cross.
Heikkinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Heikkinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Heikkinen moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt One! Heikkinen continues to tee off on One, landing with a left and a right! Heikkinen connects with a right hand that leaves One sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Heikkinen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juho Heikkinen!
A relieved looking Juho Heikkinen 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joels Van Wijnbergen (ranked 3501 p4p, 2461 weight class) and Vaai Finau (ranked 441 p4p, 328 weight class). 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 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joels Van Wijnbergen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaai Finau!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, 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!
Finau closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen circles away.
Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big right hand but Finau slips the punch.
Finau appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen stuns Finau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Finau lands a jab to Van Wijnbergen's midsection.
Finau tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen is having none of it.
Vaai Finau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Wijnbergen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Wijnbergen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a looping left.
Finau throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Wijnbergen misses the target.
Van Wijnbergen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finau under the eye.
Van Wijnbergen moves forwards but Finau connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Wijnbergen misses with a shot to the body
and Finau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Finau to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finau.
Finau throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Wijnbergen was covering up waiting for the punch and Finau finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Finau lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Finau.
Finau scoring with punches to the head and body.
Van Wijnbergen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Finau on the ground.
Finau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Finau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Wijnbergen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Wijnbergen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Wijnbergen keeping moving, preventing Finau from controlling successfully.
Finau postures up in Van Wijnbergen's guard and throws a big left but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Finau throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Finau landing some decent shots from guard.
Finau throws a big elbow that misses.
Finau throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Wijnbergen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Finau throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Wijnbergen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Wijnbergen slaps away a takedown attempt from Finau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick but Finau moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen looks for the body kick but Finau saw that one coming.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Wijnbergen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finau. Finau obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Wijnbergen defending well as Finau loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Wijnbergen misses the target.
Van Wijnbergen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finau moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen strikes.
Finau misses with an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab and a cross from Finau.
Finau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finau misses with a straight right.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Wijnbergen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot lands for Finau.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the side of Finau's head but Finau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finau takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Finau throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to counter punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Finau blocks the leg kick.
Finau tries a head kick but it misses.
Finau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finau scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Wijnbergen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Wijnbergen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a left hand
letting Finau counter with a right hand.
Van Wijnbergen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finau.
Finau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Finau misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vaai Finau.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Finau closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Van Wijnbergen quickly recovers to half guard.
Finau missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Finau sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Wijnbergen defending well though.
Van Wijnbergen is not content to let Finau control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Wijnbergen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Finau.
Van Wijnbergen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Finau misses.
A leg kick checked by Finau.
Finau has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Wijnbergen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Finau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Finau throws an off balance right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a body kick but Finau moved away.
Finau moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Finau sees coming a mile off.
Finau connects with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Finau. That's going to slow Van Wijnbergen down.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Finau moves out of range.
Finau misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finau slips a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Vaai Finau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Finau moves out of range.
Finau lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Finau throws a front kick aimed at Van Wijnbergen's knee but Van Wijnbergen avoids it well.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to counter punch.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a loose jab but Finau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Finau checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Wijnbergen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big right hand but Finau slips the punch.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a right hand
enabling Finau to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Wijnbergen just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Finau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finau lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Finau.
Van Wijnbergen defending well as Finau loads up on a big left hand.
Van Wijnbergen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Finau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Wijnbergen has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Finau.
Van Wijnbergen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finau scores with a jab. Van Wijnbergen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Van Wijnbergen.
Finau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finau scores with the left hand. Van Wijnbergen knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under a wild hook from Finau.
Finau avoids a kick to the body.
Finau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice jab there from Finau.
Finau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Wijnbergen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finau moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Finau avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finau defending well as Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big left hand.
Finau has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Van Wijnbergen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finau scores with a nice right hand.
Van Wijnbergen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finau shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Finau was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Finau fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Finau tries to advance to mount but Van Wijnbergen denies him.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to control Finau's posture but Finau avoids it.
Finau throws an elbow but Van Wijnbergen slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finau in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Van Wijnbergen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Finau fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Van Wijnbergen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finau looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Van Wijnbergen is avoiding damage well.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to regain half guard here but Finau keeps moving and retains side control.
Finau looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Van Wijnbergen is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Finau.
Finau wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Wijnbergen keeps working.
Finau goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Van Wijnbergen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Finau but great work by Van Wijnbergen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finau is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Van Wijnbergen off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finau somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Finau working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Finau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finau.
Finau is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Finau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finau defending well as Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big left hand.
Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big right hand but Finau slips the punch.
A big right from Finau misses.
Van Wijnbergen tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finau. Finau obviously looking to wear him down.
Finau closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Wijnbergen did well to prevent Finau getting side control.
Vaai Finau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Finau misses with a head shot. Van Wijnbergen uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finau landing with the ground and pound.
Finau postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finau is in close to Van Wijnbergen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Van Wijnbergen controls Finau momentarily but Finau frees himself.
Van Wijnbergen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Van Wijnbergen being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to keep Finau in close.
Finau working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vaai Finau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Finau is stalling in the full guard.
Van Wijnbergen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Finau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Good work by Finau as he checks the leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finau was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a shot to the body.
Finau lands a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Wijnbergen.
Finau cracks Van Wijnbergen with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Finau lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head.
Finau with the inside leg kick.
Finau scores with a head kick. Van Wijnbergen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Finau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Finau with a nice cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Finau.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Finau moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finau scores with a nice strike.
Van Wijnbergen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Finau moves away from the strike by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finau moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Wijnbergen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Finau's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the side of Finau's head but Finau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Wijnbergen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Van Wijnbergen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finau fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Wijnbergen on the side of the head.
Finau ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Finau changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Finau ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Finau feints a counter leg kick.
Finau throws a head kick that half lands.
Finau lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finau lands a head shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a wild body shot.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a body kick but Finau moved away.
Finau scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaai Finau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Finau has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaai Finau!
A relieved looking Vaai Finau 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 Julian Gniewek (ranked 2868 p4p, 2663 weight class) and Chris Millennium (ranked 297 p4p, 282 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Gniewek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Millennium!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gniewek tries a head kick but it misses.
Millennium scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Millennium uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gniewek.
Gniewek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gniewek throws a head kick but Millennium moves out of range.
And Millennium tries to counter it with a takedown but Gniewek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gniewek tries to bum rush Millennium with a series of wild strikes but Millennium uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gniewek misses with a head kick.
Millennium throws a leg kick that misses.
Millennium avoids the head kick by Gniewek.
Millennium fails with an attempt to clinch.
Millennium looks for a takedown but Gniewek sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium avoids a punch combination nicely.
Millennium has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gniewek misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gniewek throws a shot to the body.
Gniewek misses with a hook.
Gniewek lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Millennium closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gniewek to the mat! Gniewek manages to get full guard.
Millennium pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gniewek is keeping the position for now.
Gniewek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Millennium drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Millennium jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gniewek is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gniewek has Millennium pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millennium tries to free his leg and advance position but Gniewek is retaining full guard.
Gniewek has control of Millennium's left arm, preventing Millennium from doing any damage.
Gniewek working for a triangle but Millennium defends it easily.
Gniewek 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gniewek is looking for a triangle but Millennium pushes his legs off easily.
Millennium preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millennium looking to pass the guard.
Gniewek keeping moving, preventing Millennium from controlling successfully.
Millennium sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Millennium trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gniewek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gniewek tries a head kick but it misses.
Millennium takes a swing at Gniewek's ribcage but misses.
Gniewek throws a head kick but Millennium moves out of range.
Gniewek misses with a head kick.
Gniewek gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Millennium to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millennium postures up.
Millennium drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gniewek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Millennium has Gniewek in his guard.
Millennium keeping moving, preventing Gniewek from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gniewek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Gniewek dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Millennium shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Millennium throws a leg kick
and Gniewek counters with a series of strikes. Millennium will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Gniewek.
Julian Gniewek is winning the standup battle so far.
Millennium with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gniewek to score with a decent uppercut.
Julian Gniewek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gniewek throws a head kick but Millennium moves out of range.
Gniewek lands a jab.
Millennium tries to keep at a distance but Gniewek has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Millennium blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gniewek lands a body punch.
Gniewek has a couple of punches blocked by Millennium.
Millennium swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gniewek misses with a knee to the head.
Millennium lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gniewek manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gniewek wants to sweep but no luck.
Millennium is posturing up here but Gniewek has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Millennium tries to roll out but it's too tight and Millennium has to tap! Slick submission there by Gniewek!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julian Gniewek!
A relieved looking Julian Gniewek thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Chris Millennium spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for the fight'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karim Johnson (ranked 3199 p4p, 1911 weight class) and Jon Erikson (ranked 355 p4p, 227 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Don't say nuthin'. Erikson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gåte - Statt Opp kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Karim Johnson 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Erikson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Erikson misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Erikson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Erikson swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Erikson lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Erikson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson 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.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Erikson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson throws a big shot that misses.
Erikson drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Erikson.
Erikson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikson blocking some punches.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Erikson stalling.
Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson's elbow.
Johnson presses Erikson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson pushes Erikson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Erikson prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Erikson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Erikson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erikson scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
Johnson digs a right hand into Erikson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Erikson's gas tank.
Erikson tries to land a knee to the head but Johnson blocks with his arms.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Erikson looks winded!
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Erikson's head.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Johnson tries a body shot but Erikson blocks it.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Erikson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Erikson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Erikson feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Erikson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Erikson throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Erikson is out of range.
Erikson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erikson scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Erikson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnson. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a push kick but Erikson slaps the foot to one side.
Erikson misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Erikson throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Erikson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jon Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erikson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Erikson is out of range.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Erikson.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Erikson is able to avoid easily.
Erikson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Erikson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Erikson misses with a low kick.
Erikson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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 Karim Johnson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Erikson.
No joy there for Erikson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Erikson throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Erikson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Erikson lands a jab.
Erikson tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Erikson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erikson manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Erikson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Erikson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Erikson's sensitive parts.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Erikson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson throws a lazy uppercut
and Erikson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Jon Erikson has been cut.
Erikson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses
and Erikson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Erikson misses the target.
Erikson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Erikson is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Erikson.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Erikson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab by Erikson.
Good leg kick by Johnson.
Some bone on bone action there as Erikson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Erikson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Erikson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick from Erikson lands but Johnson takes it in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson knocks out Erikson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Johnson before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Johnson picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cairo Silva (ranked 1646 p4p, 2097 weight class) and Harold Zoid (ranked 227 p4p, 284 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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34
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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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Cairo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Zoid!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoid. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silva misses the jab.
Zoid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Zoid with the inside leg kick.
Zoid thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silva if he has to take too many more of those.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zoid.
Zoid lands with a nice body punch.
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zoid throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Zoid dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zoid staying out of range there.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Zoid moves his leg out of the way.
Zoid throws a fast counter high kick but Silva manages to duck under it in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoid ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
Zoid moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zoid connects with a looping right hand.
Zoid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zoid looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Zoid sees coming a mile off.
Zoid takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Zoid is predictable there
and Silva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silva misses with a body punch
and Zoid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Zoid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Zoid.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Zoid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoid throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Zoid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva feints and then cracks Zoid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zoid down.
A punch lands to the side of Zoid 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Zoid's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Silva falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Zoid!
Harold Zoid bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Rios (ranked 1234 p4p, 1078 weight class) and Sharven Sheven (ranked 203 p4p, 176 weight class). Sharven Sheven told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Rios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sharven Sheven!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Rios with that takedown attempt.
Sheven takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rios throws a jab but it's blocked by Sheven.
Rios scores with a takedown into Sheven's guard.
Rios sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sheven's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheven wants to get back to full guard.
Rios is taking a breather. Sheven says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sheven regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rios wants to control from the top but Sheven keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheven wants to sweep here but Rios controlling him for the moment.
Sheven is pulling down on Rios's head to control his posture.
Rios wants to pass the guard but Sheven is keeping the position.
Sheven wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rios sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sheven's guard.
Rios 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.
Rios wants to take a breather but Sheven is having none of it.
Sheven wants to improve his position but Rios is controlling well.
Sheven is defending against the submission attempts here by Rios.
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.
Rios is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rios is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sheven is just riding it out for now. Rios eventually gives up the hold.
Sheven trying to control here.
Sheven tries to get to full guard but Rios has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sheven sees it coming and defends easily.
Sheven wants to get back to full guard.
Rios sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rios misses with a straight right.
Sheven shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rios napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sheven lands an elbow.
Sheven wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rios, who protects the arm well.
Sheven is trying to get an arm triangle but Rios is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheven is looking to take a break and control but Rios is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rios gets back to half guard.
Sheven is looking to take a break and control but Rios is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rios moves into full guard.
Rios escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sheven gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rios is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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 Adam Rios will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rios slips a straight right by Sheven.
Sheven takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rios with a nice cross.
Rios steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheven.
Sheven wants to slow Rios down by chopping away at his legs.
Sheven ducks under a wild hook from Rios.
Sheven scores with a hook to the body. Rios takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sheven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sheven keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sheven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sharven Sheven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sheven moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Rios goes down! Can Sheven finish him!?
 Rios is rocked!
 It looks like Adam Rios has been cut.
Rios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oh Rios is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sheven advances to half guard.
Sheven passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheven stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rios is holding his hands too far apart here. Sheven throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Rios is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sharven Sheven!
Sharven Sheven decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khru Jako (ranked 675 p4p, 641 weight class) and Adonis Stevenson (ranked 109 p4p, 104 weight class). Jako comes to the cage accompanied by Catch a Fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Khru Jako!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adonis Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jako moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jako.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jako.
Stevenson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jako takes one to the chin there.
Stevenson misses with a looping right.
Stevenson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jako checks it well.
Jako is looking to counter punch.
Stevenson throws a leg kick but Jako sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jako seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jako counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jako misses with an elbow over the top.
Stevenson blocks a body shot from Jako.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jako throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jako comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
Jako takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jako missing with a left hand there. Stevenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Jako on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jako walks into a jab.
Jako avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jako slips a straight right by Stevenson.
Jako looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Stevenson.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the head.
Stevenson scores with a punch to the head.
Stevenson lunges at Jako with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jako's hand.
Stevenson jabs Jako right on the nose. Jako blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jako pushes Stevenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jako scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stevenson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stevenson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stevenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Stevenson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jako misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jako blocks a jab.
Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Jako moves into the clinch.
Jako lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Stevenson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jako won't allow it.
Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson prevents a body shot from Jako.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Jako is controlling him.
A short right from Jako.
Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jako misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Jako is controlling him.
Jako works on Stevenson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jako scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jako tries to land a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks with his arms.
Stevenson breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jako throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jako avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
Jako is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot lands for Stevenson.
Jako takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jako tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stevenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut
and Jako counters by clinching up.
Stevenson is trying to push Jako away but Jako has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson sizes up Jako with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jako is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Stevenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses the jab.
Jako lands a head kick!
Stevenson lands with a nice combination. Jako backs away looking to recover.
Stevenson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Jako ducks down to avoid it.
Jako went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jako is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Stevenson - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jako ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away.
Jako is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Jako ducks right into an uppercut from Stevenson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stevenson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Jako. That snapped Stevenson's head back.
Stevenson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jako.
The fighters circling - Jako throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Stevenson.
An inside leg kick from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Jako checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stevenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jako.
Jako connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stevenson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jako forces Stevenson back against the cage and clinches.
Stevenson wants to break free but Jako has control.
Jako lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stevenson wants to break free but Jako has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jako misses with some punches.
Jako throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jako tries to land knees in the clinch but Stevenson avoids the damage to the body.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Jako is controlling him.
Jako tries a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks it.
Jako lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jako misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jako uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jako sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adonis Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson stalks Jako and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jako's face. Jako staggers backwards, shaken.
Jako looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jako avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
Jako scores with a kick to the midsection.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Jako sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Jako tenderised Stevenson's leg. Stevenson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stevenson misses with a body shot.
Stevenson throws a leg kick
and Jako counters by moving into the clinch.
Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevenson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jako counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jako.
Stevenson is trying to break free.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson dips to his left and cracks Jako with an uppercut!
Adonis Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevenson dips to his left and cracks Jako with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jako throws a low kick but Stevenson avoids it.
Jako bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stevenson's head.
Jako slips a jab from Stevenson.
Jako seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Decent striking displayed by Stevenson there.
Good standup being displayed there by Stevenson as he connects with a hook.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jako tries to counter by clinching up but Stevenson breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Stevenson.
Stevenson misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Stevenson. That snapped Jako's head back.
Jako moves in looking to clinch but Stevenson pushes him off.
Stevenson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson looks to land a combination but Jako avoids it well.
Jako misses with a hook
and Stevenson counters with a low kick, right behind Jako 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Stevenson.
Jako rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Stevenson counter with a right hand.
Jako gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stevenson.
Jako is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stevenson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jako.
Stevenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stevenson lands a jab to the nose.
Stevenson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jako is looking to counter the offense by Stevenson and move into the clinch.
Jako scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jako misses with a hook. Stevenson ducked under it nicely.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Jako saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jako tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jako.
Stevenson cracks Jako with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut
and Jako counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Jako does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevenson misses with a low kick.
Jako seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stevenson moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jako.
Stevenson tries to bum rush Jako with a series of wild strikes but Jako uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stevenson misses with a right hand
and Jako counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jako dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevenson throws the left hand but Jako avoids the punch easily.
Jako scores with a jab.
Stevenson with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jako thows a body kick. Stevenson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Jako moves out of range.
Jako fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Jako.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jako.
Jako closes the distance and clinches.
Stevenson tries to break free but Jako pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jako.
Stevenson breaks the clinch.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jako is looking to clinch.
Stevenson lands with a right hand.
Stevenson sizes up Jako with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jako manages to avoid it.
Jako lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jako wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson thumps Jako with a low kick.
Jako misses the shot to the body.
Stevenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jako appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stevenson lands a nice shot that snaps Jako's head back.
Stevenson misses with a body shot
and Jako counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Jako - that landed with a thud.
Jako lands an elbow inside that Stevenson shrugs off.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jako slips a jab from Stevenson.
Jako tries a head kick but it misses.
Jako moves in looking to clinch but Stevenson pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jako manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Jako.
Jako misses with a body shot.
A jab from Stevenson does it's job there.
Jako lands a jab to Stevenson's midsection.
Jako throws a hook but Stevenson avoids it easily.
Stevenson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jako takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jako uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson.
Nice shot by Jako.
Jako moves away from the strike by Stevenson.
Jako punishes Stevenson's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Jako forces Stevenson back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jako.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevenson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jako misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jako lands a body shot.
Stevenson prevents a body shot from Jako.
Jako keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away.
Stevenson tries to break the clinch but Jako is controlling the position.
Stevenson prevents a body shot from Jako.
Khru Jako has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stevenson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jako throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jako utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jako.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevenson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khru Jako clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jako lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stevenson throws a body punch but Jako moves out of range.
Jako tries to clinch but Stevenson is having none of it.
Jako tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jako.
Stevenson swings widly with a right hand
and Jako counters with a thumping low kick.
Jako moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stevenson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jako takes the fight into the clinch.
Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson takes a shot to the head.
Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jako lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jako dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stevenson. That did some damage!
Jako throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a jab when Jako was well out of range.
Stevenson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jako misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stevenson.
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Stevenson misses.
Jako seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stevenson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jako scoring well with a low kick there.
Jako defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Stevenson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jako.
A jab lands there for Stevenson.
Stevenson throws out a loose jab but Jako uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Jako misses.
Stevenson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Jako finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stevenson takes a swing at Jako's ribcage but misses.
Jako throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson lands a jab to the nose.
Jako avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevenson tests Jako's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jako scores with a punch to the head.
Stevenson dips to his left and cracks Jako with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jako is looking to chop away at Stevenson's legs.
Stevenson lands with a good body shot.
Stevenson throws a series of punches but Jako avoids them all with ease.
Jako with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jako gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stevenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevenson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jako.
Still in the clinch, Jako scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stevenson is trying to push Jako away but Jako has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jako throws a head punch that misses.
Jako tries to land knees in the clinch but Stevenson avoids the damage to the body.
Jako lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Jako looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to circle away but Jako has him pinned against the cage.
Stevenson tries to circle away but Jako has him pinned against the cage.
Jako tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jako.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jako misses with a straight left.
Stevenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jako.
Jako on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jako displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stevenson throws out the jab.
Jako throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Khru Jako will probably get the nod.
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!
Good exchange - Stevenson coming out on top.
Stevenson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jako throws a shot to the body.
Stevenson throws a poor cross that misses
and Stevenson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jako is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Jako staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Jako on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stevenson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A leg kick checked by Stevenson.
Jako lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jako.
Stevenson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jako fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stevenson just manages to avoid it.
Jako takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson slips a jab from Jako.
Jako misses with an uppercut.
Jako slips under a jab.
Jako seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Jako misses the target.
Stevenson lands the left hand.
A cross from Stevenson lands.
Jako connects with a crisp jab.
Stevenson lands with an uppercut that bounces Jako off the cage and back into range.
Stevenson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jako.
Good work by Stevenson as he checks the leg kick.
Stevenson misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jako lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevenson takes one to the chin there.
Stevenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jako cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jako just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevenson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jako is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stevenson cracks Jako with a good jab.
Jako throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jako moves out of range as Stevenson strikes.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Jako saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
An inside leg kick from Jako misses.
Stevenson throws a body punch but Jako moves out of range.
Stevenson thuds his right hand into Jako's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jako fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jako.
Stevenson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stevenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some wild striking there from Stevenson.
Jako is looking to counter punch.
Stevenson misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Jako misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jako tries to clinch up.
Stevenson throws a hook but Jako blocks it.
A punch lands to the side of Stevenson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Stevenson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stevenson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jako's hands.
Jako is rocked!
Stevenson lands with an uppercut that bounces Jako off the cage and back into range.
Oh Jako is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jako drops his hands momentarily. Stevenson doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Jako staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Jako doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adonis Stevenson! Adonis Stevenson retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hratch Tzien (ranked 645 p4p, 534 weight class) and Eduardo Corassa (ranked 86 p4p, 69 weight class). Tzien comes to the cage accompanied by R*ck It. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hratch Tzien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Corassa!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, 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!
Corassa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Corassa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Corassa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tzien looks to land a left hand but Corassa moved out of range nicely.
Tzien uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corassa.
Tzien throwing a counter right hand but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Corassa slips a straight right by Tzien.
Corassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tzien.
Corassa scores with a push kick.
Corassa lands a jab to Tzien's midsection.
Tzien blocks a jab.
Corassa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tzien connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corassa scrambles back to his feet.
Corassa lands the left hand.
Tzien missing with a left hand there. Corassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tzien walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corassa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tzien moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hratch Tzien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tzien fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Corassa.
Tzien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tzien loads up on a big right hand but Corassa slips the punch.
Corassa throws out a counter right but Tzien avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Corassa misses the target.
Tzien was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tzien lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corassa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tzien is out of range.
A low kick from Tzien is predictable there
and Corassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tzien thinking.
Tzien blocks the body kick.
Corassa tries to work over Tzien's front leg with a kick but Tzien checks it.
Corassa looks to land a combination but Tzien avoids it well.
Corassa thumps Tzien with a low kick.
Corassa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corassa staying out of range there.
Corassa looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Corassa moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Corassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tzien misses with a hook. Corassa ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Corassa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tzien has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tzien and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tzien throws a half hearted mid kick.
Corassa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Corassa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tzien thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Corassa if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Tzien.
Tzien avoids a kick to the body.
Corassa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Corassa defending well as Tzien loads up on a big left hand.
Corassa feints a counter leg kick.
Corassa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Corassa lands a head kick. Tzien smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Hratch Tzien has been cut.
A shot to the body from Tzien misses
and Corassa counters with a good, hard body kick but Tzien shrugs it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Corassa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tzien - the referee stops the clock and Corassa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tzien. Corassa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Corassa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tzien counters with a nice low kick that buckles Corassa's knee momentarily.
Tzien throws a chopping leg kick but Corassa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Corassa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tzien throws a lazy uppercut
and Corassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tzien ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Corassa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tzien has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corassa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tzien blocks a head kick by Corassa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corassa lands a nice hook to Tzien's body. Tzien takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Corassa. Beautiful body shot.
Tzien is looking to score with low kicks.
Tzien thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corassa scores with a shot to the body.
Tzien lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Corassa.
Corassa avoids the body shot from Tzien.
Tzien throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tzien missing with a left hand there. Corassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tzien connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corassa. That's going to slow Tzien down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corassa. That's going to slow Tzien down.
Tzien connects with a body shot that sends Corassa's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tzien scoring well with a low kick there.
Tzien blocks the body kick.
Corassa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tzien momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corassa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Tzien.
Tzien takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tzien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corassa blocks a leg kick.
Corassa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tzien - that will leave a mark!
Nice body punch from Corassa.
A head kick misses from Corassa.
Tzien throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tzien misses with an uppercut.
Tzien misses with a body kick.
Tzien misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corassa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tzien feints and then cracks Corassa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corassa down.
Corassa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Corassa misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Corassa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hratch Tzien's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Corassa moves out of range of the body kick from Tzien.
Tzien wants to slow Corassa down by chopping away at his legs.
Corassa clobbers Tzien with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Corassa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Corassa blocks a head kick by Tzien.
Corassa checks a low kick from Tzien.
Corassa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tzien clinches.
Corassa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tzien backwards.
Corassa prevents a body shot from Tzien.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corassa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Corassa lands a nice shot to the body.
I was talking to Tzien's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tzien tries to throw a body punch but Corassa avoids it by throwing Tzien back against the cage.
Corassa lands a nice uppercut.
Tzien struggles to land a body shot inside as Corassa controls his hands.
Corassa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Corassa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tzien. That's going to slow Corassa down.
Tzien ducks right into an uppercut from Corassa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corassa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Corassa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Corassa blocks a leg kick.
That kick from Corassa tenderised Tzien's leg. Tzien is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corassa tries a low kick but Tzien avoids it.
Tzien feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Corassa just misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa throws a lazy body kick
and Tzien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Corassa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Corassa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Corassa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Tzien scores with a four punch combination!
Good leg kick by Corassa.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Tzien moved away.
As Corassa backs away, Tzien returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Corassa ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.
Tzien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tzien feints and then cracks Corassa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Corassa down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tzien. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Corassa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Corassa misses with a straight left.
Tzien throwing a counter right hand but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Corassa lands a jab.
Tzien tries to land a leg kick but Corassa saw it coming and moves away.
Corassa wants to land a leg kick but Tzien is out of range.
Corassa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tzien is out of range.
Corassa misses with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Corassa.
Corassa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tzien.
Tzien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tzien checks a leg kick.
Tzien swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corassa.
Tzien throws an off balance right hand
and Corassa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tzien defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand.
Corassa avoids a kick to the body.
Corassa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Corassa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzien darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tzien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tzien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corassa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corassa tries to score with a low kick but Tzien moves his leg out of the way.
Corassa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corassa looks to land a body kick but Tzien moved away.
Nice body kick from Tzien.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Tzien moved away.
Tzien connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corassa. Corassa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tzien takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Tzien does it's job there.
Corassa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Corassa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tzien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corassa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Corassa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corassa looks to throw the jab but Tzien is out of range.
Tzien throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tzien throws the left hand but Corassa avoids the punch easily.
Corassa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tzien lands a front kick.
Corassa swats away the attempt to clinch by Tzien.
Corassa just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Corassa.
Corassa checks a low kick from Tzien.
Corassa avoids a kick to the body.
Corassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tzien was well out of range. Poor timing from Corassa.
Tzien lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corassa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Corassa misses with a body shot.
Tzien fires out a quick counter leg kick but Corassa just manages to avoid it.
Tzien scores with the left hand. Corassa knows he should have avoided that one.
Corassa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tzien walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corassa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eduardo Corassa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hratch Tzien's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Corassa throws a hook but Tzien avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corassa, as that shot connected.
Tzien scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Corassa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corassa misses with a straight left.
Corassa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tzien stuns Corassa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Tzien sees it coming and moves out of range.
Corassa slips under a jab.
A big left from Tzien misses.
Tzien moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Tzien misses its intended target.
Tzien looks to throw the jab but Corassa is out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Corassa. Tzien shrugs it off though.
Tzien lands a leg kick that knocks Corassa off balance momentarily.
A big right from Tzien misses.
Tzien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corassa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tzien.
Corassa throws a leg kick
and Tzien counters with a leg kick.
Corassa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tzien.
Corassa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tzien is out of range.
Corassa misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corassa.
Jab, jab by Corassa - just one landing.
Corassa feints and then cracks Tzien's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tzien down.
Tzien avoids the head kick by Corassa.
Corassa lands a front kick.
Corassa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Corassa checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Corassa.
Tzien jabs Corassa right on the nose. Corassa blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tzien throws a leg kick that misses.
Hratch Tzien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tzien works Corassa's body with a nice hook.
Corassa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tzien connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Corassa scrambles back to his feet.
Corassa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tzien.
Corassa walks into a straight right hand from Tzien.
Corassa is looking to land body kicks.
Tzien scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Corassa lands.
Tzien looks to land a left hand but Corassa moved out of range nicely.
Corassa looks to throw a body kick
and Tzien counters with a stiff right hand.
Corassa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tzien misses the jab.
Tzien takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corassa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Corassa throws a leg kick which misses Tzien's front leg but catches the back leg as Tzien tries to avoid it.
Corassa cracks Tzien with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzien staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Tzien.
Tzien misses with a body shot.
Corassa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tzien. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corassa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tzien.
Corassa throws a body kick that misses.
Tzien scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tzien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Tzien.
Tzien misses with a wild body shot.
Tzien with a nice cross.
Corassa lands a glancing blow to the side of Tzien's head.
Corassa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tzien thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corassa cracks Tzien with a good jab.
Good leg kick by Corassa.
A lazy body kick from Tzien
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tzien takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tzien takes a swing at Corassa's ribcage but misses.
Corassa lands the left hand.
Tzien misses with a hook. Corassa ducked under it nicely.
Corassa misses with a straight left.
Tzien appears to be looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Tzien is predictable there
enabling Corassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Tzien's jab looks to have found its range, popping Corassa under the eye.
Eduardo Corassa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tzien lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tzien lands a jab to the head.
Corassa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tzien.
Tzien swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tzien throws a lazy body kick
and Corassa counters with a good, hard body kick but Tzien shrugs it off.
Corassa feints and then cracks Tzien's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tzien down.
Tzien throws out a loose jab but Corassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corassa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eduardo Corassa.
Well Corassa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Corassa!
Eduardo Corassa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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