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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Smart (ranked 3078 p4p, 3943 weight class) and Aly Magomedov (ranked 419 p4p, 493 weight class). Magomedov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aly Intro RUN! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Smart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aly Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smart is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Smart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smart manages to avoid it.
Smart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov works Smart's body with a nice hook.
Magomedov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smart has his takedown stuffed
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smart throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov needs to keep his hands up - Smart had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart tries a low kick but Magomedov avoids it.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Smart is defending well.
Magomedov is stalling here. Smart is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Magomedov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smart has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Smart keeps moving and retains side control.
Smart in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Magomedov sneaks back into half guard.
Smart looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magomedov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Smart is controlling well.
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control but Smart postures up.
Smart working the head and body with strikes.
Magomedov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Magomedov is on top in guard.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smart wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Smart keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smart keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Magomedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Smart keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Smart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Magomedov is trying to keep Smart in close.
Smart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smart scoring with some ground and pound.
Smart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smart keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Smart throwing strikes but missing.
Smart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smart preventing the sweep.
Smart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smart is one step ahead there.
Smart cracks Magomedov with a solid left hand.
Smart lands a couple of digs.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smart connects with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smart throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Smart is proving a slippery customer.
Smart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Smart is proving a slippery customer.
Smart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Smart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smart wants to slow Magomedov down by chopping away at his legs.
Magomedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Smart misses its target.
Smart connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Smart. Smart gets slowly back to his feet.
Smart is looking to chop away at Magomedov's legs.
Magomedov lands a head shot.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Smart tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov takes a swing at Smart's ribcage but misses.
Smart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Magomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aly Magomedov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov misses with a jab to the body
and Smart counters with an inside leg kick.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smart jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
Smart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart misses with a hook
and Magomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smart thinking.
Smart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Smart throws a jab but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Some wild striking there from Smart.
Smart gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Smart keeps moving.
Smart looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov stands and throws Smart's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smart is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smart parries the strikes from Magomedov easily there. Magomedov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smart to escape.
Smart stops Magomedov from passing to mount.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Smart is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smart keeps working.
Smart tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Smart is working away.
Smart manages to get back to half guard.
Smart is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Smart defends it.
Magomedov moves into full mount! Smart won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smart is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smart is in a horrible position here. Magomedov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Magomedov controlling the position easily from mount.
Smart takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Magomedov is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smart has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Magomedov wants to control the pace but Smart is squirming around nicely.
Smart is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aly Magomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Smart moves away and avoids it.
Smart throws a combination that misses
and Magomedov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smart is looking to counter punch.
Smart just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov fails with the takedown
letting Smart counter with a right hand.
Magomedov walks into a straight right hand from Smart.
Magomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smart at a distance.
Magomedov scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov blocks a head kick by Smart.
Smart misses with a looping left.
Smart misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov loads up on a big right hand but Smart slips the punch.
Smart appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smart misses with a lunging right hand
and Magomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smart is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Smart.
And Magomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Smart pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magomedov takes a swing at Smart's ribcage but misses.
Smart lands a high kick!
Magomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Smart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smart tries a head kick but it misses.
Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Smart sprawls well.
Magomedov avoids the head kick by Smart.
Magomedov throws out a counter right but Smart avoids it with no problem.
Smart lands a leg kick that knocks Magomedov off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smart misses with a low kick.
And Magomedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Smart pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Magomedov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smart looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well.
Magomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Smart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smart closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smart misses with a low kick.
Smart walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smart throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smart moves away.
Magomedov lands a body shot.
Smart misses with a left hand
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smart drops his hands momentarily and Magomedov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Smart wants to slow Magomedov down by chopping away at his legs.
Smart misses with a right hand
and Magomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Smart lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magomedov doesn't seem phased though.
Magomedov gets the takedown into side control.
Smart struggling a bit here.
Magomedov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smart is trying to get back to half guard.
Smart manages to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov prevents Smart from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Smart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov uses his free foot to push down on Smart's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smart.
Magomedov looking to control but Smart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Magomedov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Magomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smart is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Smart keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aly Magomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magomedov 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aly Magomedov!
A very excited looking Aly Magomedov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Baker (ranked 3434 p4p, 4324 weight class) and Kron Gracie (ranked 393 p4p, 465 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gracie's choice of entrance music: ROYCE GRACIE. Kron Gracie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jonny Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Baker.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Baker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baker wants it to stay on the feet.
Jonny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baker did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Baker is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Baker is defending well.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is trying desperately to improve position.
Baker wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie wants to take Baker's back here but Baker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Baker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baker is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Baker regains half guard.
Gracie trying to advance position but Baker counters by regaining guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Baker has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Baker is retaining full guard.
Baker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Baker passes into half guard.
Baker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Baker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Baker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Baker trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Baker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kron Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Baker thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Baker instigates a clinch.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Gracie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baker after a bit of a struggle.
Jonny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
Baker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Baker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Baker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracie has Baker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baker just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather.
Baker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Baker stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Baker lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Baker on the inside.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Baker.
Baker scores with a shoulder strike.
Baker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie is working for takedown but Baker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baker lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Baker.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Baker digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baker lands a left hand.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Baker.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Baker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Baker manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Baker.
Baker tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Baker back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Baker.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Baker manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Baker is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baker down to the mat. Baker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baker instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Baker as the two fighters clinch.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baker is working Gracie over against the cage.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baker is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Baker is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baker down to the mat. Baker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Baker tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Gracie tries to get set, Baker tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt.
Baker darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Baker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Baker is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Gracie misses.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a crisp one two that drops Gracie! Baker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gracie to his feet! Gracie is in big trouble!
 Gracie is rocked!
Baker pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish him?
Baker stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jonny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Baker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Baker digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Baker is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie is trying to drag Baker to the mat but Baker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baker lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Baker.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Baker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Baker lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
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!
Baker scores with a hook to the body.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Baker dips a shoulder and cracks Gracie with a mighty uppercut! Gracie falls back against the cage and Baker unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gracie is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Baker screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Baker!
Jonny Baker gave a mention to © Trap House in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shen Po (ranked 1292 p4p, 2448 weight class) and Yves Trudeau (ranked 158 p4p, 291 weight class). Po comes to the cage accompanied by Ei-tetsu Hayashi & 木下伸市. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shen Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yves Trudeau!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po throws a lazy right hand but Trudeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Po keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Po throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trudeau.
Nice defenses there by Trudeau.
Trudeau throws a hook to the side of Po's head but Po sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trudeau misses with an uppercut. Po saw that one coming.
Po closes the distance and clinches.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Po swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Po.
Trudeau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Po doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Po.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Po misses with a punch to the body.
Trudeau taking a breather.
Trudeau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Po.
Po lands a nice uppercut.
Po pushes Trudeau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Po lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trudeau or not.
Trudeau is trying to break the clinch but Po is controlling him.
Po works on Trudeau's body with a couple of short punches.
Trudeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Po backwards.
Po lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trudeau backwards.
Trudeau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Trudeau can't find room to land a body shot as Po controls the action.
Nice body punch from Po.
Po tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trudeau's elbow.
Trudeau wants to break free but Po has control.
A short body shot lands from Po as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Po.
A short uppercut from Po.
Trudeau tries to circle away but Po has him pinned against the cage.
Po prevents Trudeau from breaking the clinch.
Trudeau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Po has him pressed against the cage.
Po manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Po has his foot on Trudeau's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trudeau works his way back into a safe position though.
Trudeau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Po has control of Trudeau's left arm, preventing Trudeau from doing any damage.
Trudeau wants to get up but he can't break Po's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trudeau manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Po slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Trudeau seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Trudeau trying to control the position.
Po throws a big elbow that misses.
Our spies down at at House of 1000 Corpses inform us that Trudeau has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Po trying to control the position from guard on top but Trudeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trudeau looking for a sweep. Not yet Trudeau, not yet.
Po engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Po's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po passes Trudeau's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Po is trying to work for a kimura but Trudeau is defending well.
Trudeau slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Po passes into half guard.
Po prevents Trudeau from improving his position.
Po looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Po is keen to just control but Trudeau is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po passes to full mount!
Trudeau tries to reverse the position but Po maintains control.
Po is working for a guillotine from mount but Trudeau frees his head quite easily.
Trudeau holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Po tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Trudeau working to try and regain half guard.
Po throws some wild stikes that Trudeau manages to avoid easily.
Po has hold of Trudeau's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Trudeau manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Trudeau wants to hold on but Po pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shen Po dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Po slips under a jab from Trudeau.
Po is looking to counter punch.
Po closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Trudeau's guard.
Trudeau is trying to control the position but Po postures up.
Yves Trudeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trudeau 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.
Po controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Po wants to pass the guard but Trudeau is keeping the position.
Po is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trudeau can do to turn this around?
Trudeau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Po slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Trudeau trying to remain calm as Po controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau tries to bench press Po off him but Po keeps the position.
Po working away.
Trudeau stops Po from passing to mount.
Po thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Po tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trudeau's legs.
Po wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trudeau keeps working.
Po tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Po tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Po trying to control the action but Trudeau is working from the bottom.
Po working away.
Trudeau is looking to regain half guard here but Po keeps moving and retains side control.
Po is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trudeau has escaped the position, nice work there.
Trudeau is trying to control Po's posture but Po avoids it.
Po wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trudeau, who protects the arm well.
Trudeau is not content to let Po control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Po presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Trudeau is in all sorts of trouble here.
Po thowing shots but they're missing.
Trudeau is squirming around, avoiding Po's attempts to control the action.
Trudeau is looking to improve his position but Po isn't that keen on the idea.
Po trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Po has control of Trudeau's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Trudeau regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Po avoids the attempt from Trudeau to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po looking to control and managing it successfully.
Po working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Po working for a guillotine from mount but Trudeau is in no mood to give up.
Trudeau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trudeau is wriggling around trying to escape.
Po looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trudeau tries to lock up and control but Po gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Po trying to control but Trudeau is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shen Po dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good work by Po as he checks the leg kick.
Po smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Po misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Po.
Trudeau throws a head kick but Po moves out of range.
Trudeau tries to score with a low kick but Po moves his leg out of the way.
Trudeau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Po has time to react.
Po takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trudeau throws a solid leg kick but Po takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trudeau.
A swing and a miss from Trudeau.
Po misses with a hook.
Trudeau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trudeau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trudeau darts in trying to clinch
and Po counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trudeau sees it coming and defends easily.
Po is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trudeau has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trudeau wants to get back to full guard.
Po slows the pace down in half guard.
Po is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trudeau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Po.
Po is working for a submission of some sort.
Shen Po overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Po keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Po wants to take a breather but Trudeau is having none of it.
Po prevents Trudeau from standing back up.
Trudeau tries to get to full guard but Po has control of the leg.
Po frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Po wants to control the pace but Trudeau is squirming around nicely.
Po is really struggling to control Trudeau but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Po avoids the attempt from Trudeau to control.
Trudeau has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Trudeau wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Trudeau showing good submission defense here.
Trudeau fending off the submission attempt from Po.
Po working for a choke but Trudeau is defending well.
Po keeps control of the position easily here as Trudeau tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Trudeau's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in a bad position, Trudeau is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Po working for the choke.
Po looking for the choke from the back.
Po is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Trudeau has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Trudeau is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Po gets his way!
Po has the hooks in. Trudeau is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trudeau is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shen Po showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Po, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shen Po!
A very excited looking Shen Po made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dado Damba (ranked 2781 p4p, 1337 weight class) and Robert Munson (ranked 383 p4p, 202 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dado Damba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Munson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munson swings for the body but Damba moves out of range.
Munson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Damba.
Damba looks to land a body kick but Munson moved away.
Munson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Damba moves away.
Munson throws a lazy uppercut
and Damba counters with a nice body kick.
Munson dips to his left and cracks Damba with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Damba.
Munson lands a jab to the head.
Munson throws the kick towards the body but Damba avoids it.
Munson looks to land a left hand but Damba moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Damba.
Munson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Munson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munson tries to bum rush Damba with a series of wild strikes but Damba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Munson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damba.
Damba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munson. Damba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Damba.
Damba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Munson throws out the jab.
Munson swats away the attempt to clinch by Damba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Munson walks into a stiff left hand from Damba.
A clash of legs there as Damba blocks the low kick.
Munson throws a body shot but no joy.
Munson throws an overhand right that lands on Damba's shoulder, as Damba tries to avoid the shot.
We've been hearing reports that Damba has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Damba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Munson, pushing him back against the cage.
Damba misses with a punch to the body.
Damba misses with a body punch.
Munson throws a head punch that misses.
Damba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Damba tries a body shot but Munson blocks it.
Damba tries to throw a body punch but Munson avoids it by throwing Damba back against the cage.
Munson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Damba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Damba working aggressively here.
Damba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Damba fails to land.
Munson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Damba.
Munson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by Damba.
Damba throws a head punch that misses.
Damba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
Damba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munson.
Munson misses with the head strike.
Munson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Damba backwards.
Damba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Damba.
Munson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Damba is keeping busy.
Damba keeps control of Munson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by Damba.
A frustrated look appears on Munson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Damba lands a right hand.
Damba lands a hook that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
Damba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Damba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munson misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson tries to circle away but Damba has him pinned against the cage.
Munson just leaning against Damba, taking a breather.
Damba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munson manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Damba.
Munson takes a swing at Damba's ribcage but misses.
Damba lands a nice looking body kick.
Damba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Munson tries to break free but Damba pushes him back against the cage.
Munson misses with some punches.
Munson misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Damba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Munson is looking to control Damba's arms but Damba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Munson has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Damba.
Damba misses with some punches.
Munson working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Munson.
Munson lands with a short shot to the head.
Damba lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munson working aggressively here.
Damba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Damba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munsons head.
Munson has a couple of punches blocked by Damba.
Munson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Damba.
A head punch on the inside from Munson fails to land.
Munson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Damba is keeping busy.
Damba blocks an uppercut.
Damba tries a body shot but Munson blocks it.
Damba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
A shot in the inside from Damba.
Damba tries a body shot but Munson blocks it.
Munson is trying to break the clinch but Damba is controlling him.
Damba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Munson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Damba throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Damba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dado Damba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Damba throws a solid leg kick but Munson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Damba.
A nice leg kick from Damba, right into the meat of the thigh.
Damba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Damba seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Munson - that will leave a mark!
Munson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Damba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Munson misses.
Damba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Munson.
Damba lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Munson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munson looks to score with a jab to the body but Damba is just out of range.
Munson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Damba ducks right into an uppercut from Munson.
Munson misses with a right hand
and Damba counters with a good, hard body kick but Munson shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Munson misses with an uppercut. Damba saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Damba.
Damba lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Munson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson looks to land a left hand but Damba moved out of range nicely.
Damba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Munson.
Munson throws an off balance right hand
and Damba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Munson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Munson misses with a hook.
Munson takes a swing at Damba's ribcage but misses.
Damba slips a straight right by Munson.
Damba throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Damba instigates a clinch.
Damba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Damba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munson can do to turn this around?
A short body shot lands from Damba as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Damba.
Damba misses with a body punch.
Damba scores with a nice hook to the head.
Damba is leaning against Munson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Munson fails to land.
Munson is trying to break the clinch but Damba is controlling him.
Munson misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dado Damba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Munson.
Damba scores with a shot to the side of Munson's head.
Damba misses with a body punch.
Damba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munson working aggressively here.
Damba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
Damba pushes Munson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Damba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Munson's efforts to push away.
Munson looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Damba.
Munson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Damba clinches up against the cage.
Damba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Damba struggles to land a body shot inside as Munson controls his hands.
Damba working aggressively here.
Damba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Damba prevents a body shot from Munson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Munson lands a shoulder strike.
Damba is working Munson over against the cage.
Damba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Damba lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Munson is breathing heavily.
Damba gets through Munson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Damba lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Damba.
Damba lands a body shot in the clinch.
Damba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Damba pushes Munson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Damba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Damba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Damba as the two fighters clinch.
Damba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damba lands a nice uppercut.
Damba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Damba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Damba.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damba lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Damba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Damba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Damba.
Damba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munsons head.
Damba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Damba tries to throw a body punch but Munson avoids it by throwing Damba back against the cage.
Munson prevents a body shot from Damba.
A short uppercut from Damba.
Damba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Munson can't break the clinch.
Munson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Damba is leaning against Munson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Munson blocks an uppercut.
Damba blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Damba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Damba digs a right hand underneath Munson's ribcage. Munson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Damba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
Munson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dado Damba dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Munson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Munson throws a right hand that misses
and Damba counters with a left to the body.
Munson throws a body punch but Damba moves out of range.
Munson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Damba.
Damba explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Damba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munson.
Munson misses with a low kick.
Damba jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Munson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Damba manages to avoid it.
Munson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Damba doesn't seem bothered though.
Munson misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Damba.
Damba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Munson if he has to take too many more of those.
Munson avoids the body shot from Damba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damba slips under a jab from Munson.
Dado Damba is winning the standup battle so far.
Munson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Damba clinches with his opponent.
Munson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Damba has him pressed against the cage.
Munson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson blocking some punches.
Damba scores with a hook to the body.
Damba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
Munson prevents a body shot from Damba.
Munson lands with a short shot to the head.
Damba blocks a body shot from Munson.
Munson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Damba misses with some punches.
Damba throws a punch but it's blocked by Munson.
Damba lands a left hand.
Damba lands with a right to the head.
Damba is leaning against Munson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Munson is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Damba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Damba swings wildly with an uppercut but Munson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Munson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robert Munson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Damba scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munson looks to score with a jab to the body but Damba is just out of range.
Damba misses with a body kick.
Munson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Damba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Munson.
Munson lands with an overhand left.
Munson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Damba is out of range and Munson settles back down.
Damba with a nice calf kick.
Munson avoids the head kick by Damba.
Damba connects with a leg kick.
Munson tries to land a front kick but Damba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Damba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Munson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Munson takes one on the button.
Damba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munson moves away.
Munson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Munson misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munson misses with a wild body shot.
Damba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Munson avoids the body shot from Damba.
Munson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Munson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Damba connects with the punch.
Munson blocks the body kick.
Damba throws a front kick that sends Munson stumbling back into the cage.
Munson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Damba.
Damba clinches up with Munson and pushes him back against the cage.
Damba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Munson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Munson as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Damba on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Damba.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Damba.
Damba tries to throw a body punch but Munson avoids it by throwing Damba back against the cage.
Munson prevents a body shot from Damba.
Damba scores with a shot to the side of Munson's head.
Munson has Damba pushed against the cage.
Munson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munson misses with some punches.
Dado Damba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Damba struggles to land a body shot inside as Munson controls his hands.
Damba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Munson fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Munson.
Munson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Damba.
Damba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Damba avoids the body shot from Munson.
Munson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dado Damba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Damba 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dado Damba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Niko Alzate (ranked 1198 p4p, 1947 weight class) and Yamaoka Yukinobu (ranked 68 p4p, 111 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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26
135
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145
6 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Alzate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yamaoka Yukinobu!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, 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!
A low kick lands for Alzate.
Alzate stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alzate wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Alzate on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Alzate as Yukinobu shoots in.
Alzate blocks a leg kick.
Alzate throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alzate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yukinobu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alzate after a bit of a struggle.
Niko Alzate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamaoka Yukinobu.
Alzate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alzate gets underhooks to prevent Yukinobu's takedown attempt.
Yukinobu stalling.
Yukinobu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alzate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yukinobu's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzate gets control of Yukinobu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alzate will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Alzate is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alzate keeping moving, preventing Yukinobu from controlling successfully.
Yukinobu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate working a defensive guard here.
Yukinobu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alzate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Yukinobu working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Alzate is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yukinobu is aware though and is defending well.
Alzate looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yukinobu trying to control but Alzate is working from the bottom.
Yukinobu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alzate has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yukinobu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alzate utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Yukinobu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yukinobu tries for a kimura but Alzate is defending well.
Yukinobu working away.
Alzate is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yukinobu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yukinobu taking a breather here.
Yukinobu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Yukinobu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alzate knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yukinobu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alzate is working to avoid the ground and pound but Yukinobu connects with a decent elbow.
Yukinobu landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yukinobu takes a little break here. Alzate wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Yukinobu cracks Alzate with a big right hand but Alzate just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Alzate tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Alzate's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yukinobu trying to control the position but Alzate is working away.
Alzate takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu landing strikes.
Yukinobu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alzate has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yukinobu has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Yukinobu slips under a jab.
Alzate throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Niko Alzate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yukinobu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yukinobu moves away from the strike by Alzate.
Yukinobu feints the counter takedown.
Alzate throws a low kick, looking for Yukinobu's leg but Yukinobu calmly moves out of range.
Alzate lands a nice shot that snaps Yukinobu's head back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yukinobu tries for a takedown but Alzate sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yukinobu feints and as Alzate raises his hands in defense, Yukinobu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alzate looking to control.
Alzate working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yukinobu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yukinobu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yamaoka Yukinobu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alzate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alzate scores with a nice head shot.
Niko Alzate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A clash of legs there as Yukinobu blocks the low kick.
Yukinobu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alzate connects with a solid leg kick.
Yukinobu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yukinobu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good work by Yukinobu as he checks the leg kick.
Yukinobu goes for a double leg but Alzate avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alzate continues to drive forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzate.
Alzate throws a leg kick which misses Yukinobu's front leg but catches the back leg as Yukinobu tries to avoid it.
Alzate is looking to chop away at Yukinobu's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yukinobu 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 Alzate has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alzate and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yukinobu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alzate.
Yukinobu moves out of range of the body kick.
Yukinobu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alzate pinned against the cage. Alzate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate misses with a kick to the body.
Alzate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yukinobu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alzate feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yukinobu moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzate. Yukinobu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yukinobu clinches up with Alzate and pushes him back against the cage.
Alzate drags the fight down to the ground.
Yukinobu trying to control but Alzate is working from the bottom.
Yukinobu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alzate swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alzate is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yukinobu is aware though and is defending well.
Alzate is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yukinobu defends well.
Yukinobu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu looking to pass the guard.
Yukinobu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yukinobu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alzate looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu wants to control from the top but Alzate keeps moving.
Alzate escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yukinobu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alzate seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Yukinobu controlling from the top position.
Yukinobu trying to control the position from guard on top but Alzate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Alzate blocks a head kick by Yukinobu.
Yukinobu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yukinobu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alzate pinned against the cage. Alzate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Niko Alzate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamaoka Yukinobu.
A nice leg kick from Alzate, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzate jabs Yukinobu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alzate tries to work over Yukinobu's front leg with a kick but Yukinobu checks it.
Alzate avoids a kick to the body.
Alzate throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alzate throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yukinobu.
Yukinobu with the counter takedown but Alzate avoids it easily.
Alzate lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yukinobu's sensitive parts.
Yukinobu checks a leg kick.
Yukinobu throws a right hand that Alzate ducks under and follows up with a left that Alzate also avoids with ease.
Yukinobu walks into a stiff left hand from Alzate.
Yukinobu shoots in looking for a takedown but Alzate manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yukinobu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alzate lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alzate lands with a thumping leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yukinobu.
Alzate misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Alzate 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!
Alzate throws a hook but Yukinobu blocks it.
Alzate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yukinobu can do to turn this around?
A slapping body kick lands there for Alzate.
Yukinobu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alzate.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yukinobu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yukinobu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzate moves away.
Yukinobu is looking to clinch but Alzate is avoiding it.
Alzate swats away the attempt to clinch by Yukinobu.
Yukinobu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yukinobu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alzate defends it well.
Alzate connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yukinobu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yukinobu tries for a kimura but Alzate is defending well.
Alzate gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yukinobu is looking to take a break and control but Alzate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alzate has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yukinobu is working away from the top position though.
Yukinobu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yukinobu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alzate!
Yukinobu looking to control but Alzate is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yukinobu working the ground and pound effectively.
Yukinobu looking to finish Alzate with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alzate!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Alzate has given up his back.
Yamaoka Yukinobu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yukinobu tries to get the hooks in deep but Alzate pushed the leg off.
Yukinobu gets his hands free as Alzate looks to control.
Alzate looking very determined here, making life difficult for Yukinobu.
Alzate tries to escape the position.
Alzate is working hard here to advance position.
Yukinobu is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alzate has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Alzate trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alzate is defending well though. Yukinobu let's go of the attempt for now.
Yukinobu not allowing Alzate to control his hands.
Yukinobu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Yukinobu trying to control.
Alzate is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Yukinobu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Alzate rolls, trying to escape but Yukinobu keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzate covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Yukinobu avoiding Alzate 's attempts to control his hands.
Alzate is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Yukinobu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alzate is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Yukinobu looking for the choke but no joy.
Alzate rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yamaoka Yukinobu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yukinobu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamaoka Yukinobu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gurizuri Nakamura (ranked 1249 p4p, 2446 weight class) and James Stormchaser (ranked 172 p4p, 325 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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10 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gurizuri Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Stormchaser!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stormchaser lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stormchaser cracks a nice hook into Nakamura's ribs.
Stormchaser tries to land a body kick
and Nakamura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nakamura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stormchaser felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nakamura throwing shots but Stormchaser is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing that Nakamura has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stormchaser can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nakamura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nakamura controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormchaser is staying active underneath Nakamura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormchaser is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakamura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stormchaser's head.
Stormchaser has a hand on Nakamura's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nakamura takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nakamura dominating with strikes here.
Nakamura prevents Stormchaser from getting the reversal.
Stormchaser is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nakamura wants to control the pace but Stormchaser is squirming around nicely.
Nakamura scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stormchaser?
Nakamura looking to ground and pound but Stormchaser is blocking nicely.
Stormchaser really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura with a couple of short strikes.
Nakamura lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nakamura unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Stormchaser that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stormchaser is looking to improve his position but Nakamura isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stormchaser blocking the ground and pound.
Nakamura throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stormchaser because Nakamura loaded up on that one.
Nakamura lands a big shot there that rocks Stormchaser but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nakamura landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nakamura sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormchaser is bucking up trying to escape but Nakamura cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stormchaser is looking to improve his position but Nakamura isn't that keen on the idea.
Stormchaser tries to hold on but Nakamura pushes him away.
Nakamura with the ground and pound from mount.
Stormchaser is bucking up trying to escape but Nakamura cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stormchaser is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nakamura raining down shots from the mount!
Stormchaser really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakamura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nakamura prevents Stormchaser from getting the reversal.
Nakamura controlling the pace for now.
Stormchaser is looking to improve his position but Nakamura isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Nakamura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nakamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stormchaser tries to hold on but Nakamura postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Nakamura in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nakamura is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nakamura lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gurizuri Nakamura dominated that round.
That's time! Nakamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stormchaser misses with a body shot.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stormchaser sprawls well. Stormchaser wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakamura gets slowly back to his feet.
Stormchaser scores with a jab to the body.
Stormchaser scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Stormchaser sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stormchaser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gurizuri Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Stormchaser's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gurizuri Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here as Nakamura stalls from top position.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Stormchaser is working from the bottom.
Nakamura fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura scoring with punches from side control.
Stormchaser tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stormchaser is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nakamura off and has taken his back!
Nakamura 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.
Nakamura rolls, trying to escape but Stormchaser keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura is working hard here to advance position.
Stormchaser doesn't have the hooks in and Nakamura manages to turn into his guard.
Nakamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nakamura postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakamura stops Stormchaser from standing up.
Nakamura looking to pass the guard.
Nakamura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stormchaser's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormchaser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakamura is one step ahead there.
Nakamura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stormchaser is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stormchaser wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Stormchaser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Stormchaser will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Nakamura.
Stormchaser fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stormchaser cracks a nice hook into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nakamura avoids the head kick by Stormchaser.
Nice defenses there by Stormchaser.
Nice takedown defense from Stormchaser. No joy for Nakamura on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormchaser scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stormchaser but Stormchaser pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormchaser throws a wild body kick that Nakamura sees coming a mile off.
Nakamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stormchaser counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gurizuri Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Stormchaser misses
and Nakamura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stormchaser!
Stormchaser is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Nakamura slows the pace down.
Nakamura misses with the ground and pound.
Stormchaser taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormchaser is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Nakamura throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nakamura fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stormchaser tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakamura in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nakamura is putting a hurting on Stormchaser here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nakamura fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura lands a few punches from side control.
Nakamura tries to score with some ground and pound. Stormchaser controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Stormchaser tries to bench press Nakamura off him but Nakamura keeps the position.
Nakamura controlling from side mount.
Nakamura lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stormchaser defending against the ground and pound.
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stormchaser keeps working.
Nakamura looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stormchaser is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura trying to control the position but Stormchaser is working away.
The strikes coming from Nakamura are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stormchaser tries to buck Nakamura off but Nakamura is having none of it.
Nakamura cracks Stormchaser with a big right hand but Stormchaser just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nakamura lands an elbow.
Stormchaser is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nakamura in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gurizuri Nakamura showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nakamura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurizuri Nakamura!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Israel Hands (ranked 477 p4p, 1770 weight class) and Angel Morales (ranked 63 p4p, 220 weight class). Hands comes to the cage accompanied by A Collection of Sea Shanties. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Israel Hands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Morales!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales lands a jab to Hands's midsection.
Morales throws a right hand that misses
and Hands counters with a thumping low kick.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
Morales takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hands looks to throw the jab but Morales is out of range.
Hands connects with a leg kick.
Hands moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Hands.
Jab by Hands.
Hands throws a low kick but Morales moves out of range easily.
Hands turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Israel Hands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hands wants to slow Morales down by chopping away at his legs.
Morales takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morales gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hands misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morales.
Morales displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hands throws out the jab.
Hands swings for the body but Morales moves out of range.
Hands fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morales on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands connects with an inside leg kick.
Morales has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hands.
The fighters circling - Hands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hands. Morales shrugs it off though.
Morales misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hands throws a big shot that misses.
Morales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Morales.
Hands misses with a hook
and Morales counters with a body kick.
Morales misses with a looping left.
Morales pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morales lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hands.
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!
Nice defenses there by Morales.
Morales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hands jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Morales.
A head kick misses from Morales.
Hands is looking to slow Morales down with leg kicks.
A left lands for Hands.
Morales misses with an uppercut
and Hands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morales misses with a low kick.
Hands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morales looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morales looks to land a right hand but Hands moved out of range.
Morales blocks a leg kick.
Hands bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morales's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Morales misses the target.
Hands throws a jab but it's blocked by Morales.
Morales now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Morales tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morales takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hands throws a good cross that connects.
Morales misses with an uppercut.
Morales throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hands.
Hands lands with an overhand left.
Hands on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morales. Morales obviously looking to wear him down.
Hands misses with a body kick.
Morales throws a sloppy head kick and Hands moves out of range easily.
Morales takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hands fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hands misses with a right hand
and Morales counters with a straight right hand.
Hands scoring well with a low kick there.
Hands misses with a hook.
Hands lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morales's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Morales.
A counter left hand to the body from Hands misses its target.
Morales blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales is looking to land body kicks.
Hands moves forwards but Morales connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hands buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands throws a body shot but no joy.
Hands keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morales throws a chopping leg kick but Hands manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good work by Morales as he checks the leg kick.
Morales throws a head kick that misses.
Morales throws a hook but Hands blocks it.
Hands throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Morales's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Morales checks a low kick from Hands.
Morales throws a head kick but Hands moves out of range.
Hands misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morales! But no joy.
Morales avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as Hands blocks the low kick.
Morales lands a head kick. Hands smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hands takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hands dips to his left and cracks Morales with an uppercut!
Morales throws a shot from downtown. Hands moves away and avoids it.
Morales scores with a head kick. Hands tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Hands dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morales throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Israel Hands is winning the standup battle so far.
Morales throws a solid leg kick but Hands takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morales.
Hands fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hands connects with the punch.
Morales throws an overhand right that lands on Hands's shoulder, as Hands tries to avoid the shot.
Hands's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morales under the eye.
Morales takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hands throws a shot from downtown. Morales moves away and avoids it.
Morales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morales can do to turn this around?
Hands doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morales throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hands. Morales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hands scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hands scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hands.
Morales throws a low kick but Hands moves out of range easily.
Morales pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morales throws a sloppy head kick and Hands moves out of range easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Morales might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hands has got the better of the exchanges.
Hands scores with a kick to the midsection.
Morales cracks Hands with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hands connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morales. Morales circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hands wants to land a leg kick but Morales is out of range.
Hands takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morales was well out of range. Poor timing from Hands.
Morales misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hands.
Morales takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morales throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hands lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hands throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hands moves out of range of the body kick.
Hands lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales with the inside leg kick.
Morales throws a lazy right hand but Hands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hands half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morales.
Hands throws a quick counter kick to the body but Morales avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hands.
Morales on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Morales on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morales.
Morales throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hands lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morales takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morales moves out of range of the body kick.
Morales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hands.
Morales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morales takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morales looks to land a left hand but Hands moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands scores with the left hand. Morales knows he should have avoided that one.
Hands blocks a low kick nicely.
Morales scores with a jab to the body.
Hands walks into a jab.
Morales lands a glancing blow to the side of Hands's head.
Morales catches Hands with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Hands.
Hands tries to work over Morales's front leg with a kick but Morales checks it.
Hands lands a right hook to the body.
A cross from Hands lands.
Morales tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morales thumps Hands with a low kick.
Morales throws a jab but it's blocked by Hands.
Morales tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Morales.
A leg kick checked by Morales.
A low kick lands for Hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales scores with a hook.
Morales has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morales goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hands takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Morales stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hands.
Morales on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hands. Hands obviously looking to wear him down.
Hands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hands appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Morales scores with a punch to the head.
Hands throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hands connects with a single shot there.
Morales misses with an uppercut. Hands saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hands.
Hands connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morales tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Hands there.
Hands misses with a hook. Morales ducked under it nicely.
Hands checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Hands dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Morales swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Hands on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morales moves out of range of the body kick from Hands.
Morales takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Morales has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hands.
Hands sizes up Morales with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hands scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hands connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morales throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Morales stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hands.
Morales takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Morales takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Hands just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Hands there.
Morales throws a sloppy head kick and Hands moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hands punishes Morales's body with a nice straight punch.
Hands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands misses with a wild body shot.
Hands connects with a leg kick.
Morales looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Hands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hands scores with a body shot.
Hands with a nice cross.
Hands chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hands throws a leg kick but Morales sees it coming and moves out of range.
Morales misses with a hook. Hands ducked under it nicely.
Morales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hands sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morales chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hands can pounce on him.
Hands throws a body kick that misses.
Morales gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hands scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morales looks for the body kick but Hands saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morales.
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!
Hands scoring well with a low kick there.
Angel Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales thuds a left hand into Hands's body.
A jab from Hands finds it's way through Morales's defenses.
Morales misses with the combination.
Hands tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hands stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Hands misses.
Morales moves out of range as Hands throws a body kick.
Morales throws a front kick aimed at Hands's knee but Hands avoids it well.
Hands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Hands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hands.
Hands scores with a leg kick.
Hands tests Morales's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morales throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morales walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales misses with a head kick.
Hands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morales takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut there from Hands.
Hands lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hands attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Hands.
Both fighters circling a little - Hands finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Morales looks to score with a jab to the body but Hands is just out of range.
Hands moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Morales takes a swing at Hands's ribcage but misses.
Hands feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jab by Hands.
Hands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morales looks for the body kick but Hands saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Morales lands.
Hands connects with a leg kick.
Morales swings for the body but Hands moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hands.
Hands blocks a leg kick.
Morales misses with a body kick.
Hands throwing a counter right hand but Morales manages to avoid it.
Morales checks a low kick from Hands.
Hands with a hook.
Morales keeps Hands at a distance using the push kick.
Hands lands a front kick.
Hands lands a right hook to the body.
Morales pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hands scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hands moves out of range as Morales throws a body kick.
Hands stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hands lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hands connects with a body shot.
Israel Hands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hands with a nice calf kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Hands showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hands 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Hands!
Israel Hands thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seymour Hughes (ranked 381 p4p, 816 weight class) and Derek Erwin (ranked 55 p4p, 123 weight class). Hughes comes to the cage accompanied by Self. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seymour Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Erwin!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Erwin misses with a right hand
and Hughes counters with a left to the body.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Erwin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
Hughes moves out of range as Erwin strikes.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Erwin.
Erwin lands a jab to the nose.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Erwin.
Erwin throws the kick towards the body but Hughes avoids it.
Erwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Erwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erwin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Erwin lands a slapping body shot.
Hughes misses with a double jab.
Erwin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hughes counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at No Limit in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erwin misses with a hook.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Erwin.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Erwin.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erwin manages to avoid it.
Erwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
It seemed like Erwin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Erwin throws a combination. Hughes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Erwin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Erwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Erwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erwin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Erwin misses the jab.
Erwin staying out of range there.
Erwin throws a counter combo.
Hughes digs a good hook to Erwin's body.
Erwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Erwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Erwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes.
Hughes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Erwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erwin staying out of range there.
Erwin misses with a straight right.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Erwin.
Erwin swings widly with a right hand
and Hughes counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erwin misses with a looping right.
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erwin moves away.
Erwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hughes blocks a leg kick.
Hughes connects with a right hand. Erwin shakes it off.
Erwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Erwin thows a body kick. Hughes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Erwin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hughes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Erwin takes one to the chin there.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Erwin.
Hughes jabs at Erwin's body.
Erwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Erwin throws a low kick but Hughes moves out of range easily.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erwin throws a jab when Hughes was well out of range.
Erwin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Erwin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwin looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Erwin connects with a body shot.
Erwin misses with a body shot.
Hughes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Erwin misses with a leg kick.
Erwin misses with a right hand
and Hughes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Erwin looks to land a body kick but Hughes moved away.
Hughes fails to land with a series of punches.
Hughes scores with a punch to the head.
Erwin misses with a kick to the body
and Hughes counters with a right hand to the body.
Derek Erwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Erwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Erwin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hughes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Erwin looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Erwin connects with a solid leg kick.
Hughes lands with a straight right. Erwin didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erwin misses the jab.
Erwin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hughes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes connects with a crisp jab.
Erwin fails to land with a series of punches.
Erwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughes manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Hughes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Erwin does it's job there.
Erwin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hughes to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Hughes slips under a jab from Erwin.
Erwin misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erwin fails to land with a series of punches.
Erwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Hughes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Erwin counters with a three punch combo that has Hughes backing up. Hughes nods at Erwin to acknowledge the strikes.
Hughes throws the left hand but Erwin avoids the punch easily.
Erwin throws out a counter right but Hughes avoids it with no problem.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erwin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erwin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Erwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughes lands a nice shot to the body.
Erwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Derek Erwin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hughes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Erwin.
Derek Erwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Erwin. Erwin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of Hughes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hughes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erwin.
Hughes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Erwin misses.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
Erwin throws a poor cross that misses
and Hughes counters with a stiff right hand.
Erwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erwin misses with a looping right.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Erwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Erwin defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes takes a swing at Erwin's ribcage but misses.
Hughes's corner calls for a 1-2. Hughes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Erwin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Hughes misses.
Hughes misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Erwin.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Erwin is just out of range.
Erwin defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Erwin throws out a counter right but Hughes avoids it with no problem.
Hughes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hughes connects with a body shot that sends Erwin's belly button to the back.
Hughes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Hughes throws out a loose jab but Erwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erwin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hughes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Erwin at a distance.
Erwin misses with a leg kick.
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Erwin manages to avoid it.
Erwin misses with a leg kick.
Hughes staying out of range there.
It looked like Hughes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erwin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slow jab from Erwin misses its intended target.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Erwin saw that one coming.
Erwin throws out a counter right but Hughes avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Hughes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Erwin doesn't seem phased though.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Erwin throws a chopping leg kick but Hughes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Erwin throws a lazy uppercut
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Erwin throws a head kick that misses.
Erwin throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Hughes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot by Hughes.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erwin manages to avoid it.
Erwin throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Hughes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Erwin misses with a straight left.
Erwin misses with a looping right.
Erwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Erwin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Erwin.
A big left from Erwin misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erwin cracks Hughes with a good jab.
Erwin throws a series of punches but Hughes moves out of range.
Erwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Erwin throws a leg kick but Hughes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Erwin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Erwin throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Erwin does it's job there.
A punch combination from Hughes misses.
Jab, jab by Erwin - just one landing.
Erwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Erwin throws a head kick that misses.
Erwin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hughes. That did some damage!
Erwin throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Erwin avoids them all with ease.
Erwin blocks a jab.
Hughes slips a jab from Erwin.
Erwin throws out a leg kick but Hughes moves out of range and Erwin only half commits.
It looked like Hughes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hughes misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Hughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes lands with an uppercut that bounces Erwin off the cage and back into range.
Erwin swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Erwin misses with a leg kick
and Hughes counters with a stiff right hand.
Hughes defending well as Erwin loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes misses with the combination.
Hughes takes a swing at Erwin's ribcage but misses.
Hughes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hughes moves out of range of the strikes.
Erwin throws a nice looking combination but Hughes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Erwin misses with a wild body shot.
Erwin throws the left hand but Hughes avoids the punch easily.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erwin scores with a body shot.
Hughes looks to land a left hand but Erwin moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Erwin misses.
Erwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
Erwin misses with a hook.
Erwin throws an overhand right that lands on Hughes's shoulder, as Hughes tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derek Erwin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erwin manages to avoid it.
Erwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hughes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Erwin throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes with a nice cross.
Hughes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Hughes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erwin throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Erwin lands a nice shot to the body.
Erwin looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Erwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Nice defenses there by Hughes.
Erwin swings for the body but Hughes moves out of range.
Erwin connects with a jab.
Erwin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erwin takes one to the chin there.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erwin.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erwin throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Erwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Erwin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hughes tries to move into range but Erwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Erwin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Erwin connects with a nice looking jab.
Erwin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Erwin lands a jab-cross combination.
Hughes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Erwin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Erwin walks into a stiff left hand from Hughes.
Erwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes.
Hughes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Erwin swings widly with a right hand
and Erwin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Erwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seymour Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Erwin moved out of range.
Hughes slips under a jab from Erwin.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Erwin.
Erwin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Erwin looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
Hughes staying out of range there.
Hughes jabs Erwin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hughes scores with a jab to the head.
Erwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hughes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Erwin.
Hughes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Derek Erwin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hughes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hughes slips a jab from Erwin.
Hughes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erwin.
Erwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erwin! But no joy.
Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Erwin avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Erwin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erwin.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Hughes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Erwin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hughes scrambles back to his feet.
Erwin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hughes.
Erwin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hughes in his tracks.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Erwin.
Hughes lands a lovely overhand right.
Hughes checks a leg kick.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erwin scores with a hook to the body. Hughes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hughes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Erwin connects with a looping right hand.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Erwin.
Erwin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hughes on the side of the head.
Erwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hughes takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erwin misses the jab.
Hughes blocks the body kick.
Hughes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Erwin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Erwin!
Erwin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Erwin scores with a jab. Hughes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Erwin slips the punch.
Erwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erwin misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes cracks Erwin with a good jab.
Hughes throws a jab when Erwin was well out of range.
Hughes throws a body punch but Erwin moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Erwin ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Hughes misses.
Erwin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hughes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Erwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derek Erwin.
Well Erwin 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Erwin!
Our winner, Derek Erwin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Taneyev (ranked 72 p4p, 140 weight class) and Jackson Trigger (ranked 14 p4p, 20 weight class). Trigger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bang Bang by Monophonics. 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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Valentin Taneyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Trigger!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trigger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taneyev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taneyev ducks under a wild hook from Trigger.
Nice shot by Trigger.
Taneyev misses with a straight right.
Trigger rushes Taneyev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Trigger.
Trigger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taneyev jumps guard.
Trigger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taneyev is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Trigger dives into side control.
Taneyev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Taneyev stops Trigger from passing to mount.
Taneyev bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Taneyev misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trigger slips a jab from Taneyev.
Taneyev throws a hook to the side of Trigger's head but Trigger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trigger has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Taneyev is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Taneyev misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taneyev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
 It looks like Jackson Trigger has been cut.
Trigger digs a good body shot into Taneyev's ribs.
Trigger is looking to slow Taneyev down with leg kicks.
We've been told by Taneyev's head coaches at Randall's Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Taneyev misses with a right hand
and Trigger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trigger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taneyev scores with the left hand. Trigger knows he should have avoided that one.
Taneyev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Trigger sprawling to the canvas! Trigger rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Taneyev finish him?!
Trigger is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taneyev fakes the body blow, causing Trigger to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Trigger goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentin Taneyev!
A victorious Valentin Taneyev 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 Edison Atunes (ranked 32 p4p, 267 weight class) and Jake Bird (ranked 5 p4p, 36 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edison Atunes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bird!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, 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!
Nice uppercut there from Atunes.
Bird shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Atunes defends it nicely.
Bird wants to clinch up but Atunes keeps it at a distance.
Bird misses with a right hand
and Bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bird swings widly with a right hand
and Atunes counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A big right from Bird misses.
Bird misses with a shot to the body
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
Bird missing with a left hand there. Atunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bird throws a right hand that misses
and Atunes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Atunes slips under a jab from Bird.
Bird looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bird in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird tries to pass the half guard into mount. Atunes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bird is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Atunes is just riding it out for now. Bird eventually gives up the hold.
Bird is working for a submission of some sort.
Bird is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird is working for a submission of some sort.
Atunes is not content to let Bird control the position.
Atunes tries to get to full guard but Bird has control of the leg.
Bird is trying to work for a kimura but Atunes is defending well.
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.
Bird is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Atunes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bird.
Atunes trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Atunes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bird.
Bird controlling the action here.
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 Edison Atunes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bird dives in for a single leg takedown but Atunes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes staying out of range there.
Bird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bird swings widly with a right hand
and Atunes counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Atunes. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird slips a jab from Atunes.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes lands a jab to Bird's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Atunes as he avoids it easily.
Atunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bird appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Atunes.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bird looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bird.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atunes scores with a kick to the midsection.
Atunes with a hook.
Atunes with a hook.
Bird shoots and misses
and Atunes counters with a left to the body.
Edison Atunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Bird is breathing heavily.
Atunes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bird.
Atunes lands a big right hand that sends Bird crashing to the mat! Atunes stays standing though and waves Bird back to his feet!
Bird is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes fakes the body blow, causing Bird to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bird goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edison Atunes!
Edison Atunes retains his middleweight title!
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