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OFK 87 - Harper Vs Gay G PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Man (ranked 4468 p4p, 6120 weight class) and James Neer (ranked 90 p4p, 118 weight class). John Man could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Neer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Neer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Man down.
Man being controlled for a moment.
Neer working the head and body with strikes.
Neer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Man forces Neer back against the cage and clinches.
Man definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Man fails to pull guard.
Neer wants the takedown. Man is fighting it off but Neer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Man's guard against the cage.
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!
Neer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Neer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Neer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Neer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Man could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Man is breathing heavily.
Neer drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Neer as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Man screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Neer! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). James Neer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoji Anjo Anjo (ranked 3242 p4p, 4342 weight class) and Alex Peter (ranked 432 p4p, 542 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yoji Anjo Anjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Peter!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anjo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Peter keeping full guard, as Anjo tries to pass.
Peter being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anjo is posturing up here but Peter has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Anjo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Anjo has to tap! Slick submission there by Peter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Peter!
Alex Peter took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Yoji Anjo Anjo was interviewed post fight and said 'I feel good! '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Cusumano (ranked 1515 p4p, 4509 weight class) and Doko Dokov (ranked 224 p4p, 563 weight class). Cusumano comes to the cage accompanied by Gamefire. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Cusumano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dokov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cusumano tries to avoid it but Dokov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cusumano to the ground. Cusumano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dokov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cusumano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Cusumano pushes him off.
Cusumano lands a head shot.
 It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.
Dokov swinging wildly here.
Cusumano gets tackled into the cage by Dokov. Dokov maintains the clinch.
Cusumano has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dokov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dokov manages to escape to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano forces Dokov back against the cage and clinches.
Cusumano works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cusumano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dokov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dokov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cusumano connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cusumano takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Cusumano stands and steps away. Dokov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dokov clinches with his opponent.
Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dokov instigates a clinch.
Cusumano working hard to break the clinch.
Dokov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cusumano trying to stall but Dokov improves his position.
Dokov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dokov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cusumano looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cusumano manages to break the clinch.
Dokov darts in and clinches Cusumano up against the cage.
Cusumano has clasped his hands together around Dokov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Dokov tries to bench press Cusumano off him but Cusumano keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dokov is pushing Cusumano's head away, looking to escape. Cusumano manages to hold on to the position though.
Dokov tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Dokov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dokov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dokov gets tackled into the cage by Cusumano. Cusumano maintains the clinch.
Cusumano prevents a body shot from Dokov.
Cusumano looking to stall.
Cusumano has picked Dokov up - he's going for a ride! Cusumano dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dokov wants to get back to his feet.
Dokov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov tries to get to full guard but Cusumano has control of the leg.
Cusumano wants to take a breather but Dokov is having none of it.
Cusumano decides to stand up.
The fighters circling - Cusumano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dokov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cusumano misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Dokov does no damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Dokov scores with a four punch combination!
 It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Cusumano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dokov moves out of range of the strikes.
Dokov rushes Cusumano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cusumano has clasped his hands together around Dokov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dokov throws Cusumano to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cusumano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dokov gets a clinch.
Cusumano tightens his grip and picks Dokov up, before dumping him to the ground. Dokov manages to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dokov, up you get!
Cusumano scores with a nice head shot.
Dokov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cusumano, pushing him back against the cage.
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dokov wants to clinch up but Cusumano keeps it at a distance.
Dokov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dokov closes the distance and pushes Cusumano back into the cage.
Cusumano lands a takedown into guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Dokov striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Dokov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dokov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cusumano is aware though and is defending well.
Dokov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dokov punching from the bottom - just letting Cusumano know he's still in a fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Doko Dokov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Dokov misses with a few strikes there.
Dokov clinches up against the cage.
Cusumano gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Dokov 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.
Cusumano postures up.
Dokov working for a triangle but Cusumano defends it easily.
Dokov trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov keeping full guard, as Cusumano tries to pass.
Dokov striking off his back, scoring a few points.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cusumano stands up from Dokov's guard - Cusumano perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cusumano clinches up with Dokov and pushes him back against the cage.
Dokov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dokov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cusumano decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dokov, up you get!
Dokov tries for a takedown but Cusumano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dokov is looking to clinch but Cusumano is avoiding it.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Cusumano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano throws the kick towards the body but Dokov avoids it.
Cusumano wants to clinch up but Dokov keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Cusumano both land. Nice combination.
Dokov has managed to clinch.
Dokov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Dokov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cusumano tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Cusumano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cusumano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cusumano turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dokov sneaks out the side door and pushes Cusumano away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dokov misses with a looping right.
Cusumano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dokov shoots in but Cusumano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dokov moves into the clinch.
Dokov lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dokov tries to clinch there but Cusumano circles away.
Dokov has closed the distance and engaged Cusumano in a clinch.
Dokov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dokov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dokov wriggles free and stands up.
Cusumano swats away the attempt to clinch by Dokov.
Cusumano throws a good cross that connects.
Dokov rushes Cusumano and presses him up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Dokov.
Cusumano gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dokov kicks Cusumano off and gets 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!
Cusumano rushes Dokov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dokov breaks from the clinch.
Cusumano circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dokov scores with a nice strike.
Steve Cusumano is winning the standup battle so far.
Cusumano clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dokov fails to pull guard.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.
Cusumano gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cusumano lands a couple of digs.
Dokov has his feet on Cusumano's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dokov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dokov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dokov throws an elbow but misses.
Cusumano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cusumano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dokov up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doko Dokov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Cusumano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cusumano swats away the attempt to clinch by Dokov.
Cusumano jabs Dokov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cusumano throws a wild body kick that Dokov sees coming a mile off.
Dokov moves in looking to clinch but Cusumano pushes him off.
Cusumano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cusumano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Dokov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cusumano lands a high kick!
Cusumano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Dokov avoids them all with ease.
Dokov is looking for the big counter here.
Dokov moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dokov regains guard.
Dokov wriggles free and stands up.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dokov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cusumano defends well and Dokov ends up having to push Cusumano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck for Dokov with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cusumano clinches up against the cage.
Cusumano tightens his grip and picks Dokov up, before dumping him to the ground. Dokov manages to land in guard.
Dokov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cusumano presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dokov lands a body punch.
Cusumano swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dokov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cusumano is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dokov to the mat. Dokov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dokov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cusumano has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano throws a head punch that misses.
Cusumano lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dokov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dokov is looking to escape.
Dokov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cusumano is on him like a limpet, forcing Dokov back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov presses Cusumano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cusumano turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dokov throws Cusumano to one side and escapes!
Cusumano throws a right hand that Dokov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dokov also avoids with ease.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Dokov moves out of range.
Cusumano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dokov dives in for a single leg takedown but Cusumano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steve Cusumano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.
Dokov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cusumano struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Dokov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cusumano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dokov closes the distance and clinches.
Cusumano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cusumano tries to break the clinch but Dokov is controlling the position.
Cusumano turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cusumano manages to end up in side control.
Dokov throws Cusumano to one side and escapes!
Doko Dokov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cusumano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dokov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cusumano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dokov pushes Cusumano up against the cage in a clinch.
Dokov works on Cusumano's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dokov fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dokov.
Cusumano turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dokov sneaks out the side door and pushes Cusumano away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dokov ducks under a wild hook from Cusumano.
Dokov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cusumano dodges the punch combination from Dokov.
Dokov closes the distance and clinches up with Cusumano, looking for a takedown. Dokov pushes Cusumano against the cage but Cusumano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cusumano swats away the attempt to clinch by Dokov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cusumano misses with a body punch.
Dokov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cusumano's efforts to push away.
Dokov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cusumano manages to break the clinch.
Dokov tries to clinch up but Cusumano circles away and keeps his distance.
Dokov moves into the clinch successfully.
Doko Dokov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cusumano turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dokov sneaks out the side door and pushes Cusumano away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dokov moves into the clinch successfully.
Cusumano has hold of one of Dokov's legs. Dokov is fighting the takedown attempt but Cusumano gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dokov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doko Dokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dokov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doko Dokov!
Doko Dokov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sight (ranked 2480 p4p, 1294 weight class) and Pat Kelly (ranked 376 p4p, 190 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pat Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly slips a jab from Sight.
Sight throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Pat Kelly has been cut.
Sight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
 Kelly is rocked!
A big right from Kelly misses.
Kelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Sight finish him?
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelly seems to have recovered his senses.
Sight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sight tries to keep at a distance but Kelly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kelly holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kelly unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sight lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kelly stalling in the clinch.
Kelly can't find room to land a body shot as Sight controls the action.
Sight wants to break free but Kelly has control.
Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sight.
Kelly missing with knees to the body.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
Sight is trying to push Kelly away but Kelly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kelly missing with knees to the body.
Kelly keeps control of Sight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kelly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly is leaning against Sight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sight is trying to force a seperation but Kelly has the dominant position.
Sight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kelly keeps control of Sight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kelly is struggling to control the position.
Kelly tries to throw a body punch but Sight avoids it by throwing Kelly back against the cage.
Sight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sight wants to break free but Kelly has control.
Kelly is stalling here.
Sight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sight is trying to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling him.
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sight is trying to break free.
Sight is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sight tries to break free but Kelly pushes him back against the cage.
Kelly told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kelly scores with a hook to the body.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Sight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kelly's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kelly taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kelly receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelly manages to break the clinch.
Sight scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kelly is looking to clinch but Sight is avoiding it.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Sight.
Sight misses with a body shot.
Kelly fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Sight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Sight is out of range.
Good exchange - Sight coming out on top.
Decent striking displayed by Sight there.
Sight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sight.
Sight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kelly was well out of range. Poor timing from Sight.
Sight looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sight has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kelly finds it's way round the side to connect with Sight's head.
Kelly rushes Sight and presses him up against the cage.
Kelly scores with a shot to the side of Sight's head.
Kelly leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Sight is trying to break free.
Kelly presses Sight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kelly scores with a shoulder strike.
Kelly scores with a hook to the body.
Sight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Kelly.
Sight can't break the clinch.
Kelly has Sight pressed against the cage, preventing Sight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kelly missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sight blocks a body shot from Kelly.
Nice body punch from Kelly.
Sight wants to break free but Kelly has control.
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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!
Sight is trying to force a seperation but Kelly has the dominant position.
Sight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
Kelly tries to throw a body punch but Sight avoids it by throwing Kelly back against the cage.
Sight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sight tries to break free but Kelly pushes him back against the cage.
Sight tries to break free but Kelly pushes him back against the cage.
Sight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kelly has Sight pressed against the cage, preventing Sight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kelly slowing the pace effectively.
Sight lands with a left to the head.
Kelly is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kelly stalling.
Kelly keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sight's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Kelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pat Kelly's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kelly tries to bum rush Sight with a series of wild strikes but Sight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sight pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kelly back to the cage. Sight follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sight slips a jab from Kelly.
Sight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kelly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kelly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sight. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sight defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
Kelly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paul Sight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelly is looking to clinch.
Kelly scores with a jab. Sight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Sight finds it's target.
That has opened up Pat Kelly's cut even more.
Sight misses the jab.
Sight looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sight throws a series of punches but Kelly avoids them all with ease.
Sight missing with a left hand there. Kelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kelly clobbers Sight with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kelly moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sight throws a combination that misses
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sight lands a jab to the head.
Kelly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sight.
Sight getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sight is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kelly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sight connects with a crisp jab.
Sight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kelly walks straight into a right hand from Sight - that's dropped him! Sight jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kelly from any more punishment! Kelly complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Sight!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesare Tiramanti (ranked 1233 p4p, 1995 weight class) and Luther Jackson (ranked 187 p4p, 288 weight class). Jackson has chosen Come As You Are - Nirvana as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cesare Tiramanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luther Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
Tiramanti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Tiramanti has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson is trying to trip Tiramanti. He has hold of a leg but Tiramanti is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Jackson advances nicely into full mount.
Jackson fails to move to back control.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson won't let Tiramanti get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jackson looking to control but Tiramanti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tiramanti defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiramanti prevents Jackson from taking his back.
Jackson has control of Tiramanti's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tiramanti regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jackson tries to take Tiramanti's back but instead Tiramanti uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tiramanti manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jackson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cesare Tiramanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jackson.
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiramanti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tiramanti still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tiramanti has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tiramanti presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jackson tries to hold on but Tiramanti pushes him away.
Tiramanti manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jackson to take his back!
Tiramanti gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
Tiramanti lands a jab.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiramanti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Tiramanti throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Tiramanti is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tiramanti keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Tiramanti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Tiramanti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Tiramanti scores with a jab.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Tiramanti circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiramanti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramanti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Tiramanti scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tiramanti as he avoids it easily.
Cesare Tiramanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jackson.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tiramanti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luther Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Tiramanti as Jackson shoots in.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Tiramanti pushes him off.
Cesare Tiramanti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson defending well as Tiramanti loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Tiramanti tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tiramanti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Tiramanti - just one landing.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson shoots in but Tiramanti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As Jackson tries to get set, Tiramanti tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Tiramanti, which made it look bad.
Tiramanti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Cesare Tiramanti is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiramanti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiramanti circles away.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tiramanti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tiramanti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Tiramanti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tiramanti counters by moving into the clinch.
Tiramanti breaks from the clinch.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiramanti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiramanti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
Tiramanti scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tiramanti wants it to stay on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Tiramanti tries to escape but Jackson is in control.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiramanti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tiramanti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by Tiramanti!
Tiramanti gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tiramanti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesare Tiramanti dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tiramanti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiramanti is defending well.
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick from Tiramanti, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiramanti stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Cesare Tiramanti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luther Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Tiramanti counters by clinching up.
Tiramanti controlling the action here for a moment.
Tiramanti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiramanti misses with a looping left.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Tiramanti sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tiramanti keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Tiramanti shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
Tiramanti misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tiramanti as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti stuffs the takedown.
Tiramanti drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Tiramanti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tiramanti as he jumps to the side.
Luther Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiramanti throws out the jab.
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tiramanti swivels and escapes.
Tiramanti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Tiramanti tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tiramanti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiramanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tiramanti wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Luther Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiramanti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cesare Tiramanti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tiramanti is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jackson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tiramanti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiramanti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiramanti tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiramanti to the ground. Tiramanti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tiramanti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Tiramanti gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Tiramanti throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tiramanti counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tiramanti missing with knees to the body.
Tiramanti lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesare Tiramanti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tiramanti 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesare Tiramanti!
In his post fight interview, Cesare Tiramanti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drizzt Do Urden (ranked 1070 p4p, 2325 weight class) and Danny Raggazza (ranked 163 p4p, 323 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drizzt Do Urden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Raggazza!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do Urden looks to score with a jab to the body but Raggazza is just out of range.
Raggazza misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Do Urden.
Drizzt Do Urden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raggazza lands a nice hook to Do Urden's body. Do Urden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Do Urden misses the shot to the body.
Raggazza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Do Urden misses with a body shot.
Raggazza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raggazza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raggazza looks to score with a jab to the body but Do Urden is just out of range.
Do Urden is looking to counter punch.
Raggazza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raggazza walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do Urden lands a slapping body shot.
Do Urden throws an overhand right that lands on Raggazza's shoulder, as Raggazza tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Do Urden lands.
Raggazza is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do Urden lands with a right that hurts Raggazza. Raggazza looks to clinch but Do Urden throws a short knee that drops Raggazza. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Drizzt Do Urden!
Drizzt Do Urden managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konichiwa Jempsa (ranked 652 p4p, 3399 weight class) and Willem Kriel (ranked 106 p4p, 452 weight class). Kriel has chosen Jack Parow & Freshlyground - Army Of One as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Konichiwa Jempsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willem Kriel!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jempsa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kriel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jempsa.
Kriel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jempsa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jempsa wants to control but Kriel is keeping him busy.
Jempsa tries to pass to full mount but Kriel defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kriel is looking for a sweep. Jempsa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel is trying to maintain the position but Jempsa is very close to passing his half guard.
Jempsa prevents Kriel from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Jempsa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa stops Kriel from getting back to his feet.
Kriel is refusing to be controlled, as Jempsa sits in half guard.
Jempsa 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.
Jempsa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kriel is staying active underneath Jempsa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jempsa not doing much here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jempsa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jempsa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kriel defending well though.
Jempsa trying to control from half guard but Kriel is working away.
Kriel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jempsa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kriel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jempsa.
A little jabbing left from Kriel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jempsa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kriel's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kriel's head.
Kriel keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Kriel controls Jempsa momentarily but Jempsa frees himself.
Jempsa stopping the sweep attempt from Kriel.
Kriel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jempsa is looking to work some ground and pound but Kriel has wrist control.
Jempsa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kriel is keeping the position for now.
Jempsa postures up in Kriel's guard and throws a big left but Kriel blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jempsa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jempsa with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jempsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jempsa avoids the body shot from Kriel.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jempsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Kriel, which made it look bad.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kriel but Kriel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jempsa.
An inside leg kick from Kriel misses.
Kriel tried to score with a low kick but Jempsa checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Konichiwa Jempsa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jempsa throws a body shot but no joy.
Jempsa misses with a wild body shot.
Kriel misses the shot to the body.
Kriel misses with a straight left.
Kriel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jempsa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kriel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kriel tries to land a leg kick but Jempsa saw it coming and moves away.
Jempsa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kriel's waist but Kriel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jempsa off to one side.
Kriel shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kriel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Jempsa misses its target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kriel.
Kriel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jempsa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kriel.
Kriel throws a jab when Jempsa was well out of range.
Kriel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jempsa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kriel sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa blocks a jab.
Jempsa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jempsa defending well as Kriel loads up on a big left hand.
Jempsa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jempsa throws a series of strikes that have Kriel backpedaling.
Jempsa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kriel just misses with a punch to the body.
Jempsa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Kriel misses the target.
Kriel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jempsa is out of range.
Kriel throws a leg kick but Jempsa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jempsa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jempsa wants to control but Kriel is keeping him busy.
Jempsa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jempsa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kriel has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa misses with a head shot. Kriel uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jempsa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jempsa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jempsa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kriel has momentary wrist control but Jempsa slips an elbow through the middle.
Jempsa wants to pass the guard but Kriel is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kriel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jempsa.
Jempsa trying to control but Kriel is working from the bottom.
Kriel wants to sweep but no luck.
Jempsa works over Kriel with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jempsa has gone for a leg lock! Kriel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jempsa's guard.
Jempsa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kriel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jempsa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kriel is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Willem Kriel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kriel jabs at Jempsa's body.
Jempsa connects with a single shot there.
Jempsa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kriel defending against the ground and pound.
Jempsa swings around for an armbar but Kriel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jempsa's guard.
Kriel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jempsa is keeping the position for now.
Jempsa working a defensive guard but Kriel passes into half guard.
Kriel slows the pace down in half guard.
Jempsa regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel stopping the sweep attempt from Jempsa.
Jempsa controls Kriel momentarily but Kriel frees himself.
Jempsa 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.
Jempsa is adopting a defensive guard.
Konichiwa Jempsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kriel stopping the sweep attempt from Jempsa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kriel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jempsa holds on and takes a little breather.
Kriel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jempsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kriel sprawls well. Kriel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jempsa gets slowly back to his feet.
Kriel lands with a shot to the body.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Kriel shows good takedown defense.
Kriel throws a hook but Jempsa blocks it.
Jempsa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jempsa fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kriel! But no joy.
Kriel looks to throw the jab but Jempsa is out of range.
Jempsa misses with a body shot.
Kriel misses with a low kick.
Kriel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jempsa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kriel was covering up waiting for the punch and Jempsa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kriel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jempsa prevents Kriel from getting back to his feet.
Kriel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jempsa is one step ahead there.
Kriel keeping full guard, as Jempsa tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willem Kriel.
I think Kriel 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Willem Kriel!
A very excited looking Willem Kriel rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zak Foley (ranked 466 p4p, 4667 weight class) and Kyle Seehaver (ranked 75 p4p, 576 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zak Foley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Kyle Seehaver!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seehaver manages to avoid it.
Seehaver shoots for a double leg takedown but Foley sprawls well. He's pushed Seehaver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Foley misses with a leg kick
and Seehaver counters with a single leg into guard. Foley didn't expect that.
Seehaver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Foley is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Greedy Fight School that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Seehaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Foley is retaining full guard.
Seehaver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Foley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Seehaver stays in close to Foley's body and controls the position.
Foley wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seehaver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Foley can't keep his opponent in guard - Seehaver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Foley wants to get back to full guard.
Seehaver content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Seehaver has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Seehaver.
Seehaver is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Seehaver is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Seehaver is taking a breather. Foley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Foley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Seehaver blocks the strikes from Foley.
Seehaver controlling the pace.
Foley is looking for a sweep. Seehaver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Foley trying to hold on to Seehaver's head to control him but Seehaver postures up.
Still in half guard, Seehaver seems content to control.
Foley wants to control the action here but instead Seehaver manages to pass to full mount!
Seehaver stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver misses with a takedown attempt - Foley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Seehaver keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Seehaver changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Foley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zak Foley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foley lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Kyle Seehaver has been cut.
Foley cracks Seehaver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Foley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seehaver at a distance.
Seehaver wants to clinch up but Foley keeps it at a distance.
Seehaver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Foley appears to be looking for a big counter.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zak Foley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Seehaver.
Foley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Seehaver is rocked!
Foley circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Seehaver to the canvas! Seehaver doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Foley keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zak Foley!
After winning the bout, Zak Foley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Donde (ranked 845 p4p, 1528 weight class) and Mono Loco (ranked 95 p4p, 166 weight class). Mono Loco acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Donde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Donde seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Loco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Loco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Donde is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Donde looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donde keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
Loco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donde looking for a guillotine here but Loco defends easily.
Donde is looking for a triangle here but Loco uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donde is trying to escape the position but Loco is controlling the position.
Loco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Loco creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Donde sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Loco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donde keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Loco working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Loco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Loco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Donde is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Donde looks to move to half guard but instead Loco has passed into mount! Damn!
Donde can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donde slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Loco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Donde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Donde is looking to improve his position.
Donde moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Donde is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donde will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Loco looking to pass the guard.
Donde throws his legs up looking for a submission but Loco uses it to pass to side control.
Donde looking for a sweep but Loco has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donde is working to get back to half guard.
Loco controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Loco has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Donde is trying desperately to improve position.
Loco is working for a guillotine from mount but Donde frees his head quite easily.
Donde tries to improve his position but instead Loco has taken his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donde is really stuck here.
Our spies down at at Xeroxing Fifty Snails inform us that Loco has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Loco is riding his opponent, not letting Donde buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mono Loco dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Loco or perhaps it was just good defense by Donde, which made it look bad.
Loco has a takedown stuffed.
Donde half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Donde as Loco shoots in.
Raymond Donde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
Donde throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donde throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt.
Donde attempts a counter takedown but Loco avoids it well and moves away.
Loco shoots for a double leg takedown but Donde sprawls well. He's pushed Loco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donde tries to avoid it but Loco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donde to the ground. Donde escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Loco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Loco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Donde defends well and Loco ends up having to push Donde into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Donde tries a head kick but it misses.
Loco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Donde defends well and Loco ends up having to push Donde into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Loco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donde slaps away a takedown attempt from Loco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Donde half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loco.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Donde as he avoids it easily.
Loco shoots in for a takedown but Donde shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loco.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt - Donde sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donde tries to counter with a takedown but Loco is quick to defend against it.
Loco has his takedown stuffed
and Donde counters with a shoot takedown. Loco fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donde drops back, looking for a kneebar! Loco looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Loco looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Loco!
Donde manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Loco manages to get to full guard.
Donde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Donde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Donde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Loco working for a triangle but Donde defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco 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.
Loco is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Donde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Donde looking for submissions off his back.
Donde moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donde looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Loco passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Donde dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown. Donde tries to sprawl out of it but Loco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Donde manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Loco shoots for a double leg takedown but Donde sprawls well. He's pushed Loco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donde feinted with a counter takedown.
Donde drives through with a takedown into Loco's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Loco working for a triangle but Donde defends it easily.
Loco is trying to hold Donde in close to prevent damage but Donde has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco is trying to get back to full guard.
Donde seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donde trying to mount his opponent but Loco defends it.
Donde is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Donde is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Loco wants to control but Donde is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Loco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Loco looking to control.
Donde has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Donde drops back looking for a leg! Loco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Loco manages to kick Donde off! Donde jumps back into Loco's guard.
Loco wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Loco is trying to control the position but Donde postures up.
Donde advances position into side control!
Donde wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Loco, who protects the arm well.
Loco is looking for a sweep.
Donde tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Donde looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Loco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donde looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Loco trying to control from half guard but Donde is working away.
Donde actively working from the bottom here.
Donde tries to get to full guard but Loco has control of the leg.
Loco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Donde sees it coming and defends easily.
Donde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mono Loco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Donde is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loco pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Loco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Donde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Loco 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.
Donde looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Donde showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Donde 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Donde!
Raymond Donde bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Harper (ranked 650 p4p, 1602 weight class) and J Gay G (ranked 70 p4p, 175 weight class). Harper comes to the cage accompanied by Al Compás De Mi Caballo. Gay G is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Down. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that J Gay G was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miguel Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J Gay G!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay G shoots in looking for a takedown but Harper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gay G's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harper feinted with a counter takedown.
Harper cracks Gay G with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gay G swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harper throws a right and a left that Gay G avoids nicely.
Harper scores with a hook.
Harper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gay G.
Gay G throws a lazy head kick
and Harper counters with a straight right hand.
Harper thuds his right hand into Gay G's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gay G throws an off balance right hand
and Harper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gay G bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harper throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gay G tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harper is in Gay G's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
Gay G is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harper is fighting to break Gay G's control of his arms but Gay G is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harper trying to control but Gay G is working from the bottom.
Gay G wants to sweep here but Harper controlling him for the moment.
Gay G trying to control the position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Harper swings for the body but Gay G moves out of range.
Harper works over Gay G's head and body with a nice combination.
Harper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gay G waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harper.
Gay G takes one to the side of the head.
J Gay G seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gay G cracks Harper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Harper has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Good standup being displayed there by Gay G as he connects with a hook.
Gay G dives in for a single leg takedown but Harper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper misses the jab.
Harper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gay G ducks under a wild hook from Harper.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gay G throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Harper counter with a right hand.
Gay G moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gay G was well out of range. Poor timing from Harper.
Gay G dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Gay G lands.
The fighters circling - Gay G throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gay G ducks under a wild hook from Harper.
Gay G looks to land a right hand but Harper moved out of range.
Gay G throws a body punch but Harper moves out of range.
No luck for Gay G with that takedown attempt.
Miguel Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of J Gay G.
Harper missing with a left hand there. Gay G was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gay G jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G misses with a jab to the body
and Harper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gay G misses with a hook. Harper ducked under it nicely.
Harper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gay G ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harper moves away.
Harper went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Harper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Gay G throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gay G slips a jab from Harper.
Harper takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harper lands a slapping body shot.
Gay G misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gay G.
Gay G takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gay G fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gay G lands a slapping body shot.
Gay G throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gay G ducks under a wild hook from Harper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gay G digs a good hook to Harper's body.
Gay G pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Harper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harper blocks a jab.
No luck for Gay G with that takedown attempt.
Gay G throws a body shot but no joy.
Gay G misses with a left hand
and Harper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gay G swings for the body but Harper moves out of range.
Harper looks to land a combination but Gay G avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gay G. Harper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gay G tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harper was well out of range. Poor timing from Gay G.
Harper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gay G moves away.
Harper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gay G on the side of the head.
Harper leaves Gay G with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harper slips a straight right by Gay G.
Harper avoids the body shot from Gay G.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Harper dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harper fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gay G ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harper moves away.
A swing and a miss from Harper.
Harper lands with an overhand left.
Gay G shoots in looking for a takedown. Harper tries to sprawl out of it but Gay G keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miguel Harper is winning the standup battle so far.
Gay G lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, jab by Harper - just one landing.
Gay G swings for the body but Harper moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Harper misses the target.
Harper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gay G walks into a jab.
Gay G tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harper was well out of range. Poor timing from Gay G.
Harper throwing a counter right hand but Gay G manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gay G bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gay G lands a jab.
Gay G takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gay G can do to turn this around?
Gay G throws the left hand but Harper avoids the punch easily.
Harper lands with a good body shot.
Gay G shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harper as he jumps to the side.
Harper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gay G.
Harper shoots in looking for a takedown. Gay G tries to sprawl out of it but Harper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gay G manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gay G sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harper somewhat.
Gay G tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gay G staying out of range there.
Gay G looks to score with a jab to the body but Harper is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay G slips under a jab.
Harper misses with a body shot.
Harper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gay G looks to score with a jab to the body but Harper is just out of range.
Gay G displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harper throws out the jab.
Gay G swings for the body but Harper moves out of range.
Harper attempts a counter takedown but Gay G avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harper. Gay G does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gay G comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gay G looks to score with a jab to the body but Harper is just out of range.
Harper scores with a sloppy right hand. Gay G should have avoided that one.
Gay G misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Gay G.
Gay G connects with a nice looking jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Harper scores with a four punch combination!
Gay G uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harper.
Harper drives through with a takedown into Gay G's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gay G looking for a sweep. Not yet Gay G, not yet.
Gay G is trying to keep Harper in close.
Gay G is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Harper tries to get to full guard but Gay G has control of the leg.
Gay G is trying to control. Harper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gay G works his way into full mount!
Harper is desperately trying to improve his position but Gay G has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay G tries to control but Harper wriggling away.
Gay G sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Harper is squirming around, avoiding Gay G's attempts to control the action.
Harper slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Harper is trying to control but can't.
Harper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harper has his foot on Gay G's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gay G works his way back into a safe position though.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Harper will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gay G throws a body punch but Harper moves out of range.
Gay G throws a sloppy body shot
and Harper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gay G feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Gay G misses.
Harper stuns Gay G with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harper throws an overhand right that lands on Gay G's shoulder, as Gay G tries to avoid the shot.
Gay G tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Harper connects with a right hand. Gay G shakes it off.
Harper shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Harper was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gay G tries to improve position but can't.
Gay G is not content to let Harper control the position.
Gay G is looking to reverse the position.
Harper tries to advance to mount but Gay G denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper wants to control but Gay G is keeping him busy.
Harper gets to mount! Gay G was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gay G sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gay G has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harper is working away from the top position though.
Harper wants to free his trapped foot but Gay G is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Harper is keen to just control but Gay G is a slippery customer.
Gay G keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gay G is trying to control but Harper passes into side control!
Miguel Harper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay G tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gay G wants to control but Harper postures up.
Gay G is trying to escape the position but Harper is controlling the position.
Gay G is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harper off and has taken his back!
Can Harper hold on?! Gay G is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Gay G missing with punches from the back.
Gay G missing with strikes from the back.
Harper trying to control the hands but Gay G won't let him.
Gay G is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Harper has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G is persistently looking for the submission but Harper is defending it well.
Gay G looking to break Harper's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Harper remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gay G will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gay G looking to break Harper's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Harper remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gay G will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Harper just trying to survive but Gay G is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Harper is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gay G is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gay G lands strikes to the head.
Harper trying to control the action but Gay G just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gay G.
Gay G missing with punches from the back.
Harper controlling Gay G 's hands.
Gay G not allowing Harper to control his hands.
Gay G thows a strike but Harper uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Harper as he ends up in Gay G 's guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gay G wants to sweep here but Harper controlling him for the moment.
J Gay G has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harper 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miguel Harper.
Well Harper 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Harper!
A victorious Miguel Harper thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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FIGHT
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