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OFK 88 - Dacre Vs Pryor PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Horn (ranked 1068 p4p, 841 weight class) and Drizzt Do Urden (ranked 162 p4p, 126 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Horn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drizzt Do Urden!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Do Urden misses.
Do Urden misses with a lunging right hand
and Horn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Do Urden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Do Urden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horn with the inside leg kick.
Horn misses with a wild body shot.
Do Urden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Horn on the side of the head.
 It looks like Jon Horn has been cut.
We've been told by Horn's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Do Urden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horn.
Horn with the inside leg kick.
Horn misses with a head kick.
Do Urden throws a hook to the side of Horn's head but Horn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Do Urden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Horn's hands.
Do Urden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Horn's head backwards.
 Horn is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Do Urden lands an uppercut, right on the button! Horn tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drizzt Do Urden!
Drizzt Do Urden took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yayi Zinsou (ranked 1054 p4p, 1606 weight class) and Gothic Line (ranked 118 p4p, 183 weight class). Line has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gothic Line!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Line throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zinsou's head.
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou scores with a hook.
Line stuffs the takedown attempt from Zinsou. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.
Line let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zinsou or perhaps it was just good defense by Line, which made it look bad.
Zinsou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Line is fending him off so far but Zinsou persists. Nope, Line circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou fails to land the takedown.
Nice body punch from Zinsou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line misses with a hook. Zinsou ducked under it nicely.
Zinsou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Line avoids it really well and circles away.
Zinsou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Line - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line misses with a few strikes there.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zinsou.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zinsou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zinsou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zinsou backing away here, and Line unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Line misses with a double jab.
Zinsou appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Line stuffs the takedown attempt from Zinsou. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet.
Zinsou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou trying to control the action but Line is working from the bottom.
Zinsou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zinsou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou content to control rather than advance.
Line avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zinsou.
Zinsou throwing shots but Line is blocking nicely.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Line defending well though.
Zinsou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Line regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zinsou.
Zinsou throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou throws a big elbow that misses.
Zinsou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Line swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Line controlling the position.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving.
Line has control of Zinsou's left arm, preventing Zinsou from doing any damage.
Line keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Line wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Line as he avoids it easily.
Zinsou backing away here, and Line unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zinsou misses with a wild body shot.
Line lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Zinsou with that takedown attempt.
Zinsou doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Line as he avoids it easily.
Zinsou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Line circles away.
Zinsou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Line moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Line, as that shot connected.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zinsou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Line on the side of the head.
Zinsou blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zinsou clinches with his opponent.
Zinsou fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gothic Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
That's time! Zinsou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zinsou misses with a takedown attempt
and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zinsou goes for a double leg but Line avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Line continues to drive forward.
Zinsou is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Line is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Line gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Line scores with a shoulder strike.
Line prevents the takedown attempt.
Zinsou tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Line smiles and moves away.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Line cracks Zinsou with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gothic Line!
Gothic Line was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Ivanov (ranked 5860 p4p, 4235 weight class) and Jean Labosky (ranked 434 p4p, 384 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 52 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jean Labosky!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labosky clinches.
Labosky gets control of Ivanov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Labosky will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Labosky trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanov is proving a slippery customer.
Ivanov trying to control but Labosky is working from the bottom.
Labosky wants to sweep but no luck.
Labosky trying to control the position.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Labosky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ivanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labosky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanov is one step ahead there.
Labosky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ivanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ivanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Labosky is trying to control the position but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov stays in close to Labosky's body and controls the position.
Ivanov stands and throws Labosky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ivanov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov cracks Labosky with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ivanov is chipping away with strikes.
Labosky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Labosky prevents Ivanov from moving into mount.
Ivanov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ivanov wants to control but Labosky is keeping him busy.
Labosky is looking for a sweep.
Ivanov in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labosky is trying to get back to half guard.
Labosky is letting Ivanov control him for a moment.
Ivanov 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.
Labosky is looking to reverse the position.
Ivanov scoring with punches from side control.
Ivanov is working Labosky over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ivanov cracks Labosky with a big right hand but Labosky just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ivanov working the head and body with strikes.
 Labosky is rocked!
Ivanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Labosky keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ivanov trying to control the action but Labosky is working from the bottom.
Ivanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Labosky to see if he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Labosky on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Labosky is still in real trouble! Can Ivanov finish him?
Labosky taking a bit of punishment here - Ivanov scoring with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Ivanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ivanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Labosky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Labosky avoids it really well and circles away.
Labosky throws a counter combo.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches up with Labosky, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes Labosky against the cage but Labosky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Labosky seems to have recovered his senses.
Labosky misses with a head kick.
Ivanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ivanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Labosky can do to turn this around?
Labosky closes the distance and clinches.
Labosky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanov has closed the distance and engaged Labosky in a clinch.
Labosky trying to stall but Ivanov improves his position.
Labosky struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanov controls his hands.
Ivanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Labosky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Labosky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivanov instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labosky gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov is positioning himself well to prevent Labosky advancing to mount.
Ivanov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labosky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ivanov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Labosky stands up and beckons Ivanov to join him on the feet.
Ivanov has Labosky up against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanov lands an uppercut.
Labosky breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Labosky tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Labosky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Labosky misses with a hook. Ivanov ducked under it nicely.
As Labosky tries to get set, Ivanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Labosky manages to avoid the attempt.
Ivanov has been working on his balance at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Labosky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches.
Labosky breaks the clinch.
Labosky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ivanov clinches.
Ivanov jumps guard but Labosky stands there with Ivanov around his waist. Ivanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Labosky tries to break the clinch but Ivanov is controlling the position.
Ivanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Labosky walks away with a smile on his face. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ivanov darts in and clinches Labosky up against the cage.
Labosky prevents Ivanov from breaking the clinch.
Labosky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ivanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Labosky lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Labosky wants to get back to striking at distance but Ivanov won't allow it.
Labosky working hard to break the clinch.
Ivanov wants a takedown but no success here.
Labosky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov has Labosky up against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Labosky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivanov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ivanov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Labosky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ivanov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ivanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ivanov trying to control from half guard but Labosky is working away.
Ivanov looks to land a strike but Labosky avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ivanov being controlled here momentarily.
Ivanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Labosky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Labosky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ivanov trying to control but Labosky is working from the bottom.
Labosky is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
Ivan Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ivanov stands up from Labosky's guard - Ivanov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Labosky works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jean Labosky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ivanov closes the distance and pushes Labosky back into the cage.
Labosky dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ivanov works on Labosky's body with a couple of short punches.
Labosky lands with a right to the head.
Ivanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov instigates a clinch.
Labosky is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Labosky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivan Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Labosky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ivanov.
Labosky is looking to slow Ivanov down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Labosky avoids it really well and circles away.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Labosky shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Labosky tries to keep at a distance but Ivanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labosky breaks from the clinch.
Labosky closes the distance and clinches.
Labosky is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ivanov can't fight it off and eventually Labosky manages to take the fight to the floor. Ivanov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Labosky from controlling successfully.
Ivanov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Labosky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Labosky wants to stand and escape but instead Ivanov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ivanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ivanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Labosky 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.
Ivanov looking to pass the guard.
Labosky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ivanov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov pulls Labosky in close to his closed guard and prevents Labosky from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Labosky wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.
Ivanov wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Ivanov has his hands on Labosky's head, controlling the position.
Ivanov is trying to control the position but Labosky postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Labosky gets tackled into the cage by Ivanov. Ivanov maintains the clinch.
Ivanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Labosky won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Labosky misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Labosky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Labosky displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ivanov up against the cage.
Labosky breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Labosky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Labosky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jean Labosky!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Illegal Immigrant (ranked 4610 p4p, 4171 weight class) and Fedor Emperor (ranked 595 p4p, 556 weight class). Immigrant comes into the arena with Immigrant Song blaring out of the sound system. Emperor has chosen Enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Illegal Immigrant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Emperor!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Immigrant misses with a straight left.
Immigrant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Emperor misses the target.
Donk. Emperor catches Immigrant right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Immigrant lands an impressive looking overhand right. Emperor doesn't seem phased though.
Immigrant misses with a hook. Emperor ducked under it nicely.
Emperor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Emperor moves forwards but Immigrant connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Emperor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Immigrant takes a swing at Emperor's ribcage but misses.
Immigrant misses with a lunging right hand
letting Emperor counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Immigrant misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Emperor misses.
Emperor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Immigrant.
Emperor throws a jab but it's blocked by Immigrant.
An attempted straight right counter from Immigrant misses the target.
Emperor misses with an uppercut. Immigrant saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emperor throws a hook but Immigrant blocks it.
Immigrant rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Emperor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immigrant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emperor.
Emperor lands a jab to Immigrant's midsection.
Emperor lands with a big left! Immigrant is wobbled badly! Emperor comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Immigrant to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fedor Emperor!
During a confident post fight interview, Fedor Emperor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balal Lama (ranked 2766 p4p, 3819 weight class) and Gustav Rinaldi (ranked 382 p4p, 510 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balal Lama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustav Rinaldi!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lama darts in looking for a takedown but Rinaldi gets double underhooks and turns Lama into the cage.
Lama misses with a knee to the head.
Lama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lama has his takedown stuffed
and Rinaldi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rinaldi.
Lama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lama misses with a wild body shot.
Rinaldi leaves Lama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rinaldi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balal Lama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rinaldi circles away.
It seemed like Rinaldi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lama shoots in and bounces Rinaldi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rinaldi is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama wants to pass the guard but Rinaldi is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rinaldi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rinaldi keeping moving, preventing Lama from controlling successfully.
Rinaldi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rinaldi keeping moving, preventing Lama from controlling successfully.
Lama prevents Rinaldi from getting back to his feet.
Lama stopping the sweep attempt from Rinaldi.
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lama just misses with a punch to the body.
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.
Lama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rinaldi sprawls well. Rinaldi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lama gets slowly back to his feet.
Lama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lama looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rinaldi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lama looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rinaldi!
Lama creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rinaldi is trying to control Lama's posture but Lama avoids it.
Rinaldi is looking to reverse the position.
Lama wants to control but Rinaldi is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lama is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rinaldi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lama tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rinaldi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lama wants to control but Rinaldi is keeping him busy.
Lama with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rinaldi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lama tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lama landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balal Lama dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rinaldi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rinaldi wants it to stay on the feet.
Rinaldi unleashes a big counter combination but Lama bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lama fails with the takedown
and Rinaldi counters by clinching up.
Lama prevents Rinaldi from breaking the clinch.
Lama wants to take the fight to the mat but Rinaldi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balal Lama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rinaldi backwards.
Lama tries to score a body lock takedown but Rinaldi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rinaldi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balal Lama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Lama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rinaldi is fending him off so far but Lama persists. Nope, Rinaldi circles away and we're back to standing.
Lama throws a right hand that misses
enabling Rinaldi to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama dives in and grabs Rinaldi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rinaldi pushes down on Lama's head and hops out.
It seemed like Rinaldi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rinaldi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lama fails to land with a series of punches.
Rinaldi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lama lands a high kick!
Gustav Rinaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama looks to land a combination but Rinaldi avoids it well.
A big left from Lama misses.
Rinaldi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lama misses with a takedown
and Rinaldi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rinaldi is looking to break free of the clinch but Lama has double underhooks.
Rinaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Rinaldi.
Lama feints a jab promting Rinaldi to slip. Lama then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rinaldi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Balal Lama is winning the standup battle so far.
Lama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rinaldi throws a shot from downtown. Lama moves away and avoids it.
Lama dives in for a single leg takedown but Rinaldi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lama goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lama dodges the punch combination from Rinaldi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rinaldi checks a low kick from Lama.
Lama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rinaldi sprawls well. Rinaldi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lama gets slowly back to his feet.
Lama goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lama misses with a low kick.
Lama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rinaldi circles away quickly and effectively.
Lama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rinaldi can do to turn this around?
Lama connects with a body shot that sends Rinaldi's belly button to the back.
Lama drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rinaldi holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lama trying to control the position from guard on top but Rinaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rinaldi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lama manages to get himself to full guard.
Rinaldi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lama working for a triangle but Rinaldi defends it easily.
Lama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rinaldi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi is pulling down on Lama's head. It's preventing any offense from Lama, at least for the moment.
Lama lands a couple of digs.
Lama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rinaldi is keeping the position for now.
Lama stopping the sweep attempt from Rinaldi.
We've been hearing that Lama has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Balal Lama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rinaldi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balal Lama dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rinaldi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lama has closed the distance and engaged Rinaldi in a clinch.
Rinaldi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lama.
Lama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rinaldi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rinaldi has had enough of the clinch but Lama keeps him there for the moment.
Lama has picked Rinaldi up - he's going for a ride! Lama dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lama wants to control but Rinaldi is keeping him busy.
Rinaldi is doing well to control the position and prevent Lama from advancing to side control.
Lama stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama wants to control but Rinaldi is keeping him busy.
Rinaldi controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama wants to take a breather but Rinaldi is having none of it.
Lama wants to pass to mount but Rinaldi is defending the position.
Rinaldi moves into full guard.
Lama trying to control the position from guard on top but Rinaldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lama wants to control from the top but Rinaldi keeps moving.
Lama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lama is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rinaldi is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rinaldi defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rinaldi drops back looking for a leg! Lama is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lama manages to kick Rinaldi off! Rinaldi jumps back into Lama's guard.
Rinaldi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rinaldi wants to pass the guard but Lama is keeping the position.
Rinaldi preventing the sweep.
Rinaldi scoring with some ground and pound.
Lama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rinaldi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinaldi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rinaldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rinaldi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lama's head.
Rinaldi stopping the sweep attempt from Lama.
Lama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lama tries to get out of the position.
Rinaldi passes into half guard.
Lama has hold of Rinaldi's hands but Rinaldi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lama wants to improve his position but Rinaldi is controlling well.
Lama is trying to stand.
Lama has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rinaldi is on him like a limpet, forcing Lama back against the cage.
Balal Lama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rinaldi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lama misses with a body shot
and Rinaldi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balal Lama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rinaldi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rinaldi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Balal Lama.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lama, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balal Lama!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 1929 p4p, 2964 weight class) and Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 216 p4p, 338 weight class). Dela Cruz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, This is the Moment. Ricki Suckerpunch has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Art Vincent Dela Cruz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 46 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricki Suckerpunch!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suckerpunch tries to clinch but Dela Cruz is having none of it.
We've been informed that Suckerpunch has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dela Cruz shoots in and drives through. Suckerpunch sprawls well.
Dela Cruz shoots in and drives through. Suckerpunch sprawls well.
Suckerpunch throws a leg kick but Dela Cruz sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Dela Cruz misses.
Suckerpunch swings for the body but Dela Cruz moves out of range.
Dela Cruz feinted with a counter takedown.
Dela Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Suckerpunch. Suckerpunch maintains the clinch.
Suckerpunch is working Dela Cruz over against the cage.
Suckerpunch prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Art Vincent Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suckerpunch can't find room to land a body shot as Dela Cruz controls the action.
Dela Cruz is working for takedown but Suckerpunch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Suckerpunch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dela Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Suckerpunch prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Suckerpunch breaks from the clinch.
Suckerpunch wants to clinch up but Dela Cruz keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Dela Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dela Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suckerpunch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dela Cruz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dela Cruz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Suckerpunch is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
In his post fight interview, Art Vincent Dela Cruz gave a big smile as he said 'First of all i would like to thank God for this opportunity man i dream this since i was a kid. And here it is in my waist man this lil heavy but i feel so damn fine i love this feeling man this is for everyone in the Philippines thank you all. And to mt opponent man you give me a hard time i almost'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroki Tomori (ranked 1668 p4p, 2319 weight class) and Irish Power (ranked 176 p4p, 240 weight class). Irish Power has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hiroki Tomori's chin.
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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 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroki Tomori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Irish Power!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Power looks to land a body kick but Tomori moved away.
Tomori goes for a double leg but Power avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Power continues to drive forward.
Power misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tomori prevents a body shot from Power.
Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tomori has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A hook to the body from Power.
Power lands with a short shot to the head.
Tomori lands an elbow inside.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tomori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tomori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Power fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tomori goes for a takedown in the clinch but Power prevents it.
Tomori tries to throw a body punch but Power avoids it by throwing Tomori back against the cage.
Power creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tomori has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short uppercut from Power.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tomori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Power lands a knee to the body.
Power lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Power.
Tomori tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Tomori has a couple of punches blocked by Power.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power lands a nice uppercut.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
Power unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tomori is breathing heavily.
A short right from Power on the inside.
Tomori is rocked!
Power lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Tomori is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Tomori.
Power pushes Tomori back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Power lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomori backwards.
Power lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tomori or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Power.
Power lands a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Power.
Power lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tomori.
Power throws a big uppercut that drops Tomori! More strikes from Power and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tomori lies dazed against the cage as Power celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irish Power!
Irish Power really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ALPHA Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bertel Haardt (ranked 1622 p4p, 2205 weight class) and Fedor Mazepin (ranked 184 p4p, 245 weight class). Mazepin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by boom. Fedor Mazepin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bertel Haardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Mazepin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haardt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haardt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Haardt moves in looking to clinch but Mazepin pushes him off.
Mazepin keeps the fight on the outside.
Mazepin is looking for the big counter here.
Haardt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Haardt stuffs the takedown attempt from Mazepin. Mazepin gets slowly back to his feet.
Haardt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
No luck for Mazepin with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazepin staying out of range there.
Haardt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mazepin. That did some damage!
Mazepin tries for a takedown but Haardt circles away easily
and Haardt counters with a three punch combo that has Mazepin backing up. Mazepin nods at Haardt to acknowledge the strikes.
Bertel Haardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Mazepin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haardt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mazepin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Haardt throws Mazepin to one side and escapes!
Mazepin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haardt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mazepin somewhat.
Bertel Haardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haardt looks to land a left hand but Mazepin moved out of range nicely.
Haardt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haardt throws a series of punches but Mazepin moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haardt moves into the clinch.
Haardt is trying to maintain a safe position but Mazepin gets an underhook and turns Haardt into the cage.
Mazepin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazepin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Haardt regains guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazepin 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.
Mazepin throws a big elbow that misses.
Mazepin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mazepin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mazepin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mazepin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mazepin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mazepin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mazepin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mazepin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mazepin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mazepin keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haardt misses with a double jab.
Mazepin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A low kick from Haardt is predictable there
and Mazepin counters with a single leg into guard. Haardt didn't expect that.
Haardt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mazepin throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mazepin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mazepin scoring with some ground and pound.
Mazepin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mazepin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mazepin drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mazepin as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Haardt screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mazepin! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Fedor Mazepin!
Our winner, Fedor Mazepin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Claude Dacre (ranked 1584 p4p, 1574 weight class) and Richard Pryor (ranked 168 p4p, 166 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Red Belt
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World class MT
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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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claude Dacre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Pryor!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dacre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pryor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dacre scrambles back to his feet.
Richard Pryor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pryor tries to sprawl but Dacre drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dacre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pryor sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pryor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dacre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pryor has his hands clasped together around Dacre's back. He's all about the action.
Pryor wants to control but Dacre is keeping busy.
Dacre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dacre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pryor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dacre is thwarting Pryor's attempts to control the position.
Pryor taking some punishment here, with Dacre in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pryor wants to improve his position but Dacre is controlling well.
Pryor is still trying to improve position.
Pryor trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacre is nestled in close to Pryor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pryor is trying to maintain the position but Dacre is very close to passing his half guard.
Dacre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pryor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dacre is looking for a kimura but Pryor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dacre to get the leverage.
Dacre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pryor keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from Dacre's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dacre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dacre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dacre 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.
Dacre 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.
Dacre thows a huge punch but Pryor dodges it nicely.
Dacre prevents Pryor from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacre wants to pass to mount but Pryor is defending the position.
Pryor is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pryor is looking to improve his position.
Pryor is pressing down on Dacre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pryor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dacre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pryor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dacre trying to control the position from guard on top but Pryor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pryor has his hands on Dacre's head, controlling the position.
Dacre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dacre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pryor's head.
Dacre is looking to work some ground and pound but Pryor has wrist control.
Dacre wants to control from the top but Pryor keeps moving.
Dacre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dacre stopping the sweep attempt from Pryor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pryor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dacre postures up in Pryor's guard and throws a big left but Pryor blocks it.
Pryor wants to sweep but no luck.
Dacre advances position into side control!
Pryor is looking to reverse the position.
Pryor keeps trying to improve his position.
Dacre 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.
Dacre in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pryor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dacre in side control, throwing shots but Pryor defends.
Dacre is trying to get an arm triangle but Pryor is defending well.
Pryor is trying to improve his position.
Dacre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pryor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pryor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dacre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dacre is working Pryor over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pryor manages to get back to half guard.
Pryor preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dacre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pryor defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pryor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pryor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dacre is one step ahead there.
Pryor keeping moving, preventing Dacre from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dacre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dacre postures up.
Pryor seems keen to control Dacre's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claude Dacre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pryor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dacre ducks under a wild hook from Pryor.
Dacre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pryor defends it nicely.
Dacre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pryor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dacre.
Pryor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good standup being displayed there by Dacre as he connects with a hook.
Dacre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pryor can do to turn this around?
Pryor swats away the attempt to clinch by Dacre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pryor dips to his left and cracks Dacre with an uppercut!
Dacre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dacre takes the fight into the clinch.
Pryor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pryor misses with a punch on the inside.
Dacre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pryor after a bit of a struggle.
A short left from Pryor.
Pryor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pryor is working Dacre over against the cage.
Dacre has hold of one of Pryor's legs. Pryor is fighting the takedown attempt but Dacre gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pryor controls Dacre momentarily but Dacre frees himself.
Dacre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pryor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pryor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dacre's guard.
Pryor wants to pass the guard but Dacre is keeping the position.
Dacre keeping moving, preventing Pryor from controlling successfully.
Pryor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dacre keeping moving, preventing Pryor from controlling successfully.
Dacre is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pryor frees his head nicely. Oh but Dacre has switched to an armbar! Pryor is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Claude Dacre!
A relieved looking Claude Dacre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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