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OFK 93 - Tiramanti Vs Pinochet PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Man (ranked 5704 p4p, 5129 weight class) and Max Radar (ranked 74 p4p, 179 weight class). Max Radar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 3 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Radar!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Radar counters with a right hand to the body.
Radar moves into the clinch successfully.
Radar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Radar has clasped his hands together around Man's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Radar prevents Man from escaping the position.
Radar working the ground and pound.
Radar has hold of Man's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Man seems comfortable defending it but Radar has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Man is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Man is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Radar couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Radar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vern Schullacks (ranked 4183 p4p, 2783 weight class) and Josh Roffen (ranked 578 p4p, 417 weight class). Josh Roffen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vern Schullacks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Roffen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schullacks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roffen is looking for the big counter here.
Roffen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schullacks.
Good shot there by Roffen.
Schullacks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roffen was well out of range. Poor timing from Schullacks.
Roffen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schullacks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Roffen misses with a series of wild punches.
Roffen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Schullacks missing with a left hand there. Roffen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Roffen tenderised Schullacks's leg. Schullacks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schullacks misses with a hook.
Schullacks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roffen scores with a hook to the body. Schullacks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schullacks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roffen on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schullacks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roffen throws out the jab.
Schullacks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schullacks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roffen defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roffen stuns Schullacks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schullacks misses with a wild body shot.
Roffen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schullacks swings for the body but Roffen moves out of range.
Roffen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schullacks misses with a hook. Roffen ducked under it nicely.
Schullacks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schullacks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Schullacks content to stall in guard here.
Roffen pushes Schullacks off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roffen avoids the body shot from Schullacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks throws a body punch but Roffen moves out of range.
Schullacks throws a shot to the body.
Roffen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roffen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Josh Roffen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schullacks throws a poor cross that misses
and Roffen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schullacks moves out of range as Roffen strikes.
Roffen ducks under a wild hook from Schullacks.
Schullacks misses with a left hand
and Roffen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schullacks misses with a jab to the body
and Roffen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Schullacks's knee momentarily.
Schullacks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roffen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roffen cracks Schullacks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Roffen slips a straight right by Schullacks.
Schullacks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roffen manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Roffen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vern Schullacks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schullacks misses with a left hand
enabling Roffen to counter with a crisp jab.
Schullacks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roffen.
Roffen defending well as Schullacks loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schullacks misses the shot to the body.
Schullacks swings for the body but Roffen moves out of range.
Roffen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Schullacks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roffen to the mat! Roffen manages to get full guard.
Schullacks wants to pass the guard but Roffen is keeping the position.
Roffen is looking to stand up but Schullacks isn't so interested in that idea.
Schullacks advances to half guard.
Roffen won't allow Schullacks to pass to mount.
Roffen is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schullacks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roffen is just riding it out for now. Schullacks eventually gives up the hold.
Schullacks is trying to control. Roffen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schullacks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roffen!
Roffen is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Schullacks moves to the back position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roffen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Schullacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roffen fending off the submission attempt from Schullacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Roffen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab from Schullacks misses.
Josh Roffen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schullacks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Roffen counters with a left and a right that stings Schullacks.
Roffen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Schullacks takes one to the chin there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roffen!
Schullacks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roffen's waist but Roffen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schullacks off to one side.
Roffen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roffen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roffen throws a jab when Schullacks was well out of range.
Schullacks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schullacks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roffen throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roffen!
Schullacks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roffen but Roffen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A slow jab from Schullacks misses its intended target.
Schullacks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Roffen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Schullacks. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schullacks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roffen's guard.
Schullacks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roffen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schullacks slips nicely into half guard.
Schullacks is pressing down on Roffen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roffen is holding on for now.
Schullacks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schullacks wants to pass the guard but Roffen is defending well.
Schullacks controlling the action here.
Schullacks is trying to control the action in half guard but Roffen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks works his way into side control.
Roffen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Roffen's face as Schullacks controls the position.
Roffen pushes Schullacks away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Schullacks gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Schullacks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roffen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schullacks trying to control the action but Roffen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks advances to full mount.
Schullacks content just to control the position here.
Schullacks takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Schullacks's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Roffen wants to get back to his feet.
Schullacks working for a choke but Roffen is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks keeps control of the position easily here as Roffen tries to buck him off.
Schullacks has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Schullacks is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Roffen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Schullacks is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Roffen is defending well though. Schullacks let's go of the attempt for now.
Roffen is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vern Schullacks 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!
Roffen misses with a double jab.
Josh Roffen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schullacks just misses with a punch to the body.
Schullacks throws out a loose jab but Roffen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Schullacks misses the target.
Roffen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schullacks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Schullacks looks to score with a jab to the body but Roffen is just out of range.
Good exchange - Roffen coming out on top.
Schullacks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schullacks throws a lazy right hand but Roffen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roffen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schullacks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Schullacks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Roffen tries to clinch but Schullacks moves out of range.
Roffen lands with an uppercut that bounces Schullacks off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Schullacks. That snapped Roffen's head back.
 It looks like Josh Roffen has been cut.
Schullacks throws a hook but Roffen avoids it easily.
Roffen jabs at Schullacks's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schullacks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schullacks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Roffen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schullacks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Schullacks misses.
Roffen lands a nice looking body shot.
Schullacks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roffen moves away.
Schullacks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Schullacks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roffen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schullacks.
Roffen throws a big shot that misses.
Roffen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schullacks lunges at Roffen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roffen's hand.
Roffen ducks under a wild hook from Schullacks.
A nice side step and Roffen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Roffen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Schullacks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schullacks scores with a hook.
Schullacks misses with a left hand
letting Roffen counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roffen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schullacks.
Roffen lands a jab to Schullacks's midsection.
Schullacks scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roffen. That's going to slow Schullacks down.
Roffen moves out of range as Schullacks strikes.
Roffen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schullacks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Roffen tries to clinch there but Schullacks circles away.
Schullacks needs to keep his hands up - Roffen had a free shot at his head there.
Schullacks throws out a loose jab but Roffen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schullacks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roffen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Schullacks misses with a straight left.
Roffen slips under a jab.
Roffen throws out a counter right but Schullacks avoids it with no problem.
Roffen swinging wildly here.
Schullacks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roffen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schullacks.
Schullacks backing away here, and Roffen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Schullacks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roffen pinned against the cage. Roffen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roffen delivers a nice body kick.
Roffen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Roffen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roffen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schullacks throws out the jab.
Roffen throws a counter combo.
Schullacks misses with a straight right.
Roffen misses with a double jab.
Roffen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schullacks.
Schullacks looks for a takedown but Roffen sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vern Schullacks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schullacks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roffen counters with a left and a right that stings Schullacks.
Schullacks throws a looping overhand right but Roffen ducks down to avoid it.
Schullacks thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Roffen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Schullacks tries for a takedown but Roffen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roffen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schullacks throws a hook but Roffen avoids it easily.
Schullacks fails to land the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roffen drives through and clinches with Schullacks against the cage.
Schullacks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roffen after a bit of a struggle.
Schullacks struggles to land a body shot inside as Roffen controls his hands.
Roffen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schullacks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roffen moves away.
Roffen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roffen!
Roffen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roffen misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Roffen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roffen 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Roffen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caspian Tennessen (ranked 2909 p4p, 3632 weight class) and Jab Buckeye (ranked 436 p4p, 516 weight class). Tennessen comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar - Warriors of the World. Buckeye has chosen Right above it lil Wayne as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caspian Tennessen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jab Buckeye!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tennessen lands a slapping body shot.
Buckeye gets a takedown into half guard.
Tennessen controlling the position for now.
Tennessen wants to improve his position but Buckeye is controlling well.
Tennessen trying to control from the bottom.
Tennessen is looking for a sweep. Buckeye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tennessen won't allow Buckeye to pass to mount.
Tennessen tries to roll over but Buckeye keeps him under control.
Buckeye looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tennessen is looking to control Buckeye's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tennessen avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tennessen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buckeye seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckeye is pressing down on Tennessen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tennessen is holding on for now.
Tennessen tries to roll over but Buckeye keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tennessen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tennessen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buckeye pulls his head out easily.
Buckeye is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Buckeye lands a nice short elbow.
Tennessen gets full guard.
Tennessen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tennessen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buckeye is in close to Tennessen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tennessen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye stands up over Tennessen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tennessen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buckeye trying to control the position from guard on top but Tennessen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buckeye stopping the sweep attempt from Tennessen.
Tennessen keeping full guard, as Buckeye tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckeye lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tennessen wants to sweep but no luck.
Tennessen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tennessen is trying to keep Buckeye in close.
Tennessen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buckeye postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tennessen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tennessen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buckeye defends well.
Buckeye postures up.
Buckeye postures up and lands a big shot to Tennessen's brow.
Buckeye postures up.
Tennessen keeping full guard, as Buckeye tries to pass.
Tennessen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Buckeye defends it easily.
Tennessen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buckeye controls the pace.
Tennessen trying to control the position.
Buckeye distracts Tennessen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tennessen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tennessen is working hard here to advance position.
Tennessen working a defensive guard here.
Tennessen keeping full guard, as Buckeye tries to pass.
Tennessen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buckeye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tennessen trying to keep a closed guard but Buckeye is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckeye looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buckeye dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Buckeye has his takedown stuffed
and Tennessen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buckeye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tennessen lands a jab to Buckeye's midsection.
Buckeye fails with the takedown.
Buckeye shoots for a double leg takedown but Tennessen sprawls well. He's pushed Buckeye's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Tennessen misses its target.
Caspian Tennessen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Buckeye.
Buckeye misses with a hook
and Tennessen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tennessen lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Tennessen as he connects with a hook.
Buckeye tries for a takedown but Tennessen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buckeye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tennessen avoids it really well and circles away.
Buckeye is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye ducks under a wild hook from Tennessen.
Buckeye looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buckeye tries for a takedown but Tennessen circles away easily
and Tennessen counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Jab Buckeye has been cut.
Buckeye staying out of range there.
Buckeye scores with a jab.
Tennessen misses with an uppercut. Buckeye saw that one coming.
Buckeye with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tennessen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Buckeye thinking.
Tennessen misses with a two punch combination.
Tennessen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye looks for a takedown but Tennessen sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Tennessen misses the target.
Buckeye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tennessen.
Buckeye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tennessen avoids it really well and circles away.
Buckeye slips under a jab.
Jab Buckeye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buckeye shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tennessen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckeye lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Buckeye.
Buckeye with a poor takedown
letting Tennessen counter with a right hand.
Tennessen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caspian Tennessen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennessen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buckeye at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tennessen.
Buckeye misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Tennessen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck for Buckeye with that takedown attempt.
Tennessen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buckeye tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tennessen swivels and escapes.
Tennessen lands a left and a right that send Buckeye crashing to the mat, dazed. Tennessen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tennessen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buckeye moves out of range as Tennessen strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buckeye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buckeye ducks under a wild hook from Tennessen.
Buckeye misses with a straight right.
Tennessen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tennessen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tennessen misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Tennessen misses.
Buckeye is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buckeye fails with the takedown
and Tennessen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caspian Tennessen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jab Buckeye's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Tennessen looks to score with a jab to the body but Buckeye is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Buckeye's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Buckeye slips under a jab from Tennessen.
Buckeye shoots in looking for a takedown. Tennessen tries to sprawl out of it but Buckeye keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tennessen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tennessen throws an overhand right that lands on Buckeye's shoulder, as Buckeye tries to avoid the shot.
Buckeye tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tennessen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buckeye somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tennessen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye misses the shot to the body.
Buckeye has a takedown stuffed.
Caspian Tennessen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Buckeye.
Buckeye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tennessen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buckeye manages to avoid it.
Buckeye looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That has opened up Jab Buckeye's cut even more.
Nice sprawl there from Tennessen as Buckeye shoots in.
Tennessen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buckeye. Buckeye circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tennessen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tennessen misses the shot to the body.
Buckeye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buckeye dives in and grabs Tennessen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tennessen pushes down on Buckeye's head and hops out.
Buckeye fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Tennessen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tennessen just misses with a punch to the body.
Buckeye looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown but Tennessen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tennessen throwing a counter right hand but Buckeye manages to avoid it.
Buckeye dodges the punch combination from Tennessen.
And Buckeye tries to counter it with a takedown but Tennessen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tennessen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tennessen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Buckeyes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Buckeye darts in looking for a takedown but Tennessen gets double underhooks and turns Buckeye into the cage.
Caspian Tennessen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennessen lands a right hook to the body.
Tennessen misses with the combination.
Buckeye closes the distance and clinches up with Tennessen, looking for a takedown. Buckeye pushes Tennessen against the cage but Tennessen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tennessen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Buckeye fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tennessen to the ground. Buckeye is now in Tennessen's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tennessen is on top in guard.
Tennessen throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tennessen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buckeye preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tennessen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Buckeye's guard.
Buckeye wants to get back to full guard.
Jab Buckeye has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tennessen working over Buckeye with some ground and pound. Buckeye looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tennessen working Buckeye over with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckeye avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tennessen.
Tennessen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tennessen 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.
Buckeye manages to get to full guard.
Tennessen throwing strikes from guard but Buckeye blocks nicely.
Tennessen distracts Buckeye with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tennessen landing some decent shots from guard.
Tennessen throwing strikes from guard but Buckeye blocks nicely.
Tennessen postures up.
Tennessen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tennessen chips away with some ground and pound.
Buckeye working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tennessen.
Tennessen throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caspian Tennessen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tennessen 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caspian Tennessen!
Caspian Tennessen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jackson (ranked 2438 p4p, 2182 weight class) and Yuuto Yoshida (ranked 344 p4p, 314 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Come As You Are - Nirvana. A fine choice. Yoshida is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blue Oyster Cult Godzilla . 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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210
35 - 25 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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 30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luther Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuuto Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson jumps into guard, dragging Yoshida to the mat.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Yoshida postures up.
Jackson managing to control the position.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Yoshida is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yoshida trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yoshida trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yoshida manages to get himself to full guard.
Yoshida trying to control the position.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yoshida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Yoshida in his guard.
Yoshida is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yoshida is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Yoshida defends easily.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson looking to control but Yoshida passes into half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Yoshida keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yoshida is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Yoshida has control of the leg.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yoshida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yoshida forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson tries to roll over but Yoshida keeps him under control.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoshida is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Yoshida is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Yoshida won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yoshida throws a lazy body kick
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Yoshida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yoshida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yoshida sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Yoshida manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshida is retaining full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson passes Yoshida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yoshida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Yoshida is defending well.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Yoshida defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yoshida looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Yoshida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yoshida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Luther Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Yoshida is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson trying to control the action but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Yoshida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoshida as he avoids it easily.
Jackson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yuuto Yoshida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoshida takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Yoshida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshida can do to turn this around?
Yoshida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Yoshida, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Yoshida against the cage but Yoshida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yoshida clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson clinches.
Yoshida is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Yoshida works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Yoshida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Luther Jackson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Yoshida!
Yoshida is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yoshida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yuuto Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Yoshida manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Jackson.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Yoshida manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Yoshida in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to control.
Luther Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A control attempt from Jackson but he's now mounted!
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson wants to control but Yoshida is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshida has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson tries to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson wants to control but Yoshida is having none of it.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuto Yoshida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Jackson!
An out of breath Luther Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralphie White (ranked 1816 p4p, 2158 weight class) and Iikka Runnisto (ranked 283 p4p, 335 weight class). Runnisto has chosen Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös! 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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200
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralphie White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
White punishes Runnisto's body with a nice straight punch.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runnisto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Runnisto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
White lands a slapping body shot.
Runnisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Runnisto throws a leg kick but White sees it coming and moves out of range.
Runnisto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Runnisto throws a front kick that sends White stumbling back into the cage.
Jab by White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runnisto was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
A little jabbing left from Runnisto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Runnisto.
Ralphie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runnisto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White scores with a jab to the body.
White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Runnisto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Runnisto drops his hands momentarily and White takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Runnisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White misses the shot to the body.
White connects with the punch.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White doesn't manage to clinch there - Runnisto circles away.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Runnisto counters with a stiff right hand.
Runnisto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Runnisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Runnisto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
White darts in trying to clinch
enabling Runnisto to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runnisto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
White misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from White.
Runnisto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White throws a body kick that misses.
Runnisto scores with a jab to the head.
White looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
White darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Runnisto is pressing down on White's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
White stands and throws Runnisto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
White is looking to take a break and control but Runnisto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Runnisto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White controlling the position from side mount.
Runnisto is trying to improve his position.
White controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White tries to advance to mount but Runnisto denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
White swings around for an armbar but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into White's guard.
White is looking to sweep but instead, Runnisto has passed into half guard.
White wants to improve his position but Runnisto is controlling well.
White is holding on to half guard well.
Runnisto is taking a breather. White 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.
Runnisto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
White works his way to full guard. Good work.
White working a defensive guard here.
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 Ralphie White will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
White jabs Runnisto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Runnisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White.
Runnisto throws a jab when White was well out of range.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from White.
Runnisto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
White with a hook.
Runnisto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot by Runnisto.
Runnisto throws a hook but White blocks it.
Runnisto slips under a jab from White.
Ralphie White is winning the standup battle so far.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Runnisto.
White lands a really nice looking cross but Runnisto seems unphased.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runnisto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White lands a slapping body shot.
White is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Runnisto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
White throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Runnisto's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White connects with a nice looking jab.
Runnisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from White.
White misses with an uppercut
and Runnisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Runnisto swings away with a leg kick that misses.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
White swings for the body but Runnisto moves out of range.
White is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White looks to land a left hand but Runnisto moved out of range nicely.
White is looking to clinch.
Runnisto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Runnisto, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runnisto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runnisto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
White takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Runnisto there.
White connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Runnisto momentarily.
White misses with a head kick.
White thuds a left hand into Runnisto's body.
Runnisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Runnisto checks a leg kick nicely.
White misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Runnisto misses its intended target.
Runnisto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Runnisto avoids the body shot from White.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
White throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Runnisto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Runnisto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White scores with a crisp jab that stopped Runnisto in his tracks.
White connects with a looping right hand.
Runnisto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto thuds a left hand into White's body.
White lands a slapping body shot.
White connects with a high kick.
White throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White throws a big shot that misses.
White misses with a hook. Runnisto ducked under it nicely.
Runnisto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
White with a poor takedown
and Runnisto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Runnisto lands a really nice looking cross but White seems unphased.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a body shot.
Runnisto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White misses with an uppercut. Runnisto saw that one coming.
Runnisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
White scores with a shot to the body.
White is trying hard to land a takedown here. Runnisto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Runnisto throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Runnisto.
Runnisto looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runnisto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body punch from Runnisto.
White throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Runnisto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
White looks to land a body kick but Runnisto moved away.
White catches Runnisto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donk. Runnisto catches White right on the button with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Runnisto.
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 Ralphie White will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
White misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
White throws a lazy right hand but Runnisto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White loads up on a big right hand but Runnisto slips the punch.
Runnisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Runnisto misses the shot to the body.
White throws a counter high kick but Runnisto was just alert enough to avoid it.
Runnisto looks to land a body kick but White moved away.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
Runnisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White checks a low kick from Runnisto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White clobbers Runnisto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
White throws a looping overhand right but Runnisto ducks down to avoid it.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
White attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Runnisto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A low kick from Runnisto misses
and White counters with a big head kick but Runnisto shrugs it off.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
White misses with a straight right.
White slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
A swing and a miss from White.
White throws a body punch but Runnisto moves out of range.
Iikka Runnisto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Runnisto scores with a head kick.
White lands a nice hook to Runnisto's body. Runnisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Runnisto throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
Nice shot by White.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Runnisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runnisto moves away.
Runnisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Runnisto.
White throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Runnisto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Runnisto throws a front kick that sends White stumbling back into the cage.
Runnisto throws a big shot that misses.
White moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Runnisto.
Runnisto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Runnisto tries to clinch there but White circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Runnisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runnisto.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White checks a leg kick.
White on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from White misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Runnisto! But no joy.
White tries to score with a low kick but Runnisto moves his leg out of the way.
White throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White slips under a jab.
Runnisto moves out of range as White throws a body kick.
Runnisto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
White moves out of range as Runnisto throws a body kick.
Iikka Runnisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White lands with a straight right. Runnisto didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runnisto. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runnisto swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White instigates a clinch.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Runnisto's elbow.
Runnisto misses with some punches.
Runnisto is trying to force a seperation but White has the dominant position.
White controlling the action here for a moment.
Runnisto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White lands a body punch in the clinch.
White blocking some punches.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
White misses with the head strike.
Runnisto working hard to break the clinch.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White pushes Runnisto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Runnisto is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Runnisto misses with a body punch.
White looking to slow down the pace here.
Runnisto manages to break the clinch.
Runnisto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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 Ralphie White.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralphie White!
During a confident post fight interview, Ralphie White 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 Wallid Moura (ranked 1060 p4p, 4154 weight class) and Wykyd Dall (ranked 163 p4p, 543 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wallid Moura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wykyd Dall!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dall showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura trying to hold on to Dall's head to control him but Dall postures up.
Dall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Moura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nice strikes from Dall there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall prevents Moura from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dall content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dall pulls his head out easily.
Moura is looking to improve his position.
Dall trying to control the pace.
Dall passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Moura!
Dall is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Moura to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Moura shrugs it off.
Moura tries to hold on but Dall pushes him away.
Moura avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dall.
Moura has given up his back here. Will Dall look for the submission or keep pounding away?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura is in bad spot here.
Dall keeps control of the position easily here as Moura tries to buck him off.
Moura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dall on the ground.
Moura turns into Dall and is now in his guard.
Dall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dall wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dall is looking for a triangle but Moura pushes his legs off easily.
Dall seems keen to control Moura's posture.
Moura stopping the sweep attempt from Dall.
Dall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moura won't allow Dall to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moura has Dall in his guard.
Dall scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dall advances to half guard.
Dall throwing shots but Moura is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dall connects with a nice short shot to Moura's temple.
Dall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dall wants to stand up but Moura has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dall controlling the action here.
Dall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dall in particular looking to stall.
Moura is looking to control Dall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moura avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall trying to control the action but Moura is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wykyd Dall dominated that 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dall is defended easily by Moura.
Moura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dall.
Dall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moura looking for a takedown.
Moura wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall is working for takedown but Moura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dall is pressed up against the cage. Moura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dall down to the mat. Dall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wallid Moura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moura pinned against the cage. Moura gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dall lands in his opponent's guard.
Moura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dall wants to control from the top but Moura keeps moving.
Moura is looking for a triangle but Dall pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dall has managed to get both his arms back between Moura's legs - danger averted.
Moura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dall controls the pace.
Dall is continuing to stall.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Moura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall advances position into side control!
Dall wants to control but Moura is keeping him busy.
Dall controlling the position from side mount.
Moura tries to buck Dall off but Dall is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dall is looking to take a break and control but Moura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dall is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Moura looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dall gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Moura is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dall lets go of the hold and Moura can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wykyd Dall!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Kelly (ranked 1970 p4p, 1501 weight class) and Chief Queef (ranked 305 p4p, 226 weight class). Chief Queef acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pat Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Queef!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly lands with an uppercut that bounces Queef off the cage and back into range.
Queef connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kelly momentarily.
 It looks like Pat Kelly has been cut.
Queef fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kelly lands a nice shot that snaps Queef's head back.
Queef tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kelly defends well and Queef ends up having to push Kelly into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Queef has a takedown stuffed.
Pat Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Queef.
Kelly manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Queef on his heels. He'll look to pass Queef's guard now, I'm sure.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Queef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Queef's head.
Queef is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queef keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Kelly is looking to work some ground and pound but Queef has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Queef looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queef looking for subs off his back but Kelly has passed one foot through into half guard.
Queef looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Queef is refusing to be controlled, as Kelly sits in half guard.
Queef looking for submissions off his back.
Queef looking for submissions off his back.
Kelly is looking to take a break and control but Queef is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kelly wants to work for an arm triangle but Queef is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kelly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kelly is taking a breather. Queef 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.
Queef is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelly pulls his head out easily.
Kelly is looking to take a break and control but Queef is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Queef tries to get to full guard but Kelly has control of the leg.
Kelly stalling.
Queef is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Queef slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kelly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Queef has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kelly has managed to get both his arms back between Queef's legs - danger averted.
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Queef swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly forces his way into half guard.
Queef tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Queef is defending well.
Queef looking for submissions off his back.
Queef is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelly pulls his head out easily.
Kelly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Queef is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kelly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kelly's back!
Queef lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Kelly is taking damage to the body and head.
Queef lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kelly covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
 Kelly is rocked!
Kelly is in bad spot here.
Oh Kelly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queef lands a shot to the body.
Pat Kelly's cut is getting worse.
Kelly takes a huge shot to the dome and he's out cold! Big knockout! Queef celebrates with his corner and points to his sponsors on a baseball cap.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chief Queef!
A very excited looking Chief Queef made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yayi Zinsou (ranked 1628 p4p, 1655 weight class) and Art Vincent Dela Cruz (ranked 204 p4p, 209 weight class). Dela Cruz has chosen This is the Moment 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 38 - 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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Vincent Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinsou gets a clinch.
Zinsou has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dela Cruz regains guard immediately.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Zinsou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zinsou lands a couple of digs.
Zinsou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dela Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Dela Cruz, not yet.
Zinsou looking to pass the guard.
Zinsou chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zinsou has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zinsou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dela Cruz is trying to keep Zinsou in close.
Dela Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz wants to stand up but Zinsou is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou landing some decent shots from guard.
Dela Cruz wants to stand but Zinsou is controlling the position.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zinsou cracks Dela Cruz with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dela Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zinsou.
Dela Cruz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dela Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zinsou is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zinsou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zinsou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dela Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zinsou lands a couple of elbows.
Dela Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Zinsou is proving a slippery customer.
Zinsou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zinsou has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Zinsou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Zinsou looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zinsou is in close to Dela Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zinsou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dela Cruz wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou postures up and lands a big shot to Dela Cruz's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dela Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zinsou is pushing down on Dela Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dela Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Zinsou has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dela Cruz has hold of Zinsou's hands but Zinsou slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dela Cruz is not content to let Zinsou control the position.
Zinsou is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dela Cruz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zinsou working the head and body with strikes.
Zinsou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zinsou content to control rather than advance.
Zinsou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dela Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zinsou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dela Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dela Cruz moves into full guard.
Dela Cruz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zinsou stacks Dela Cruz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zinsou!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dela Cruz!
Zinsou landing strikes from the mount and Dela Cruz is in trouble!
Zinsou has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dela Cruz's face.
 Dela Cruz is rocked!
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!
Dela Cruz takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Zinsou's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
After the fight, Yayi Zinsou was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Dock (ranked 1704 p4p, 848 weight class) and Cameron Bye (ranked 274 p4p, 133 weight class). Dock comes to the cage accompanied by The Hangover Soundtrack- Iko Iko. Cameron Bye looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a 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 28 - 46 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Dock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cameron Bye!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bye's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bye duly obliges.
Dock tries to land a body kick
and Bye counters with a nice body shot.
Dock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bye is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dock clinches up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Dock has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bye.
Dock misses with a knee to the head.
Dock tries to land knees in the clinch but Bye avoids the damage to the body.
Bye managing to block the knees to the body from Dock.
Dock missing with knees to the body.
Dock lands a nice knee to the body.
Bye is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dock misses with a knee strike.
Dock tries to land a knee to the head but Bye blocks with his arms.
Bye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dock looking to throw knees to the head but Bye is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bye.
Dock tries to land a knee to the head but Bye blocks with his arms.
Dock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bye lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bye in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bye takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hook to the body lands for Bye.
Dock misses with a knee to the head.
Dock is breathing heavily.
Bye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bye connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dock misses with a head kick.
Bye throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dock tries to clinch up but Bye circles away and keeps his distance.
Bye changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dock looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bye wants to control but Dock is keeping him busy.
Dock tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bye stands up and beckons Dock to his feet.
Dock looks for the body kick but Bye saw that one coming.
Dock throws a head kick that misses.
Bye swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dock darts in and clinches Bye up against the cage.
Dock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bye is defending well for now.
Bye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dock avoids a kick to the body.
Dock throws a leg kick which misses Bye's front leg but catches the back leg as Bye tries to avoid it.
Dock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Dock backs off Bye throws a huge counter combo but Dock manages to avoid it all.
Dock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dock throws a wild body kick that Bye sees coming a mile off.
Bye pushes Dock up against the cage in a clinch.
Dock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bye is trying to push Dock away but Dock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dock tries to land a knee to the head but Bye blocks with his arms.
Dock tries to land knees in the clinch but Bye avoids the damage to the body.
Dock looking to throw knees to the head but Bye is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bye throws a one two combo.
Bob Dock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dock is looking to clinch.
Dock moves out of range of the body kick.
Dock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bye throws a big counter head kick but Dock avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dock misses with a head kick.
Dock has managed to clinch.
Dock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dock tries to land knees in the clinch but Bye avoids the damage to the body.
Dock tries a knee to the head but Bye blocks it.
Dock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bye.
Bye wants a takedown but no success here.
Bye avoiding damage as Dock throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Dock dominated that 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.
Bye pushes Dock up against the cage in a clinch.
Dock tries to land knees in the clinch but Bye avoids the damage to the body.
Bye on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dock keeps control of Bye as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bye can't break the clinch.
Bye has had enough of the clinch but Dock keeps him there for the moment.
Dock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A knee to the head by Dock.
Bye managing to block the knees to the body from Dock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bye blocks it with crossed arms.
Dock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bye can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bye, pushing him back against the cage.
Dock looking to throw knees to the head but Bye is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dock missing with knees to the body.
Bob Dock has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bye can't break the clinch.
Dock missing with knees to the body.
Dock trying to land knees to the body.
Dock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dock missing with knees to the body.
Dock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bye.
Dock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bye avoids it.
Bye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dock drives through and clinches with Bye against the cage.
Dock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bye.
Dock missing with knees to the body.
Dock misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bye can't break the clinch.
Dock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bye is defending well for now.
Dock tries a knee to the head but Bye blocks it.
Bye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cameron Bye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bye clinches up with Dock and pushes him back against the cage.
Bye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bye clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bye avoids the head kick by Dock.
Dock moves forwards but Bye connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dock looks to clinch
and Bye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bob Dock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bye.
Dock lands a head kick. Bye smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bye throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bye jabs Dock right on the nose. Dock blinks but takes it well.
Cameron Bye seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bye rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bye gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bye is defending well for now.
Dock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bye stalling.
Bye avoiding damage as Dock throws knees to the body.
Bye wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bye tries to break the clinch but Dock is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dock tries to land knees in the clinch but Bye avoids the damage to the body.
Dock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bye is defending well for now.
Dock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bye blocks it with crossed arms.
Bye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bye jabs at Dock's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bye's head.
Dock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bye lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bye scores with a jab to the head.
Dock tries a head kick but it misses.
Dock looks for the body kick but Bye saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bye - that will leave a mark!
Dock wants to clinch up but Bye keeps it at a distance.
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 Bob Dock will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dock throws a leg kick but Bye sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Bye misses.
Bye with a nice calf kick.
Donk. Bye catches Dock right on the button with a cross.
Bye fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dock, pushing him back against the cage.
Dock tries to land a knee to the head but Bye blocks with his arms.
Bye tries to land knees in the clinch but Dock avoids the damage to the body.
Dock missing with knees to the body.
Bye controlling the action here for a moment.
Bye avoiding damage as Dock throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bye lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bye managing to block the knees to the body from Dock.
Bye has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bye can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dock misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bye managing to block the knees to the body from Dock.
Bye managing to block the knees to the body from Dock.
Bye is trying to break the clinch but Dock has him pressed against the cage.
Bye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bye avoids the head kick by Dock.
Dock misses with a head kick.
Bye keeps the fight on the outside.
Dock tries to clinch up but Bye circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bye blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dock throws a nice head kick!
Dock tries to clinch up.
Bye closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dock misses with a knee strike.
Dock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bye breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bye is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bye manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bye blocks a head kick by Dock.
Bye throws a counter combo.
Bye lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dock throws a lazy head kick
and Bye counters with a one-two to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bye scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dock in his tracks.
Bye lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dock moves in looking to clinch but Bye pushes him off.
Dock misses with a head kick.
Dock tries to close the distance and clinch but Bye swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bye misses with a head kick.
A low kick lands for Bye.
Cameron Bye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bye is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Bye on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dock moves to clinch but Bye breaks away
and Bye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Dock.
Dock throws a head kick but Bye moves out of range.
Dock dodges the punch combination from Bye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dock clinches up with Bye and pushes him back against the cage.
Bye successfully pulls guard.
Bye uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bye listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dock is looking to land body kicks.
Dock moves into range and clinches up with Bye.
Bye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dock avoids it really well and circles away.
Dock attempts a counter takedown but Bye avoids it well and moves away.
Dock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bye, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cameron Bye.
I think Dock 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Dock!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesare Tiramanti (ranked 933 p4p, 1026 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 144 p4p, 157 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pinochet's choice of entrance music: I Need a Pinochet. Cesare Tiramanti 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiramanti misses with a hook.
Pinochet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinochet throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiramanti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiramanti tries to score with a low kick but Pinochet moves his leg out of the way.
Pinochet gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tiramanti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
Pinochet misses with a straight left.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiramanti throws a jab when Pinochet was well out of range.
Tiramanti staying out of range there.
Pinochet misses with a combination
and Tiramanti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Tiramanti misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Pinochet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Tiramanti as he connects with a hook.
Tiramanti misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet slips a jab and a cross from Tiramanti.
Pinochet ducks under a wild hook from Tiramanti.
And Pinochet responds with a good body kick, but Tiramanti manages to step out the way in time.
Pinochet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinochet throws a body punch but Tiramanti moves out of range.
Tiramanti swings widly with a right hand
and Pinochet counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pinochet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinochet moves away.
Pinochet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tiramanti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pinochet scrambles back to his feet.
Tiramanti is looking to slow Pinochet down with leg kicks.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pinochet is rocked!
Pinochet has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti misses the jab.
Pinochet is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiramanti finish him?
Tiramanti pounces like a tiger and cracks Pinochet with a vicious hook! Pinochet is down but not out! Tiramanti follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cesare Tiramanti!
Cesare Tiramanti 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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