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OFK 139 - Trump Vs Bagwis PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Burns (ranked 3389 p4p, 23124 weight class) and Will Nelson (ranked 402 p4p, 606 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Will Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Burns. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Burns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nelson slips a straight right by Burns.
Burns tries to sprawl but Nelson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Burns kicks Nelson off and gets back to his feet.
Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burns tries to counter by clinching up but Nelson breaks away and moves out of range.
Nelson scores with a takedown into Burns's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns wants to get back to his feet but Nelson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Nelson stops Burns from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns can't keep his opponent in guard - Nelson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burns is trying to stand.
Burns manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Burns circles away.
Burns wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns as he jumps to the side.
Benny Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Nelson.
Burns has managed to clinch.
Our sources have told us that Burns has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Burns prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burns is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns is pressed up against the cage. Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burns down to the mat. Burns avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Burns rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Burns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Burns - that landed with a thud.
Nelson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Burns has Nelson pressed against the cage.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nelson's face.
 It looks like Will Nelson has been cut.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Burns to keep the fight standing.
Nelson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burns pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nelson looks winded!
Burns tries to clinch up.
Nelson fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Nelson shoots in.
Burns closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Burns.
Burns scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burns taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Burns stalling in the clinch.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns lands a nice knee to the body.
Nelson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Nelson is working for takedown but Burns is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Burns.
Burns stalls.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That has opened up Will Nelson's cut even more.
The referee calls for Burns to work.
Knees to the body from Burns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns.
Burns landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Burns manages to get underhooks.
Burns misses with a knee strike.
Burns stalling against the cage.
Nelson goes for a takedown attempt but Burns pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Will Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns is stalling here.
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burns prevents it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Nelson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burns rushes Nelson and presses him up against the cage.
Nelson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Burns seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nelson can turn it around.
Nelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burns is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nelson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burns is defending well.
Benny Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Nelson.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
Burns effectively controlling the action here.
Burns has Nelson pressed against the cage.
Nelson wants to take the fight to the mat but Burns manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burns controlling the action here for a moment.
Burns leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Burns for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson has clasped his hands together around Burns's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nelson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nelson working the body and head with strikes.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Nelson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nelson prevents Burns from escaping the position.
Nelson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burns is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nelson is controlling him well.
Burns trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Burns throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nelson throws a chopping leg kick but Burns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nelson throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nelson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Burns connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nelson's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nelson jumps guard but Burns stands there with Nelson around his waist. Nelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burns lands a nice elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns.
Burns is pushing Nelson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nelson jumps guard but Burns stands there with Nelson around his waist. Nelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Burns dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nelson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burns pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burns lands a good knee to the midsection. Nelson won't want to take too many of those.
Burns landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Burns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Burns landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Burns landing knees to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns slows down the pace here.
Burns just leaning against Nelson, taking a breather.
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Burns - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.
Nelson avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Burns dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Will Nelson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nelson goes for a double leg but Burns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burns continues to drive forward.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by Burns.
Burns gets a clinch.
Burns is working Nelson over against the cage.
Burns is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Burns.
Burns stalling the fight.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Burns - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns stalls.
Burns seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Burns stops a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Benny Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Nelson.
Burns putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nelson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Burns lands a right hand.
Burns landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nelson letting Burns take a breather here.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Burns crunches a lovely knee into Nelson's ribcage.
Benny Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burns taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nelson takes a shot to the head.
Burns utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Burns lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burns slows down the pace here.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
Burns landing knees to the body.
Burns lands a good knee to the midsection. Nelson won't want to take too many of those.
Burns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stalling in the clinch from Burns.
Burns landing knees to the head.
Burns is struggling to control the position.
Nelson being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nelson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nelson avoiding damage as Burns throws knees to the body.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The cut above Will Nelson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nelson is looking to break free of the clinch but Burns has double underhooks.
Nelson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns misses with a knee strike.
Burns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nelson blocks it with crossed arms.
Nelson is trying to drag Burns to the mat but Burns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Burns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns.
Burns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Will Nelson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Burns stalls.
Nelson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burns.
Burns putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nelson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson stalling in the clinch but Burns improves position.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Burns forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Will Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson missing with knees to the body.
Burns crunches a lovely knee into Nelson's ribcage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Burns!
Benny Burns 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Brockington (ranked 2570 p4p, 2901 weight class) and Masada The Zealot (ranked 313 p4p, 350 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Brockington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masada The Zealot!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Zealot keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Zealot throws a lazy uppercut
and Brockington counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brockington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Zealot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brockington is trying to control. The Zealot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Zealot is defending against the submission attempts here by Brockington.
Brockington is working for a kimura but The Zealot is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockington is pressing down on The Zealot's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Zealot is holding on for now.
The Zealot looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brockington tries to pass to full mount but The Zealot defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brockington in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brockington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Zealot defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brockington content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Zealot wants to land a leg kick but Brockington is out of range.
Brockington feinted with a counter takedown.
Brockington shoots for a double leg takedown but The Zealot sprawls well. He's pushed Brockington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Zealot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Zealot throws a nice looking combination but Brockington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brockington tries to counter with a takedown but The Zealot is quick to defend against it.
The Zealot throws a lazy head kick
and Brockington counters with a single leg into guard. The Zealot didn't expect that.
Brockington trying to control the position from guard on top but The Zealot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Zealot keeping full guard, as Brockington tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockington throws a big elbow that misses.
Brockington advances position into side control!
Brockington tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brockington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brockington wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Zealot keeps working.
Brockington tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four 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.
The Zealot prevents Brockington from moving into mount.
Brockington throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The Zealot managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Brockington.
Brockington misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The Zealot stops Brockington from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brockington is looking to take a break and control but The Zealot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Brockington.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Brockington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Zealot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brockington counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for The Zealot!
The Zealot is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brockington is looking to take a break and control but The Zealot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kevin Brockington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brockington is really struggling to control The Zealot but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brockington tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Zealot is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brockington is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockington has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for The Zealot!
Brockington fails to take his opponent's back.
The Zealot wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brockington.
The Zealot is trying to stand up.
Brockington trying to control but The Zealot is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brockington goes for an armbar but he's not got it… The Zealot turns into him and now he's in Brockington's guard.
The Zealot connects with a couple of short punches.
Brockington working a defensive guard here.
The Zealot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot postures up.
The Zealot chips away with some ground and pound.
The Zealot cracks Brockington with a solid left hand.
The Zealot working some strikes from top position.
Brockington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Zealot throws an elbow that misses. Brockington uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in The Zealot's guard. Nice move by Brockington!
Brockington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brockington wants to pass the guard but The Zealot is keeping the position.
Brockington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Zealot can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brockington is controlling him.
Brockington is pushing down on The Zealot's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Zealot is fighting to maintain full guard but Brockington has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brockington is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Brockington dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
The Zealot misses with a left hand
and Brockington counters with a stiff right hand.
The Zealot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Zealot misses with a straight right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brockington.
The Zealot throws out a counter right but Brockington avoids it with no problem.
Brockington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brockington feinted with a counter takedown.
The Zealot cracks Brockington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Zealot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brockington checks a low kick from The Zealot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brockington tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Zealot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brockington somewhat.
Brockington ducks under a wild hook from The Zealot.
Kevin Brockington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Zealot is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brockington asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brockington tries for a kimura but The Zealot is defending well.
The Zealot is trying to buck Brockington off.
Brockington wants to control but The Zealot is keeping him busy.
Brockington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Zealot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brockington wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Zealot keeps working.
Brockington tries for a kimura but The Zealot is defending well.
Brockington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The Zealot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brockington is looking to take a break and control but The Zealot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockington tries to advance to mount but can't.
Masada The Zealot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brockington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brockington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brockington swings around for an armbar but The Zealot sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Brockington's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brockington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Zealot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Zealot makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brockington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Zealot is in close to Brockington's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brockington working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Zealot.
Brockington looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Zealot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brockington's head.
The Zealot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kevin Brockington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Zealot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Zealot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masada The Zealot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brockington 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Brockington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arlo Rochester (ranked 2651 p4p, 2370 weight class) and Doko Dokov (ranked 323 p4p, 291 weight class). Rochester comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne- Dysfunctional. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arlo Rochester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dokov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rochester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rochester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dokov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dokov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rochester scores with a nice right hand.
Dokov clinches with his opponent.
Rochester has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rochester misses with a punch to the body.
Rochester misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rochester fails to land.
A short right from Dokov on the inside.
Rochester throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rochester holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dokov blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Rochester to work.
Rochester tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Rochester back against the cage.
Rochester using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dokov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rochester stalls.
Rochester is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dokov is struggling to control the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rochester takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arlo Rochester.
Dokov darts in and clinches Rochester up against the cage.
Rochester is looking to control Dokov's arms but Dokov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rochester has his back to the cage.
Rochester leaning against his opponent.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Rochester.
Dokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rochester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Rochester keeps control of Dokov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rochester tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Rochester back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dokov.
A short right from Dokov.
Rochester misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Rochester.
Rochester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dokov lands a hook that snaps the head of Rochester backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dokov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rochester.
Rochester throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Rochester content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dokov tries to pull guard but Rochester forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rochester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rochester can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
Dokov manages to break the clinch.
Dokov is looking to clinch but Rochester is avoiding it.
Rochester works the jab nicely.
Dokov drives through and clinches with Rochester against the cage.
Rochester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dokov.
Rochester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dokov lands with a right to the head.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rochester throws a head punch that misses.
Rochester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dokov.
Rochester has Dokov pressed against the cage.
Rochester misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rochester throws an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Rochester to work.
Rochester's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dokov gets control of Rochester's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dokov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rochester stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dokov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rochester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dokov drives through with a takedown into Rochester's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dokov gets to his feet. Rochester looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dokov wants to clinch up but Rochester keeps it at a distance.
Dokov is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Rochester.
Rochester tries to keep at a distance but Dokov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dokov lands with a light punch inside.
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 Arlo Rochester will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dokov dodges the punch combination from Rochester.
Dokov clinches up with Rochester and pushes him back against the cage.
Rochester is trying to stall.
Dokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rochester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Rochester misses with the head strike.
Rochester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dokov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rochester kicks Dokov off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rochester misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Rochester - just one landing.
Rochester lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rochester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dokov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov misses with some punches.
Rochester tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Rochester back against the cage.
Rochester misses with a punch to the body.
Dokov avoids the elbow strike from Rochester, against the cage.
Rochester throws an elbow that misses.
Rochester has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Dokov lands with a light punch inside.
Rochester misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rochester.
Still in the clinch, Rochester scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Rochester on the inside.
Dokov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rochester misses with a right hand
and Dokov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Arlo Rochester has been cut.
Rochester is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rochester gets tackled into the cage by Dokov. Dokov maintains the clinch.
Rochester is trying to maintain a safe position but Dokov gets an underhook and turns Rochester into the cage.
Rochester scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rochester using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dokov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rochester lands with a short shot to the head.
Rochester trying to control the position but instead, Dokov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rochester into the cage.
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
Rochester throws a head punch that misses.
Rochester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dokov can do to turn this around?
Rochester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rochester is looking to control Dokov's arms but Dokov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rochester has his back to the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rochester working aggressively here.
Rochester working aggressively here.
Rochester tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Rochester back against the cage.
Dokov manages to break the clinch.
Rochester throws a jab but it's blocked by Dokov.
Dokov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dokov gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dokov letting Rochester take a breather here.
Dokov pulls Rochester into guard.
Rochester won't allow Dokov to get back to his feet.
Dokov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dokov striking off his back but it's not causing Rochester any problems.
Dokov wriggles free and stands up.
Dokov is looking to clinch but Rochester is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dokov is defended easily by Rochester.
Rochester closes the distance and pushes Dokov back into the cage.
Rochester taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rochester throws a head punch that misses.
Rochester tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dokov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rochester backwards.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rochester pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
A bit of stalling here from Dokov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rochester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rochester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rochester taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rochester swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rochester lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arlo Rochester dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arlo Rochester's cut.
That's time! Rochester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dokov wants to clinch up but Rochester keeps it at a distance.
Rochester keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Rochester misses the target.
Rochester just misses with a punch to the body.
Dokov takes the fight into the clinch.
Rochester misses with a punch to the body.
Dokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dokov takes a shot to the head.
Dokov jumps guard.
Rochester stops Dokov from standing up.
Dokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dokov, up you get!
Dokov blocks a jab.
Rochester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dokov's head backwards.
Doko Dokov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dokov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rochester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dokov.
Rochester cracks Dokov with a good jab.
Dokov misses with a wild combination.
Rochester moves into the clinch successfully.
Dokov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Rochester.
Rochester is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dokov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dokov in side control lands a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dokov stands up and beckons Rochester to his feet.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rochester paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dokov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rochester circles away.
A low kick lands for Rochester.
Dokov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arlo Rochester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doko Dokov.
Decent striking displayed by Rochester there.
Dokov tries to clinch up.
Rochester is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dokov tries to clinch but Rochester is having none of it.
Dokov has managed to clinch.
Dokov manages to break the clinch.
Rochester motions for Dokov to come forward. Rochester throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arlo Rochester is winning the standup battle so far.
Dokov tries to clinch up.
Rochester forces Dokov back against the cage and clinches.
Dokov breaks from the clinch.
Dokov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rochester counters with a right hand to the body.
Dokov doesn't manage to clinch there - Rochester circles away.
Doko Dokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rochester fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dokov, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov throws an elbow but it misses.
Dokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dokov being controlled against the cage.
Rochester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rochester holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dokov scores with a shot to the side of Rochester's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rochester.
Rochester lands with a light punch inside.
Rochester is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Dokov.
Rochester stalling in the clinch but Dokov improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rochester misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Dokov.
A head punch on the inside from Rochester fails to land.
Rochester misses with a punch on the inside.
Dokov misses with a punch on the inside.
Rochester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rochester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rochester looking to slow down the pace here.
Rochester scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rochester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dokov lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Dokov.
 Rochester is rocked!
Dokov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oh Rochester is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dokov has a couple of punches blocked by Rochester.
Arlo Rochester is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rochester seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dokov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arlo Rochester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rochester, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arlo Rochester!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Claypool (ranked 1631 p4p, 3563 weight class) and Alex Jones (ranked 226 p4p, 436 weight class). Kenny Claypool is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenny Claypool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claypool is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Claypool.
Claypool doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Claypool pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Claypool darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Claypool working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones letting Claypool take a breather here.
A short right from Claypool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claypool throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Claypool has Jones pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claypool stalls.
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Claypool pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Claypool wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Claypool.
Jones with the counter takedown but Claypool avoids it easily.
Kenny Claypool is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claypool scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones avoids the head kick by Claypool.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Claypool ducks down to avoid it.
Claypool throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Claypool fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Claypool works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Claypool working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claypool trying to control the position.
Jones prevents Claypool from getting back to his feet.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claypool has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Claypool has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Claypool working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Claypool on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Claypool tries to get out of the position.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Claypool is rocked!
Jones gets to his feet and stands over Claypool, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Claypool felt that one! Jones unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Claypool from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Radar (ranked 2263 p4p, 2404 weight class) and Mike Carpenter (ranked 277 p4p, 298 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Radar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Carpenter!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carpenter misses with a lunging right hand
and Radar counters by moving into the clinch.
Radar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Radar.
Radar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carpenter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Radar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carpenter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carpenter tries to score a body lock takedown but Radar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Radar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carpenter.
Max Radar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Carpenter.
Carpenter tries to score a body lock takedown but Radar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Radar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carpenter throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Radar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Radar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter tries to score a body lock takedown but Radar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Radar.
Carpenter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Radar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Radar digs a right hand underneath Carpenter's ribcage. Carpenter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Radar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Radar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Radar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carpenter tries to score a body lock takedown but Radar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Radar lands a body shot.
Carpenter looks winded!
Radar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carpenter backwards.
Radar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Radar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Radar digs a right hand into Carpenter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carpenter's gas tank.
Carpenter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A right hand to the body from Radar.
Radar cracks Carpenter with a nice body shot.
Radar lands a right hand.
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!
Radar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carpenters head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Radar.
Radar struggles to land a body shot inside as Carpenter controls his hands.
Carpenter prevents a body shot from Radar.
Carpenter is looking for a takedown.
Radar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Radar.
Radar gets underhooks to prevent Carpenter's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Radar.
Radar digs a right hand into Carpenter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carpenter's gas tank.
A short left from Radar.
Radar lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Radar as the two fighters clinch.
Radar lands a body punch.
Radar lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Radar.
Radar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carpenter backwards.
Nice body punch from Radar.
A right hook to the body lands for Radar.
Radar lands a right hand.
Radar lands an uppercut.
Radar lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Radar.
Radar lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Radar.
Radar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Radar digs a right hand underneath Carpenter's ribcage. Carpenter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Radar digs a right hand underneath Carpenter's ribcage. Carpenter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Radar scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Radar.
Radar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Radar scores with a shot to the side of Carpenter's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter takes a shot to the head.
Radar lands with a left to the head.
Radar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Radar works on Carpenter's body with a couple of short punches.
Radar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carpenter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Radar prevents it.
Radar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Radar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carpenter struggles to land a body shot inside as Radar controls his hands.
Radar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Radar.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Radar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Radar lands a nice shot to the body.
Radar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Radar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carpenter backwards.
Radar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Radar 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.
Radar closes the distance and clinches.
Carpenter wants a takedown.
Radar lands a hook that snaps the head of Carpenter backwards.
Radar lands an uppercut.
Carpenter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Radar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Radar landing knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Radar.
Radar scores with a shot to the side of Carpenter's head.
Radar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carpenter can do to turn this around?
Carpenter wants a takedown but no success here.
Max Radar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Carpenter.
Radar is pressed up against the cage. Carpenter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Radar down to the mat. Radar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Radar closes the distance and pushes Carpenter back into the cage.
Radar lands a shot to the body.
Radar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carpenters head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Radar.
Carpenter is breathing heavily.
Radar lands with a short shot to the head.
Radar lands with a right to the head.
Radar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Radar.
Radar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Radar lands a hook that snaps the head of Carpenter backwards.
Radar lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Radar.
Radar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Radar lands with a left to the head.
Radar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Radar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Radar pushes Carpenter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Radar lands a hook that snaps the head of Carpenter backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Radar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Radar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carpenter backwards.
Radar lands a hook that snaps the head of Carpenter backwards.
 Carpenter is rocked!
Radar scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Radar.
Radar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carpenter.
Nice body punch from Radar - that landed with a thud.
Radar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carpenter backwards.
Carpenter takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Radar - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Radar.
A short uppercut from Radar.
Radar scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Radar.
Still in the clinch, Radar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carpenter is still on wobbly legs! Can Radar finish him?
Radar tries a body shot but Carpenter blocks it.
Carpenter seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Radar as the two fighters clinch.
Radar lands a right hand.
Radar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carpenter.
Radar floors Carpenter with a big punch on the inside! Carpenter is trying to recover but Radar dives into side control.
Radar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Radar thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Radar postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Carpenter out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Radar goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Radar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoji Anjo Anjo (ranked 2055 p4p, 2102 weight class) and Willie Layer (ranked 270 p4p, 275 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yoji Anjo Anjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willie Layer!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt - Layer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Layer throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anjo.
Layer wants to counter the offense by Anjo and move into the clinch position.
Anjo throws a lazy head kick
and Layer counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Layer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anjo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Layer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anjo taking a breather here.
Anjo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Layer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Layer can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anjo trying to control the action but Layer is working from the bottom.
Anjo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Layer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anjo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Layer keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Anjo misses with the ground and pound.
Anjo controlling the position from side mount.
Anjo is looking to take a break and control but Layer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anjo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Layer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anjo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Layer is not content to let Anjo control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anjo works to advance to full mount. Layer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Anjo tries to control but Layer wriggling away.
BOOM! Anjo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Anjo wants to control the pace but Layer is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anjo controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anjo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Layer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Anjo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoji Anjo Anjo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Anjo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Layer is trying to defend but Anjo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Anjo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anjo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Anjo there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anjo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anjo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Anjo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Layer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anjo.
Anjo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anjo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Layer sees it coming and defends easily.
Anjo is trying to control the action in half guard but Layer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Anjo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anjo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Layer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anjo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Layer counters with a left to the body.
Willie Layer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anjo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anjo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Layer counter with a right hand.
Anjo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Layer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anjo thinking.
Yoji Anjo Anjo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anjo is looking to clinch but Layer is avoiding it.
Layer lands with a hook. Anjo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Anjo tries for a takedown but Layer circles away easily
and Layer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anjo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anjo closes the distance and clinches up with Layer, looking for a takedown. Anjo pushes Layer against the cage but Layer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Layer. That snapped Anjo's head back.
Layer scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Layer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anjo's head backwards.
Anjo is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Layer.
Layer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Anjo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Layer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Layer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anjo.
Anjo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Layer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Layer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anjo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Layer after a bit of a struggle.
Layer stops a takedown attempt from Anjo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Layer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt
and Layer counters with a right hand that sends Anjo tumbling to the canvas! Can Layer finish him? He dives into Anjo's guard looking to do just that!
Oh Anjo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Layer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Layer throws a strike but Anjo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anjo seems to have got his legs back now.
Anjo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anjo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Layer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anjo wants to control from the top but Layer keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anjo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anjo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anjo preventing the sweep.
Anjo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anjo trying to control but Layer is working from the bottom.
Anjo throwing strikes from guard but Layer blocks nicely.
Layer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anjo controls the pace.
Layer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anjo is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anjo tries to free his leg and advance position but Layer is retaining full guard.
Layer has momentary wrist control but Anjo slips an elbow through the middle.
Layer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anjo looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anjo tries for a takedown but Layer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anjo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Layer swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layer throws a right and a left that Anjo avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anjo or perhaps it was just good defense by Layer, which made it look bad.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt - Layer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anjo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Layer circles away.
Layer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Layer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Layer wants it to stay on the feet.
Layer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anjo has his takedown stuffed
and Layer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anjo is looking to clinch.
Layer wants to counter the offense by Anjo and move into the clinch position.
Anjo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Anjo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Layer counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Layer as he jumps to the side.
Willie Layer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Layer scores with a body shot.
Anjo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Layer lands a stunning uppercut that sends Anjo to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anjo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Layer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anjo defending well though.
Anjo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Layer.
Layer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anjo is looking for a sweep. Layer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Layer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willie Layer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Layer 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Layer!
Willie Layer gave a mention to Redemption ink in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samson Komua (ranked 1065 p4p, 4035 weight class) and Chief Claw (ranked 162 p4p, 512 weight class). Komua comes to the cage accompanied by Fangai Lupe. Chief Claw is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samson Komua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Claw!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claw misses with a combination
and Komua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Komua.
Claw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Komua's hands.
It looks like Samson Komua has been cut.
Chief Claw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claw misses the body punch
and Komua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Claw shoots in looking for a takedown. Komua tries to sprawl out of it but Claw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Komua manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Komua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Claw.
Komua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Claw is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Komua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Claw. Claw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Claw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Komua counters with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Komua lands a right hook to the body.
Komua avoids the head kick by Claw.
Komua throwing a counter right hand but Claw manages to avoid it.
Komua keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Claw is rocked!
Komua lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Claw - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Komua!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Komua!
A victorious Samson Komua thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osama Akharraz (ranked 847 p4p, 2198 weight class) and Akimbo Spice (ranked 118 p4p, 293 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Akharraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akimbo Spice!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akharraz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akharraz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spice throws a body punch but Akharraz moves out of range.
Akharraz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akharraz throws a head kick that misses.
Spice throws a hook but Akharraz blocks it.
Spice lands a nice hook to Akharraz's body. Akharraz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spice misses with a body shot.
Akharraz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spice, as that shot connected.
Akharraz throws a wild body kick that Spice sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Spice on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akharraz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spice misses with a body kick.
Akharraz doesn't manage to clinch there - Spice circles away.
Osama Akharraz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akharraz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spice is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akharraz with a body shot.
Spice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akharraz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spice tries to score with a low kick but Akharraz moves his leg out of the way.
We've been told by Akharraz's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akharraz is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Spice misses.
Spice has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akharraz wants to clinch up but Spice keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spice! But no joy.
Akharraz is looking to clinch.
Spice swats away the attempt to clinch by Akharraz.
A little jabbing left from Spice on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akharraz moves away.
Spice connects with a body shot.
Akharraz looks to throw a body kick
letting Spice counter with a right hand.
Akharraz lands an overhand right.
Akharraz doesn't manage to clinch there - Spice circles away.
Spice is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akharraz rather than just go for the knockout.
Akharraz digs a good body shot into Spice's ribs.
Spice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spice. Akharraz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spice scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akharraz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akharraz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spice throws a body punch but Akharraz moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akharraz fails to land with a series of punches.
Spice is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Akharraz with a body shot.
Akharraz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick by Akharraz misses
and Spice makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Akharraz really felt that one!
Akharraz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spice follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Spice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akharraz.
Spice looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spice throws a body shot but no joy.
Akharraz misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Spice releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spice moves out of range of the body kick.
Akharraz is looking to land body kicks.
Spice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akharraz was well out of range. Poor timing from Spice.
Spice scores with a nice right hand.
Spice connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Akharraz covering up! Spice comes in with a big uppercut and Akharraz goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Akimbo Spice!
During a confident post fight interview, Akimbo Spice 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Barnes (ranked 767 p4p, 1542 weight class) and Chief Walker (ranked 113 p4p, 216 weight class). Andrew Barnes 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Walker!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker misses with a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a one-two to the body.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Walker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Walker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Walker.
Walker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a head kick.
A low kick from Walker misses
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker misses with an uppercut
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes moves out of range of the leg kick from Walker.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Walker tries to clinch up
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes lands with a straight right. Walker didn't see that one coming.
Barnes moves out of range as Walker strikes.
Barnes throws a counter high kick but Walker was just alert enough to avoid it.
Walker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Walker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrew Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Walker swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Walker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barnes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Walker tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes.
Walker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
Chief Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Walker misses.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
A low kick from Walker misses
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick by Walker misses
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walker misses with a lunging right hand
and Barnes counters with a big head kick but Walker shrugs it off.
Walker is rocked!
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walker is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walker can pounce on him.
Walker blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes connects with a right hand. Walker shakes it off.
Barnes lands a head kick. Walker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Walker misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Walker drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Barnes follows Walker to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Barnes!
Andrew Barnes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 163 p4p, 274 weight class) and Huwan Bagwis (ranked 28 p4p, 47 weight class). 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donald Trump!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huwan Bagwis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagwis looks for the body kick but Trump saw that one coming.
Trump displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bagwis throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Bagwis.
Trump throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bagwis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trump.
Trump misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bagwis.
Bagwis flicks out a counter leg kick but Trump steps away.
Nice jab there from Bagwis.
Trump misses with a right hand
enabling Bagwis to counter with a crisp jab.
Bagwis ducks right into an uppercut from Trump.
Bagwis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away.
Trump appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've been informed that Bagwis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bagwis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Trump connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bagwis scrambles back to his feet.
Bagwis takes a swing at Trump's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Trump misses the target.
Trump with a nice cross.
Bagwis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trump to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Bagwis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bagwis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Trump misses the target.
Bagwis staying out of range there.
Bagwis tries to clinch but Trump moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trump looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bagwis misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Bagwis. That snapped Trump's head back.
Trump bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bagwis's head.
Trump bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bagwis's head.
Bagwis gets a clinch.
Bagwis lands with a light punch inside.
Trump wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bagwis has him pressed against the cage.
Bagwis lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Bagwis on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trump is trying to break free.
Trump prevents a body shot from Bagwis.
Bagwis lands an uppercut.
Bagwis blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Bagwis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bagwis lands a hook that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Bagwis throws a head punch that misses.
Trump creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bagwis's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bagwis.
Trump pushes Bagwis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bagwis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trump is trying to break the clinch but Bagwis has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bagwis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump prevents a body shot from Bagwis.
Bagwis lands a shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trump wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bagwis blocks the elbow strike.
Bagwis lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bagwis.
Bagwis working aggressively here.
Trump breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trump takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bagwis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trump is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trump there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trump throws a hook to the side of Bagwis's head but Bagwis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bagwis slips a jab from Trump.
Bagwis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trump, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trump.
Bagwis tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Bagwis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bagwis swings wildly with an uppercut but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bagwis gets through Trump's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bagwis misses with the head strike.
Bagwis takes an elbow to the temple.
Bagwis misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Trump's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bagwis working aggressively here.
Bagwis misses with a punch on the inside.
Trump throws an elbow but it misses.
Bagwis lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trump throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bagwis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trumps head.
Trump breaks the clinch.
Trump connects with a looping right hand.
Bagwis throws a leg kick which misses Trump's front leg but catches the back leg as Trump tries to avoid it.
Bagwis clinches with his opponent.
Trump is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Trump lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bagwis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Bagwis.
Bagwis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bagwis blocks a body shot from Trump.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump lands an elbow that stopped Bagwis in his tracks for a moment.
A short uppercut from Trump.
Bagwis gets through Trump's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bagwis takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Huwan Bagwis has been cut.
Bagwis gets through Trump's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huwan Bagwis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Huwan Bagwis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bagwis throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Trump throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bagwis counters by moving into the clinch.
Trump blocks a body shot from Bagwis.
Trump is trying to maintain a safe position but Bagwis gets an underhook and turns Trump into the cage.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bagwis misses with some punches.
Bagwis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bagwis misses with the head strike.
Trump stalls.
Bagwis blocks an elbow strike from Trump.
Trump has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bagwis tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Trump gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump lands an elbow that stopped Bagwis in his tracks for a moment.
Bagwis lands a nice uppercut.
Bagwis tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Bagwis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trump blocks an uppercut.
Trump misses with an elbow over the top.
Huwan Bagwis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Trump creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bagwis's defenses.
Bagwis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bagwis is leaning against Trump and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bagwis misses with some punches.
Bagwis lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bagwis's brow.
Nice body punch from Trump.
Trump throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bagwis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Trump.
Trump blocking some punches.
Bagwis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trumps head.
Trump lands an elbow inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bagwis.
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!
Trump throws an elbow that misses.
Bagwis throws a punch but it's blocked by Trump.
Nice body punch from Trump - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis misses with some punches.
Trump breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trump throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bagwis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trump looks to land a left hand but Bagwis moved out of range nicely.
Bagwis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trump throws out the jab.
Bagwis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Trump misses with a lunging right hand
and Bagwis counters with a left to the body.
Bagwis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trump lands a jab to Bagwis's midsection.
Bagwis ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Bagwis tries to close the distance and clinch but Trump swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trump throwing a counter right hand but Bagwis manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Bagwis misses
letting Trump counter with a right hand.
Bagwis lunges at Trump with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Trump's hand.
A slow jab from Trump misses its intended target.
Bagwis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trump blocks a jab.
Trump throws a body kick that misses.
Bagwis takes a swing at Trump's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bagwis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trump takes one on the button.
Trump waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bagwis.
Bagwis slips a straight right by Trump.
Trump rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bagwis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bagwis tries to land a body kick
letting Trump counter with a right hand.
Trump throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bagwis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bagwis moves out of range as Trump strikes.
Bagwis throws out a counter right but Trump avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Trump misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bagwis! But no joy.
Trump misses with an uppercut.
Bagwis scores with a sloppy right hand. Trump should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Bagwis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bagwis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagwis just misses with a punch to the body.
Huwan Bagwis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bagwis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bagwis wants to clinch up but Trump keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Trump misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump cracks Bagwis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Bagwis.
Bagwis is looking to clinch but Trump is avoiding it.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trump darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bagwis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Trump scores with a nice head shot.
Bagwis misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Trump wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bagwis throws a body punch but Trump moves out of range.
Trump waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bagwis.
Trump misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Trump.
Bagwis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bagwis counters with a nice body shot.
Trump throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bagwis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Trump throws an off balance right hand
and Trump takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trump checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Huwan Bagwis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Huwan Bagwis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Trump takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bagwis misses with a body kick.
Trump throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bagwis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trump lands a jab-cross combination.
Bagwis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trump misses with a straight right.
Bagwis misses with a straight right.
Trump keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bagwis.
Trump misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Bagwis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bagwis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trump throws a jab when Bagwis was well out of range.
Trump walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagwis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trump takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trump drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bagwis blocks a jab.
Trump is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Trump on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Trump uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bagwis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trump missing with a left hand there. Bagwis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bagwis.
Bagwis misses with a body shot
and Trump makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bagwis throws out a loose jab but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bagwis throws a leg kick but Trump moved away.
Trump throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bagwis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Trump throws a shot from downtown. Bagwis moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bagwis misses.
Bagwis ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
Bagwis defending well as Trump loads up on a big left hand.
Bagwis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bagwis lands a really nice looking cross but Trump seems unphased.
Trump jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bagwis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bagwis throws a leg kick which misses Trump's front leg but catches the back leg as Trump tries to avoid it.
Good exchange - Trump coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagwis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trump lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bagwis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trump's head.
Trump throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bagwis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bagwis throws a body punch but Trump moves out of range.
Trump throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bagwis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bagwis lands with a right hand.
Trump drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Trump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bagwis.
Bagwis misses with a body kick.
Bagwis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bagwis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bagwis ducks under a wild hook from Trump.
A little jabbing left from Bagwis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bagwis tries to clinch but Trump is having none of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bagwis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Bagwis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bagwis moves out of range of the strikes.
Trump looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Trump misses with a straight right.
Bagwis throws a body kick that misses.
Trump takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bagwis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trump takes a swing at Bagwis's ribcage but misses.
Trump stalks Bagwis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bagwis's face. Bagwis staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left lands for Trump.
Bagwis defending well as Trump loads up on a big left hand.
Trump throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bagwis slips under a jab from Trump.
Bagwis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trump throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trump swings widly with a right hand
and Bagwis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bagwis.
Bagwis misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
Trump misses with a body shot
and Bagwis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trump thinking.
Trump throws a jab but it's blocked by Bagwis.
Bagwis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bagwis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Trump misses.
Bagwis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bagwis closes the distance and clinches.
Trump looking to slow down the pace here.
Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bagwis.
Bagwis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bagwis pushes Trump back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Trump just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bagwis's brow.
Bagwis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bagwis has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huwan Bagwis really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Huwan Bagwis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bagwis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bagwis connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Bagwis misses.
Trump will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bagwis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trump.
Trump lands a body shot.
Bagwis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trump takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bagwis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bagwis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bagwis taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bagwis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trump breaks from the clinch.
Bagwis misses with a kick to the body.
Trump throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwis looks to score with a jab to the body but Trump is just out of range.
Bagwis looks to land a right hand but Trump moved out of range.
It looked like Trump was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bagwis.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trump.
Trump throws a jab when Bagwis was well out of range.
Bagwis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trump.
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Bagwis tries to clinch there but Trump circles away.
Trump swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trump jabs Bagwis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trump misses with a hook.
Trump takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bagwis tries to clinch but Trump moves out of range.
Trump is looking to counter punch.
Bagwis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away.
Trump blocks a jab.
Bagwis cracks a nice hook into Trump's ribs.
Bagwis closes the distance and clinches.
Bagwis lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis lands a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bagwis lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagwis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bagwis scores with a shot to the side of Trump's head.
Bagwis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Bagwis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump takes a shot to the head.
Bagwis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bagwis swings wildly with an uppercut but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump takes a shot to the head.
Trump is rocked!
Bagwis lands a right hand.
Oh Trump is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Bagwis.
Trump blocks a body shot from Bagwis.
Bagwis drops Trump onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Trump is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bagwis lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Bagwis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Bagwis.
Bagwis misses with a punch on the inside.
Bagwis throws a big uppercut that drops Trump! More strikes from Bagwis and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Trump lies dazed against the cage as Bagwis celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huwan Bagwis!
Huwan Bagwis is the new light heavyweight champion!
Huwan Bagwis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Donald Trump was interviewed post fight and said 'It was the russians !'.
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