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Commonwealth FF 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Boyd (ranked 3661 p4p, 5721 weight class) and Bjorn Guffavson (ranked 117 p4p, 157 weight class). Richard Boyd has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjorn Guffavson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 It looks like Bjorn Guffavson has been cut.
Boyd cracks Guffavson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Guffavson falls to his knees and Boyd doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Boyd!
Richard Boyd really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Ralph (ranked 4197 p4p, 5720 weight class) and Albert Swann (ranked 268 p4p, 323 weight class). Albert Swann struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Ralph !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Swann!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ralph closes the distance and clinches up with Swann, looking for a takedown. Ralph pushes Swann against the cage but Swann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ralph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swann misses with a takedown attempt
and Ralph counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Swann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Swann gets control of Ralph 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Swann will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ralph gets to his feet - Swann follows without any prompting.
Swann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ralph clinches up with Swann and pushes him back against the cage.
Swann is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alexander Ralph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Swann.
Swann can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ralph manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ralph is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ralph is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Swann rolls with it to try and escape but Ralph cranks on the arm and Swann is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Ralph !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dawson Keen (ranked 5434 p4p, 5092 weight class) and Jamie Muri (ranked 574 p4p, 550 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dawson Keen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Muri!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Muri counters with a nice body kick.
Muri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Muri.
Muri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Muri swings for the body but Keen moves out of range.
Keen fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keen shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dawson Keen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keen. That did some damage!
Muri throws a sloppy head kick
and Keen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Muri!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Muri manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keen actively working from the bottom here.
Muri passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muri content just to control the position here.
Muri moves to take his opponent's back.
Muri is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Keen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muri controls the position.
Keen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Muri's arms.
Muri biding his time, looking for the opening.
Keen wants to control his opponent's hands but Muri gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muri slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Keen is in bad spot here.
Muri gets his hands free as Keen looks to control.
Muri just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Muri gets his hands free as Keen looks to control.
Keen can't escape the position.
Muri is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Keen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Muri is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muri takes Keen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Keen is in trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Muri connects with a big shot to the side of Keen's head.
Keen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Keen right now.
Muri is not going to allow Keen to sit and survive in this position.
Muri is hanging on to Keen's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Muri dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Muri connects with a leg kick.
Muri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Keen shoots in for a takedown but Muri shows good takedown defense.
Keen shoots in looking for a takedown but Muri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Keen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Muri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Muri looks to land a body kick but Keen moved away.
Muri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Keen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dawson Keen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keen goes for a double leg but Muri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muri continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muri lands a nice knee to the body.
Keen can't get the takedown.
Keen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muri gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Muri lands a knee to the head.
Muri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muri throws a leg kick which misses Keen's front leg but catches the back leg as Keen tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muri with the inside leg kick.
Keen looks for a takedown but Muri sprawls well.
Muri tries a quick counter leg kick but Keen is wise to it.
Keen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Muri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jamie Muri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keen fails to land the takedown.
Muri tries a quick counter leg kick but Keen is wise to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Muri.
Keen blocks the body kick.
Keen shoots in but no luck this time.
Jamie Muri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muri sprawls well. Muri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Keen gets slowly back to his feet.
Muri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Muri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Muri thuds his shin into the meat of Keen's side.
Jamie Muri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Keen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Muri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Muri feints and then cracks Keen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keen down.
Muri stuffs the takedown attempt from Keen. Keen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Muri lands with a nice body kick.
Keen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Muri.
Muri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Muri bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muri.
Keen shoots in but Muri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Muri feints a counter leg kick.
Muri is looking to slow Keen down with leg kicks.
Keen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muri tries to land a front kick but Keen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Muri wants it to stay on the feet.
Muri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keen shoots in for a takedown but Muri shows good takedown defense.
Muri lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keen moves out of range of the body kick.
Muri scores with a spinning back kick!
Muri lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Muri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Muri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Muri - that will leave a mark!
Keen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Muri. That one must have hurt.
Muri throws a nice head kick!
Muri connects with a solid leg kick.
Muri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Muri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Muri, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keen shoots in for a takedown but Muri shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muri lands a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Muri throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick misses from Muri.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Keen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Muri - the referee stops the clock and Keen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Muri. Keen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muri.
Muri lands a head kick!
A solid body kick from Muri.
Muri bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Muri throws a head kick but Keen moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muri scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muri misses with a head kick.
Muri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Muri thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Keen if he has to take too many more of those.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Muri.
Muri throws a leg kick which misses Keen's front leg but catches the back leg as Keen tries to avoid it.
Muri throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Muri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Muri throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick lands for Muri.
Keen goes for a double leg but Muri avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muri continues to drive forward.
Muri unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muri connects with a nasty looking knee right to Keen's face.
Muri scores with a knee to the head.
Muri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keen's sensitive parts.
Dawson Keen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamie Muri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Muri keeps Keen at a distance using the push kick.
Muri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Keen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muri scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muri scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muri delivers a nice body kick.
Keen shoots for a takedown but Muri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Muri is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dawson Keen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Muri misses with an uppercut. Keen saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Muri.
Keen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Keen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muri.
Keen fails with the takedown
and Muri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Keen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Muri throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Muri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Muri has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Muri!
Jamie Muri bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Easton Campbell (ranked 5623 p4p, 5707 weight class) and Connor Power (ranked 596 p4p, 602 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Easton Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Power!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Power doesn't seem bothered though.
Campbell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Campbell throws a right hand that Power ducks under and follows up with a left that Power also avoids with ease.
Power feints the counter takedown.
Power closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Campbell to the mat! Campbell manages to get full guard.
Campbell is working an open guard so Power takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Power looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Campbell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Power counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Power is standing up over Campbell. Campbell looks to escape but Power dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A lull in the action here.
Power's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Power is working Campbell over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is staying tight to Campbell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Power is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Campbell is trying to escape and Power transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Campbell is forced to tap! Nice work there by Power! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Connor Power!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Gomez (ranked 5332 p4p, 5357 weight class) and Nathan Piers (ranked 548 p4p, 550 weight class). Nathan Piers 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Gomez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nathan Piers!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Piers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomez . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gomez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Piers wants to stand but Gomez is controlling the position.
Gomez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gomez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gomez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gomez passes Piers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gomez in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piers is in trouble now - Gomez has advanced to mount!
Piers is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gomez controlling the position easily from mount.
Gomez looking to isolate an arm here. Piers doesn't see it coming and as Gomez extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gomez !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronnie Gomez !
Our winner, Ronnie Gomez , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sainey Diawara (ranked 5177 p4p, 5904 weight class) and Aad Ridderinkhof (ranked 574 p4p, 611 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diawara might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ghostbusters. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sainey Diawara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aad Ridderinkhof!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Ridderinkhof lands.
Diawara wants to clinch.
Diawara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Donk. Diawara catches Ridderinkhof right on the button with a cross.
Diawara throws a jab but it's blocked by Ridderinkhof.
Diawara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridderinkhof.
A little feinted left hand from Diawara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ridderinkhof lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Diawara.
Diawara throws a series of punches but Ridderinkhof moves out of range.
Diawara throws a hook but Ridderinkhof blocks it.
Ridderinkhof connects with a nice looking jab.
 It looks like Sainey Diawara has been cut.
Diawara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ridderinkhof throws out a counter right but Diawara avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diawara misses with a hook.
Ridderinkhof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diawara walks into a straight right hand from Ridderinkhof.
Ridderinkhof scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diawara takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ridderinkhof scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ridderinkhof throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diawara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ridderinkhof connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ridderinkhof lands a really nice looking cross but Diawara seems unphased.
Sainey Diawara's cut is getting worse.
Ridderinkhof connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diawara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ridderinkhof fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sainey Diawara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diawara is breathing heavily.
Ridderinkhof lands a slapping body shot.
Ridderinkhof dips to his left and cracks Diawara with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridderinkhof catches Diawara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ridderinkhof sends Diawara crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ridderinkhof is motioning to the referee to let Diawara up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Diawara is rocked!
Sainey Diawara's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head kick by Diawara misses
and Ridderinkhof counters with a big left hand that crumples Diawara! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aad Ridderinkhof!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Butcher (ranked 3107 p4p, 3577 weight class) and Machiel Hondeveld (ranked 392 p4p, 439 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Machiel Hondeveld!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hondeveld gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Hondeveld.
Butcher is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hondeveld is defending well.
Hondeveld misses with a punch to the body.
Hondeveld can't find room to land a body shot as Butcher controls the action.
Butcher wants to take the fight to the mat but Hondeveld manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld tries a body shot but Butcher blocks it.
Hondeveld lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butcher or not.
Hondeveld misses with a punch to the body.
Hondeveld lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hondeveld digs a right hand underneath Butcher's ribcage. Butcher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Butcher is trying to push Hondeveld away but Hondeveld has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hand to the body from Hondeveld.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Hondeveld.
Butcher is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Butcher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butcher is breathing heavily.
Hondeveld makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hondeveld.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Hondeveld.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hondeveld.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hondeveld scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hondeveld lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Butcher.
A left hand lands to the body for Hondeveld.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hondeveld.
A hook to the body from Hondeveld.
A hook to the body from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld pushes Butcher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hondeveld lands with a light punch inside.
Hondeveld working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hondeveld works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hondeveld pushes Butcher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Hondeveld scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left hand lands to the body for Hondeveld.
Hondeveld cracks Butcher with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hondeveld.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hondeveld throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Butchers head.
Hondeveld tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hondeveld lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hondeveld lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hondeveld lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Butcher is rocked!
Hondeveld lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butcher or not.
Oh Butcher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hondeveld lands a body shot.
Butcher seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld lands a right hand that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
Hondeveld doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hondeveld tries to throw a body punch but Butcher avoids it by throwing Hondeveld back against the cage.
Hondeveld throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hondeveld lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld cracks Butcher with a nice body shot.
Hondeveld lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Hondeveld.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hondeveld presses Butcher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Hondeveld.
A right hook to the body lands for Hondeveld.
Hondeveld lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hondeveld digs a right hand into Butcher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Butcher's gas tank.
Hondeveld lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hondeveld is leaning against Butcher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hondeveld lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butcher or not.
Hondeveld gets through Butcher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hondeveld lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hondeveld gets through Butcher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hondeveld lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Hondeveld.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hondeveld is leaning against Butcher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Hondeveld.
A short body shot lands from Hondeveld as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hondeveld.
Nice body punch from Hondeveld - that landed with a thud.
Hondeveld scores with a hook to the body.
Hondeveld gets through Butcher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hondeveld.
Hondeveld lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hondeveld scores with a hook to the body.
Hondeveld is working Butcher over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hondeveld.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hondeveld cracks Butcher with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld lands a shot to the body.
Hondeveld lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Butcher.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Machiel Hondeveld dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Butcher needs to keep his hands up - Hondeveld had a free shot at his head there.
Hondeveld closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Hondeveld.
A frustrated look appears on Butcher's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hondeveld.
Butcher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld lands a body punch.
Hondeveld pushes Butcher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hondeveld lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld presses Butcher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld scores with a shot to the side of Butcher's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hondeveld lands a nice shot to the body.
Hondeveld lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hondeveld - that landed with a thud.
Hondeveld lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butcher or not.
Nice body punch from Hondeveld - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Hondeveld.
Hondeveld lands a body shot.
Hondeveld lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hondeveld.
Hondeveld softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hondeveld cracks Butcher with a nice body shot.
Hondeveld struggles to land a body shot inside as Butcher controls his hands.
Hondeveld is working Butcher over against the cage.
Hondeveld scores with a shoulder strike.
Hondeveld has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hondeveld lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Hondeveld - that landed with a thud.
Machiel Hondeveld seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Hondeveld - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld works on Butcher's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld lands with a left to the head.
Hondeveld scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Hondeveld - that landed with a thud.
Hondeveld digs a right hand into Butcher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Butcher's gas tank.
Good body shot from Hondeveld.
Good body shot from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld digs a right hand into Butcher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Butcher's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld works on Butcher's body with a couple of short punches.
Hondeveld lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butcher or not.
Good body shot from Hondeveld.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hondeveld presses Butcher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Hondeveld.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld lands a body punch.
Hondeveld is leaning against Butcher and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Hondeveld.
Hondeveld works on Butcher's body with a couple of short punches.
Hondeveld digs a right hand underneath Butcher's ribcage. Butcher let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hondeveld lands a nice shot to the body.
Hondeveld scores with a hook to the body.
Hondeveld scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hondeveld pushes Butcher back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hondeveld lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butcher or not.
Hondeveld dips a shoulder and cracks Butcher with a mighty uppercut! Butcher falls back against the cage and Hondeveld unloads with a barrage of strikes! Butcher is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Hondeveld screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Machiel Hondeveld!
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