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NRC Fight Night 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ross Nyland (ranked 4558 p4p, 5477 weight class) and Oleg Kovolak (ranked 554 p4p, 614 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Nyland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oleg Kovolak!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Kovolak there.
Nyland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nyland there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kovolak looks to score with a jab to the body but Nyland is just out of range.
Kovolak thuds a left hand into Nyland's body.
Nyland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nyland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kovolak circles away.
Nyland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kovolak tries to avoid it but Nyland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kovolak to the ground. Kovolak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nyland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nyland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kovolak counters with a left to the body.
Nyland misses with a takedown attempt
and Kovolak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been informed that Kovolak 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Nyland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovolak lands with an uppercut that bounces Nyland off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nyland with a poor takedown
and Kovolak moves into the clinch.
Kovolak lands a shot to the body.
Nyland is breathing heavily.
Kovolak lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovolak taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kovolak taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovolak.
Kovolak lands a nice uppercut.
Kovolak content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kovolak scores with a shot to the side of Nyland's head.
Kovolak lands a body shot.
Kovolak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nyland backwards.
Kovolak lands a left hand.
Kovolak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kovolak lands a body shot.
Kovolak lands a shoulder strike.
Kovolak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nyland backwards.
A shot in the inside from Kovolak.
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!
Kovolak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nyland backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kovolak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kovolak.
Kovolak lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kovolak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kovolak gets through Nyland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
 Nyland is rocked!
Kovolak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nyland backwards.
Oh Nyland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kovolak displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nyland up against the cage.
Nyland seems to have got his legs back now.
Kovolak pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kovolak continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Kovolak lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovolak is struggling to control the position.
Kovolak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kovolak.
Kovolak lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kovolak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kovolak pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kovolak.
Nyland being controlled against the cage.
Kovolak dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kovolak lands with a left to the head.
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 Oleg Kovolak.
Kovolak lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovolak scores with a jab to the body.
Nyland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kovolak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nyland doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kovolak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Kovolak scores with a four punch combination!
Kovolak dips to his left and cracks Nyland with an uppercut!
Kovolak getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nyland misses with an uppercut
and Kovolak counters by moving into the clinch.
Kovolak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kovolak slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Kovolak 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.
Kovolak lands with a shot to the body.
Nyland darts in trying to clinch
and Nyland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovolak paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nyland looks to land a left hand but Kovolak moved out of range nicely.
Nyland with a poor takedown
and Kovolak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovolak misses with a series of wild punches.
Kovolak scores with a jab. Nyland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kovolak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kovolak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyland dodges the punch combination from Kovolak.
Oleg Kovolak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kovolak misses with a wild combination.
Kovolak lands a nice shot to the body.
Kovolak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nyland misses with a takedown
and Kovolak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kovolak throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovolak blocks a head kick by Nyland.
Kovolak is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kovolak lands a jab to Nyland's midsection.
Kovolak has closed the distance and engaged Nyland in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kovolak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nyland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kovolak is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Nyland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kovolak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kovolak pushes Nyland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kovolak stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Kovolak.
Kovolak effectively controlling the action here.
Nyland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kovolak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kovolak.
Kovolak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nylands head.
A bit of stalling here from Kovolak.
Kovolak scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovolak works on Nyland's body with a couple of short punches.
Nyland working aggressively here.
A short left from Kovolak.
Nyland fails to pull guard.
Kovolak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kovolak lands with a light punch inside.
Kovolak has Nyland pushed against the cage.
Kovolak lands a right hand.
Kovolak lands a shot to the body.
Kovolak lands with a short shot to the head.
Kovolak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nyland backwards.
Kovolak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovolak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovolak stalling.
Kovolak lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovolak lands a left hand.
Kovolak holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kovolak digs a right hand into Nyland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nyland's gas tank.
Kovolak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kovolak lands a nice uppercut.
Kovolak prevents the takedown attempt.
Kovolak lands a left hand.
Kovolak is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Kovolak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Kovolak lands with a nice combination. Nyland backs away looking to recover.
Kovolak connects with a body shot.
Oleg Kovolak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kovolak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kovolak in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nyland wants to clinch
and Kovolak counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kovolak scores with a three punch combo!
Nyland wants to clinch up but Kovolak keeps it at a distance.
Kovolak throws out a counter right but Nyland avoids it with no problem.
Kovolak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nyland, pushing him back against the cage.
Nyland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kovolak is defending well.
Kovolak lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kovolak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nylands head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nyland misses with a body punch.
Nyland fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovolak digs a right hand into Nyland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nyland's gas tank.
Nyland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kovolak - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kovolak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nyland backwards.
Nyland wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Kovolak.
Kovolak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kovolak.
Kovolak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kovolak pushes Nyland against the cage. Kovolak is working some dirty boxing. Kovolak pushes off with a quick right hook! Nyland goes down! Nyland tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kovolak moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Kovolak!
After winning the bout, Oleg Kovolak thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Claes Ragnvaldsson (ranked 3895 p4p, 4178 weight class) and Danny Sullivan (ranked 380 p4p, 394 weight class). Sullivan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claes Ragnvaldsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ragnvaldsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sullivan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ragnvaldsson throws a series of punches but Sullivan avoids them all with ease.
Sullivan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ragnvaldsson.
Ragnvaldsson looks to throw a body kick
and Sullivan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sullivan shoots in and drives through. Ragnvaldsson sprawls well.
Ragnvaldsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ragnvaldsson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sullivan.
Claes Ragnvaldsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Sullivan.
Ragnvaldsson misses with a body kick.
Sullivan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnvaldsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ragnvaldsson throws a low kick, looking for Sullivan's leg but Sullivan calmly moves out of range.
Claes Ragnvaldsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnvaldsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ragnvaldsson has Sullivan up against the cage in a clinch.
Ragnvaldsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnvaldsson misses with a head kick.
Sullivan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Ragnvaldsson.
Sullivan checks a low kick from Ragnvaldsson.
Sullivan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ragnvaldsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ragnvaldsson closes the distance and clinches.
Sullivan is trying to pull guard but Ragnvaldsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ragnvaldsson throws a head punch that misses.
Our sources have told us that Ragnvaldsson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Ragnvaldsson just leaning against Sullivan, taking a breather.
Ragnvaldsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sullivan avoids the damage to the body.
Ragnvaldsson breaks from the clinch.
Sullivan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ragnvaldsson's half guard.
Ragnvaldsson tries to kick Sullivan off but Sullivan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sullivan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ragnvaldsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sullivan is working away from the top position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in half guard, Sullivan seems content to control.
Sullivan is trying to control the action in half guard but Ragnvaldsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sullivan is looking for a kimura but Ragnvaldsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sullivan to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnvaldsson wants to get back to his feet.
Sullivan wants to pass to mount but Ragnvaldsson is defending the position.
Ragnvaldsson kicks off Sullivan and gets to his feet.
Ragnvaldsson throws a head kick but Sullivan moves out of range.
Ragnvaldsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan is looking for the big counter here.
Ragnvaldsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ragnvaldsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Ragnvaldsson.
Ragnvaldsson gets underhooks to prevent Sullivan's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ragnvaldsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan working hard to break the clinch.
Sullivan is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Ragnvaldsson.
Ragnvaldsson breaks the clinch.
Ragnvaldsson swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ragnvaldsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sullivan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sullivan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sullivan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ragnvaldsson throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ragnvaldsson defends it well.
Ragnvaldsson throws a sloppy head kick and Sullivan moves out of range easily.
Ragnvaldsson moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ragnvaldsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnvaldsson throws a head kick but Sullivan moves out of range.
Ragnvaldsson tries to clinch up
and Sullivan counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Claes Ragnvaldsson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sullivan jabs Ragnvaldsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ragnvaldsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ragnvaldsson sets himself, and Sullivan steps forward looking for the clinch! Ragnvaldsson avoids it this time.
Ragnvaldsson throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ragnvaldsson is fending him off so far but Sullivan persists. Nope, Ragnvaldsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Ragnvaldsson is looking to counter with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sullivan blocks the leg kick.
Ragnvaldsson tries to clinch up.
Ragnvaldsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sullivan dives in for a single leg takedown but Ragnvaldsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ragnvaldsson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Claes Ragnvaldsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ragnvaldsson throws a body kick that misses
and Sullivan counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnvaldsson tries to land a front kick but Sullivan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sullivan tries for a takedown but Ragnvaldsson circles away easily
and Ragnvaldsson counters with a series of strikes. Sullivan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Claes Ragnvaldsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Sullivan.
Ragnvaldsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Claes Ragnvaldsson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan lands with a good body shot.
Sullivan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnvaldsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sullivan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sullivan looks for a takedown but Ragnvaldsson sprawls well.
Sullivan connects with the punch.
Sullivan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ragnvaldsson throws a leg kick
and Sullivan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ragnvaldsson misses with a head kick.
Ragnvaldsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan moves away.
It seemed like Sullivan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Claes Ragnvaldsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnvaldsson throws the kick towards the body but Sullivan avoids it.
Ragnvaldsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnvaldsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ragnvaldsson misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Ragnvaldsson.
Sullivan looks for a takedown but Ragnvaldsson sprawls well.
Ragnvaldsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnvaldsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ragnvaldsson moves in looking to clinch but Sullivan pushes him off.
Ragnvaldsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ragnvaldsson scores with a shot to the body.
Sullivan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sullivan gets a double leg takedown into Ragnvaldsson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan looking to pass the guard.
Sullivan looking to sit in guard and control but Ragnvaldsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sullivan working a defensive guard here.
Ragnvaldsson wants to stand but Sullivan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ragnvaldsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan can do to turn this around?
Sullivan is pulling down on Ragnvaldsson's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ragnvaldsson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ragnvaldsson stopping the sweep attempt from Sullivan.
Ragnvaldsson wants to stand but Sullivan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ragnvaldsson stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Sullivan throws up his legs and catches Ragnvaldsson in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Ragnvaldsson tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Sullivan! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Danny Sullivan!
A less than humble Danny Sullivan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Philippe Cockx (ranked 3687 p4p, 4259 weight class) and Roger Mesquita (ranked 424 p4p, 469 weight class). Cockx comes to the cage accompanied by MMA Entrance Music / Eddie Alvarez. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Philippe Cockx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Cockx. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Cockx displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mesquita.
Cockx clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Cockx on the inside.
Cockx stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cockx - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mesquita is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cockx is defending well.
Philippe Cockx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Mesquita.
A nice left hand lands by Cockx.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockx leaning against his opponent.
Cockx pushes Mesquita back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cockx breaks the clinch.
Cockx will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockx forces Mesquita back against the cage and clinches.
Cockx lands a nice elbow.
Still in the clinch, Cockx scores with a nice short uppercut.
 Mesquita is rocked!
Mesquita takes a shot to the head.
Mesquita is still on wobbly legs! Can Cockx finish him?
Cockx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cockx clinches up against the cage.
Cockx slowing the pace effectively.
Cockx definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cockx manages to break the clinch.
Cockx rushes Mesquita and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cockx has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Mesquita - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Cockx, and another! Mesquita is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Philippe Cockx!
Post fight, an emotional Philippe Cockx said 'A big thanks on the organisation Newark Regional Circuit who make me the possbility fighting here tonight and also a big thanks on the fans and public giving me the support. You'r the best !!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nilson Acacio (ranked 3208 p4p, 3833 weight class) and Assunto Rigoni (ranked 326 p4p, 378 weight class). Assunto Rigoni has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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147
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nilson Acacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Assunto Rigoni!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acacio lands a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Acacio. No joy for Rigoni on that attempt.
Acacio scores with a jab to the body.
Rigoni rushes Acacio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Acacio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rigoni drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Acacio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Acacio gets underhooks to prevent Rigoni's takedown attempt.
Nilson Acacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Assunto Rigoni.
Acacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Acacio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Acacio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Acacio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rigoni has hold of one of Acacio's legs. Acacio is fighting the takedown attempt but Rigoni gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rigoni throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rigoni missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rigoni postures up in Acacio's guard and throws a big left but Acacio blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acacio is pulling down on Rigoni's head. It's preventing any offense from Rigoni, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigoni scoring with some ground and pound.
Rigoni lands a couple of digs.
Rigoni wants to control from the top but Acacio keeps moving.
Rigoni is working Acacio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rigoni is looking to work some ground and pound but Acacio has wrist control.
Rigoni with a flurry of punches that miss.
Acacio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rigoni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rigoni landing some decent shots from guard.
Rigoni throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rigoni misses with a body shot
and Acacio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rigoni is defended easily by Acacio.
Acacio throws a jab when Rigoni was well out of range.
Acacio misses with a hook
and Rigoni counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rigoni.
Rigoni looking for a takedown.
Acacio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rigoni misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Acacio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rigoni looking for a takedown.
Rigoni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rigoni tries a body shot but Acacio blocks it.
Acacio lands with a light punch inside.
Acacio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Acacio.
Acacio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rigoni drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good body shot from Acacio.
Rigoni looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Acacio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Acacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Acacio digs a right hand underneath Rigoni's ribcage. Rigoni let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rigoni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Rigoni fails to land.
Acacio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Acacio is leaning against Rigoni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Acacio lands a body punch.
Acacio lands an uppercut.
Rigoni goes for a takedown attempt but Acacio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Acacio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rigoni is rocked!
 It looks like Assunto Rigoni has been cut.
That's four 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!
Acacio drops Rigoni with a big left hand! Rigoni is injured, injured bad! Acacio jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nilson Acacio!
Our winner, Nilson Acacio, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Hill Billy Hank (ranked 1562 p4p, 5749 weight class) and Reggie Barnes (ranked 233 p4p, 637 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Basic striking
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hill Billy Hank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reggie Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hank shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Hank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnes connects with a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as Hank shoots in.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes tests Hank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hank moves into the clinch successfully.
Hank lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hank has Barnes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barnes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hank looking to slow down the pace here.
Hank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hank tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Hank tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Hill Billy Hank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hank shoots and misses
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hank shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barnes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hank off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hank will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hank tries to clinch there but Barnes circles away.
Barnes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hank closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barnes quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hank tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Barnes.
Barnes is pressing down on Hank's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hank prevents Barnes from getting back to his feet.
Hank throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hank haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hank is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hank has a takedown stuffed.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barnes fakes the leg kick and cracks Hank in the body.
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hank.
As Hank backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Hank manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hank tries to clinch but Barnes moves away
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes scores with the left hand. Hank knows he should have avoided that one.
Hank takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Hank scores with a takedown into Barnes's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Barnes manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hank moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hank gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Hank with that takedown attempt.
Barnes throws a fast counter high kick but Hank manages to duck under it in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes lunges at Hank with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hank's hand.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hank backing away here, and Barnes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barnes throws a front kick that sends Hank stumbling back into the cage.
Hank misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barnes tried to score with a low kick but Hank checks it.
Barnes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hank wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes counters with a leg kick.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Hank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
Hank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hank with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barnes! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hank tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hank looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hank is looking to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barnes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hank is defended easily by Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Hank moves his leg out of the way.
Hank wants to clinch.
Hank closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Hank controlling the position.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Hank tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hank lands a nice forearm strike.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hank misses with a head shot. Barnes uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hank wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hank tries to clinch but Barnes moves away
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Hank backing up. Hank nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Hank doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hank wants a takedown.
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hank checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
and Hank counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hank.
Hank holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barnes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hank is defending well for now.
Barnes manages to break the clinch.
Hank closes the distance but Barnes moves to the side
and Barnes counters with a low kick, right behind Hank 's knee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hank with a poor takedown
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barnes stuns Hank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnes throws a head kick but Hank moves out of range.
Hank is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.
Hank tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.
Barnes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hank gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a good, hard body kick but Hank shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hill Billy Hank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hank shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Hank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hank's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hank moves into the clinch.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hank closes the distance but Barnes moves to the side
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Hank tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Hank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barnes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hank shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hank closes the distance but Barnes moves to the side
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hank moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reggie Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hank shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Hank blocks the leg kick.
Hank is looking to counter the offense by Barnes and move into the clinch.
Hank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barnes unleashes a big counter combination but Hank bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hank moves in looking to clinch but Barnes pushes him off.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Hank fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hank misses with a takedown
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Hank will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hank has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hank tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hank backs up against the cage.
Hank dodges the punch combination from Barnes.
Hank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes feints and then cracks Hank's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hank down.
Hank wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hank's knee momentarily.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
Barnes tries a low kick but Hank avoids it.
A low kick lands for Barnes.
Hank tries to clinch up but Barnes circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Hank doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Hank will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Barnes!
Reggie Barnes spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Hill Billy Hank spoke after the fight, saying 'Beats going hungry '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matsuhiro Toryiama (ranked 1882 p4p, 4060 weight class) and Akira Tatsumoto (ranked 275 p4p, 523 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
185
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
192
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matsuhiro Toryiama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akira Tatsumoto!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsumoto throws out a loose jab but Toryiama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toryiama finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tatsumoto misses with a kick to the body.
Tatsumoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tatsumoto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Akira Tatsumoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatsumoto misses with a body punch
and Toryiama decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tatsumoto's guard.
Toryiama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Toryiama in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tatsumoto is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matsuhiro Toryiama!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bogo (ranked 1957 p4p, 3238 weight class) and Norman Pike (ranked 115 p4p, 198 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Bogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Norman Pike!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pike takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pike throws a shot to the body.
Bogo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pike misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bogo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pike won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bogo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pike, who protects the arm well.
Bogo is trying to get an arm triangle but Pike is defending well.
Bogo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bogo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pike knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bogo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pike has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pike wants to control but Bogo postures up.
Pike taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bogo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pike is trying to improve his position.
Bogo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pike has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pike really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bogo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Pike's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pike gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bogo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pike doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bogo.
Pike has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bogo is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pike can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pike is trying to stand up here but Bogo is controlling him well.
Bogo controlling the action here.
Bogo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogo is trying to work for a kimura but Pike is defending well.
Bogo seems to be looking for submissions.
Bogo working the head and body with strikes.
Bogo looking for a submission but Pike manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Pike preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bogo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bogo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pike has his foot on Bogo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bogo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pike keeping moving, preventing Bogo from controlling successfully.
Pike throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bogo pushing down on Pike's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bogo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bogo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pike pushes Bogo off looking to stand but Bogo dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogo blocks the strikes from Pike.
Ground and pound from Bogo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Bogo dominated that round.
That's time! Bogo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pike jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bogo was well out of range. Poor timing from Pike.
Bogo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bogo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pike counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pike sprawls well initially but Bogo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bogo wants to work for an arm triangle but Pike is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pike sees it coming and defends easily.
Bogo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pike is just riding it out for now. Bogo eventually gives up the hold.
Pike looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bogo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pike does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bogo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pike sees it coming and defends easily.
Bogo seems to be looking for submissions.
Pike wants to improve his position but Bogo is controlling well.
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.
Bogo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bogo is controlling the pace.
Pike is defending against the submission attempts here by Bogo.
Pike is trying to maintain the position but Bogo is very close to passing his half guard.
Bogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pike has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bogo wants to work for an arm triangle but Pike is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogo wants to work for an arm triangle but Pike is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pike is looking to improve his position.
Bogo is looking for submissions but instead, Pike has regained full guard.
Bogo working some strikes from top position.
Bogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pike swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bogo stopping the sweep attempt from Pike.
Adam Bogo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pike wants to stand and escape but Bogo is having none of it.
Bogo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pike is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogo won't allow Pike to sweep him here.
Bogo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bogo being controlled here momentarily.
Pike is trying to control the position but Bogo postures up.
Bogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pike wants to sweep but no luck.
Pike is trying to keep Bogo in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bogo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pike is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bogo is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bogo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pike tries to avoid it but Bogo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pike to the ground. Pike escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pike! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Bogo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pike throws a jab when Bogo was well out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bogo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pike defends it nicely.
Pike thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pike defends it nicely.
Pike wants to counter with a clinch but Bogo pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pike defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bogo.
Pike wants to counter with a clinch but Bogo pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Bogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bogo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pike, pushing him back against the cage.
Pike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Pike's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pike works on Bogo's body with a couple of short punches.
Bogo is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pike tries to break free but Bogo pushes him back against the cage.
Pike content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Norman Pike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pike wants to break free but Bogo has control.
Pike has Bogo pushed against the cage.
Bogo being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pike has had enough of the clinch but Bogo keeps him there for the moment.
Bogo wants a takedown.
Pike can't find room to land a body shot as Bogo controls the action.
Bogo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pike to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bogo goes for a takedown attempt but Pike pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bogo is defended easily by Pike.
Pike fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bogo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Pike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bogo 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Bogo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Itchy Sinclair (ranked 1502 p4p, 4257 weight class) and William Smyth (ranked 202 p4p, 514 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itchy Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, William Smyth!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sinclair connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab lands there for Sinclair.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sinclair. Smyth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sinclair scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sinclair throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair instigates a clinch.
Sinclair lands a right hand.
Smyth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sinclair escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair lands a glancing blow to the side of Smyth's head.
Sinclair lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sinclair decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sinclair working over Smyth with some ground and pound. Smyth looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sinclair is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smyth is looking to improve his position.
Smyth told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sinclair with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sinclair is working away from the top position though.
Sinclair keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sinclair missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smyth taking some punishment here, with Sinclair in his half guard.
Sinclair looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sinclair wants to pass the guard but Smyth is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sinclair looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sinclair is taking a breather. Smyth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sinclair is working for a kimura but Smyth is defending it quite comfortably.
Sinclair seems to be working for a kimura but Smyth defends the submission attempt.
That's four 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.
Smyth is defending against the submission attempts here by Sinclair.
Sinclair wants to work for an arm triangle but Smyth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sinclair is working for a kimura but Smyth is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itchy Sinclair 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.
Sinclair throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smyth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sinclair.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair goes for a double leg but Smyth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smyth continues to drive forward.
Sinclair lands a body shot.
Sinclair stalling against the cage.
Smyth is looking to break free of the clinch but Sinclair has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smyth to keep the fight standing.
Sinclair doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sinclair digs a right hand underneath Smyth's ribcage. Smyth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sinclair tries to pull guard but Smyth holds him up against the cage and eventually Sinclair drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinclair pulls guard effortlessly.
Sinclair is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sinclair is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sinclair avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sinclair looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth wants to control from the top but Sinclair keeps moving.
Smyth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sinclair is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sinclair has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinclair slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sinclair accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smyth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sinclair postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair controlling from the top position.
Sinclair throwing strikes from guard but Smyth blocks nicely.
Sinclair works over Smyth with some ground and pound from guard.
Sinclair is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smyth can do to turn this around?
Smyth looking for a sweep. Not yet Smyth, not yet.
Sinclair slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sinclair has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Smyth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sinclair with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sinclair trying to control but Smyth is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sinclair drives through and clinches with Smyth against the cage.
Sinclair is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smyth to keep the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sinclair stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sinclair can't find room to land a body shot as Smyth controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Itchy Sinclair dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smyth as he avoids it easily.
Smyth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sinclair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smyth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smyth is looking for the big counter here.
Sinclair lands a body shot.
Sinclair looks to land a body kick but Smyth moved away.
Smyth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sinclair fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair misses with a few strikes there.
Sinclair throws a right hand that Smyth ducks under and follows up with a left that Smyth also avoids with ease.
Sinclair misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Smyth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sinclair is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sinclair fails with a takedown attempt.
As Sinclair backs off Smyth throws a huge counter combo but Sinclair manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smyth keeps the fight on the outside.
Smyth lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smyth but Smyth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sinclair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smyth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body kick from Sinclair.
Smyth slaps away a takedown attempt from Sinclair, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Sinclair backs off Smyth throws a huge counter combo but Sinclair manages to avoid it all.
William Smyth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sinclair, as that shot connected.
Smyth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smyth has a couple of punches blocked by Sinclair.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smyth breaks from the clinch.
Sinclair tries to clinch but Smyth moves out of range.
Smyth is looking for the big counter here.
Smyth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smyth takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
William Smyth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sinclair scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sinclair is looking to slow Smyth down with leg kicks.
Itchy Sinclair is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Itchy Sinclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Sinclair.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itchy Sinclair showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sinclair 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itchy Sinclair!
Itchy Sinclair decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Gomes (ranked 1631 p4p, 3547 weight class) and Ezekiel Neviim (ranked 213 p4p, 446 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ezekiel Neviim!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neviim swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomes.
Gomes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gomes connects with a crisp jab.
Neviim closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gomes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Neviim.
Gomes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neviim is working away from the top position though.
Neviim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neviim working over Gomes with some ground and pound. Gomes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neviim is working for a submission of some sort.
Neviim thows a huge punch but Gomes dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Neviim scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gomes wants to improve his position but Neviim is controlling well.
Gomes has hold of Neviim's hands but Neviim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neviim working Gomes over with strikes.
Neviim slips a nice elbow through Gomes's hands, connecting with Gomes's forehead.
Well, if Neviim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gomes's coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gomes trying to control but Neviim postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neviim throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gomes to regain full guard.
Gomes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Neviim has control of Gomes's left arm, preventing Gomes from doing any damage.
Neviim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomes is aware though and is defending well.
Neviim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gomes trying to control but Neviim is working from the bottom.
Neviim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomes.
Gomes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neviim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neviim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neviim throws a couple of heel strikes.
Neviim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gomes is working Neviim over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Neviim.
Neviim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gomes's guard.
Gomes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Neviim doesn't defend quickly enough and Gomes has managed to lock this one up! Can Neviim escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gomes on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raphael Gomes!
A victorious Raphael Gomes 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 Liam Reem (ranked 1548 p4p, 3823 weight class) and Daniel Pawlikowski (ranked 209 p4p, 486 weight class). Reem comes to the cage accompanied by Daft Punk - Robot Rock. This should be fireworks!
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220
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Pawlikowski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pawlikowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Pawlikowski is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Pawlikowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pawlikowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pawlikowski. That did some damage!
Reem avoids the head kick by Pawlikowski.
Reem throwing a counter right hand but Pawlikowski manages to avoid it.
Pawlikowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reem blocks a head kick by Pawlikowski.
We've been told by Reem's head coaches at Gym Goroshi London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pawlikowski walks into a jab.
A low kick lands for Reem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pawlikowski.
Pawlikowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
Reem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reem lands a nice shot that snaps Pawlikowski's head back.
A low kick from Pawlikowski misses
and Reem counters with a low kick, right behind Pawlikowski 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reem makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pawlikowski really felt that one!
Pawlikowski looks winded!
Pawlikowski walks into a straight right hand from Reem.
Pawlikowski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pawlikowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pawlikowski is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Reem uses the oldest trick in the book to send Pawlikowski tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Reem is absolutely delighted - when Pawlikowski wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Liam Reem!
Liam Reem decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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