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BB 31 Obaminator vs Tavares 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reed Richards (ranked 3576 p4p, 6126 weight class) and Incredible Muay Thai (ranked 458 p4p, 662 weight class). Reed Richards had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 207.5lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reed Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Incredible Muay Thai!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards tries to keep at a distance but Muay Thai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Muay Thai drags the fight down to the ground.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muay Thai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muay Thai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richards got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muay Thai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richards has managed to get both his arms back between Muay Thai's legs - danger averted.
Richards tries to free his leg and advance position but Muay Thai is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muay Thai has his foot on Richards's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Richards works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muay Thai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richards is aware though and is defending well.
Muay Thai 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.
Richards passes Muay Thai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Muay Thai wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muay Thai is in trouble now - Richards has advanced to mount!
Muay Thai tries to hold on but Richards pushes him away.
Richards tries to control but Muay Thai wriggling away.
Richards fails to move to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muay Thai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Muay Thai sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Richards wants to take a breather but Muay Thai is having none of it.
Muay Thai is looking to control Richards's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Muay Thai avoid being mounted?
Richards wants to pass the guard but Muay Thai is defending well.
Richards passes to full mount!
Muay Thai wants to control but Richards is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards looking to secure an arm triangle but Muay Thai defends it well.
Muay Thai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Muay Thai trying desperately to get to his feet.
Muay Thai tries to hold on but Richards pushes him away.
Richards is looking to work his way around to Muay Thai's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Muay Thai tries to lock up and control but Richards gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Muay Thai has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Richards is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Muay Thai has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Richards is hanging on to Muay Thai's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards working for a choke but Muay Thai is defending well.
Muay Thai is trying to stand back up.
Muay Thai felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Richards patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Richards looking for the choke from the back.
Richards seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Muay Thai trying to control the position but Richards manages to sink in the hooks.
Richards is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Muay Thai knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Muay Thai for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards trying to control.
Richards controlling well, preventing Muay Thai from escaping the position.
Richards has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Muay Thai has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Muay Thai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Muay Thai breaks Richards's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Muay Thai advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muay Thai gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
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!
Muay Thai looks for the body kick but Richards saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Richards dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Richards missing with knees to the body.
Muay Thai tries to land a knee to the head but Richards blocks with his arms.
Muay Thai misses with a knee strike.
Muay Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Richards misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richards misses with a knee to the head.
Muay Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Richards is defending well for now.
Muay Thai pulls guard successfully.
Richards wants to pass the guard but Muay Thai is keeping the position.
Muay Thai is controlling Richards's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muay Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Muay Thai, not yet.
Muay Thai seems keen to control Richards's posture.
Richards will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richards is pushing down on Muay Thai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Muay Thai is fighting to maintain full guard but Richards has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is looking to advance position but Muay Thai won't allow it.
Richards seems to be working for a kimura but Muay Thai defends the submission attempt.
Muay Thai tries to get to full guard but Richards has control of the leg.
Richards passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Muay Thai!
Muay Thai is looking to get to half guard.
Muay Thai gets back to half guard.
Muay Thai is looking for a sweep. Richards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richards works his way into side control.
Richards advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muay Thai bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Muay Thai trying to control the position from guard on top but Richards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muay Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Richards is retaining full guard.
Muay Thai forces his way into half guard.
Muay Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Richards wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards is working hard here to advance position.
Richards is not content to let Muay Thai control the position.
Muay Thai prevents Richards from improving his position.
Muay Thai is stalling here. Richards is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Muay Thai seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Richards has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Richards tries to advance to mount but Muay Thai denies him.
Richards cracks Muay Thai with a big elbow.
Richards tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muay Thai tries to improve position but can't.
Richards tries to advance to mount but Muay Thai denies him.
Muay Thai regains half guard.
Muay Thai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Richards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Muay Thai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muay Thai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Richards manages to get himself to full guard.
Muay Thai trying to control but Richards is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Incredible Muay Thai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nice body punch from Richards.
Muay Thai tries to close the distance and clinch but Richards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Muay Thai wants to clinch.
Muay Thai blocks a head kick by Richards.
Muay Thai avoids the head kick by Richards.
A little jabbing left from Muay Thai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muay Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Richards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muay Thai slips under a jab from Richards.
Richards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muay Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards throws out a leg kick but Muay Thai moves out of range and Richards only half commits.
Muay Thai swinging wildly here.
Muay Thai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richards, pushing him back against the cage.
Richards missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muay Thai ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Muay Thai no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Muay Thai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muay Thai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Muay Thai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Muay Thai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richards pushes down on Muay Thai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Richards is looking to advance position but Muay Thai won't allow it.
Richards passes to side control.
Richards is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Muay Thai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Muay Thai is trying to buck Richards off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muay Thai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Richards wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Richards is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Muay Thai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Muay Thai is looking for a sweep.
Muay Thai gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Muay Thai gets back to half guard.
Muay Thai is looking to improve his position.
Richards wants to free his trapped foot but Muay Thai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Muay Thai is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards is keen to just control but Muay Thai is a slippery customer.
Richards slows the pace down in half guard.
Muay Thai wants to improve his position but Richards is controlling well.
Muay Thai controlling the position for now.
Incredible Muay Thai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muay Thai moves into full guard.
Richards trying to control but Muay Thai is working from the bottom.
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muay Thai is keeping the position for now.
Muay Thai is trying to control the position but Richards postures up.
Reed Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Muay Thai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richards is aware though and is defending well.
Richards passes Muay Thai's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Richards not doing much here.
Muay Thai is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Muay Thai is refusing to be controlled, as Richards sits in half guard.
Richards is working for a kimura but Muay Thai is defending it quite comfortably.
Muay Thai gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards stands and throws Muay Thai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Richards 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Reed Richards!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Reed Richards!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Reed Richards!
Reed Richards wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 2312 p4p, 2458 weight class) and Matthew Albans (ranked 282 p4p, 297 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoha Nagibatel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matthew Albans !
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albans blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Albans looks to land a left hand but Nagibatel moved out of range nicely.
Nagibatel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagibatel throws a right and a left that Albans avoids nicely.
Albans with the counter takedown but Nagibatel avoids it easily.
Nagibatel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagibatel throws a combination that misses
so Albans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Albans drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Albans jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nagibatel has control of Albans 's left arm, preventing Albans from doing any damage.
Albans trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
Albans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albans drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nagibatel dives on top into guard.
Albans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagibatel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Albans is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagibatel defends well.
Albans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagibatel is one step ahead there.
Albans is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nagibatel defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagibatel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nagibatel trying to control but Albans is working from the bottom.
Nagibatel preventing the sweep.
Nagibatel wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving.
Our spies down at at King's Cross MMA inform us that Albans has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Albans working a defensive guard here.
Albans wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Albans is pulling down on Nagibatel's head to control his posture.
Nagibatel wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving.
Albans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagibatel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nagibatel trying to control the position from guard on top but Albans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagibatel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Albans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four 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.
Albans is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagibatel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albans is keeping the position for now.
Albans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nagibatel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagibatel wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matthew Albans will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nagibatel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Albans goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nagibatel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Albans tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nagibatel walks into a left hand.
Nagibatel misses with the combination.
Nagibatel scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nagibatel!
Albans in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Nagibatel is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Albans !
In his post fight interview, Matthew Albans started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between BC Smith (ranked 1071 p4p, 3874 weight class) and Dexter Warren (ranked 159 p4p, 507 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, BC Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Warren!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren misses with a looping left.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Warren just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Warren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Warren tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Warren throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Warren in a clinch.
Warren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith keeps control of Warren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Warren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warren wants to stand but Smith is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Warren is keeping the position.
Smith passes into half guard.
Warren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith is keen to just control but Warren is a slippery customer.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Warren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Warren is working away.
Smith is pressing down on Warren's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warren is holding on for now.
Smith is nestled in close to Warren, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to control. Warren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith winds up and cracks Warren with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Warren is not content to let Smith control the position.
Warren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Warren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Warren defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warren's head.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Warren is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith thows a huge punch but Warren dodges it nicely.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Warren is defending well.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Warren defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BC Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Warren misses with a kick to the body.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warren sprawls and moves away.
Smith slips under a jab.
Warren misses with a body kick.
Smith rushes Warren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Warren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Warren tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warren manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Warren unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries for a takedown but Warren manages to get underhooks.
Warren working hard to break the clinch.
Warren tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Warren is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Warren can't break the clinch.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dexter Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Warren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warren looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Warren back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smith throws a series of punches but Warren moves out of range.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BC Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Warren misses
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
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!
Warren keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warren can do to turn this around?
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith throws a strike but Warren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots but Warren is blocking nicely.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Warren's hands, connecting with Warren's forehead.
Warren blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Warren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Warren is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warren's head.
Warren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Warren keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BC Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Warren throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warren is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Warren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Warren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warren throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Warren scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Smith catches Warren right on the button with a cross.
BC Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Warren did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Warren is trying to escape back to his feet but Smith uses the scramble to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warren knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Warren has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Warren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Smith keeping hold of Warren's head, controlling as best he can.
Warren tries to stand and escape but Smith actually recovers to full guard.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Warren manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Warren is retaining full guard.
Dexter Warren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
BC Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Warren keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is in close to Warren's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
That's four 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.
Smith wants to control but Warren is keeping him busy.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Warren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Smith moves into full mount! Warren won't be happy about that!
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Warren hang on?
Warren is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Warren is out cold! Smith jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BC Smith!
A relieved looking BC Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mehdi Kanaani (ranked 1574 p4p, 1421 weight class) and Jane Malley (ranked 209 p4p, 192 weight class). Kanaani comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Nuthin' But A G Thang. Jane Malley will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165
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Excellent boxer
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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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehdi Kanaani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jane Malley!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Kanaani misses its intended target.
Malley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kanaani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malley tries to score with a low kick but Kanaani moves his leg out of the way.
Kanaani tries to clinch up
and Malley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
Malley swats away the attempt to clinch by Kanaani.
Kanaani tries to clinch but Malley moves away
and Malley counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kanaani swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malley.
Malley misses with a hook.
Kanaani scores with a nice head shot.
Kanaani will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Malley tenderised Kanaani's leg. Kanaani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malley throws a head kick but Kanaani moves out of range.
Kanaani misses the jab.
Malley misses with a body shot.
Kanaani misses with an uppercut. Malley saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Malley misses.
Malley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kanaani to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kanaani's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Malley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malley keeping moving, preventing Kanaani from controlling successfully.
Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kanaani throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani throwing strikes from guard but Malley blocks nicely.
Malley wants to stand but Kanaani is controlling the position.
Malley pushes Kanaani off and scrambles back to his feet.
A nice leg kick from Malley, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kanaani.
Kanaani tries to land a leg kick but Malley saw it coming and moves away.
Kanaani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kanaani scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kanaani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kanaani avoids the body shot from Malley.
Malley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kanaani's sensitive parts.
Kanaani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malley. Malley obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Kanaani misses.
A clash of legs there as Kanaani blocks the low kick.
Malley misses the shot to the body.
Mehdi Kanaani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Malley misses the target.
Kanaani is looking to clinch.
Malley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kanaani doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malley lands a glancing blow to the side of Kanaani's head.
Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kanaani.
Kanaani dives in for a single leg takedown but Malley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Kanaani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Malley.
Malley tries a body shot but Kanaani blocks it.
Kanaani goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malley prevents it.
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!
Malley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kanaani on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jane Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Kanaani.
A big left from Kanaani misses.
Malley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jane Malley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mehdi Kanaani's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
An inside leg kick from Kanaani misses.
Kanaani fails with a takedown attempt.
Malley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kanaani feints and then cracks Malley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malley down.
Kanaani throws a lazy uppercut
and Malley counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malley slips under a jab from Kanaani.
Malley tries to score with a low kick but Kanaani moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Kanaani misses.
Kanaani moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMalley.
Kanaani attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Malley feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanaani misses with a lunging right hand
and Malley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kanaani swings widly with a right hand
and Malley counters with a straight right hand.
Jane Malley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kanaani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malley.
Kanaani throws a big shot that misses.
Malley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malley throws a leg kick
and Kanaani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malley misses with a head kick.
Malley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malley connects with a single shot there.
Malley lands a right hook to the body.
Kanaani throws a lazy uppercut
and Malley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanaani throws a hook to the side of Malley's head but Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani darts in trying to clinch
and Malley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kanaani thinking.
Kanaani on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab from Malley.
Kanaani tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malley throws a big counter head kick but Kanaani avoids it with no problem.
Kanaani closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kanaani is trying to ground and pound but Malley uses the momentary lack of control by Kanaani to regain half guard.
Kanaani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Malley's head.
Malley wants to get back to full guard.
Kanaani with the ground and pound but Malley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kanaani makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kanaani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kanaani trying to control the position from guard on top but Malley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanaani stops Malley from standing up.
Kanaani throwing strikes from guard but Malley blocks nicely.
Kanaani working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malley is on top in guard.
Malley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kanaani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kanaani wants to stand but Malley is controlling the position.
Malley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kanaani pulls Malley in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jane Malley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mehdi Kanaani's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Malley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malley misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kanaani misses the target.
Malley lands with a cross.
Malley throws a sloppy body shot
and Kanaani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malley connects with an inside leg kick.
Malley checks a leg kick.
Malley slips under a jab from Kanaani.
Malley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Malley to the mat! Malley manages to get full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Malley manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kanaani has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Malley after a bit of a struggle.
Malley prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malley breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Malley.
Kanaani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malley.
A leg kick checked by Malley.
Malley circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick misses from Malley.
Kanaani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kanaani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malley.
Kanaani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malley misses with a double jab
letting Kanaani counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani fails to land the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malley! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Kanaani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Malley. That's going to slow Kanaani down.
Malley tries a low kick but Kanaani avoids it.
Kanaani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malley wants to slow Kanaani down by chopping away at his legs.
Malley checks a low kick from Kanaani.
Malley thows a leg kick but Kanaani checks it
and Kanaani counters with a nice uppercut.
Kanaani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malley slips a jab and a cross from Kanaani.
Malley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well,Kanaani is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kanaani dives in for a single leg takedown but Malley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Malley breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kanaani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malley.
Malley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kanaani. That did some damage!
Kanaani misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malley! But no joy.
Kanaani has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kanaani there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kanaani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malley.
Malley tries to score with a low kick but Kanaani moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Kanaani blocks the leg kick.
Malley throws a low kick but Kanaani avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Malley connects with a solid leg kick.
Malley throws out a powerful jab.
Malley throws a solid leg kick but Kanaani takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malley.
Kanaani thuds his right hand into Malley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanaani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malley cracks Kanaani with an open hand slap.
Mehdi Kanaani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That kick from Kanaani tenderised Malley's leg. Malley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kanaani with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malley counters with a head kick that drops Kanaani to the mat! Kanaani scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Kanaani is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Malley.
Jane Malley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oh Kanaani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kanaani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kanaani.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jane Malley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malley 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Jane Malley!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Jane Malley!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Jane Malley!
Jane Malley wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Jane Malley, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henrique Rosa (ranked 1151 p4p, 1255 weight class) and Jerricho Patterson (ranked 154 p4p, 170 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henrique Rosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerricho Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosa ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Rosa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Patterson under the eye.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jerricho Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rosa misses with a kick to the body
and Patterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Rosa's shoulder, as Rosa tries to avoid the shot.
Rosa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
 It looks like Jerricho Patterson has been cut.
Patterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rosa.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Patterson checks a leg kick.
Patterson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rosa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Patterson looks for the body kick but Rosa saw that one coming.
Rosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rosa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Patterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rosa lands a front kick.
Patterson tries to land a body kick
letting Rosa counter with a right hand.
Patterson throws a sloppy head kick and Rosa moves out of range easily.
Rosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Patterson at a distance.
A big right from Patterson misses.
Rosa lands a jab-cross combination.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
Rosa tries to land a front kick but Patterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Patterson moves out of range of the body kick.
Henrique Rosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Patterson scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rosa misses with the combination.
Rosa throws a leg kick but Patterson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Patterson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rosa misses with a body kick.
Rosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rosa.
Rosa misses the jab.
Patterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Patterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patterson.
Sloppy strikes from Patterson. Those never looked like landing.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
Rosa tests Patterson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rosa cracks Patterson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Patterson falls backwards against the cage. Rosa follows up with more strikes that drop Patterson to his knees. Rosa keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Patterson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henrique Rosa!
After winning the bout, Henrique Rosa 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Dean (ranked 1845 p4p, 2354 weight class) and Dan Averescu (ranked 252 p4p, 308 weight class). Averescu has chosen Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. Brian Dean could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dan Averescu's chin.
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averescu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dean connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Averescu momentarily.
It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Dean cracks a nice hook into Averescu's ribs.
Dean lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Averescu falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dean dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Dean!
A victorious Brian Dean 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Morrison (ranked 406 p4p, 511 weight class) and Matrix Man (ranked 58 p4p, 72 weight class). Morrison comes into the arena with Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matrix Man!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Man misses.
Man fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morrison on the side of the head.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Morrison throws a body punch but Man moves out of range.
Morrison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Man connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morrison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
We've been hearing reports that Morrison has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Morrison digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
Morrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morrison.
Morrison has picked Man up - he's going for a ride! Morrison dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Man manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Morrison keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Man tenderised Morrison's leg. Morrison is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Man throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Morrison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Morrison lands with a straight right. Man didn't see that one coming.
Morrison is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison scores with a takedown into Man's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison throws a strike but Man rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
Man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison seems keen to control Man's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morrison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Morrison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison working over Man with some ground and pound. Man looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Morrison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morrison drops an elbow to the side of Man's head.
Morrison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though.
Man tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Morrison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrison throwing shots but Man is blocking nicely.
Morrison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Man defending well though.
Morrison drops an elbow to the side of Man's head.
Morrison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morrison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Man is trying to stand back up but Morrison is controlling him
Man kicks Morrison off and gets back to his feet.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison takes the fight into the clinch.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man lands a nice uppercut.
Morrison misses with the head strike.
Morrison breaks the clinch.
Morrison works Man's body with a nice hook.
Donk. Man catches Morrison right on the button with a cross.
Morrison lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Morrison will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Morrison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Man needs to keep his hands up - Morrison had a free shot at his head there.
Morrison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Man!
Man bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Man throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man blocks a jab.
Man defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Man thumps Morrison with a low kick.
Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man thumps Morrison with a low kick.
Man lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morrison at a distance.
Morrison swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Man lands an overhand right.
Man uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morrison has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Man.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Man.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrison misses the target.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Morrison is looking to counter the offense by Man and move into the clinch.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Man to counter with a crisp jab.
Man fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morrison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morrison manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Man on his heels. He'll look to pass Man's guard now, I'm sure.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Man's head.
Morrison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morrison.
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Morrison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison throws a strike but Man rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Morrison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Man wants to get up but he can't break Morrison's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison controlling Man's posture.
Man slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morrison pulls Man in close to prevent any damage.
Morrison wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Morrison seems keen to control Man's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matrix Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison lands with a straight right. Man didn't see that one coming.
Morrison dives in and grabs Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. Man pushes down on Morrison's head and hops out.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man slips a jab from Morrison.
Man defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Nice body kick there by Man.
Man connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body punch from Man.
Man throws a chopping leg kick but Morrison manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Man staying out of range there.
Morrison thuds a left hand into Man's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Man avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Man misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Morrison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Man misses.
Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Morrison or perhaps it was just good defense by Man, which made it look bad.
Man loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Morrison as he connects with a hook.
Man connects with a right hand. Morrison shakes it off.
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morrison is looking to clinch but Man is avoiding it.
Morrison moves into the clinch.
Morrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man pushes Morrison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Man lands with a right to the head.
Morrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Man controls his hands.
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man is looking to break free of the clinch but Morrison has double underhooks.
Morrison can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
Frank Morrison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man gets through Morrison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man throws a head punch that misses.
Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morrisons head.
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrison looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Man manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man scores with a shot to the body.
Morrison takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Morrison drops his hands momentarily and Man takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morrison with a body shot.
A big left from Morrison misses.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Man throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man lands a head shot.
Morrison is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man lunges at Morrison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morrison's hand.
Morrison misses the body punch
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Man throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Jab from Man.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man lands an overhand right.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matrix Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison with a hook.
Frank Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison fails with the takedown.
Morrison backing away here, and Man unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Man scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Man misses.
Morrison defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Man thuds his right hand into Morrison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Man digs a good hook to Morrison's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man connects with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Man throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Morrison - just one landing.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Morrison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Man connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morrison looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Morrison throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Man.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Man is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Morrison with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Matrix Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man lands with a good body shot.
Morrison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morrison's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matrix Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Man has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Matrix Man!
Matrix Man wins by unanimous decision!
Matrix Man decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Frank Morrison stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is no place for cowards'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 709 p4p, 1143 weight class) and Abdelrahman Camara (ranked 89 p4p, 132 weight class). Abdelrahman Camara told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdelrahman Camara!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferkingstad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Camara throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferkingstad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferkingstad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ferkingstad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Camara throws a lazy right hand but Ferkingstad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferkingstad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferkingstad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Camara looks for the body kick but Ferkingstad saw that one coming.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Ferkingstad moved out of range.
Camara looks to land a right hand but Ferkingstad moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Camara 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 Ferkingstad has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ferkingstad and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Camara with a nice cross.
Camara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ferkingstad holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ferkingstad blocking some punches.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferkingstad controls his hands.
Camara lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferkingstad controls his hands.
Ferkingstad effectively controlling the action here.
Ferkingstad looking to slow down the pace here.
Camara lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferkingstad is looking to control Camara's arms but Camara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferkingstad has his back to the cage.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Ferkingstad controls the action.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferkingstad.
Camara working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ferkingstad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ferkingstad effectively controlling the action here.
I was talking to Ferkingstad's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad.
Camara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Camara has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Camara misses with a body shot
and Ferkingstad counters by clinching up.
Camara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ferkingstad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Camara as Ferkingstad tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ferkingstad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferkingstad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has been cut.
Ferkingstad just leaning against Camara, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad.
Camara throws a shot from downtown. Ferkingstad moves away and avoids it.
Ferkingstad feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Camara misses the body punch
and Ferkingstad counters with a nice uppercut.
Abdelrahman Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara throws a head kick but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Ferkingstad tries to land a leg kick but Camara saw it coming and moves away.
Camara loads up on a big right hand but Ferkingstad slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferkingstad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camara misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara moves out of range of the strikes.
Camara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Camara with a nice cross.
Ferkingstad closes the distance and pushes Camara back into the cage.
Ferkingstad is trying to maintain a safe position but Camara gets an underhook and turns Ferkingstad into the cage.
Ferkingstad blocks an elbow strike from Camara.
A left hand lands to the body for Camara.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferkingstad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferkingstad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ferkingstad taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Camara letting Ferkingstad take a breather here.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara misses with some punches.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Camara.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camara throws a head punch that misses.
Ferkingstad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ferkingstad taking a breather.
Ferkingstad looking to slow down the pace here.
Ferkingstad tries to pull guard but Camara won't allow it.
Camara lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ferkingstad slowing the pace effectively.
Ferkingstad prevents a body shot from Camara.
Ferkingstad wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook.
Ferkingstad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferkingstad.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camara.
Ferkingstad moves out of range as Camara throws a body kick.
Ferkingstad throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdelrahman Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Camara throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferkingstad.
Camara misses the jab.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camara connects with a jab.
Camara throws out a loose jab but Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferkingstad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ferkingstad blocks a low kick nicely.
Ferkingstad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camara can pounce on him.
Camara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but Camara moves out of range easily.
Camara punishes Ferkingstad's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara misses with a straight left.
A head kick from Camara lands but Ferkingstad takes it in his stride.
Ferkingstad misses with a right hand
letting Camara counter with a right hand.
Ferkingstad looks to throw the jab but Camara is out of range.
Ferkingstad has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara throws a shot from downtown. Ferkingstad moves away and avoids it.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferkingstad is just out of range.
Ferkingstad blocks a jab.
Ferkingstad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferkingstad moves into range and clinches up with Camara.
Camara throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Camara misses with an elbow over the top.
Ferkingstad is trying to maintain a safe position but Camara gets an underhook and turns Ferkingstad into the cage.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Camara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Camara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferkingstad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Camara up against the cage.
Camara being controlled against the cage.
Camara misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ferkingstad is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camara.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Camara just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferkingstad appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ferkingstad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Camara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferkingstad avoids the body shot from Camara.
A good leg kick by Ferkingstad.
Camara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ferkingstad clinches up against the cage.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferkingstad controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferkingstad looking to slow down the pace here.
Camara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferkingstad just leaning against Camara, taking a breather.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara is leaning against Ferkingstad and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ferkingstad decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara advances position into side control!
Ferkingstad is trying to work for a sweep but Camara has mounted him!
Ferkingstad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ferkingstad tries to lock up and control but Camara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ferkingstad tries to improve his position but instead Camara has taken his back!
Camara just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ferkingstad rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ferkingstad looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camara pulls his head out easily.
Ferkingstad wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Camara slows the pace down in half guard.
Ferkingstad is looking to improve his position.
Camara wants to free his trapped foot but Ferkingstad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdelrahman Camara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Camara pushes Ferkingstad away with a front kick.
Camara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Camara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Camara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferkingstad throws a body shot but no joy.
Camara throws out a counter right but Ferkingstad avoids it with no problem.
Camara looks to land a left hand but Ferkingstad moved out of range nicely.
Camara misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Camara misses.
Ferkingstad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara looks to land a body kick but Ferkingstad moved away.
Ferkingstad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferkingstad ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
A head kick misses from Camara.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferkingstad misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara misses with a hook. Ferkingstad ducked under it nicely.
Abdelrahman Camara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferkingstad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Camara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ferkingstad counters with a low kick, right behind Camara 's knee.
Ferkingstad lands a really nice looking cross but Camara seems unphased.
Ferkingstad scores with a hook.
Camara scores with a jab to the head.
Camara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferkingstad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid body kick from Camara.
Camara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferkingstad lunges at Camara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Camara's hand.
Ferkingstad misses with a wild body shot.
Ferkingstad moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferkingstad looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Camara misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Ferkingstad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Ferkingstad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Camaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Camara lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ferkingstad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferkingstad staying out of range there.
Camara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferkingstad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camara thinking.
Ferkingstad walks forward, straight into a front kick from Camara.
Camara misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Camara.
Camara cracks Ferkingstad with an open hand slap.
Ferkingstad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camara.
Camara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ferkingstads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Ferkingstad throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara throws a jab when Ferkingstad was well out of range.
Ferkingstad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick.
Ferkingstad throws a front kick that sends Camara stumbling back into the cage.
Ferkingstad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad looks to land a left hand but Camara moved out of range nicely.
Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camara.
Camara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferkingstad swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Ferkingstad throws a solid leg kick but Camara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ferkingstad.
Camara misses with a kick to the body.
Camara throws a looping overhand right but Ferkingstad ducks down to avoid it.
Ferkingstad defending well as Camara loads up on a big left hand.
Ferkingstad throws a solid leg kick but Camara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ferkingstad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferkingstad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Camara looks for the body kick but Ferkingstad saw that one coming.
Ferkingstad wants to clinch.
Ferkingstad staying out of range there.
Camara throws a hook but Ferkingstad avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Ferkingstad.
Camara swings widly with a right hand
and Ferkingstad counters with a right hand to the body.
Camara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferkingstad holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
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!
Camara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ferkingstad's defenses.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Camara lands a right hand.
Camara lands a right hand.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdelrahman Camara comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Camara 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Abdelrahman Camara!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Abdelrahman Camara!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Abdelrahman Camara!
Abdelrahman Camara wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Abdelrahman Camara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa (ranked 445 p4p, 485 weight class) and Cooper Roos (ranked 66 p4p, 71 weight class). Roos has chosen EASY MONEY as his entrance music. Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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9 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cooper Roos!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czarny Z Garbowa avoids the head kick by Roos.
Roos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Roos!
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.
Czarny Z Garbowa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roos prevents Czarny Z Garbowa from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the action but Roos is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to move to mount but Roos blocks the move with his legs.
Czarny Z Garbowa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Czarny Z Garbowa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Czarny Z Garbowa fails to move to back control.
Czarny Z Garbowa goes for an armbar but Roos turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Roos.
Czarny Z Garbowa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Roos stacks Czarny Z Garbowa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Roos!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Roos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to get back to full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa gets full guard.
Roos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Czarny Z Garbowa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roos tries to stand but Czarny Z Garbowa is controlling from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Czarny Z Garbowa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roos wants to stand but Czarny Z Garbowa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Czarny Z Garbowa has an active guard here but Roos has managed to pass into half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to maintain the position but Roos is very close to passing his half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Czarny Z Garbowa.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roos 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.
Roos tries to stand but Czarny Z Garbowa is controlling from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to sweep but no luck.
Roos gets to his feet - Czarny Z Garbowa follows without any prompting.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Czarny Z Garbowa is defended easily by Roos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa dominated that round.
That's time! Czarny Z Garbowa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Czarny Z Garbowa if he has to take too many more of those.
Czarny Z Garbowa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Czarny Z Garbowa moves away.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter with a takedown but Roos is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Roos is predictable there
so Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to pass the guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa passes Roos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roos is just riding it out for now. Czarny Z Garbowa eventually gives up the hold.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to pass the guard but Roos defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roos keeping moving, preventing Czarny Z Garbowa from controlling successfully.
Czarny Z Garbowa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa stands and throws Roos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Czarny Z Garbowa advances nicely into full mount.
Roos regains half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Roos won't allow Czarny Z Garbowa to pass to mount.
Roos trying to hold on to Czarny Z Garbowa's head to control him but Czarny Z Garbowa postures up.
Czarny Z Garbowa seems to be looking for submissions.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to mount his opponent but Roos defends it.
Czarny Z Garbowa seems to be working for a kimura but Roos defends the submission attempt.
That's four 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.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to pass the guard but Roos defending well.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to secure an arm triangle but Roos defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Czarny Z Garbowa fails to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roos defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Roos misses the target.
Czarny Z Garbowa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roos as he jumps to the side.
Roos throws a big counter head kick but Czarny Z Garbowa avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roos looks to throw a body kick
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roos won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roos is looking to regain half guard here but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps moving and retains side control.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries for a kimura but Roos is defending well.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control but Roos is keeping him busy.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to move to mount but Roos blocks the move with his legs.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to get an arm triangle but Roos is defending well.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Roos's legs.
Cooper Roos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Roos is looking to reverse the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roos keeps working.
Czarny Z Garbowa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Roos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Czarny Z Garbowa's guard! Nice work there by Roos!
Czarny Z Garbowa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Roos has his hands clasped together but Czarny Z Garbowa extends and breaks Roos's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Czarny Z Garbowa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
During a confident post fight interview, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obaminator (ranked 81 p4p, 222 weight class) and Manny Tavares (ranked 12 p4p, 32 weight class). Obaminator comes to the cage accompanied by Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. Manny Tavares has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Tavares - just one landing.
Tavares defending well as Obaminator loads up on a big left hand.
Obaminator digs a good body shot into Tavares's ribs.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obaminator.
Obaminator takes the fight into the clinch.
Obaminator lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
Obaminator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obaminator misses with a punch to the body.
Obaminator lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obaminator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Obaminator fails to land.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obaminator lands a shot to the body.
Obaminator works on Tavares's body with a couple of short punches.
Tavares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obaminator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obaminator misses with some punches.
Obaminator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obaminator tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Obaminator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Obaminator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obaminator stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Obaminator lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obaminator has a couple of punches blocked by Tavares.
Obaminator misses with a body punch.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
Obaminator lands a body shot.
A short right from Obaminator on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obaminator.
Obaminator misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Obaminator has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Obaminator decides to pull guard.
Obaminator working for a triangle but Tavares defends it easily.
Obaminator definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares trying to control but Obaminator is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator wants to sweep here but Tavares controlling him for the moment.
Obaminator looking for a guillotine here but Tavares defends easily.
Obaminator looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tavares passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tavares wants to control but Obaminator is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Obaminator is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tavares is just riding it out for now. Obaminator eventually gives up the hold.
Obaminator trying to control from half guard but Tavares is working away.
Tavares 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.
Obaminator is working for a kimura but Tavares is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Obaminator moves nicely into side control.
Obaminator advances to mount.
Tavares wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Obaminator.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obaminator was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Obaminator connects with a looping right hand.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
Obaminator wants to clinch up but Tavares keeps it at a distance.
Tavares throws a counter combo.
Tavares loads up on a big right hand but Obaminator slips the punch.
Obaminator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obaminator takes one on the button.
Obaminator tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tavares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obaminator lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator moves out of range of the strikes.
Obaminator tries to clinch there but Tavares circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Obaminator takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Obaminator was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tavares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Obaminator throws a head kick that half lands.
Obaminator swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
It seemed like Tavares was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Obaminator fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tavares appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tavares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obaminator fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tavares just manages to avoid it.
Obaminator lands a slapping body shot.
Barack Obaminator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares throws a jab when Obaminator was well out of range.
Obaminator lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obaminator moves into the clinch.
Obaminator prevents a body shot from Tavares.
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Obaminator lands with a straight right. Tavares didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Obaminator misses its target.
Obaminator is looking to clinch but Tavares is avoiding it.
Obaminator digs a good hook to Tavares's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obaminator with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Obaminator tries to clinch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares moves into range and connects with a jab.
Obaminator looks to clinch
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Obaminator bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Manny Tavares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator tries to clinch there but Tavares circles away.
Tavares flicks out a counter leg kick but Obaminator steps away.
Obaminator moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tavares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obaminator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Obaminator fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obaminator backing away here, and Tavares unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Obaminator tries to clinch up
and Tavares counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Obaminator tries to clinch
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Obaminator.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator closes the distance and pushes Tavares back into the cage.
Barack Obaminator has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Obaminator working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tavares works on Obaminator's body with a couple of short punches.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Obaminator.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obaminator lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obaminator misses with the head strike.
Obaminator successfully pulls guard.
Tavares controlling from the top position.
Obaminator throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Obaminator is trying to keep Tavares in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice body punch from Obaminator.
Obaminator drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Obaminator connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Obaminator scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tavares in his tracks.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obaminator is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares moves forwards but Obaminator connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Obaminator doesn't manage to clinch there - Tavares circles away.
Tavares misses with a right hand
and Obaminator counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tavares thinking.
Tavares drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tavares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tavares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obaminator.
Obaminator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Obaminator.
Tavares throws a lazy uppercut
and Obaminator counters with a body kick.
Tavares defending well as Obaminator loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Obaminator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obaminator fails with an attempt to clinch.
Obaminator is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Tavares throws a solid leg kick but Obaminator takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tavares.
A little feinted left hand from Obaminator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obaminator connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tavares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obaminator tries to clinch but Tavares moves out of range.
Obaminator ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
Obaminator ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
A chopping leg kick lands by Obaminator.
Obaminator moves into the clinch.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
Obaminator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Obaminator.
Obaminator pushes Tavares up against the cage in a clinch.
Tavares tries a body shot but Obaminator blocks it.
A short left from Tavares.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavares.
Obaminator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obaminator tries to pull guard but Tavares won't allow it.
Tavares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obaminator's elbow.
Obaminator misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obaminator misses with a body punch.
Obaminator working aggressively here.
Obaminator tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tavares smiles and moves away.
Obaminator gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator tries to clinch up.
Tavares with a jab.
Tavares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Tavares throws a chopping leg kick but Obaminator manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tavares avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Obaminator backing away here, and Tavares unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Obaminator lands a head kick!
Obaminator connects with a solid leg kick.
Obaminator tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tavares swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavares only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tavares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Obaminator is looking to counter punch.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Obaminator's head but Obaminator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obaminator with a hook.
Obaminator feints and then cracks Tavares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tavares down.
A cross from Obaminator lands.
Obaminator drives through and clinches with Tavares against the cage.
Obaminator blocking some punches.
Obaminator jumps guard but Tavares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares blocks an uppercut.
Tavares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obaminator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obaminator lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavares backwards.
Obaminator misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obaminator tries to throw a body punch but Tavares avoids it by throwing Obaminator back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obaminator.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares wants to get back to striking at distance but Obaminator won't allow it.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Obaminator manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tavares content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obaminator escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tavares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barack Obaminator overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obaminator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tavares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tavares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Obaminator escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tavares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tavares is defending against the submission attempts here by Obaminator.
Obaminator is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Obaminator trying to pass the guard but Tavares defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Obaminator is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tavares is trying to stand up here but Obaminator is controlling him well.
Tavares is refusing to be controlled, as Obaminator sits in half guard.
Obaminator is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tavares defends it well.
Obaminator missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator had his way with Manny Tavares in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Obaminator is looking to clinch.
Obaminator moves in looking to clinch but Tavares pushes him off.
Obaminator takes the fight into the clinch.
Obaminator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obaminator fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Obaminator struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands.
Obaminator scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obaminator jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tavares walks away with a smile on his face. Obaminator gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Obaminator scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obaminator.
Tavares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tavares throws a body punch but Obaminator moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Tavares throws a hook but Obaminator blocks it.
Obaminator slips under a jab.
Obaminator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obaminator cracks Tavares with a good jab.
Tavares lands with a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obaminator.
Obaminator scores with a jab. Tavares acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick from Obaminator, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tavares throws a jab when Obaminator was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Obaminator lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tavares doesn't seem phased though.
Tavares jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Obaminator tries to clinch up but Tavares circles away and keeps his distance.
Tavares throws an off balance right hand
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tavares explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares throws a lazy uppercut
and Obaminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Obaminator.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barack Obaminator is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Obaminator catches Tavares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Obaminator moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tavares swings for the body but Obaminator moves out of range.
Tavares on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavares takes one on the button.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Obaminator throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Tavares ducks right into an uppercut from Obaminator.
Tavares looks to land a right hand but Obaminator moved out of range.
Tavares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obaminator tries to clinch up.
Obaminator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Obaminator.
Tavares appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Obaminator tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tavares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Tavares's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barack Obaminator showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Obaminator 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Barack Obaminator!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Barack Obaminator!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Barack Obaminator!
Barack Obaminator wins by unanimous decision!
Barack Obaminator retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Barack Obaminator made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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