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OFK 176 - Barnes Vs Dunn PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 621 p4p, 3270 weight class) and Oscar Meyer (ranked 97 p4p, 439 weight class). Saul Goodman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meyer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Goodman uses from the top position.
Meyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Meyer, not yet.
Goodman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goodman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer controls Goodman momentarily but Goodman frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Goodman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Meyer can't keep his opponent in guard - Goodman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goodman prevents Meyer from improving his position.
Well, if Goodman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goodman tries to clinch but Meyer moves out of range.
Saul Goodman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meyer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goodman can pounce on him.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch but Meyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Meyer shoots in for a double leg but Goodman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Goodman takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Meyer works over Goodman's head and body with a nice combination.
A combination from Goodman does no damage.
Meyer gets tackled into the cage by Goodman. Goodman maintains the clinch.
Goodman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer wants to take the fight to the mat but Goodman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goodman tries to work over Meyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meyer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saul Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Goodman is trying to break the clinch but Meyer is controlling him.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goodman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman lands a right hook to the body.
Meyer shoots in for a double leg but Goodman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Goodman drives through and clinches with Meyer against the cage.
Meyer wants to take the fight to the mat but Goodman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Meyer avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Goodman.
Meyer looks winded!
Goodman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Meyer up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meyer working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman blocks an uppercut.
Meyer letting Goodman take a breather here.
Our sources have told us that Goodman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Goodman lands a damaging elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Goodman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Goodman cracks Meyer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Meyer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Goodman finish him?
Goodman throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
Goodman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meyer circles away.
Meyer tries to clinch but Goodman moves out of range.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyer doesn't manage to clinch there - Goodman circles away.
No luck for Meyer with that takedown attempt.
Goodman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goodman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Goodman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meyer being controlled against the cage.
Goodman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Goodman seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meyer can do to turn this around?
Goodman lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Oscar Meyer has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Goodman.
Meyer is breathing heavily.
Meyer takes a shot to the head.
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goodman pushes Meyer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meyer.
Goodman tries to work over Meyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman lands a body punch.
Meyer blocking some punches.
Goodman cracks Meyer with a nice body shot.
Goodman drops Meyer onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Meyer is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Meyer is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman lands a body punch.
Meyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodman finish him?
Goodman is working Meyer over against the cage.
Goodman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goodman manages to break the clinch.
Meyer seems to have recovered his senses.
Goodman digs a good hook to Meyer's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer ducks into an uppercut from Goodman and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saul Goodman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Saul Goodman made sure he mentioned FUClothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murderous Warmonger (ranked 3647 p4p, 6103 weight class) and Roby Lowry (ranked 131 p4p, 192 weight class). Roby Lowry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murderous Warmonger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roby Lowry!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warmonger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Roby Lowry has been cut.
Warmonger misses with a straight right.
Lowry moves away from the strike by Warmonger.
Lowry tries to counter by closing the distance.
Warmonger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lowry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lowry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lowry shoots in and bounces Warmonger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lowry 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.
Warmonger has momentary wrist control but Lowry slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warmonger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lowry is one step ahead there.
Lowry is fighting to break Warmonger's control of his arms but Warmonger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Warmonger continues to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowry connects with a couple of short punches.
Lowry is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Warmonger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lowry on the ground.
Lowry landing with the ground and pound.
Lowry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lowry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lowry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warmonger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lowry controls the pace.
Warmonger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Warmonger trying to keep a closed guard but Lowry is proving a slippery customer.
Lowry cracks Warmonger with a solid left hand.
Lowry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Warmonger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowry works over Warmonger with some ground and pound from guard.
Warmonger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Warmonger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warmonger tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lowry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lowry throws a leg kick
enabling Warmonger to counter with a crisp jab.
Lowry throws a leg kick that is checked
and Warmonger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lowry thows a leg kick but Warmonger checks it
and Warmonger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lowry does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Warmonger misses with a straight right.
Lowry misses with the body kick
and Warmonger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Warmonger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lowry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warmonger.
Lowry with a poor takedown
and Warmonger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lowry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Warmonger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lowry fails with the takedown
and Warmonger counters with a nice right hand that sends Lowry toppling to the canvas! Lowry scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Warmonger finish him?!
That has opened up Roby Lowry's cut even more.
Murderous Warmonger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roby Lowry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowry circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Warmonger. Lowry falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Warmonger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murderous Warmonger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konichiwa Jempsa (ranked 1589 p4p, 4224 weight class) and Armad Bates (ranked 215 p4p, 513 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Konichiwa Jempsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates looks for a takedown but Jempsa sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Jempsa. No joy for Bates on that attempt.
Armad Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Jempsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jempsa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bates regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jempsa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bates wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is adopting a defensive guard.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jempsa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Jempsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jempsa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jempsa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bates is one step ahead there.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jempsa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jempsa trying to keep a closed guard but Bates is proving a slippery customer.
Bates is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jempsa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jempsa has escaped and now he's on top!
Jempsa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jempsa 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates looking for a guillotine here but Jempsa defends easily.
Bates pulls Jempsa in close to his closed guard and prevents Jempsa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bates looking for a guillotine here but Jempsa defends easily.
Bates looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bates has his hands on Jempsa's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing that Jempsa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jempsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bates swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bates has his foot on Jempsa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jempsa works his way back into a safe position though.
Bates has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jempsa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa cracks Bates with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Armad Bates will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jempsa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bates is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jempsa's half guard.
Bates passes to full mount!
Bates looking to control but Jempsa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jempsa is desperately trying to improve his position but Bates has a good base and remains in mount.
Jempsa gets back to half guard.
Jempsa trying to control here.
Bates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates wants to pass to mount but Jempsa is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates seems to be looking for submissions.
Jempsa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jempsa.
Bates postures up.
Bates wants to control from the top but Jempsa keeps moving.
Jempsa wants to sweep here but Bates controlling him for the moment.
Bates trying to control but Jempsa is working from the bottom.
Bates looking to sit in guard and control but Jempsa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa connects with a couple of short punches.
Armad Bates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jempsa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bates's head.
Bates looking to control.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Bates seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jempsa throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jempsa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bates is trying to control the position but Jempsa postures up.
Jempsa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jempsa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bates's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jempsa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jempsa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jempsa chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jempsa won't allow Bates to sweep him here.
Bates controls Jempsa momentarily but Jempsa frees himself.
Jempsa stands and throws Bates's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jempsa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bates some visible discomfort.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bates keeps working.
Bates is trying to control Jempsa's posture but Jempsa avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jempsa lands a nice short elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Konichiwa Jempsa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bates shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bates shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bates was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jempsa is not content to let Bates control the position.
Jempsa tries to buck Bates off but Bates is having none of it.
Bates tries for a kimura but Jempsa is defending well.
Jempsa prevents Bates from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bates has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jempsa is looking to regain half guard here but Bates keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates tries to advance to mount but Jempsa denies him.
Bates working away.
Jempsa is looking to regain half guard here but Bates keeps moving and retains side control.
Jempsa is not content to let Bates control the position.
Jempsa gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jempsa is looking to get to half guard.
Bates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bates trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bates working for a submission but Jempsa is keeping him at bay.
Bates wants to control the pace but Jempsa is squirming around nicely.
Bates jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jempsa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jempsa and Bates has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bates tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Jempsa stops Bates from passing to mount.
Jempsa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jempsa 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.
Jempsa is controlling the pace.
Bates looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa controlling the action here.
Jempsa is keen to just control but Bates is a slippery customer.
Bates looking for submissions off his back.
Jempsa slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates is refusing to be controlled, as Jempsa sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armad Bates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bates 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armad Bates!
An out of breath Armad Bates thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balal Lama (ranked 1315 p4p, 2361 weight class) and Hunter Acosta (ranked 205 p4p, 337 weight class). Balal Lama could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hunter Acosta's chin.
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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balal Lama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hunter Acosta!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Lama.
Lama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lama gets the takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that Lama has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lama in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lama in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Acosta keeps working.
Lama tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Acosta 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.
Acosta tries to improve position but can't.
Acosta is trying to control Lama's posture but Lama avoids it.
Acosta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Acosta is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lama passes to side control.
Acosta manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta is trying to get back to full guard.
Acosta is doing well to control the position and prevent Lama from advancing to side control.
Acosta is looking to improve his position.
Lama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Acosta is just riding it out for now. Lama eventually gives up the hold.
Lama passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acosta manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Acosta wants to improve his position but Lama is controlling well.
Lama wants to work for an arm triangle but Acosta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acosta moves into full guard.
Acosta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lama trying to control but Acosta is working from the bottom.
Lama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lama distracts Acosta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Acosta has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lama should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Acosta has tightened it up now! Lama should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hunter Acosta!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Ragout Mendy (ranked 1489 p4p, 1811 weight class) and Yoji Anjo Anjo (ranked 204 p4p, 228 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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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 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Ragout Mendy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yoji Anjo Anjo!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendy throws a hook but Anjo avoids it easily.
Anjo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anjo gets the takedown into side control.
Mendy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Anjo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anjo slips a jab from Mendy.
Mendy moves out of range as Anjo throws a body kick.
Mendy tries to counter with a takedown but Anjo is quick to defend against it.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anjo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendy.
Anjo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anjo shoots in looking for a takedown but Mendy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anjo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mendy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anjo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mendy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anjo throws a sloppy head kick
and Mendy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mendy stands up over Anjo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendy passes Anjo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendy is taking a breather. Anjo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Anjo wants to get back to his feet.
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mendy lands with a punch from half guard.
Anjo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mendy wants to pass to mount but Anjo is defending the position.
Mendy is trying to control. Anjo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mendy prevents Anjo from improving his position.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anjo has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendy drops an elbow to the side of Anjo's head.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
Mendy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mendy 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.
Anjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Anjo is having none of it.
Anjo is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mendy connects with a nice short shot to Anjo's temple.
Mendy is thwarting Anjo's attempts to control the position.
Anjo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mendy throwing shots but Anjo is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendy not doing much here.
Anjo is looking for a sweep. Mendy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendy stops Anjo from getting back to his feet.
Anjo is staying active underneath Mendy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anjo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anjo is trying to stand.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Anjo's hands, connecting with Anjo's forehead.
Anjo is trying to maintain the position but Mendy is very close to passing his half guard.
Anjo is looking for a sweep. Mendy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendy wants to free his trapped foot but Anjo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mendy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
Anjo is looking for a sweep. Mendy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anjo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendy is working away from the top position though.
Anjo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anjo is trying to get back to full guard.
Anjo gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mendy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendy cracks Anjo with a good jab.
Mendy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but Mendy shows good takedown defense.
Mendy feinted with a counter takedown.
Anjo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mendy lands a takedown into guard.
Anjo is trying to keep Mendy in close.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Anjo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anjo working for a triangle but Mendy defends it easily.
Mendy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
Mendy stands up over Anjo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendy won't allow Anjo to sweep him here.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Anjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anjo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendy trying to control but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Anjo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anjo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anjo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mendy 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.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anjo preventing the sweep.
Mendy keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mendy working a defensive guard but Anjo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mendy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mendy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Mendy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mendy wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendy is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Anjo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendy keeps working.
Anjo tries to score with some ground and pound. Mendy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Anjo grinds an elbow into Mendy's temple.
Anjo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mendy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anjo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mendy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anjo decides to stand back up. Anjo steps back and let's Mendy get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yoji Anjo Anjo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Anjo dodges the punch combination from Mendy.
Mendy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anjo moves away.
Mendy looks to land a right hand but Anjo moved out of range.
Anjo throws a leg kick but Mendy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anjo wants to clinch up but Mendy keeps it at a distance.
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mendy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mendy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anjo dives in for a single leg takedown but Mendy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mendy feints and as Anjo raises his hands in defense, Mendy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy connects with a couple of short punches.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Anjo keeps moving.
Mendy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mendy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendy looking to sit in guard and control but Anjo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anjo trying to control but Mendy is working from the bottom.
Anjo is looking to stand up but Mendy won't let him.
Mendy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mendy is trying to control the position but Anjo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anjo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendy seems keen to control Anjo's posture.
Mendy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anjo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendy has his hands on Anjo's head, controlling the position.
Mendy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mendy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anjo's head.
Anjo is trying to stand up here but Mendy is controlling him well.
Mendy working the head and body with strikes.
Anjo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mendy 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.
Anjo is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Mendy is just content to waste time from the top position. Anjo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anjo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anjo has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.
Anjo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses.
Anjo is pulling down on Mendy's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendy, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendy stays in close to Anjo's body and controls the position.
Mendy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mendy looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mendy jabs at Anjo's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anjo slips under a jab.
Anjo tries to clinch but Mendy moves out of range.
Anjo has closed the distance and engaged Mendy in a clinch.
Anjo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendy 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Yoji Anjo Anjo had this to say: 'I feel good! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Burrito Supreme (ranked 1473 p4p, 1630 weight class) and Kyle Seehaver (ranked 193 p4p, 208 weight class). Kyle Seehaver has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Burrito Supreme's chin.
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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 15 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burrito Supreme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Kyle Seehaver!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supreme clinches up with Seehaver and pushes him back against the cage.
Seehaver looking for a takedown.
Supreme lands an elbow inside that Seehaver shrugs off.
Supreme trying to land knees to the body.
Supreme lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seehaver's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Seehaver's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Seehaver is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Supreme.
Supreme leaning against his opponent.
Seehaver is trying to break the clinch but Supreme has him pressed against the cage.
Seehaver has picked Supreme up - he's going for a ride! Seehaver dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Seehaver prevents Supreme from improving his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Seehaver is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Supreme is looking to improve his position.
Supreme is concentrating on defense, preventing Seehaver from advancing position.
Supreme trying to control but Seehaver postures up.
Seehaver slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seehaver seems to be working for a kimura but Supreme defends the submission attempt.
Seehaver performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Supreme moves into full guard.
Supreme trying to control the position.
Seehaver tries to free his leg and advance position but Supreme is retaining full guard.
Seehaver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Seehaver's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Supreme is trying to control the position but Seehaver postures up.
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.
Seehaver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Supreme trying to control the position here.
Supreme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Supreme is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Supreme has managed to clinch.
A short left from Supreme.
Supreme lands a damaging elbow.
Seehaver is trying to force a seperation but Supreme has the dominant position.
Seehaver has clasped his hands together around Supreme's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seehaver is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Seehaver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Supreme is looking to regain half guard here but Seehaver keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Supreme is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Supreme struggling a bit here.
Supreme sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Seehaver is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Seehaver looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Supreme wants to get back to full guard.
Supreme is looking to control Seehaver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Supreme avoid being mounted?
Seehaver controlling the action here.
Seehaver is thwarting Supreme's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Supreme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Supreme wants to control but Seehaver is keeping busy.
Seehaver looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Supreme is trying to get back to full guard.
Seehaver controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Supreme tries to get to full guard but Seehaver has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Seehaver in particular looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Burrito Supreme dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Supreme rushes Seehaver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Supreme lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Supreme prevents the takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Supreme has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Seehaver has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Supreme is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Supreme scores with a nice short uppercut.
Supreme lands an elbow just above Seehaver 's eye.
Supreme scores with a shot to the side of Seehaver's head.
Supreme stops a takedown attempt from Seehaver.
Burrito Supreme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Seehaver.
Supreme lands an uppercut.
Supreme stops a takedown attempt from Seehaver.
Seehaver working hard to break the clinch.
Seehaver manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supreme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seehaver manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Seehaver tries to counter it with a takedown but Supreme pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Seehaver looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Supreme!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supreme struggling a bit here.
Supreme is looking for a sweep.
Supreme might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Supreme's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Seehaver is looking to take a break and control but Supreme is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seehaver is staying tight to Supreme's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Seehaver trying to control the position but Supreme is working away.
Supreme tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Supreme can't do much from the bottom here.
Supreme is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Seehaver's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Seehaver content to control rather than advance.
Supreme trying to control but Seehaver postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Seehaver is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Supreme wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Seehaver seems content to control.
Supreme trying to control but Seehaver postures up.
Kyle Seehaver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seehaver stalling.
Supreme has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Seehaver is working away from the top position though.
Seehaver performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supreme is trying to get back to full guard.
Seehaver is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Supreme trying to control but Seehaver postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Seehaver in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Supreme wants to clinch
and Seehaver counters with a takedown into side control.
Supreme is trying to get back to half guard.
Supreme wants to control but Seehaver postures up.
Seehaver controls the position from side control.
Seehaver is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supreme tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Seehaver wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Seehaver happy to just control the position for now.
The adventures of Seehaver the control monster continue. Boring.
Supreme struggling a bit here.
Supreme tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seehaver is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Seehaver working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Seehaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Supreme's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Supreme fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Seehaver, pushing him back against the cage.
Seehaver wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seehaver gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Seehaver seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Seehaver is thwarting Supreme's attempts to control the position.
Seehaver is controlling the pace.
Supreme wants to improve his position but Seehaver is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Seehaver seems content to control.
Supreme keeping control of the position.
Supreme is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supreme is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seehaver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seehaver's back!
Supreme avoiding Seehaver 's attempts to control his hands.
Supreme thows a strike but Seehaver uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Seehaver as he ends up in Supreme 's guard!
Supreme seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Seehaver wants to stand but Supreme has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Seehaver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Supreme is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seehaver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Supreme doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Supreme manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supreme is looking to work some ground and pound but Seehaver has wrist control.
Supreme has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Supreme looking to pass the guard.
Supreme with a flurry of punches that miss.
Supreme postures up in Seehaver's guard and throws a big left but Seehaver blocks it.
Supreme loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Seehaver working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Supreme.
Supreme loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Supreme trying to control but Seehaver is working from the bottom.
Seehaver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Supreme being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supreme with a flurry of punches that miss.
Supreme working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Supreme accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Seehaver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Seehaver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Supreme accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Supreme throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seehaver keeping moving, preventing Supreme from controlling successfully.
Seehaver escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Supreme gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Supreme throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seehaver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Supreme throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seehaver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Supreme wants to control from the top but Seehaver keeps moving.
Supreme throws a big elbow that misses.
Supreme throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seehaver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seehaver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seehaver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Supreme missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Supreme trying to control the position from guard on top but Seehaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seehaver wants to sweep here but Supreme controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Burrito Supreme.
I think Supreme 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Burrito Supreme!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Donde (ranked 1449 p4p, 1336 weight class) and Braylin Timmon (ranked 170 p4p, 154 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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155
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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 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Donde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 3, fighting out of London, Braylin Timmon!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmon tries to clinch up.
Donde changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Donde shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Timmon throws a body punch but Donde moves out of range.
Donde drops down looking for a counter takedown but Timmon sprawls and moves away.
Timmon throws a front kick that sends Donde stumbling back into the cage.
Timmon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donde changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Timmon lands a front kick.
Timmon drives through and clinches with Donde against the cage.
Donde is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Timmon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Donde.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmon leaning against his opponent.
Donde wants to take the fight to the mat but Timmon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Donde has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Timmon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Donde is trying to drag Timmon to the mat but Timmon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Timmon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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.
Timmon lands with a left to the head.
Timmon is pushing Donde up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Donde is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon stalling in the clinch.
Donde drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Timmon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Timmon is pressed up against the cage. Donde has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timmon down to the mat. Timmon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Timmon closes the distance and pushes Donde back into the cage.
Timmon is pressed up against the cage. Donde has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timmon down to the mat. Timmon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A slow jab from Timmon misses its intended target.
Donde half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Timmon throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Timmon. Those never looked like landing.
Donde tries to keep at a distance but Timmon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Timmon has Donde pushed against the cage.
Timmon has Donde pressed against the cage.
Timmon receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Timmon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braylin Timmon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Timmon. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Timmon misses.
Timmon misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Timmon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Braylin Timmon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Donde is defended easily by Timmon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon moves into range and clinches up with Donde.
Donde has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Timmon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmon stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Timmon.
Donde changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Timmon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donde looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Timmon looks to land a left hand but Donde moved out of range nicely.
Donde tries to counter with a takedown but Timmon is quick to defend against it.
Timmon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Donde.
Timmon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donde manages to avoid it.
Donde tries to counter with a takedown but Timmon is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donde moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donde has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Timmon misses with a series of wild punches.
Timmon moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Timmon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Timmon continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Timmon.
Timmon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Braylin Timmon.
Timmon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Donde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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.
A nice combination there by Timmon.
Timmon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Timmon misses with a double jab
and Donde counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Timmon kicks Donde off and gets to his feet.
Donde walks into a jab.
Braylin Timmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donde dodges the punch combination from Timmon.
Timmon misses with a wild combination.
Braylin Timmon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donde is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Timmon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braylin Timmon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Timmon throws a hook to the side of Donde's head but Donde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donde attempts a counter takedown but Timmon avoids it well and moves away.
Donde moves out of range of the body kick from Timmon.
Timmon closes the distance and pushes Donde back into the cage.
Timmon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Donde.
Donde has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Timmon is trying to keep an underhook but Donde manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon wants to get back to his feet.
Timmon is refusing to be controlled, as Donde sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donde is working for a kimura here but Timmon manages to reverse the position and he's now in Donde's guard.
Donde is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Donde working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Timmon has passed into half guard!
Donde looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Timmon pushes past his half guard into mount!
Donde tries to reverse the position but Timmon maintains control.
Donde is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmon stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
A solid body kick from Timmon.
Donde takes one to the side of the head.
Timmon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Donde drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Timmon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Timmon is pushing Donde up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donde is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Donde up against the cage.
Timmon is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Timmon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Donde changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Timmon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Raymond Donde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmon throws a big shot that misses.
Timmon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Donde counters with a shoot takedown. Timmon fights it but they end up in guard.
Donde has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donde drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Timmon dives on top into guard.
Timmon tries to stand but Donde is controlling from the bottom.
Donde striking off his back but it's not causing Timmon any problems.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braylin Timmon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Timmon 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 25:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braylin Timmon!
After the big win, Braylin Timmon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Barnes (ranked 606 p4p, 2884 weight class) and Conor OShea (ranked 85 p4p, 367 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180
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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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from OShea.
Barnes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
OShea throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
A big right from OShea misses.
OShea closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
Barnes looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A jab from OShea misses.
Barnes fires out a quick counter leg kick but OShea just manages to avoid it.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Barnes as OShea shoots in.
Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OShea.
OShea throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in OShea's guard.
OShea 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.
Barnes gets to his feet. OShea looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OShea darts in trying to clinch
and Barnes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OShea thinking.
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!
OShea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
OShea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OShea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from OShea. Those never looked like landing.
OShea closes the distance and lands a one-two.
OShea connects with the punch.
OShea looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped OShea's head back.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
OShea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OShea swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a takedown into side control.
OShea tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
OShea blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShea is looking to improve his position but Barnes isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnes thowing shots but they're missing.
Barnes looking to finish with strikes here!
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes'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.
OShea holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Barnes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Barnes prevents OShea from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
OShea tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Barnes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of OShea's face.
OShea wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Barnes.
Barnes looking to finish with strikes here!
OShea holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Barnes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but OShea slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
OShea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
OShea is trying to control but can't.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
OShea trying to control but Barnes postures up.
OShea regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barnes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
OShea fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Andrew Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and OShea moves out of range easily.
OShea looks like he wants to counter punch here.
OShea with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
OShea shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts OShea, as that shot connected.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
OShea lands a head shot.
OShea misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Barnes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
OShea throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OShea gets caught napping as Barnes dives in and scores a takedown. OShea manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes controlling from the top position.
OShea looking to control but Barnes passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OShea wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
OShea works his way to full guard. Good work.
OShea has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barnes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OShea.
OShea tries to circle away but Barnes has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from OShea.
Barnes tries a body shot but OShea blocks it.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OShea can do to turn this around?
OShea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OShea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OShea falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OShea throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Barnes was covering up waiting for the punch and OShea finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barnes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OShea swings widly with a right hand
and OShea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OShea misses with a double jab
and Barnes counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes swats away the attempt to clinch by OShea.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OShea.
Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor OShea.
OShea scores with a jab to the head.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and OShea moves out of range easily.
OShea is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
OShea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OShea lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by OShea.
OShea throws a head kick that misses.
OShea swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OShea misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Barnes misses the target.
OShea defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OShea. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to slow OShea down with leg kicks.
OShea checks a leg kick nicely.
OShea stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OShea misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. OShea backs away looking to recover.
Barnes staying out of range there.
OShea wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes gets a takedown into half guard.
Barnes controlling the pace.
OShea is not content to let Barnes control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Barnes digs a good hook to OShea's body.
OShea blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on OShea if he has to take too many more of those.
OShea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OShea looking to score a takedown here. Barnes is defending well but OShea drives through and ends up in Barnes's guard.
Barnes keeping full guard, as OShea tries to pass.
Barnes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OShea trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but OShea is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
OShea wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
OShea parries the strikes from Barnes easily there. Barnes is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable OShea to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes stands up.
OShea misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes displaying some good clinch control by pressing OShea up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes looking to slow down the pace here.
Barnes slows down the pace here.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as OShea controls the action.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OShea misses with a double jab.
Barnes keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShea fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
OShea drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by OShea.
OShea manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barnes on his heels. He'll look to pass Barnes's guard now, I'm sure.
Barnes manages to escape and get back to his feet.
OShea misses with a hook.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but OShea scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barnes avoids the head kick by OShea.
OShea misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Barnes misses its target.
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!
Nice body punch from Barnes.
OShea shoots in but Barnes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but OShea sprawls and moves away.
OShea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes stuns OShea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barnes clobbers OShea with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
OShea drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barnes thuds a left hand into OShea's body.
OShea plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Conor OShea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Barnes.
OShea throws a sloppy head kick
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
OShea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
OShea throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
OShea lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barnes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Barnes!
A very excited looking Andrew Barnes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Barnes (ranked 601 p4p, 1859 weight class) and Michael Dunn (ranked 84 p4p, 238 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent MT
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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 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dunn throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dunn misses with a left hand
so Barnes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunn is retaining full guard.
Dunn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Dunn's brow.
Dunn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunn is retaining full guard.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dunn keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunn pulls Barnes in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barnes postures up in Dunn's guard and throws a big left but Dunn blocks it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dunn wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Dunn moves out of range easily.
Dunn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes stalling the fight.
Dunn is trying to force a seperation but Barnes has the dominant position.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Barnes has Dunn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dunn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dunn blocks an uppercut.
Barnes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dunn prevents it.
Dunn misses with the head strike.
Dunn manages to break the clinch.
Barnes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michael Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunn. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dunn throws a big shot that misses.
Dunn clinches up with Barnes and pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunn's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dunn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes gets the takedown into side control.
Dunn bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Dunn throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunn.
Dunn looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes shoots in looking for a takedown but Dunn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Dunn misses with a hook
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses. Dunn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Dunn!
Barnes is trying to control the position but Dunn postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Dunn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Barnes, up you get!
Dunn lands an overhand right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dunn darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dunn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dunn misses with the head strike.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dunn lands a nice uppercut.
Dunn misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Dunn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dunn pushes Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
Dunn lands a body shot.
Dunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Dunn.
Dunn misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. Dunn didn't expect that.
Dunn has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barnes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Dunn has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Michael Dunn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Dunn avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Dunn tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Dunn back against the cage.
Barnes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dunn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnes has Dunn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dunn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Dunn lands with a left to the head.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Dunn.
Dunn breaks from the clinch.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Dunn.
Dunn looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Dunn has Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunn.
Dunn lands a left hand.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Dunn.
Dunn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dunn lands a left hand.
Dunn lands an uppercut.
Dunn blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Dunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Dunn.
Barnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnes tries to work over Dunn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dunn has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Dunn can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunn breaks from the clinch.
Dunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Don Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barnes!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dunn scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Dunn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Barnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes cracks Dunn with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Dunn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Dunn controls the action.
Dunn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dunn can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Barnes is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Dunn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dunn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick
and Dunn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michael Dunn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barnes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dunn looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Dunn moves out of range of the body kick.
Dunn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dunn circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes slips under a jab from Dunn.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunn.
Dunn closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dunn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Dunn.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dunn struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Dunn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dunn blocks an uppercut.
Dunn digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Dunn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Dunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Dunn.
Dunn throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Dunn. Dunn maintains the clinch.
Dunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dunn misses with a hook.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
 Barnes is rocked!
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Dunn slips a jab from Barnes.
Dunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Barnes can pounce on him.
Dunn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dunn misses with a body shot.
Dunn lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Dunn throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Dunn fights it but they end up in guard.
Dunn is wriggling around but Barnes manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes looks to land a strike but Dunn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Barnes slips nicely into half guard.
Dunn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Dunn tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Dunn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barnes.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dunn pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunn is retaining full guard.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses. Dunn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Dunn!
Don Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Dunn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes looking to control.
Michael Dunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes is working an open guard so Dunn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dunn digs a good hook to Barnes's body.
Dunn slips under a jab from Barnes.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Dunn had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dunn.
Dunn wants to clinch.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Dunn misses with a looping right.
Dunn throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Dunn catches Barnes right on the button with a cross.
Dunn misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Dunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Dunn throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Dunn misses.
Dunn lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Dunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dunn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Dunn!
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FIGHT
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