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OFK 208 - Lovanov Vs Da Oxlade PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muggy Mugshot (ranked 22919 p4p, 4060 weight class) and Bertrand Wade (ranked 618 p4p, 489 weight class). Muggy Mugshot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muggy Mugshot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bertrand Wade!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugshot takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
Mugshot stuffs the takedown.
Wade closes the distance and pushes Mugshot back into the cage.
Mugshot breaks from the clinch.
Mugshot looks to land a right hand but Wade moved out of range.
Wade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mugshot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wade has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mugshot takes the fight into the clinch.
Mugshot prevents a body shot from Wade.
Mugshot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wade misses with a few strikes there.
Mugshot throws a combination that misses
and Wade holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wade prevents a body shot from Mugshot.
Our sources have told us that Mugshot has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Wade manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wade pulls Mugshot in close to his closed guard and prevents Mugshot from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade pushes a forearm under Mugshot's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mugshot is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bertrand Wade!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Carpenter (ranked 1851 p4p, 24021 weight class) and Brazilian Gremlin (ranked 269 p4p, 608 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Carpenter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazilian Gremlin!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gremlin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carpenter's waist but Carpenter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gremlin off to one side.
Carpenter misses with a straight right.
Gremlin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Carpenter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carpenter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gremlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gremlin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carpenter.
Gremlin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gremlin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carpenter avoids it really well and circles away.
Mike Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brazilian Gremlin.
Carpenter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carpenter is trying to trip Gremlin. He has hold of a leg but Gremlin is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Carpenter persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gremlin looking for a guillotine here but Carpenter defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gremlin managing to control the position.
Carpenter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carpenter 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.
Gremlin is trying to keep Carpenter in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gremlin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carpenter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gremlin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gremlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carpenter has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gremlin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gremlin tries a body shot but Carpenter blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Carpenter uses from the top position.
Gremlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carpenter stays in close to Gremlin's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carpenter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gremlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gremlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gremlin is trying to control the position but Carpenter postures up.
Carpenter distracts Gremlin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gremlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter is stalling in the full guard.
Carpenter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gremlin for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gremlin looking to score a takedown here. Carpenter is defending well but Gremlin drives through and ends up in Carpenter's guard.
Gremlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Carpenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carpenter is wriggling around but Gremlin manages to pass to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Carpenter 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.
Gremlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gremlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carpenter tries to clinch there but Gremlin circles away.
Carpenter moves into the clinch.
Carpenter tightens his grip and picks Gremlin up, before dumping him to the ground. Gremlin manages to land in guard.
Carpenter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gremlin working a defensive guard but Carpenter manages to pass into side control anyway.
Carpenter working the ground and pound from side control.
Gremlin tries to buck Carpenter off but Carpenter is having none of it.
Gremlin struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter working the ground and pound.
Gremlin is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gremlin taking a bit of punishment here - Carpenter scoring with strikes.
Carpenter staying calm.
Gremlin wants to control but Carpenter postures up.
Gremlin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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.
Gremlin is being controlled here.
Carpenter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gremlin can do to turn this around?
Carpenter is working Gremlin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Carpenter cracks Gremlin with a big elbow.
Gremlin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carpenter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Carpenter drops an elbow to the side of Gremlin's head.
Carpenter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gremlin wants to control but Carpenter is keeping busy.
Carpenter controlling the action here.
Gremlin has hold of Carpenter's hands but Carpenter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carpenter stalling.
Gremlin is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Carpenter has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Carpenter controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carpenter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gremlin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carpenter.
Gremlin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gremlin gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carpenter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Carpenter working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Carpenter dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carpenter tries to clinch up.
Gremlin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carpenter swivels and escapes.
Carpenter misses with a head kick.
Carpenter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gremlin to the ground. Carpenter is now in Gremlin's guard.
Carpenter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gremlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carpenter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter won't allow Gremlin to sweep him here.
Carpenter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter'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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carpenter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gremlin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carpenter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gremlin ducks straight into an uppercut from Carpenter and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Gremlin manages to regain guard straight away.
 Gremlin is rocked!
 It looks like Brazilian Gremlin has been cut.
Mike Carpenter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carpenter arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gremlin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Carpenter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Barnes (ranked 1771 p4p, 1282 weight class) and Ryan Yoder (ranked 229 p4p, 180 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 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 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Yoder!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes lands a head kick. Yoder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Ryan Yoder has been cut.
Yoder throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yoder.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Barnes misses with a hook to the body
and Yoder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Yoder moves out of range easily.
Yoder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yoder as he avoids it easily.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoder manages to avoid it.
Yoder flicks out a counter leg kick but Barnes steps away.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Yoder.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Yoder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yoder counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Barnes throwing a counter right hand but Yoder manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Yoder moves out of range easily.
Yoder scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries to bum rush Yoder with a series of wild strikes but Yoder uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yoder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Yoder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
Yoder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes works over Yoder's head and body with a nice combination.
Yoder moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
A cross from Barnes lands.
Barnes throws a head kick that half lands.
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yoder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barnes's sensitive parts.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yoder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yoder throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Andrew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes drops his hands momentarily and Yoder takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yoder lands with a nice combination. Barnes backs away looking to recover.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Yoder's front leg but catches the back leg as Yoder tries to avoid it.
Nice shot by Barnes.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Yoder counters with a one-two to the body.
Barnes wants to slow Yoder down by chopping away at his legs.
Yoder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes lands a high kick!
Yoder jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a combination. Yoder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yoder throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yoder lands a jab.
Barnes swings for the body but Yoder moves out of range.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yoder drops his hands momentarily and Barnes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoder throws out a leg kick but Barnes moves out of range and Yoder only half commits.
Yoder throws a low kick but Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yoder counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barnes won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoder wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes pushes Yoder away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yoder gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Yoder is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yoder is controlling him well.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to his feet but Yoder is dominant here and he's now got Barnes's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Yoder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barnes tries to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yoder is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Yoder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Yoder's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yoder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnes throws a hook but Yoder avoids it easily.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Barnes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yoder circles away.
Yoder tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yoder throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yoder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Yoder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Yoder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Yoder throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoder lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes throws a poor cross that misses
and Yoder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrew Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes defending well as Yoder loads up on a big left hand.
Yoder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yoder's head backwards.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Barnes.
Yoder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yoder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes lands a head kick!
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Yoder.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Yoder motions for Barnes to come forward. Yoder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoder moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a hook
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Yoder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yoder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yoder.
Barnes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yoder is controlling him.
Yoder decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Barnes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Yoder ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses the body punch
and Yoder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
Yoder misses with a head kick.
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Yoder with an uppercut!
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Yoder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Yoder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan Yoder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yoder scores with a punch to the head.
Yoder just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes throws a right hand that Yoder ducks under and follows up with a left that Yoder also avoids with ease.
Yoder appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Yoder blocks the low kick.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Barnes dives in for a single leg takedown but Yoder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barnes prevents Yoder from breaking the clinch.
Yoder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
Yoder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Yoder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yoder misses with a hook to the body
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yoder thuds a left hand into Barnes's body.
Yoder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yoder misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yoder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barnes throws a head kick but Yoder moves out of range.
Yoder has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A nice combination there by Barnes.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yoder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 Andrew Barnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Yoder's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yoder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yoder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Yoder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Barnes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yoder was covering up waiting for the punch and Barnes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barnes stops Yoder from standing up.
Yoder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes is looking to sweep but instead, Yoder has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoder decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Yoder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yoder lands with a nice body punch.
Yoder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yoder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yoder blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnes misses with a hook to the body
and Yoder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barnes thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes takes a swing at Yoder's ribcage but misses.
Yoder takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoder swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Yoder cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Yoder avoids them all with ease.
Yoder misses the shot to the body.
Barnes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes motions for Yoder to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yoder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Yoder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Yoder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yoder.
Yoder checks a leg kick.
Barnes tries a low kick but Yoder avoids it.
Yoder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnes misses with a combination
and Yoder counters with a left to the body.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Yoder slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
Yoder lands a head shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yoder - that will leave a mark!
Yoder jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well.
Yoder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yoder circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yoder makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yoder connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes throws a head kick but Yoder moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Yoder throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoder connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yoder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yoder just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoder feints the counter takedown.
Yoder takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes throws a combination that misses
and Yoder counters with an outside leg kick.
Yoder lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yoder.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Yoder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Yoder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yoder 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Yoder!
Ryan Yoder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Hall (ranked 1145 p4p, 1796 weight class) and Alexandru Mircea (ranked 169 p4p, 261 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandru Mircea!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mircea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Charlie Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea scores with a jab to the head.
 It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
Mircea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Hall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mircea misses with a wild body shot.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Mircea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mircea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hall throws a hook to the side of Mircea's head but Mircea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall lands a glancing blow to the side of Mircea's head.
It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.
Hall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hall lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mircea manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mircea lands with a short shot to the head.
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mircea manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mircea.
Hall throws a hook but Mircea blocks it.
Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Nice defenses there by Hall.
Hall misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Mircea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mircea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mircea moves away.
Hall misses with a straight right.
Mircea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hall has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Mircea moved out of range.
Hall throws a hook but Mircea avoids it easily.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mircea.
Hall takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mircea misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mircea.
Mircea misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Mircea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a good cross that connects.
Mircea lands a leg kick that knocks Hall off balance momentarily.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mircea misses the shot to the body.
Hall lands a head shot.
A big right from Mircea misses.
Mircea tries a head kick but it misses.
Hall throws a counter high kick but Mircea was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Mircea counters with a body kick.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Mircea moved out of range nicely.
Mircea was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mircea looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Hall keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mircea throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mircea.
Hall throws an off balance right hand
and Mircea counters with a nice leg kick.
Hall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hall stalks Mircea and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mircea's face. Mircea staggers backwards, shaken.
Mircea throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mircea throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mircea dodges the punch combination from Hall.
Mircea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mircea walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hall scores with a nice head shot.
Hall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hall lunges at Mircea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mircea's hand.
Hall is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
Hall throws a head kick but Mircea moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hall. Those never looked like landing.
Mircea feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hall misses with a combination
and Mircea counters with a good low kick that Hall was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Mircea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mircea dodges the punch combination from Hall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Mircea lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mircea counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mircea darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hall swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mircea counters with a nice leg kick.
Mircea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hall.
Hall lands with a straight right. Mircea didn't see that one coming.
Hall throws a lazy right hand but Mircea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mircea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hall throws a poor cross that misses
and Mircea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Charlie Hall's cut is getting worse.
Hall lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mircea lands the left hand.
Hall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mircea. That one must have hurt.
Mircea jabs Hall right on the nose. Hall blinks but takes it well.
Mircea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Mircea lands a really nice looking cross but Hall seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexandru Mircea will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hall scores with a shot to the body.
Hall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mircea has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mircea is looking to slow Hall down with leg kicks.
Mircea scores with a jab. Hall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mircea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Mircea.
Mircea is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hall.
Hall misses with a left hand
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hall throws the left hand but Mircea avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Mircea 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mircea swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Mircea just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall moves forwards but Mircea connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mircea - the referee stops the clock and Hall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mircea. Hall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mircea walks into a stiff left hand from Hall.
Hall will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mircea throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab from Mircea.
Hall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mircea lands an overhand right.
Mircea throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mircea moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mircea circles away quickly and effectively.
Mircea was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Charlie Hall's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mircea defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Hall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mircea sizes up Hall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mircea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mircea listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mircea throws a series of punches but Hall moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mircea.
Hall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mircea throws a push kick but Hall slaps the foot to one side.
Mircea throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mircea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Hall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Mircea moved out of range.
Hall misses with a hook.
Mircea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Mircea looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Hall misses its intended target.
Mircea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hall.
It seemed like Mircea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mircea jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid body kick from Mircea.
Hall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mircea connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hall scrambles back to his feet.
Mircea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hall lands with an uppercut that bounces Mircea off the cage and back into range.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Mircea moved out of range.
Mircea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mircea. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mircea throws a front kick that sends Hall stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mircea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mircea slips a jab from Hall.
Hall throws a nice looking combination but Mircea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mircea looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mircea jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mircea moves out of range as Hall strikes.
Some wild striking there from Mircea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Mircea.
Hall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mircea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab from Mircea.
Jeez, Charlie Hall's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mircea connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Hall walks into a left hand.
A jab from Hall misses.
Mircea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mircea checks it well.
Mircea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mircea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mircea has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice body punch from Mircea.
Mircea throws a front kick that sends Hall stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mircea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mircea scores with a head kick.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charlie Hall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexandru Mircea!
A victorious Alexandru Mircea thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yayi Zinsou (ranked 763 p4p, 1807 weight class) and Naiki Nekele (ranked 116 p4p, 263 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 45 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Naiki Nekele!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinsou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nekele.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zinsou was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
The fighters circling - Nekele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nekele stuffs the takedown.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nekele pulls Zinsou in close to his closed guard and prevents Zinsou from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zinsou won't allow Nekele to sweep him here.
Zinsou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nekele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zinsou throws a big elbow that misses.
Zinsou with a nice head shot there.
Zinsou preventing the sweep.
Zinsou lands a couple of elbows.
Zinsou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zinsou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zinsou works over Nekele with some ground and pound from guard.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zinsou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nekele pulls Zinsou in to control the position.
Zinsou stopping the sweep attempt from Nekele.
Nekele wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nekele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zinsou is one step ahead there.
Zinsou is stalling in the full guard.
Nekele lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nekele wants to pass the guard but Zinsou is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou wants to stand but Nekele is controlling the position.
Nekele trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinsou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet but Nekele is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zinsou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zinsou is working hard here to advance position.
Zinsou wants to get back to his feet but Nekele is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zinsou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nekele won't allow Zinsou to sweep him here.
Nekele stands up out of Zinsou's guard for a moment - Zinsou manages to land a nice upkick.
Nekele pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zinsou is keeping the position for now.
Nekele preventing the sweep.
Zinsou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zinsou trying to keep a closed guard but Nekele is proving a slippery customer.
Nekele 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
Zinsou is looking to stand up but Nekele isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zinsou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nekele's corner calls for a 1-2. Nekele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nekele. Zinsou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele leaves Zinsou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nekele has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zinsou is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nekele but Nekele pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nekele scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Nekele.
Zinsou drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Naiki Nekele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
That's time! Zinsou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zinsou closes the distance and clinches up with Nekele, looking for a takedown. Zinsou pushes Nekele against the cage but Nekele circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zinsou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nekele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zinsou doesn't seem bothered though.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a takedown but Nekele manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zinsou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nekele throws out a counter right but Zinsou avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nekele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nekele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but Nekele shows good takedown defense.
Zinsou drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou landing with the ground and pound.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nekele seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zinsou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nekele holds on and takes a little breather.
Nekele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nekele is trying to keep Zinsou in close.
Zinsou works over Nekele with some ground and pound from guard.
Nekele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zinsou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nekele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinsou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nekele wants to sweep but no luck.
Nekele seems keen to control Zinsou's posture.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nekele controlling the position.
Nekele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zinsou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zinsou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zinsou lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nekele trying to keep a closed guard but Zinsou is proving a slippery customer.
Nekele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zinsou.
Zinsou won't allow Nekele to sweep him here.
Zinsou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zinsou preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nekele looking to control.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou cracks Nekele with a solid left hand.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.
Zinsou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zinsou wants to pass the guard but Nekele is keeping the position.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.
Zinsou working some strikes from top position.
Zinsou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nekele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zinsou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nekele looking to control.
Nekele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nekele trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou is really struggling to control Nekele but he's trying to hold on to the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nekele is on top in guard.
Zinsou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yayi Zinsou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zinsou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zinsou prevents Nekele from improving his position.
Zinsou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zinsou scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinsou working over Nekele with some ground and pound. Nekele looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nekele is positioning himself well to prevent Zinsou advancing to mount.
Zinsou working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yayi Zinsou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zinsou was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Nekele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zinsou doesn't seem bothered though.
Nekele throws a jab when Zinsou was well out of range.
Zinsou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Zinsou tries to counter with a takedown but Nekele is quick to defend against it.
Zinsou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nekele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nekele is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zinsou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nekele.
Nekele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zinsou attempts a counter takedown but Nekele avoids it well and moves away.
Zinsou is looking to clinch.
Nekele flicks out a counter leg kick but Zinsou steps away.
Zinsou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zinsou with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Zinsou misses.
Nekele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zinsou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Nekele.
Nekele listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zinsou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zinsou shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zinsou showed some decent athleticism there.
Nekele is pressing down on Zinsou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinsou connects with a couple of short punches.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.
Zinsou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nekele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zinsou scoring with some ground and pound.
Zinsou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zinsou postures up and lands a big shot to Nekele's brow.
Zinsou cracks Nekele with a solid left hand.
Zinsou wants to control from the top but Nekele keeps moving.
Zinsou lands a couple of elbows.
Zinsou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zinsou trying to control but Nekele is working from the bottom.
Nekele 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zinsou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zinsou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zinsou won't allow Nekele to sweep him here.
Nekele trying to control the position.
Zinsou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nekele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Nekele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zinsou is pushing down on Nekele's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nekele is fighting to maintain full guard but Zinsou has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nekele blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zinsou.
Nekele is refusing to be controlled, as Zinsou sits in half guard.
Zinsou throwing shots but Nekele is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nekele does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zinsou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nekele is trying to get back to full guard.
Zinsou is keen to just control but Nekele is a slippery customer.
Zinsou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nekele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zinsou stalling.
Zinsou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zinsou trying to pass the guard but Nekele defending well.
Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nekele defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zinsou in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zinsou performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Zinsou there.
Nekele is rocked!
Zinsou wants to control but Nekele is keeping him busy.
Nekele wants to get back to full guard.
Zinsou wants to take a breather but Nekele is having none of it.
Nekele taking some punishment here, with Zinsou in his half guard.
Zinsou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zinsou is trying to control the action in half guard but Nekele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nekele is trying to maintain the position but Zinsou is very close to passing his half guard.
Nekele is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zinsou scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nekele is still in real trouble! Can Zinsou finish him?
Zinsou sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Nekele! Oh, Nekele is in big trouble! Zinsou lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Williams (ranked 834 p4p, 1206 weight class) and Max Radar (ranked 128 p4p, 179 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Radar!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Radar's shoulder, as Radar tries to avoid the shot.
Williams throws a leg kick but Radar checks it.
Radar connects with a solid leg kick.
Radar scores with a nice strike.
Radar lands the left hand.
Radar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
It seemed like Radar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Radar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Radar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Williams is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Radar walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
It looks like Max Radar has been cut.
Radar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Radar shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Radar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Radar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Radar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Radar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ground and pound from Radar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Radar is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radar 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.
Radar laying and praying for a moment but Williams takes advantage and regains half guard.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Radar throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Williams is trying to stand back up but Radar is controlling him
Radar 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.
It looks like Billy Williams has been cut.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Radar.
Radar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Radar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Radar.
Radar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Radar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Radar sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Williams! Oh, Williams is in big trouble! Radar lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Radar!
A very excited looking Max Radar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Barnes (ranked 435 p4p, 708 weight class) and Zak Foley (ranked 71 p4p, 99 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by We Want The Funk. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Barnes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zak Foley!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes checks a low kick from Foley.
Barnes throws a hook to the side of Foley's head but Foley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foley throws a hook to the side of Barnes 's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Foley misses with a body shot
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Foley doesn't seem phased though.
Barnes lunges at Foley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Foley's hand.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Foley misses with a hook.
Foley swings widly with a right hand
and Barnes counters by clinching up.
Foley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes has Foley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Foley misses with a punch to the body.
Foley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Foley lands a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Foley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barnes up against the cage.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Foley holds him up against the cage and eventually Barnes drops back down to his feet.
Barnes blocks an uppercut.
Foley is working Barnes over against the cage.
Barnes pulls guard effortlessly.
Barnes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Foley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Foley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Foley holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Foley is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Foley is not content to let Barnes control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Foley has a hand on Barnes 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barnes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Foley 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.
Foley is in a horrible position here. Barnes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Foley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Foley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes .
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Foley trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foley preventing the sweep.
Foley trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
Barnes 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.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes wants to control but Foley passes easily into half guard.
Barnes is staying active underneath Foley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Foley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Barnes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Foley slips under a jab.
Derrick Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes checks a leg kick.
Foley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Foley misses with a straight left.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foley.
Foley feints a counter leg kick.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Foley.
Foley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes . Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes lands with a hook. Foley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Foley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Foley connects with a leg kick.
Foley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barnes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnes .
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!
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Foley is keeping the position for now.
Foley trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes throws an elbow that misses. Foley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes 's guard. Nice move by Foley!
Foley wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Foley has passed into side control.
Barnes is trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Foley postures up.
Foley takes a little break here. Barnes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes tries to buck Foley off but Foley is having none of it.
Foley looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Barnes is avoiding damage well.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Foley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Foley off and has taken his back!
Barnes lands punches and elbows.
I really don't envy Foley right now.
Barnes trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Foley looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Foley's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands strikes to the head.
Foley takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Foley tries to roll but Barnes sticks to his back.
Barnes looking for the RNC.
Derrick Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Foley rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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!
Foley wants to get back to full guard.
Foley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes 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.
Barnes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Foley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Foley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Foley is trying to keep Barnes in close.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Barnes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barnes blocks a head kick by Foley.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Foley avoids them all with ease.
Foley throws a fast counter high kick but Barnes manages to duck under it in time.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barnes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barnes moves out of range of the leg kick from Foley.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Foley.
Zak Foley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foley moves out of range of the strikes.
Foley throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Foley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes .
Barnes blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley throws a front kick that sends Barnes stumbling back into the cage.
Foley throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Foley defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Foley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zak Foley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Foley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnes is able to avoid easily.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Foley sprawls and moves away.
Barnes avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Foley is able to avoid easily.
Barnes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Foley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes moves away from the strike by Foley.
Foley misses with a low kick.
Foley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Foley's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley throws a head kick that misses.
Foley throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Foley circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Barnes . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foley.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barnes throws a big shot that misses.
Foley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Foley misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Foley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes swings for the body but Foley moves out of range.
Barnes shoots in but Foley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barnes throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Foley counter with a right hand.
Foley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Foley misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Foley.
Zak Foley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Foley is looking to score with low kicks.
Foley throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Foley!
Foley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Foley stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes throws a body punch but Foley moves out of range.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Foley circles away.
Foley throws a head kick that misses.
Foley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barnes misses the jab.
Foley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Foley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foley.
Foley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Foley lands with a slapping head kick.
Foley throws a nice looking combination but Barnes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barnes slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Foley.
Barnes looks to land a left hand but Foley moved out of range nicely.
Foley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zak Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foley throws a leg kick
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Foley's guard.
Foley wants to get back to his feet but Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Foley is defending the position.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Foley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zak Foley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barnes 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Barnes !
During a confident post fight interview, Derrick Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drizzt Do Urden (ranked 287 p4p, 953 weight class) and Scooter Bob (ranked 47 p4p, 134 weight class). Do Urden comes to the cage accompanied by Junna Through the fire and flames. Scooter Bob has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drizzt Do Urden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scooter Bob!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Do Urden.
Do Urden loads up on a big right hand but Bob slips the punch.
Do Urden throws a right hand that Bob ducks under and follows up with a left that Bob also avoids with ease.
Bob looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Do Urden's head coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Do Urden.
Bob looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Do Urden misses the jab.
Do Urden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Do Urden misses with a low kick as Bob jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Do Urden.
Do Urden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bob walks into a jab.
Bob checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do Urden jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Do Urden.
Do Urden backing away here, and Bob unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bob displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Do Urden throws out the jab.
Bob looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Do Urden throws a jab but it's blocked by Bob.
Do Urden misses with an uppercut. Bob saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Urden swings widly with a right hand
and Bob counters with a three punch combo that has Do Urden backing up. Do Urden nods at Bob to acknowledge the strikes.
Bob defending well as Do Urden loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Do Urden catches Bob right on the button with a cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bob has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bob slips a straight right by Do Urden.
Do Urden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bob loads up on a big right hand but Do Urden slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Do Urden.
Danga de danga de dang - Do Urden scores with a four punch combination!
Drizzt Do Urden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Do Urden throws a nice looking combination but Bob bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Do Urden backing away here, and Bob unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Do Urden misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Bob.
Bob connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Do Urden's hands.
Bob drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Do Urden throws a jab but it's blocked by Bob.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Urden swings widly with a right hand
and Bob counters with a series of strikes. Do Urden will be more careful next time no doubt.
Do Urden swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Do Urden misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bob counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 Do Urden is rocked!
Do Urden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Do Urden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Do Urden throws a hook to the side of Bob's head but Bob sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Do Urden misses with an uppercut
and Bob counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Do Urden swings widly with a right hand
and Bob scores with a counter punch that sends Do Urden to the canvas! Bob smells blood - he's punishing Do Urden with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Do Urden has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scooter Bob!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 514 p4p, 480 weight class) and Radio Philips (ranked 83 p4p, 78 weight class). Radio Philips will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Radio Philips!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Philips lands with a straight right. Goodman didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
Goodman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goodman throws a solid leg kick but Philips takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Goodman.
Goodman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Philipss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goodman throws a body kick that misses.
Goodman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Philips throws out a powerful jab.
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
Goodman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Philips manages to circle out of the way.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Philips on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Goodman lands with a nice combination. Philips backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Radio Philips has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman throws a chopping leg kick but Philips manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Philips lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goodman swinging wildly here.
Philips sizes up Goodman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Philips counters with a flying knee that drops Goodman!
Goodman is rocked!
Philips stands up and waves to Goodman to follow him.
Oh Goodman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goodman has closed the distance and engaged Philips in a clinch.
Philips's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Goodman seems to have got his legs back now.
Goodman blocks an elbow strike from Philips.
Philips misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goodman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Philips lands with a left to the head.
Goodman prevents a body shot from Philips.
Philips is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Philips can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goodman.
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!
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Philips is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Philips tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Philips comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Philips lands with a left to the head.
Philips lands a right hand.
Philips lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Goodman misses with the head strike.
Goodman takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman tries a body shot but Philips blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Goodman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
The referee calls for Goodman to work.
Goodman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Philips misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goodman.
Philips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goodman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Philips lands with a cross.
Philips lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman wants to clinch up but Philips keeps it at a distance.
Goodman takes a swing at Philips's ribcage but misses.
Goodman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Philips avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a body shot
and Philips counters with a head kick that drops Goodman - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Goodman is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philips decides to stand and escape the position.
Oh Goodman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sloppy strikes from Goodman. Those never looked like landing.
Goodman is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Philips Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Goodman is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Radio Philips!
Radio Philips seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zahbit Lovanov (ranked 59 p4p, 265 weight class) and Mawi Da Oxlade (ranked 12 p4p, 48 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahbit Lovanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mawi Da Oxlade!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Oxlade moves out of range as Lovanov strikes.
Lovanov punishes Da Oxlade's body with a nice straight punch.
Lovanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Da Oxlade throws an off balance right hand
and Lovanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Mawi Da Oxlade has been cut.
Lovanov misses with a two punch combination.
Da Oxlade throws a sloppy head kick and Lovanov moves out of range easily.
Da Oxlade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lovanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Oxlade.
Da Oxlade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lovanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Da Oxlade ducks under a wild hook from Lovanov.
Da Oxlade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lovanov throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Lovanov.
Lovanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Oxlade.
Da Oxlade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Da Oxlade has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lovanov misses with an uppercut.
Da Oxlade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Oxlade throws the left hand but Lovanov avoids the punch easily.
Lovanov takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Oxlade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lovanov is looking to counter punch.
Lovanov throws a lazy right hand but Da Oxlade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lovanov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from Lovanov.
Da Oxlade looks to throw the jab but Lovanov is out of range.
It looked like Lovanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
and Lovanov counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Da Oxlade! He's just covering up as Lovanov starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov retains his heavyweight title!
Zahbit Lovanov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Mawi Da Oxlade stepped up to the mic, saying 'The plan was to win by decision. '.
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