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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krisko Kurtev (ranked 803 p4p, 1219 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 117 p4p, 187 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kurtev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krnacova's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krnacova's back!
You can see the frustration on Krnacova's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kurtev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Krnacova defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Krnacova tries to escape the position.
Krnacova covering up well and avoiding damage.
Kurtev has the hooks in. Krnacova is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Krnacova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kurtev has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Krnacova! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kurtev gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Krisko Kurtev!
Krisko Kurtev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Dungey (ranked 930 p4p, 1410 weight class) and Akimbo Spice (ranked 145 p4p, 220 weight class). Akimbo Spice told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Dungey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akimbo Spice!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spice throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dungey.
Spice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akimbo Spice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spice tries a head kick but it misses.
Dungey moves forwards but Spice connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spice works the jab nicely.
Spice missing with a left hand there. Dungey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dungey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spice tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dungey feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spice misses with a body shot.
Dungey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dungey is looking to slow Spice down with leg kicks.
A big right from Spice misses.
Dungey checks the leg kick.
Spice throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dungey scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Spice misses.
Spice misses with a leg kick
and Dungey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dungey scores with the left hand. Spice knows he should have avoided that one.
Spice throws an off balance right hand
and Dungey counters with a straight that turns Spice's legs to rubber! Dungey pushes forward with more strikes and Spice goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Dungey!
Eric Dungey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hilly (ranked 1669 p4p, 1357 weight class) and Jet Gunner (ranked 260 p4p, 212 weight class). Hilly's entrance music is Gary Moore - Whiskey in the Jar (Tribute to Phil Lynott) [HQ] [9/10]. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Hilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jet Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunner lands a jab.
Hilly misses with a hook. Gunner ducked under it nicely.
Hilly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunner.
Hilly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gunner misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Gunner misses.
Gunner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hilly.
Gunner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gunner tries to clinch but Hilly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hilly misses the target.
Hilly throws a lazy right hand but Gunner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunner.
Gunner is looking to clinch.
Gunner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hilly.
Gunner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
Hilly lands a shoulder strike.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunner.
Hilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilly is trying to break free.
Hilly lands a body shot.
Hilly has a couple of punches blocked by Gunner.
Still in the clinch, Hilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hilly throws a head punch that misses.
Gunner misses with the head strike.
Hilly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hilly misses with a looping left.
Gunner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gunner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hilly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hilly looks to land a left hand but Gunner moved out of range nicely.
Gunner jabs Hilly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hilly clobbers Gunner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hilly.
Hilly misses the jab.
Bill Hilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hilly blocks a jab.
Gunner tries for a takedown but Hilly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilly missing with a left hand there. Gunner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hilly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses.
Hilly looks to throw the jab but Gunner is out of range.
Hilly misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gunner misses with a head kick.
Hilly gets caught flat footed, as Gunner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hilly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hilly is trying to control the position but Gunner postures up.
Gunner stands up from Hilly's guard - Gunner perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hilly tries to keep at a distance but Gunner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gunner lands a nice elbow.
Gunner pushes off an throws an elbow but Hilly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilly misses with some punches.
Hilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunner scores with a shoulder strike.
Gunner can't find room to land a body shot as Hilly controls the action.
Hilly takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gunner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hilly breaks from the clinch.
Gunner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hilly tries to avoid it but Gunner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hilly to the ground. Hilly escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hilly throws a lazy right hand but Gunner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Gunner.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hilly.
Hilly misses the shot to the body.
Gunner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gunner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hilly.
Hilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Hilly does it's job there.
Hilly cracks Gunner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilly looks to land a left hand but Gunner moved out of range nicely.
Hilly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hilly throws the left hand but Gunner avoids the punch easily.
Gunner throws out a counter right but Hilly avoids it with no problem.
Hilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hilly. Gunner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunner.
Gunner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Gunner misses.
Gunner has Hilly up against the cage in a clinch.
Hilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
Hilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gunner lands an elbow inside.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hilly avoids the elbow strike from Gunner, against the cage.
A short left from Gunner.
Gunner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hilly lands a hook that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
Hilly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bill Hilly will probably get the nod.
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.
Gunner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hilly fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hilly fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hilly.
Hilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gunner scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hilly fails to land.
Gunner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hilly.
Hilly wants to break free but Gunner has control.
Hilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Hilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilly working aggressively here.
Hilly tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunner avoids the damage to the body.
Hilly working aggressively here.
Gunner lands an elbow that stopped Hilly in his tracks for a moment.
Gunner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Gunner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hilly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gunner with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gunner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Gunner misses.
Hilly throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gunner avoids it.
Hilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hilly throws out the jab.
Hilly takes a swing at Gunner's ribcage but misses.
Hilly throws a shot to the body.
Gunner staying out of range there.
Hilly throws a looping overhand right but Gunner ducks down to avoid it.
Hilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunner shoots for a takedown but Hilly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gunner throws a jab but it's blocked by Hilly.
Hilly throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunner manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Hilly misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Gunner misses.
Hilly throws a shot to the body.
Gunner throws a hook but Hilly avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Gunner.
Hilly throws an overhand right that lands on Gunner's shoulder, as Gunner tries to avoid the shot.
Gunner lands a really nice looking cross but Hilly seems unphased.
Hilly throws an overhand right that lands on Gunner's shoulder, as Gunner tries to avoid the shot.
Gunner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hilly.
Gunner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hilly.
Gunner darts in and clinches Hilly up against the cage.
Hilly tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunner avoids the damage to the body.
Gunner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunner lands with a left to the head.
Hilly misses with some punches.
Gunner lands a damaging elbow.
Hilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilly missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hilly.
Hilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner.
Hilly has a couple of punches blocked by Gunner.
Gunner misses with a body punch.
Gunner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gunner pushes Hilly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hilly scores with a shoulder strike.
Hilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hilly tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunner avoids the damage to the body.
Hilly cracks Gunner with a nice body shot.
Gunner avoiding damage as Hilly throws knees to the body.
Jet Gunner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gunner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hilly breaks from the clinch.
Gunner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gunner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hilly.
Gunner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hilly eats them both and turns towards Gunner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick from Gunner lands but Hilly takes it in his stride.
Hilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunner was well out of range. Poor timing from Hilly.
Gunner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hilly is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gunner's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hilly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gunner scores with a punch to the head.
Gunner misses with a body shot.
Gunner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hilly back to the cage. Gunner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hilly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gunner looks to land a left hand but Hilly moved out of range nicely.
Gunner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gunner duly obliges.
Gunner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hilly.
Bill Hilly is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunner walks into a straight right hand from Hilly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hilly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gunner's head backwards.
Hilly throws a jab when Gunner was well out of range.
Hilly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gunner slips a jab from Hilly.
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 Bill Hilly will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Gunner feints and as Hilly raises his hands in defense, Gunner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hilly looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gunner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunner wants to pass the guard but Hilly is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hilly wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner postures up and lands a big shot to Hilly's brow.
Hilly is pulling down on Gunner's head. It's preventing any offense from Gunner, at least for the moment.
Gunner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hilly holds on and takes a little breather.
Gunner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunner takes the fight into the clinch.
Hilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gunner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
Hilly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hilly misses with a looping right.
Hilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Gunner there.
Gunner swings for the body but Hilly moves out of range.
Gunner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hilly lands with a shot to the body.
Hilly throws the left hand but Gunner avoids the punch easily.
Gunner slips under a jab from Hilly.
Hilly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gunner misses with a head kick.
Gunner throws a head kick but Hilly moves out of range.
Hilly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gunner's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner throws a series of punches but Hilly avoids them all with ease.
Gunner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hilly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hilly works the jab nicely.
Gunner throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Hilly.
 Gunner is rocked!
Hilly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gunner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hilly misses with a body kick.
Gunner is looking to clinch.
Gunner clinches.
Hilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunner.
Gunner keeps control of Hilly as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunner throws an elbow but misses.
Hilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hilly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gunner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilly working aggressively here.
Hilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hilly tries to land knees in the clinch but Gunner avoids the damage to the body.
Gunner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hilly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gunner blocks an uppercut.
Gunner lands an elbow that stopped Hilly in his tracks for a moment.
Gunner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jet Gunner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunner tries to throw a body punch but Hilly avoids it by throwing Gunner back against the cage.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Hilly is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hilly misses with the head strike.
Gunner takes a shot to the head.
Gunner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bill Hilly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bill Hilly.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hilly, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Hilly!
After the big win, Bill Hilly made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blazej Byczkiewicz (ranked 387 p4p, 320 weight class) and Cesare Tiramanti (ranked 65 p4p, 54 weight class). Byczkiewicz's entrance music is The Analogs - Szczecin. A fine choice. Cesare Tiramanti acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blazej Byczkiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Cesare Tiramanti!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byczkiewicz looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiramanti is just out of range.
Byczkiewicz connects with the punch.
Tiramanti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tiramanti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Byczkiewicz takes one to the side of the head.
Byczkiewicz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tiramanti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Byczkiewicz scrambles back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Tiramanti.
Tiramanti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Byczkiewicz on his heels. He'll look to pass Byczkiewicz's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiramanti is looking to pass into half guard but Byczkiewicz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Byczkiewicz is in guard.
Tiramanti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz works over Tiramanti with some ground and pound from guard.
Byczkiewicz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tiramanti keeping moving, preventing Byczkiewicz from controlling successfully.
Byczkiewicz works over Tiramanti with some ground and pound from guard.
Tiramanti is trying to keep Byczkiewicz in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Byczkiewicz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byczkiewicz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've been hearing that Byczkiewicz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tiramanti working for submissions but it's allowed Byczkiewicz to get to half guard.
Tiramanti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Byczkiewicz 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.
Byczkiewicz trying to control from half guard but Tiramanti is working away.
Byczkiewicz wants to pass the guard but Tiramanti is defending well.
Tiramanti throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz working Tiramanti over with strikes.
Byczkiewicz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Byczkiewicz lands with a punch from half guard.
Tiramanti trying to control here.
Tiramanti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Byczkiewicz there.
Byczkiewicz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tiramanti looking for submissions off his back.
Byczkiewicz working over Tiramanti with some ground and pound. Tiramanti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti pushes Byczkiewicz off looking to stand but Byczkiewicz dives back in and keeps control.
Byczkiewicz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Byczkiewicz lands with a punch from half guard.
Byczkiewicz is pressing down on Tiramanti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tiramanti is holding on for now.
Byczkiewicz is nestled in close to Tiramanti, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tiramanti has hold of Byczkiewicz's hands but Byczkiewicz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Byczkiewicz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tiramanti is rocked!
Byczkiewicz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tiramanti is still in real trouble! Can Byczkiewicz finish him?
Byczkiewicz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tiramanti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Byczkiewicz unloads with some huge strikes here! Tiramanti is out! Byczkiewicz wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blazej Byczkiewicz!
A victorious Blazej Byczkiewicz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuro Nagasaki (ranked 116 p4p, 622 weight class) and Cadence Collins (ranked 16 p4p, 71 weight class). Nagasaki comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Souls - Joy Division . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuro Nagasaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cadence Collins!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Nagasaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
And Collins tries to counter it with a takedown but Nagasaki pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Collins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nagasaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Collins is in Nagasaki's guard.
Collins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nagasaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Collins has managed to get both his arms back between Nagasaki's legs - danger averted.
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagasaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nagasaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nagasaki 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins postures up in Nagasaki's guard and throws a big left but Nagasaki blocks it.
Collins is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nagasaki is on top in guard.
Nagasaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nagasaki is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Nagasaki is in close to Collins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Collins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Collins pulls Nagasaki in to control the position.
Collins looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins working a defensive guard but Nagasaki manages to pass into side control anyway.
Nagasaki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nagasaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nagasaki working away.
Nagasaki scoring with punches from side control.
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nagasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Collins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nagasaki off and has taken his back!
Collins loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Nagasaki hold on?
Collins punches Nagasaki on the ear.
Nagasaki rolls, trying to escape but Collins keeps control of the position.
Collins scores with strikes from the back.
Nagasaki can't escape the position.
Nagasaki turns into Collins and is now in his guard.
Nagasaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Nagasaki 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.
Nagasaki is fighting to break Collins's control of his arms but Collins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Nagasaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Collins is trying to keep Nagasaki in close.
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
Collins trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Collins avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cadence Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins closes the distance and clinches.
Collins lands with a light punch inside.
Collins is trying to break the clinch but Nagasaki is controlling him.
Collins prevents a body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagasaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Collins!
Collins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is trying to control Nagasaki's posture but Nagasaki avoids it.
Yuro Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nagasaki wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Collins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nagasaki is trying to get back to full guard.
Collins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nagasaki is just riding it out for now. Collins eventually gives up the hold.
Nagasaki is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nagasaki is pressing down on Collins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagasaki is adopting a defensive guard.
Nagasaki 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.
Collins content to stall in guard here.
Collins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nagasaki wants to hit a sweep here but Collins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nagasaki there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Collins throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Nagasaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Nagasaki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nagasaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Collins's head.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking for a triangle but Nagasaki pushes his legs off easily.
Collins looking to control.
Nagasaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
Collins trying to strike off his back.
Collins looking to control.
Collins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nagasaki stands up over Collins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nagasaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagasaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagasaki distracts Collins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Collins working for a triangle but Nagasaki defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuro Nagasaki dominated that second round.
That's time! Nagasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Collins is looking to clinch.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Collins clinches up against the cage.
Nagasaki is pressed up against the cage. Collins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nagasaki down to the mat. Nagasaki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Collins darts in trying to clinch
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nagasaki working for a triangle but Collins defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nagasaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagasaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Collins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nagasaki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Collins has picked Nagasaki up and slammed him! Nagasaki can't keep hold of the triangle and Collins manages to pass to side control!
Nagasaki is looking to reverse the position.
Nagasaki is working hard here to advance position.
Collins trying to control the position but Nagasaki is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nagasaki gets back to half guard.
Nagasaki tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.
Collins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nagasaki is looking to improve his position.
Nagasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nagasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Collins pulls his head out easily.
Collins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nagasaki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki tries to get to full guard but Collins has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Collins in particular looking to stall.
Collins working the head and body with strikes.
Nagasaki wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Collins working Nagasaki over with strikes.
Collins is trying for a kimura here. Nagasaki looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Collins wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cadence Collins!
Cadence Collins is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Cadence Collins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Yuro Nagasaki spoke after the fight, saying 'How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye to it so hard. Thank you all. Sayounara. 甘ã„日本ã€ã‚ãªãŸã¯ç§ã‚’謙虚ã«ã—ã¾ã—ãŸ.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Paris (ranked 326 p4p, 677 weight class) and Schwartz Gomez (ranked 44 p4p, 98 weight class). Gomez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. POP SMOKE - GOT IT ON ME kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Marco Paris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Schwartz Gomez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schwartz Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Paris.
Paris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gomez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 It looks like Marco Paris has been cut.
Paris cracks Gomez with an open hand slap.
Paris throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez rushes Paris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gomez stalling in the clinch.
Gomez has had enough of the clinch but Paris keeps him there for the moment.
Paris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paris manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Paris 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.
Paris is working hard here to advance position.
Gomez stands up and waves to Paris to follow him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paris avoids the body shot from Gomez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paris.
Gomez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paris backs up against the cage.
Paris has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez scores with a body shot.
Paris just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Gomez misses.
Paris scores with a nice right hand.
Gomez throws a series of strikes that have Paris backpedaling.
Gomez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Paris lands with a straight right. Gomez didn't see that one coming.
Gomez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paris.
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paris fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gomez just manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Gomez.
Paris shoots in for a double leg but Gomez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gomez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot lands for Gomez.
Gomez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paris.
Gomez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gomez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Paris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paris fails to pull guard.
Gomez gets through Paris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Paris blocking some punches.
Gomez prevents a body shot from Paris.
Paris tries to pull guard but Gomez won't allow it.
Gomez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gomez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paris is trying to drag Gomez to the mat but Gomez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gomez prevents the takedown attempt.
Paris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gomez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris drags the fight down to the ground.
Paris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomez is one step ahead there.
Gomez gets to his feet - Paris follows without any prompting.
Gomez tries to score with a low kick but Paris moves his leg out of the way.
Paris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paris to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Paris is working Gomez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gomez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paris is controlling him.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to stand up but Paris is controlling him.
Gomez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paris landing with the ground and pound.
Gomez wants to stand up but Paris is controlling him.
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Paris from controlling successfully.
Gomez wants to stand but Paris is controlling the position.
Gomez pushes Paris off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Paris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Schwartz Gomez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marco Paris's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Paris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomez misses with an uppercut. Paris saw that one coming.
Paris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomez on the side of the head.
A head kick by Gomez misses
enabling Paris to counter with a crisp jab.
Paris works Gomez's body with a nice hook.
Paris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paris tries to work over Gomez's front leg with a kick but Gomez checks it.
Paris lands a jab to the head.
Gomez is rocked!
Gomez moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gomez is still in real trouble! Can Paris finish him?
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paris throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris chips away with some ground and pound.
Paris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet but Paris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paris loads up on a big left hand. Gomez felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Paris looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Gomez can't hide his disappointment, as Paris celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
Marco Paris managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Cooper (ranked 1554 p4p, 2469 weight class) and James Shortman (ranked 73 p4p, 106 weight class). James Shortman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Matt Cooper's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Shortman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shortman shoots for a double leg takedown but Cooper sprawls well. He's pushed Shortman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Cooper. Beautiful body shot.
Shortman shoots and misses
and Cooper counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Cooper as he connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cooper, as that shot connected.
Cooper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shortman on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cooper.
 It looks like James Shortman has been cut.
Cooper scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cooper lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cooper throws a shot to the body.
Cooper drops Shortman with a beautiful combination! Shortman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cooper is looking for the KO!
Shortman is rocked!
James Shortman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Are you kidding me?! Cooper ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Shortman clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Cooper!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Hall (ranked 1453 p4p, 3963 weight class) and Cole Watts (ranked 67 p4p, 151 weight class). Watts has chosen Shook Ones - By: Mobb Deep as his entrance music. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 22 - 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 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Watts!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Watts throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Charlie Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watts throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Watts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Watts finds it's target.
It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watts. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall swings for the body but Watts moves out of range.
Watts misses with an uppercut.
Hall tried to counter with a leg kick but Watts avoided it.
Watts lands a head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Hall as he connects with a hook.
Hall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
Watts looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Watts looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Watts misses with a wild body shot.
Hall lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Hall lands an overhand right.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watts.
Watts throws a leg kick but Hall moved away.
Hall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Watts.
Hall throws an overhand right that drops Watts like a sack of potatoes! Hall dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Hall!
Charlie Hall decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monty Milano (ranked 1177 p4p, 2236 weight class) and Andy Grabber (ranked 57 p4p, 99 weight class). Grabber has chosen Side to Side as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Monty Milano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 50 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Grabber!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milano misses with a hook.
Milano misses the jab.
Milano throws a big shot that misses.
Milano swings for the body but Grabber moves out of range.
Milano looks to throw the jab but Grabber is out of range.
Milano misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Grabber misses its intended target.
Milano throws a right hand that misses
and Grabber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grabber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Milano.
A nice side step and Grabber releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Milano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grabber misses the shot to the body.
Milano throws out a loose jab but Grabber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grabber misses with a looping right.
Milano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grabber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabber tried to score with a low kick but Milano checks it.
Grabber scores with a jab to the body.
Milano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grabber throws a leg kick but Milano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Milano throws a big shot that misses.
Grabber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Milano manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabber ducks under a wild hook from Milano.
Milano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grabber throws the left hand but Milano avoids the punch easily.
Milano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Milano misses.
Milano misses with a straight right.
Milano moves away from the strike by Grabber.
Grabber throws a looping overhand right but Milano ducks down to avoid it.
Milano throws a hook but Grabber avoids it easily.
Grabber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Grabber lands a lovely overhand right.
Monty Milano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grabber misses with a hook. Milano ducked under it nicely.
Grabber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Milano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Milano throws a jab when Grabber was well out of range.
Grabber throws a body punch but Milano moves out of range.
Milano missing with a left hand there. Grabber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grabber slips under a jab from Milano.
Grabber takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Milano there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milano throws a body shot but no joy.
Grabber loads up on a big right hand but Milano slips the punch.
Milano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Grabber manages to circle out of the way.
Milano tries to work over Grabber's front leg with a kick but Grabber checks it.
Milano moves into range and clinches up with Grabber.
Grabber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grabber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Milano throws a head punch that misses.
Grabber avoiding damage as Milano throws knees to the body.
Milano lands an uppercut.
Grabber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milano backwards.
Milano tries to throw a body punch but Grabber avoids it by throwing Milano back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grabber.
Milano scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Milano.
Grabber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Milano throws a punch but it's blocked by Grabber.
A nice right hand lands inside from Milano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Milano.
Grabber is rocked!
Milano misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milano.
Grabber misses with a body punch.
Milano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grabbers head.
Milano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grabber avoiding damage as Milano throws knees to the body.
Milano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grabber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grabber misses with some punches.
Milano lands a nice uppercut.
Grabber manages to break the clinch.
Grabber moves out of range of the strikes.
Grabber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grabber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grabber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Milano throws a nice looking combination but Grabber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milano lands a right hook to the body.
Grabber moves out of range of the strikes.
Milano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Milano backing away here, and Grabber unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Grabber dodges the punch combination from Milano.
Milano takes a swing at Grabber's ribcage but misses.
Grabber loads up on a big right hand but Milano slips the punch.
Milano scores with a sloppy right hand. Grabber should have avoided that one.
Milano throws a body shot but no joy.
Milano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grabber throws out a leg kick but Milano moves out of range and Grabber only half commits.
Milano throws a right and a left that Grabber avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grabber throws a body shot but no joy.
Milano scores with a shot to the body.
Milano throws a hook but Grabber blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Milano. That snapped Grabber's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Monty Milano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grabber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Milano throws a right hand that misses
and Grabber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grabber misses with a looping left.
Milano throws a jab when Grabber was well out of range.
Grabber connects with a leg kick.
A big right from Milano misses.
Milano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grabber can do to turn this around?
Grabber moves out of range of the strikes.
Milano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Milano misses with an uppercut.
Grabber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Milano manages to avoid it.
Milano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from Milano lands.
Grabber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Milano.
Milano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Monty Milano has been cut.
Milano walks into a straight right hand from Grabber.
Grabber avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Grabber misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabber with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Milano to score with a decent uppercut.
Milano misses with an uppercut
and Grabber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Milano moves out of range of the strikes.
Milano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grabber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Grabber fakes the leg kick and cracks Milano in the body.
A good leg kick by Grabber.
Milano ducks under a wild hook from Grabber.
Grabber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grabber slips under a jab.
Milano looks to score with a jab to the body but Grabber is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Milano misses the target.
Grabber slips a jab from Milano.
It seemed like Grabber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Milano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grabber.
As Grabber tries to get set, Milano tries to push him back and clinch up but Grabber manages to avoid the attempt.
Milano catches Grabber with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabber misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Milano misses with a left hand
enabling Grabber to counter with a crisp jab.
Grabber dips to his left and cracks Milano with an uppercut!
Grabber slips a straight right by Milano.
Milano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grabbers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Milano misses its intended target.
Grabber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Milano.
Monty Milano is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Milano misses.
Milano drops Grabber with a left and a right! Oh, Grabber is hurt - Milano dives into side control looking to finish!
Grabber is still in real trouble! Can Milano finish him?
Grabber wants to control but Milano postures up.
Grabber is not content to let Milano control the position.
Milano tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Grabber seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabber is looking to regain half guard here but Milano keeps moving and retains side control.
Grabber manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grabber makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grabber.
Milano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grabber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grabber keeping moving, preventing Milano from controlling successfully.
Grabber is trying to keep Milano in close.
Milano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grabber wants to sweep but no luck.
Grabber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Milano looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Milano tries to free his leg and advance position but Grabber is retaining full guard.
Milano is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Grabber 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.
Grabber is pulling down on Milano's head. It's preventing any offense from Milano, at least for the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Grabber keeping moving, preventing Milano from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Grabber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Grabber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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 Monty Milano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monty Milano's cut.
That's time! Milano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Grabber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Milano throws a shot from downtown. Grabber moves away and avoids it.
Milano clobbers Grabber with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Grabber looks to land a left hand but Milano moved out of range nicely.
Grabber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grabber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Milano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grabber.
Milano throws a lazy right hand but Grabber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grabber thinks about the counter body kick.
Milano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Milano is looking to clinch but Grabber is avoiding it.
Milano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Grabber throws a half hearted mid kick.
Milano throws a body shot but no joy.
Grabber looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milano scores with a decent looking hook.
Grabber ducks straight into an uppercut from Milano and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Grabber manages to regain guard straight away.
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!
Grabber keeping moving, preventing Milano from controlling successfully.
Grabber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
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.
Milano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grabber is keeping the position for now.
Grabber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Milano is stalling in the full guard.
Grabber is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Milano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grabber is keeping the position for now.
Grabber keeping moving, preventing Milano from controlling successfully.
Milano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Milano tries to free his leg and advance position but Grabber is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Milano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grabber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grabber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grabber trying to control the position here.
Milano preventing the sweep.
Milano is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Milano staying out of range there.
Milano lands with a hook. Grabber tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grabber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Grabber tries to get set, Milano tries to push him back and clinch up but Grabber manages to avoid the attempt.
Milano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Milano throws a poor cross that misses
and Grabber counters with an inside leg kick.
Milano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grabber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Milano throws a hook but Grabber avoids it easily.
Milano misses with an uppercut. Grabber saw that one coming.
Grabber misses with an uppercut. Milano saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Milano. That snapped Grabber's head back.
Grabber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Milano is looking to counter the offense by Grabber and move into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabber needs to keep his hands up - Milano had a free shot at his head there.
Grabber feints and then cracks Milano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Milano down.
Grabber's jab looks to have found its range, popping Milano under the eye.
Monty Milano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grabber takes one to the side of the head.
Grabber looks to land a left hand but Milano moved out of range nicely.
As Grabber tries to get set, Milano tries to push him back and clinch up but Grabber manages to avoid the attempt.
A left lands for Milano.
Andy Grabber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grabber blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Milano.
Milano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grabber looks to throw the jab but Milano is out of range.
Milano checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Milano. That snapped Grabber's head back.
Milano throws a lazy right hand but Grabber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Milano lands a jab-cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monty Milano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Milano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monty Milano!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Monty Milano waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA ðŸï¸'s logo in front of the cameras.
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