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OFK 239 - Walker Vs Barnes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uniesky Santaban (ranked 1744 p4p, 5239 weight class) and Yoji Anjo Anjo (ranked 233 p4p, 566 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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19 - 12 - 0 |
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14 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Uniesky Santaban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yoji Anjo Anjo!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santaban throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Santaban enables Anjo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santaban manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Santaban keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
Anjo throws a big elbow that misses.
Anjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Santaban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santaban really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Santaban is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anjo is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santaban keeping moving, preventing Anjo from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santaban being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anjo doesn't manage to clinch there - Santaban circles away.
Santaban with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santaban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anjo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Anjo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santaban appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anjo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Santaban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anjo.
Santaban chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Santaban throws a nice looking combination but Anjo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santaban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Anjo shoots in and bounces Santaban off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Santaban has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Anjo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santaban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santaban looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santaban waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anjo.
Anjo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Santaban. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Santaban.
Santaban rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anjo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Santaban misses the target.
Anjo throws out a leg kick but Santaban moves out of range and Anjo only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santaban. Anjo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santaban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anjo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santaban lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Santaban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santaban uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good exchange - Santaban coming out on top.
Santaban lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Santaban connects with a right hand. Anjo shakes it off.
Santaban tests Anjo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anjo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santaban takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
No joy there for Santaban, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santaban is breathing heavily.
Anjo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anjo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santaban's half guard.
Santaban has one foot on Anjo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Anjo drives through and clinches with Santaban against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Anjo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santaban misses with a straight left.
Santaban wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santaban misses with a two punch combination.
Santaban misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anjo or perhaps it was just good defense by Santaban, which made it look bad.
Santaban throws a nice looking combination but Anjo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anjo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uniesky Santaban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santaban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anjo.
Uniesky Santaban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Anjo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Santaban's half guard.
Santaban has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Anjo is on him like a limpet, forcing Santaban back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anjo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santaban prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uniesky Santaban dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good shot there by Santaban.
Santaban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anjo can do to turn this around?
Anjo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anjo throws a sloppy head kick and Santaban moves out of range easily.
Anjo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anjo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Santaban missing with a left hand there. Anjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santaban throws out a leg kick but Anjo moves out of range and Santaban only half commits.
Anjo shoots for a takedown but Santaban saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anjo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santaban.
Santaban fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anjo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anjo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Santaban!
Santaban bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Uniesky Santaban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santaban throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anjo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anjo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Uniesky Santaban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
Santaban lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anjo will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Santaban.
Santaban throws a lazy body kick
and Anjo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Santaban has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Anjo is on him like a limpet, forcing Santaban back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anjo tries to break the clinch but Santaban is controlling the position.
Anjo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Santaban walks away with a smile on his face. Anjo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anjo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anjo blocks a head kick by Santaban.
Santaban misses with a straight right.
Santaban is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Santaban misses with a two punch combination.
Anjo thinks about the counter body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Santaban, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anjo slips a jab and a cross from Santaban.
Anjo is looking to clinch but Santaban is avoiding it.
Santaban throws a right hand that Anjo ducks under and follows up with a left that Anjo also avoids with ease.
Anjo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Santaban fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anjo dodges the punch combination from Santaban.
Anjo goes for a double leg but Santaban avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Santaban continues to drive forward.
Anjo tries to clinch but Santaban moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anjo has managed to clinch.
Anjo wants to get back to striking at distance but Santaban won't allow it.
Santaban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anjo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santaban avoids it really well and circles away.
Santaban jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anjo slips a straight right by Santaban.
Anjo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Santaban throws a body kick that misses.
Anjo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anjo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Santaban.
Anjo wants to clinch.
Santaban half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anjo moves into the clinch successfully.
Anjo misses with a knee to the head.
Santaban blocks an elbow strike.
Anjo lands a takedown into guard.
Santaban uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santaban jabs at Anjo's body.
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch but Santaban swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santaban lands a slapping body shot.
Anjo doesn't manage to clinch there - Santaban circles away.
Santaban stuffs the takedown attempt from Anjo. Anjo gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uniesky Santaban dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Anjo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anjo shoots in but no luck this time.
Anjo tries to clinch but Santaban is having none of it.
Santaban lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santaban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anjo dodges the punch combination from Santaban.
Anjo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santaban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anjo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santaban manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santaban thuds a left hand into Anjo's body.
Anjo tries to clinch up but Santaban circles away and keeps his distance.
Santaban swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santaban throws a nice looking combination but Anjo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anjo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santaban loads up on a big right hand but Anjo slips the punch.
Uniesky Santaban is winning the standup battle so far.
Anjo tries to clinch up but Santaban circles away and keeps his distance.
Santaban changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anjo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Santaban manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Anjo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Santaban gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anjo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Santaban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Uniesky Santaban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoji Anjo Anjo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anjo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santaban lands a jab to the nose.
Santaban connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anjo tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick from Santaban, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santaban throws a series of punches but Anjo moves out of range.
Anjo dives in for a single leg takedown but Santaban sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Santaban scores with a one two! Anjo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Anjo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anjo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santabans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anjo has Santaban up against the cage in a clinch.
Santaban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santaban punishes Anjo's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anjo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santaban defends well and Anjo ends up having to push Santaban into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anjo tries to clinch but Santaban moves out of range.
Anjo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Santaban connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anjo scrambles back to his feet.
Santaban fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anjo is out of range.
Anjo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anjo checks a leg kick.
Anjo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santaban defends it well.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Santaban enables Anjo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santaban manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Santaban is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anjo looking to pass the guard.
Santaban is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Santaban - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Santaban.
Anjo is trying to push Santaban away but Santaban has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Santaban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anjo instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santaban blocks an uppercut.
Anjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santaban takes a swing at Anjo's ribcage but misses.
Santaban takes a swing at Anjo's ribcage but misses.
Santaban looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yoji Anjo Anjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uniesky Santaban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santaban tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uniesky Santaban showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santaban, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uniesky Santaban!
Uniesky Santaban decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruddo Ryokale (ranked 2435 p4p, 2687 weight class) and Alphonse Fuguego (ranked 141 p4p, 152 weight class). Ruddo Ryokale has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruddo Ryokale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alphonse Fuguego!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuguego misses with a wild body shot.
Fuguego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryokale.
An inside leg kick lands from Fuguego.
Fuguego misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Ryokale.
Fuguego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fuguego 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.
Fuguego swings for the body but Ryokale moves out of range.
Fuguego drives through and clinches with Ryokale against the cage.
Fuguego tries to circle away but Ryokale has him pinned against the cage.
Fuguego gets underhooks to prevent Ryokale's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ryokale.
Ryokale letting Fuguego take a breather here.
Fuguego struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryokale controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryokale'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.
Fuguego can't find room to land a body shot as Ryokale controls the action.
Fuguego tries to circle away but Ryokale has him pinned against the cage.
Fuguego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ryokale is struggling to control the position.
Fuguego just leaning against Ryokale, taking a breather.
Fuguego leaning against his opponent.
Fuguego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fuguego misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Fuguego to work.
Ryokale lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fuguego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ryokale pulls his head out easily.
Fuguego wants to control but Ryokale is keeping busy.
Ryokale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fuguego is just riding it out for now. Ryokale eventually gives up the hold.
Ryokale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ryokale thows a huge punch but Fuguego dodges it nicely.
Fuguego wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fuguego is just riding it out for now. Ryokale eventually gives up the hold.
Ryokale wants to work for an arm triangle but Fuguego is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ryokale thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fuguego's head.
Fuguego is trying to maintain the position but Ryokale is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ryokale connects with a nice short shot to Fuguego's temple.
Ryokale 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.
Fuguego actively working from the bottom here.
Fuguego keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ryokale is working for a kimura but Fuguego is defending it quite comfortably.
Ryokale is nestled in close to Fuguego, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ryokale throwing shots but Fuguego is blocking nicely.
Fuguego moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ryokale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuguego swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryokale postures up in Fuguego's guard and throws a big left but Fuguego blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuguego throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ryokale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruddo Ryokale dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ryokale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fuguego throws a shot to the body.
Ryokale moves into the clinch.
Ryokale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fuguego is defending well.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ryokale manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego wants to clinch up but Ryokale keeps it at a distance.
Ryokale throws a big counter combination but Fuguego scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fuguego scores with a jab. Ryokale acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ruddo Ryokale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuguego connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ryokale's hands.
Ryokale connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ryokale wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alphonse Fuguego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryokale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ryokale takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fuguego lands a glancing blow to the side of Ryokale's head.
Fuguego swings for the body but Ryokale moves out of range.
Fuguego tries to clinch but Ryokale moves away
and Ryokale counters with a two punch combo.
Fuguego moves into the clinch.
Fuguego tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryokale's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Fuguego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ryokale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ryokale manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego works the jab nicely.
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!
Fuguego tries to land a body kick
and Ryokale counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ryokale.
Fuguego is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ryokale defends well.
Fuguego throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fuguego pulls Ryokale in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryokale from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryokale with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ryokale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryokale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fuguego's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ryokale's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ryokale postures up in Fuguego's guard and throws a big left but Fuguego blocks it.
Ryokale working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ryokale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ryokale passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fuguego stops Ryokale from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Fuguego's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryokale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Fuguego's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fuguego is looking for a sweep.
Fuguego struggling a bit here.
Fuguego sneaks back into half guard.
Fuguego wants to control but Ryokale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ryokale is looking to advance position but Fuguego won't allow it.
Ryokale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fuguego wants to control but Ryokale is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruddo Ryokale dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ryokale slips a straight right by Fuguego.
Ryokale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ryokale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryokale shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fuguego as he avoids it easily.
Fuguego misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Fuguego.
Ryokale ducks under a wild hook from Fuguego.
Ryokale moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego misses the shot to the body.
Fuguego throws a jab when Ryokale was well out of range.
Fuguego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ryokale.
Ryokale tries to counter with a takedown but Fuguego is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Ryokale misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryokale or perhaps it was just good defense by Fuguego, which made it look bad.
Fuguego looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fuguego tries to clinch but Ryokale moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Fuguego.
Fuguego connects with a looping right hand.
Ryokale is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fuguego sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruddo Ryokale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Fuguego misses
and Ryokale counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fuguego!
Ryokale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fuguego knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fuguego is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Fuguego parries the strikes from Ryokale easily there. Ryokale is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fuguego to escape.
Fuguego is trying to control Ryokale's posture but Ryokale avoids it.
Fuguego manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuguego sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ryokale defending well though.
Fuguego looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fuguego frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ryokale is squirming around, avoiding Fuguego's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego controlling from the full mount.
Fuguego avoids the attempt from Ryokale to control.
Ryokale tries to reverse the position but Fuguego maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryokale is working hard here to advance position.
Fuguego goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ryokale turns into him and now he's in Fuguego's guard.
Fuguego managing to control the position.
Ryokale passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryokale scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alphonse Fuguego comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ryokale 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruddo Ryokale!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Ragout Mendy (ranked 1779 p4p, 3677 weight class) and Tayaen Porfirigo (ranked 238 p4p, 453 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Ragout Mendy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tayaen Porfirigo!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porfirigo fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendy misses with a two punch combination.
Mendy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Porfirigo as he avoids it easily.
Mendy lands with a nice combination. Porfirigo backs away looking to recover.
Porfirigo fails with a takedown attempt.
Porfirigo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mendy sprawls well. Mendy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Porfirigo gets slowly back to his feet.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mendy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Porfirigo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendy.
Mendy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Porfirigo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendy lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Porfirigo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mendy wants the takedown. Porfirigo is fighting it off but Mendy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Porfirigo's guard against the cage.
Porfirigo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Porfirigo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Porfirigo has Mendy pulled in close to control his posture.
Porfirigo is trying to keep Mendy in close.
Porfirigo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Porfirigo for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mendy throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo kicks Mendy off and gets to his feet.
Mendy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Porfirigo! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mendy misses with a hook.
Mendy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Porfirigo is trying to maintain the position but Mendy is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Porfirigo defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendy in particular looking to stall.
Porfirigo actively working from the bottom here.
Porfirigo wants to get back to his feet.
Porfirigo tries to roll over but Mendy keeps him under control.
Porfirigo has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Mendy seems content to control.
Mendy'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.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mendy works his foot free and advances to mount.
Porfirigo taking shots to the head.
Mendy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Porfirigo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mendy trying to control but Porfirigo is having none of it.
Mendy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mendy with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendy landing strikes from the mount and Porfirigo is in trouble!
Porfirigo is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Porfirigo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mendy tries to kick Porfirigo off but Porfirigo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porfirigo prevents Mendy from improving his position.
Mendy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mendy trying to control from the bottom.
Porfirigo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Porfirigo is trying to control. Mendy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mendy is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendy controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porfirigo wants to control but Mendy is keeping him busy.
Mendy tries to kick Porfirigo off but Porfirigo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendy lands a lovely overhand right.
Mendy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Porfirigo.
Mendy shoots in and drives through. Porfirigo sprawls well.
Porfirigo walks into a straight right hand from Mendy.
Mendy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Porfirigo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mendy defends it well.
Mendy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Porfirigo's guard.
Mendy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendy postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Porfirigo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Porfirigo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mendy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Mendy misses
enabling Porfirigo to counter with a crisp jab.
Porfirigo misses with a takedown attempt - Mendy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mendy tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porfirigo can do to turn this around?
Mendy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mendy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Porfirigo misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendy counters with a nice uppercut.
Porfirigo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mendy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendy tries to buck Porfirigo off but Porfirigo is having none of it.
Mendy is not content to let Porfirigo control the position.
Porfirigo stands up.
Mendy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Porfirigo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mendy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mendy working away.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Porfirigo is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendy scores with a couple of short elbows.
Porfirigo taking a bit of punishment here - Mendy scoring with strikes.
Porfirigo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Porfirigo is looking to regain half guard here but Mendy keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendy working away.
Porfirigo is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Mendy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Porfirigo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mendy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Porfirigo to see if he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Mendy looking to score a takedown here. Porfirigo is defending well but Mendy drives through and ends up in Porfirigo's guard.
Porfirigo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendy is one step ahead there.
Mendy throws a big elbow that misses.
Porfirigo trying to control the position.
Porfirigo wants to stand and escape but Mendy is having none of it.
Mendy won't allow Porfirigo to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo wants to stand up but Mendy is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Mendy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo is trying to keep Mendy in close.
Mendy stands up over Porfirigo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendy won't allow Porfirigo to get back to his feet.
Mendy postures up and lands a big shot to Porfirigo's brow.
Mendy trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
Porfirigo trying to keep a closed guard but Mendy is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Porfirigo controls Mendy momentarily but Mendy frees himself.
Mendy lands a couple of elbows.
Mendy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Porfirigo is trying to keep Mendy in close.
Mendy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Porfirigo's guard.
Mendy works his way into full mount!
Porfirigo working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendy unloading with bombs!
Mendy working the ground and pound effectively.
 Porfirigo is rocked!
Mendy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Porfirigo is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
Mendy lands a couple of good shots and Porfirigo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Can Porfirigo hold on?! Mendy is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Mendy lands a series of strikes from the back and Porfirigo goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Ragout Mendy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pierre Ragout Mendy thanked Altitude Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Tayaen Porfirigo had this to say: 'Now, I will kill myself...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Reyes (ranked 1877 p4p, 3166 weight class) and Ronaldo Gomes (ranked 246 p4p, 401 weight class). Reyes comes into the arena with Zack Hemsey - Vengeance blaring out of the sound system. Roman Reyes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reyes kicks Gomes off and gets back to his feet.
A big left from Reyes misses.
Gomes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reyes is trying to stand up here but Gomes is controlling him well.
Gomes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reyes sees it coming and defends easily.
Reyes tries to get to full guard but Gomes has control of the leg.
Reyes is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomes.
Reyes's coaches at The Scrap Squad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gomes seems to be working for a kimura but Reyes defends the submission attempt.
Reyes is doing well to control the position and prevent Gomes from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reyes sees it coming and defends easily.
Gomes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reyes sees it coming and defends easily.
Reyes is defending against the submission attempts here by Gomes.
Gomes passes to full mount!
Gomes looking for a guillotine from mount but Reyes is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Gomes avoids the attempt from Reyes to control.
Reyes is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomes goes for an armbar but Reyes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Reyes.
Reyes stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reyes passes into side control.
Reyes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gomes, who protects the arm well.
Gomes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Reyes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gomes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is looking to improve his position but Reyes isn't that keen on the idea.
Gomes is squirming around, avoiding Reyes's attempts to control the action.
Reyes prevents Gomes from getting the reversal.
Gomes regains half guard.
Gomes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reyes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reyes's back!
Gomes looking to break Reyes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Reyes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gomes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gomes working for the choke.
Gomes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Reyes is defending well though. Gomes let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is trying to break free.
Reyes trying to control the action but Gomes just sinks the hooks in.
Reyes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Reyes trying to control but not successfully.
Gomes looking for the RNC.
Gomes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gomes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
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!
Gomes looking for the choke from the back.
Gomes working for a choke but Reyes reverses nicely into Gomes 's guard.
Reyes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gomes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reyes defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Gomes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gomes shoots and misses
and Reyes counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Gomes has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roman Reyes!
Roman Reyes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Williams (ranked 1735 p4p, 2541 weight class) and Yayi Zinsou (ranked 224 p4p, 299 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 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 49 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinsou slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zinsou is defended easily by Williams.
Zinsou blocks a jab.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zinsou tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zinsou.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
 It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou tries to clinch up.
Zinsou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Zinsou's defenses.
A left and a right from Williams both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zinsou avoids the head kick by Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinsou avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams lands a big right hand that sends Zinsou crashing to the mat! Williams stays standing though and waves Zinsou back to his feet!
Zinsou is rocked!
Zinsou goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Zinsou is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Billy Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yayi Zinsou.
Zinsou has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Williams!
Billy Williams took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sight (ranked 2043 p4p, 2087 weight class) and Jan Koblav (ranked 281 p4p, 289 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jan Koblav was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 33 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Koblav!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koblav throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sight tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Koblav is in Sight's guard.
Koblav drops back looking for a leg! Sight is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sight manages to kick Koblav off! Koblav jumps back into Sight's guard.
Koblav drops back looking for a leg! Sight is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sight manages to kick Koblav off! Koblav jumps back into Sight's guard.
Koblav prevents Sight from getting back to his feet.
Koblav drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koblav jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sight will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Koblav drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sight dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koblav 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koblav is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sight has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koblav is proving hard to escape from.
Koblav manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sight manages to get himself to full guard.
Sight wants to stand and escape but Koblav is having none of it.
Koblav drops back looking for a leg! Sight is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sight manages to kick Koblav off! Koblav jumps back into Sight's guard.
Koblav drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sight dives on top into guard.
Koblav working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Koblav is on top in guard.
Koblav thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koblav is controlling him.
Koblav is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Koblav is controlling him.
Koblav drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sight looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sight looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sight!
Koblav is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koblav manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Koblav is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Koblav looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sight wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koblav seems to be working for a kimura but Sight defends the submission attempt.
Koblav is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koblav looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sight is trying to stand back up but Koblav is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Koblav dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Koblav blocks a jab.
Koblav has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koblav throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sight was covering up waiting for the punch and Koblav finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Koblav has gone for a leg lock! Sight slips out almost immediately though and dives into Koblav's guard.
Sight wanted to stand there but Koblav had control of the position.
Koblav manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sight manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koblav drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Koblav jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Koblav stops Sight from standing up.
Koblav is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sight is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sight has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koblav tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koblav is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sight wanted to stand there but Koblav had control of the position.
Sight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sight won't allow Koblav to sweep him here.
Sight would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Koblav looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sight trying to stand up but can't free himself from Koblav's guard.
Sight won't allow Koblav to sweep him here.
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.
Sight gets to his feet. Koblav looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Koblav avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paul Sight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koblav goes for a double leg but Sight avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sight continues to drive forward.
Jan Koblav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sight shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Koblav eats them both and turns towards Sight to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Koblav fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koblav shoots in but Sight avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paul Sight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Koblav.
Sight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koblav. Koblav circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koblav circles away quickly and effectively.
Koblav feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sight wants to get back to his feet but Koblav is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koblav drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sight manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Koblav has Sight in his guard.
Sight wanted to stand there but Koblav had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koblav looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sight is one step ahead there.
Koblav lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Koblav won't allow Sight to get back to his feet.
Koblav thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Koblav thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Koblav drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sight dives on top into guard.
Koblav looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koblav is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sight rolls with it to try and escape but Koblav cranks on the arm and Sight is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jan Koblav!
A relieved looking Jan Koblav thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 2198 p4p, 1256 weight class) and Chief Claw (ranked 303 p4p, 187 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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17 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Hedegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Claw!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedegaard avoids the head kick by Claw.
Hedegaard clinches up against the cage.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hedegaard has hold of one of Claw's legs. Claw is fighting the takedown attempt but Hedegaard gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Claw being controlled here, momentarily.
Claw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claw looking for a guillotine here but Hedegaard defends easily.
Hedegaard pushing down on Claw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard prevents Claw from improving his position.
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedegaard pulls his head out easily.
Hedegaard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw is looking to improve his position.
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hedegaard is keen to just control but Claw is a slippery customer.
Hedegaard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Claw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Claw is in trouble now - Hedegaard has advanced to mount!
Hedegaard cracks Claw with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hedegaard prevents Claw from getting the reversal.
Claw is still trying to improve position.
Hedegaard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Claw is looking to escape.
Hedegaard lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claw sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Claw is looking to escape.
Hedegaard is keen to just control but Claw is a slippery customer.
Claw is looking for a sweep. Hedegaard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Claw is defending against the submission attempts here by Hedegaard.
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but Claw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hedegaard to get the leverage.
Claw won't allow Hedegaard to pass to mount.
Claw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but Claw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hedegaard to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw gets back to full guard.
Claw is trying to keep Hedegaard in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hedegaard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Claw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Claw has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hedegaard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Claw being controlled here, momentarily.
Claw controls Hedegaard momentarily but Hedegaard frees himself.
Hedegaard passes Claw's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedegaard pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard trying to control the action but Claw is working from the bottom.
Claw with the active half guard here but Hedegaard passes nicely into side control.
Hedegaard is looking to take a break and control but Claw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hedegaard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Claw prevents Hedegaard from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claw is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hedegaard off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Hedegaard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hedegaard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Claw.
Claw jabs Hedegaard right on the nose. Hedegaard blinks but takes it well.
Hedegaard dives in and scores a takedown into Claw's guard.
Hedegaard scoring with some ground and pound.
Hedegaard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simon Hedegaard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Claw keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Claw keeping full guard, as Hedegaard tries to pass.
Claw looking for a sweep. Not yet Claw, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hedegaard passes into side control.
Claw is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hedegaard connects with a decent elbow.
Hedegaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Claw can do to turn this around?
Claw is looking to regain half guard here but Hedegaard keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Claw's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claw is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
Hedegaard advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hedegaard wants to control the pace but Claw is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hedegaard is really struggling to control Claw but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Claw is working to get back to half guard.
Hedegaard pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hedegaard wants to control the pace but Claw is squirming around nicely.
Hedegaard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard lands a big shot there that rocks Claw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hedegaard looking to finish Claw with some ground and pound. This is bad for Claw!
Claw gets back to half guard.
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hedegaard pulls his head out easily.
Hedegaard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hedegaard passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hedegaard working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Claw is looking to get to half guard.
Hedegaard wants to control the pace but Claw is squirming around nicely.
Claw bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard looking to control.
Hedegaard 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.
Claw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Claw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hedegaard controls Claw momentarily but Claw frees himself.
Claw is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hedegaard is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hedegaard has escaped and now he's on top!
Hedegaard advances position into side control!
Hedegaard cracks Claw with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Claw is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Claw has escaped the position, nice work there.
Claw is looking for a sweep.
Hedegaard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Claw is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hedegaard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Claw trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Hedegaard lands with a punch from half guard.
Hedegaard is trying to work for a kimura but Claw is defending well.
Hedegaard moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Claw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Hedegaard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hedegaard throws a hook but Claw blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Claw. That snapped Hedegaard's head back.
Claw misses with a hook
and Hedegaard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Claw is not content to let Hedegaard control the position.
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Claw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hedegaard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hedegaard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Claw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hedegaard wants to free his trapped foot but Claw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard is stalling here. Claw is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hedegaard seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Claw has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hedegaard is looking to reverse the position.
Claw is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hedegaard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard tries to buck Claw off but Claw is having none of it.
Claw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hedegaard is trying to control Claw's posture but Claw avoids it.
Hedegaard tries to buck Claw off but Claw is having none of it.
Claw is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hedegaard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Claw is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hedegaard is trying to escape and Claw transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hedegaard is forced to tap! Nice work there by Claw! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chief Claw!
After winning the bout, Chief Claw thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lito Alcala (ranked 932 p4p, 1259 weight class) and Muuka Laine (ranked 52 p4p, 74 weight class). Alcala comes to the cage accompanied by MORTAL KOMBAT. Laine has chosen Thats Not Me as his entrance music. Muuka Laine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lito Alcala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Muuka Laine!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alcala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laine doesn't seem bothered though.
Alcala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Alcala misses with a looping right.
Laine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alcala lands a body shot.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcala walks forward, straight into a front kick from Laine.
Laine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alcala defending well as Laine loads up on a big left hand.
Alcala lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Alcala. Beautiful body shot.
Laine throws out a leg kick but Alcala moves out of range and Laine only half commits.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
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!
Alcala lands with a good body shot.
Alcala lands a body shot.
A low kick from Laine misses
enabling Alcala to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alcala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Alcala as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Alcala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laine throws a shot to the body.
Laine lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alcala takes a step back to recover.
Alcala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
Alcala feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
Laine scores with a jab.
Laine misses with a low kick.
Alcala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alcala checks a low kick from Laine.
Alcala throws an off balance right hand
and Laine counters with a thumping low kick.
Alcala lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcala throws a series of punches but Laine moves out of range.
Alcala throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcala fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laine on the side of the head.
Laine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alcala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laine drops his hands momentarily and Alcala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Laine sizes up Alcala with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alcala delivers a nice body kick.
Laine throws a lazy uppercut
and Alcala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alcala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alcala throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Alcala throws a low kick but Laine moves out of range easily.
Laine moves forwards but Alcala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcala on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Alcala feints a jab promting Laine to slip. Alcala then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Laine slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Laine avoids the body shot from Alcala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine misses with a low kick.
It looks like Alcala has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Laine misses with an uppercut
and Alcala counters with a low kick, right behind Laine 's knee.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Laine throws a body punch but Alcala moves out of range.
Laine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alcala throws a body shot but no joy.
Alcala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Alcala scores with a body shot.
Laine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alcala takes one to the side of the head.
Laine walks into a left hand.
Jab by Alcala.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Alcala.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcala.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Alcala saw that one coming.
Laine misses with a low kick as Alcala jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcala lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot by Alcala.
Laine throws the left hand but Alcala avoids the punch easily.
Alcala is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Alcala throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine throws a fast counter high kick but Alcala manages to duck under it in time.
Laine connects with an inside leg kick.
Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alcala throws out the jab.
Alcala jabs at Laine's body.
Alcala lands a nice hook to Laine's body. Laine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laine scoring well with a low kick there.
Alcala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine staying out of range there.
Alcala misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alcala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alcala lands with a nice body kick.
That kick from Alcala tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alcala throws a body kick that misses
and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lito Alcala 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.
Alcala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laine to score with a decent uppercut.
Laine throws out a loose jab but Alcala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Laine punishes Alcala's body with a nice straight punch.
Laine lands a lovely overhand right.
Laine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Laine catches Alcala right on the button with a cross.
Alcala pushes Laine away with a front kick.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Alcala's knee but Alcala avoids it well.
Laine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Laine might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Alcala has got the better of the exchanges.
Alcala slips a jab from Laine.
Laine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alcala connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laine scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lito Alcala is winning the standup battle so far.
Alcala throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alcala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alcala manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Laine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alcala with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Alcala lands with a right hand.
Alcala blocks a leg kick.
Alcala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laine can do to turn this around?
Laine misses with the combination.
Laine lands a jab to the nose.
Alcala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alcala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alcala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alcala. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alcala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Laine steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alcala.
Laine flicks out a counter leg kick but Alcala steps away.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alcala getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alcala blocks the body kick.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alcala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alcala feints and then cracks Laine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laine down.
Alcala lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laine's sensitive parts.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Alcala is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Alcala tries to land a leg kick but Laine saw it coming and moves away.
Laine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laine avoids the head kick by Alcala.
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alcala takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Alcala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alcala tries to work over Laine's front leg with a kick but Laine checks it.
Laine gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alcala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laine swings for the body but Alcala moves out of range.
Alcala throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laine swinging wildly here.
Alcala misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laine! But no joy.
Alcala works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laine throws a leg kick that misses.
Alcala misses with a wild body shot.
Laine looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alcala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Laine lands a front kick.
Alcala tests Laine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alcala staying out of range there.
Laine takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alcala misses with a low kick as Laine jumps back.
Alcala slips under a jab from Laine.
Alcala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alcala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laine has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alcala.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alcala blocks a head kick by Laine.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Alcala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alcala. That's going to slow Laine down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Laine keeps Alcala at a distance using the push kick.
Alcala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alcala throws a head kick that half lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lito Alcala dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A left lands for Alcala.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Laine takes a swing at Alcala's ribcage but misses.
Crunch! Alcala slams his shin into Laine's torso.
Laine is looking to slow Alcala down with leg kicks.
Alcala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alcala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
Laine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alcala checks a low kick from Laine.
Alcala throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alcala blocks a head kick by Laine.
Laine avoids the body shot from Alcala.
Laine feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Laine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alcala scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Alcala does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alcala checks a leg kick.
Alcala half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alcala thuds his right hand into Laine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Alcala.
Alcala will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alcala with a nice calf kick.
Laine throws an off balance right hand
and Alcala finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alcala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alcala scores with a leg kick.
Alcala loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alcala checks the leg kick.
Alcala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Laine finds it's way round the side to connect with Alcala's head.
Alcala throws a good cross that connects.
Alcala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alcala slips under a jab.
Laine walks into a stiff left hand from Alcala.
Muuka Laine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcala scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alcala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Laine checks it well.
Alcala will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alcala with the inside leg kick.
Alcala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Laine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alcala if he has to take too many more of those.
Laine throws a front kick aimed at Alcala's knee but Alcala avoids it well.
Good work by Alcala as he checks the leg kick.
A jab from Alcala misses.
Alcala scores with a punch to the head.
Alcala lands a right hook to the body.
Alcala misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Alcala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Laine throws a lazy head kick
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alcala connects with a crisp jab.
Laine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Laine walks into a stiff left hand from Alcala.
Alcala scores with a jab to the head.
Alcala connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laine momentarily.
Alcala looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
Alcala scores with a spinning back kick!
Laine misses with a hook
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alcala throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alcala thows a body kick. Laine tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alcala checks it well.
It looked like Alcala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alcala throws the kick towards the body but Laine avoids it.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alcala checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Alcala tenderised Laine's leg. Laine is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alcala ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alcala.
Alcala throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alcala lands a jab.
Laine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alcala.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine looks to land a left hand but Alcala moved out of range nicely.
Laine gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Alcala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alcala connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lito Alcala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alcala 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lito Alcala!
Lito Alcala took some time post fight to say the following; 'Finally Im Back As World Champion, With New Manager And New Gym I Been Training So Hard. This Victory For People Of Hong Kong.'.
Muuka Laine spoke after the fight, saying 'Don’t Worry Ill Train Hard And Win'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Walker (ranked 2079 p4p, 525 weight class) and Derrick Barnes (ranked 271 p4p, 78 weight class). Barnes has chosen We Want The Funk as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Barnes !
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barnes lunges at Walker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Walker's hand.
A clash of legs there as Barnes blocks the low kick.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barnes checks it well.
Walker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Barnes .
Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Walker back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barnes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Walker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barnes is in Walker's guard.
Walker has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barnes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.
Walker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barnes jumps guard.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Walker's brow.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker wants to stand but Barnes is controlling the position.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes prevents Walker from getting back to his feet.
Barnes stands and throws Walker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Walker is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes scores with punches from side control.
Barnes trying to control the action but Walker is working from the bottom.
Barnes scoring with punches from side control.
Walker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Barnes connects with a decent elbow.
 Walker is rocked!
Barnes scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Walker is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Barnes can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Barnes !
Derrick Barnes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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