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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Day (ranked 5399 p4p, 5254 weight class) and Cobra Mansueto (ranked 511 p4p, 502 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cobra Mansueto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day misses with a takedown attempt
and Mansueto counters with a stiff right hand.
Day fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Day shoots in and gets a takedown into Mansueto's guard.
Day trying to control but Mansueto is working from the bottom.
Day drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mansueto looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mansueto looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mansueto!
Day definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Day is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mansueto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansueto working over Day with some ground and pound. Day looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day moves into full guard.
Day wants to sweep but no luck.
Day is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mansueto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mansueto is looking for a sweep. Day is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Day is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mansueto is looking to improve his position.
Mansueto told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Day is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mansueto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Day is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mansueto!
Mansueto tries to hold on but Day pushes him away.
Day is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mansueto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mansueto shrugs it off.
Day looking to control and managing it successfully.
Day is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mansueto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mansueto!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day wants to sweep but no luck.
Day working a defensive guard here.
Mansueto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Day's head.
Mansueto working some strikes from top position.
Day had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mansueto defends it easily.
Day is trying to control the position but Mansueto postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mansueto wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Day looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mansueto is one step ahead there.
Mansueto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Day has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mansueto has managed to get both his arms back between Day's legs - danger averted.
Mansueto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mansueto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Day has his foot on Mansueto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mansueto works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Day is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mansueto connects with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Day dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Day shoots for a takedown but Mansueto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Day fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mansueto avoids it really well and circles away.
Cobra Mansueto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mansueto looking to score a takedown here. Day is defending well but Mansueto drives through and ends up in Day's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mansueto trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Day looking for a guillotine here but Mansueto defends easily.
Mansueto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Day. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Day looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mansueto is one step ahead there.
Day is working hard here to advance position.
Mansueto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Day is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mansueto throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Day's body to avoid the submission. Day has instead reached around Mansueto's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Day arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ray Day!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Santino (ranked 5539 p4p, 4827 weight class) and Brad Hartwell (ranked 551 p4p, 527 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Santino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Hartwell!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santino throws a leg kick
and Hartwell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Santino wants to stand and escape but Hartwell is having none of it.
Hartwell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hartwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hartwell won't allow Santino to get back to his feet.
Hartwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santino is keeping the position for now.
Hartwell passes into half guard.
Santino is in trouble now - Hartwell has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brad Hartwell!
An out of breath Brad Hartwell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Atkins (ranked 4687 p4p, 5632 weight class) and Victor Kherson (ranked 521 p4p, 556 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodney Atkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Kherson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kherson closes the distance and clinches up with Atkins, looking for a takedown. Kherson pushes Atkins against the cage but Atkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kherson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kherson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kherson blocks a leg kick.
Atkins throws a front kick aimed at Kherson's knee but Kherson avoids it well.
Kherson rushes Atkins and presses him up against the cage.
Kherson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Atkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kherson is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kherson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodney Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Kherson.
Kherson jumps guard.
Atkins passes Kherson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atkins in particular looking to stall.
Atkins trying to control the action but Kherson is working from the bottom.
Kherson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins controlling the action here.
Atkins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kherson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Atkins keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kherson tries to pull guard but Atkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Atkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kherson is trying to pull guard but Atkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kherson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins gets underhooks to prevent Kherson's takedown attempt.
Kherson is trying to pull guard but Atkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kherson tries to pull guard but Atkins won't allow it.
Kherson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Atkins tries to circle away but Kherson has him pinned against the cage.
Kherson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Kherson controls the action.
Kherson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Atkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Atkins tries to circle away but Kherson has him pinned against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Atkins tries to break free but Kherson pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kherson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Atkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kherson stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kherson.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Kherson avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Kherson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kherson.
Kherson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kherson.
Atkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kherson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Atkins after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Atkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kherson shoots in but no luck this time.
Kherson with a poor takedown
and Atkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Kherson fails with the takedown
and Atkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Rodney Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Kherson.
Kherson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kherson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Atkins defends well and Kherson ends up having to push Atkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Atkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kherson doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kherson throws a series of punches but Atkins avoids them all with ease.
Atkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Atkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kherson's head backwards.
Kherson fails with a takedown attempt.
And Atkins counters with a quick kick to the body but Kherson blocks it.
Atkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kherson can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kherson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Atkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Kherson forces Atkins back against the cage and clinches.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins tries to break the clinch but Kherson is controlling the position.
Atkins stops a takedown attempt from Kherson.
Kherson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kherson lands a head kick!
Kherson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Atkins avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kherson does no damage.
Atkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Victor Kherson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kherson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Atkins.
We've been informed that Kherson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Atkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kherson.
Atkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kherson.
Kherson just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Atkins.
Atkins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Atkins throws out a leg kick but Kherson moves out of range and Atkins only half commits.
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!
Atkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kherson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atkins loads up on a big right hand but Kherson slips the punch.
Kherson moves into the clinch successfully.
Kherson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Atkins walks away with a smile on his face. Kherson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Atkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Kherson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Atkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kherson.
Atkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Atkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Kherson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Victor Kherson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kherson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kherson tries for a takedown but Atkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kherson throws a series of punches but Atkins moves out of range.
Kherson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kherson is breathing heavily.
Kherson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Atkins misses with a right hand
and Kherson counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kherson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Kherson.
Kherson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Atkins dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Atkins misses with a head kick.
Atkins backing away here, and Kherson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kherson misses with a takedown
and Atkins counters with a low kick, right behind Kherson 's knee.
Atkins scores with a push kick.
Kherson tries a head kick but it misses.
Kherson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atkins misses with a wild body shot.
Kherson throws a head kick but Atkins moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Atkins.
A shot to the body from Kherson misses
and Atkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kherson moves out of range as Atkins throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kherson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Atkins tries to avoid it but Kherson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Atkins to the ground. Atkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kherson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Atkins swivels and escapes.
Rodney Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Kherson.
Kherson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Kherson. Kherson gets slowly back to his feet.
Atkins is looking to counter punch.
Atkins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rodney Atkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Kherson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Atkins avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kherson manages to avoid it.
Kherson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atkins circles away.
Kherson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Atkins misses.
Kherson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut there from Atkins.
Kherson tries for a takedown but Atkins circles away easily
and Atkins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kherson's sensitive parts.
Kherson shoots in looking for a takedown but Atkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kherson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Atkins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Atkins throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kherson is defended easily by Atkins.
Atkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kherson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atkins is looking to slow Kherson down with leg kicks.
Kherson tries to clinch up.
It appears Atkins was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kherson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atkins looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins throws a head kick but Kherson moves out of range.
Atkins misses with a body kick.
Atkins loads up on a big right hand but Kherson slips the punch.
Atkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Atkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Kherson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Atkins sprawls well. Atkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kherson gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick lands for Atkins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Atkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atkins, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Atkins!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 4723 p4p, 5229 weight class) and Mica Galvao (ranked 162 p4p, 179 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mica Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Durden.
Durden throws an overhand right that lands on Galvao's shoulder, as Galvao tries to avoid the shot.
Galvao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durden throws out the jab.
Galvao throws out a counter right but Durden avoids it with no problem.
Durden lands a head shot.
Durden tests Galvao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Durden misses.
Durden throws a monster overhand right that drops Galvao! Durden follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Durden!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Aldean (ranked 4521 p4p, 4708 weight class) and Victor Reinhardt (ranked 517 p4p, 522 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Aldean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinhardt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aldean.
Reinhardt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aldean is fending him off so far but Reinhardt persists. Nope, Aldean circles away and we're back to standing.
Aldean is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Aldean.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reinhardt.
Aldean lands with a slapping head kick.
Reinhardt moves into the clinch successfully.
Reinhardt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aldean.
Reinhardt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aldean is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinhardt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aldean sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aldean wants to stand but Reinhardt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aldean is one step ahead there.
Aldean trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reinhardt's guard.
Aldean is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reinhardt controls Aldean momentarily but Aldean frees himself.
Reinhardt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aldean defends well.
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aldean controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reinhardt has a closed guard, preventing Aldean from standing up.
Reinhardt is trying to keep Aldean in close.
Reinhardt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aldean's guard.
Aldean has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Reinhardt won't allow Aldean to sweep him here.
Reinhardt wants to control from the top but Aldean keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aldean is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aldean has escaped and now he's on top!
Aldean is looking to stand up but Reinhardt won't let him.
Aldean content to stall in guard here.
Aldean postures up in Reinhardt's guard and throws a big left but Reinhardt blocks it.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Reinhardt manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Aldean has Reinhardt pressed against the cage, preventing Reinhardt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reinhardt has Aldean pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldean has Reinhardt pushed against the cage.
Reinhardt prevents a body shot from Aldean.
Aldean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldean has Reinhardt pressed against the cage.
Aldean gets underhooks to prevent Reinhardt's takedown attempt.
Jason Aldean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Reinhardt.
Aldean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reinhardt looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reinhardt jumps guard but Aldean stands there with Reinhardt around his waist. Reinhardt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aldean has Reinhardt pressed against the cage, preventing Reinhardt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jason Aldean will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reinhardt tries for a takedown but Aldean circles away easily
and Reinhardt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crunch! Aldean slams his shin into Reinhardt's torso.
Aldean sizes up Reinhardt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reinhardt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aldean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reinhardt can do to turn this around?
Reinhardt shoots and misses
and Aldean counters with a straight right hand.
Reinhardt misses the jab.
Aldean connects with a body shot.
Reinhardt drives through with a takedown into Aldean's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Aldean wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aldean'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinhardt trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reinhardt throws an elbow that misses. Aldean uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reinhardt's guard. Nice move by Aldean!
Reinhardt wants to sweep but no luck.
Aldean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reinhardt on the ground.
Reinhardt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aldean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aldean is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aldean has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Aldean has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reinhardt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aldean has managed to get both his arms back between Reinhardt's legs - danger averted.
Aldean decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reinhardt, up you get!
Aldean lands a jab-cross combination.
Aldean misses with an uppercut.
Aldean leaves Reinhardt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Aldean misses the target.
Jason Aldean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Reinhardt.
Reinhardt throws a body kick that misses.
Reinhardt goes for a double leg but Aldean avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aldean continues to drive forward.
Reinhardt is breathing heavily.
Reinhardt fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reinhardt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aldean scoring well with a low kick there.
Aldean lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Aldean finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Reinhardt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aldean pinned against the cage. Aldean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reinhardt shoots in and drives through. Aldean sprawls well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aldean, as that shot connected.
Sloppy strikes from Aldean. Those never looked like landing.
Reinhardt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aldean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Aldean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reinhardt dodges the punch combination from Aldean.
Aldean throws a head kick that Reinhardt semi-blocks.
Reinhardt avoids the body shot from Aldean.
Aldean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aldean thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reinhardt if he has to take too many more of those.
Aldean looks to land a combination. Reinhardt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aldean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reinhardt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jason Aldean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aldean fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reinhardt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Aldean dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Aldean swats away the attempt to clinch by Reinhardt.
Aldean misses with a series of wild punches.
Reinhardt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aldean counters with a solid body kick.
Reinhardt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Aldean.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aldean.
A cross from Aldean lands.
A low kick lands for Aldean.
Reinhardt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reinhardt closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Aldean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldean content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reinhardt is trying to pull guard but Aldean has him pressed against the cage.
Aldean tries to stall but Reinhardt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aldean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jason Aldean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reinhardt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aldean sprawls well. Aldean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reinhardt gets slowly back to his feet.
Jason Aldean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Reinhardt.
Reinhardt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aldean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aldean chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aldean misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reinhardt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aldean defends well and Reinhardt ends up having to push Aldean into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aldean cracks Reinhardt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aldean throws a head kick but Reinhardt moves out of range.
Aldean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aldean explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aldean thuds a left hand into Reinhardt's body.
Reinhardt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aldean sprawls well. Aldean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reinhardt gets slowly back to his feet.
Aldean fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reinhardt just manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldean lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jason Aldean is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldean throws a body punch but Reinhardt moves out of range.
Aldean thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reinhardt if he has to take too many more of those.
Aldean connects with an inside leg kick.
Aldean lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aldean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reinhardt shoots and misses
and Aldean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reinhardt needs to keep his hands up - Aldean had a free shot at his head there.
Reinhardt avoids the head kick by Aldean.
Reinhardt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reinhardt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldean feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reinhardts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aldean lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reinhardt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aldean scores with a push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reinhardt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aldean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reinhardt somewhat.
Reinhardt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aldean throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reinhardt.
Aldean throws a series of punches but Reinhardt avoids them all with ease.
Victor Reinhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Aldean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aldean lands with a slapping head kick.
 Reinhardt is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Aldean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aldean, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Aldean!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Miridad (ranked 4543 p4p, 4473 weight class) and Frank Marino (ranked 366 p4p, 363 weight class). Miridad comes to the cage accompanied by Yang Penting Hepi. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jamal Miridad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Marino!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miridad tries a head kick but it misses.
Marino throws a counter combo.
Marino lands a head shot.
Miridad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marino as he jumps to the side.
Marino scores with a nice right hand.
 Miridad is rocked!
Marino lands with a right and another and another! Miridad is in big trouble! Marino lands again and this time it's lights out for Miridad! A quality knockout there for Marino.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Marino!
In his post fight interview, Frank Marino started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Paulson (ranked 4142 p4p, 4844 weight class) and Theo Von (ranked 435 p4p, 461 weight class). Theo Von is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Paulson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theo Von!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulson clinches up against the cage.
Paulson lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Paulson.
Paulson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Paulson misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulson drops Von with a big knee straight up the middle! Von is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Von is rocked!
 It looks like Theo Von has been cut.
Von looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paulson rushes Von and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Von is still on wobbly legs! Can Paulson finish him?
Paulson has Von pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Von is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Paulson - that's hurt Von badly! Oh, another knee lands and Von is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Von doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jake Paulson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jake Paulson waved his t-shirt featuring Un-Kaged Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Poblano (ranked 5327 p4p, 3404 weight class) and Mati Puusepp (ranked 513 p4p, 361 weight class). Pablo Poblano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mati Puusepp's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Poblano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mati Puusepp!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puusepp.
Puusepp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poblano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Puusepp somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Poblano as Puusepp shoots in.
Pablo Poblano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mati Puusepp.
Nice sprawl there from Poblano as Puusepp shoots in.
Puusepp fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puusepp with a poor takedown
and Poblano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Puusepp wants a takedown.
Poblano misses with a punch on the inside.
Puusepp lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Poblano is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poblano is controlling Puusepp's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Puusepp passes the guard and advances to mount!
Puusepp working for a submission but Poblano is keeping him at bay.
Poblano is desperately trying to improve his position but Puusepp has a good base and remains in mount.
Puusepp is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Puusepp extends the arm and Poblano is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mati Puusepp!
In his post fight interview, Mati Puusepp started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Deon Beir (ranked 4018 p4p, 4391 weight class) and Iuri Stefano (ranked 342 p4p, 357 weight class). Deon Beir has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deon Beir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Iuri Stefano!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stefano stalling in the clinch but Beir improves position.
Stefano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beir has him pressed against the cage.
Stefano is trying to pull guard but Beir turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Beir jumps guard and drags Stefano to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stefano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beir managing to control the position.
Stefano wants to control from the top but Beir keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beir scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stefano closes the distance and clinches up with Beir, looking for a takedown. Stefano pushes Beir against the cage but Beir circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beir shoots in and gets a takedown into Stefano's guard.
Stefano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beir sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stefano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stefano controls Beir momentarily but Beir frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beir cracks Stefano with a solid left hand.
Beir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Beir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stefano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Beir seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stefano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beir showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stefano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beir's guard.
Stefano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beir pushes Stefano away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Stefano gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beir isn't going anywhere.
Beir is looking to regain half guard here but Stefano keeps moving and retains side control.
Stefano wants to control but Beir is keeping him busy.
Stefano throws an elbow but Beir slips to the side and avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stefano wants to stand but Beir has his arm trapped.
Beir controls the position for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deon Beir dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beir throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stefano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Beir is in Stefano's guard.
Stefano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stefano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stefano keeping full guard, as Beir tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beir postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beir won't allow Stefano to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stefano is keeping the position for now.
Beir gets to his feet - Stefano follows without any prompting.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Beir.
Beir working away.
Beir tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Stefano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beir decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stefano to his feet.
Beir has managed to clinch.
Stefano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beir has him pressed against the cage.
Beir has clasped his hands together around Stefano's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Beir stands up and beckons Stefano to his feet.
Deon Beir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefano tries to close the distance and clinch but Beir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stefano with a poor takedown
and Beir counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stefano!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefano is trying to get back to half guard.
Beir stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Beir gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beir tries a knee to the head but Stefano blocks it.
Stefano looking to stall.
Beir is pressed up against the cage. Stefano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beir down to the mat. Beir avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stefano shoots and misses
and Beir counters with a takedown into side control.
Deon Beir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iuri Stefano.
Stefano pushes Beir away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Beir gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefano is trying to improve his position.
Beir looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stefano is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Beir 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.
Beir is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stefano moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deon Beir dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Stefano tries to clinch but Beir is having none of it.
It looked like Beir was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Beir shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stefano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stefano looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Beir is defending well. Stefano quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Beir has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Stefano celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Iuri Stefano!
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
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