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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Benedetti (ranked 4067 p4p, 3603 weight class) and Doyle Brunson (ranked 537 p4p, 489 weight class). Benedetti comes to the cage accompanied by Atrevete te. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Claudio Benedetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doyle Brunson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Benedetti.
A combination from Benedetti does no damage.
Brunson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Benedetti quickly recovers to half guard.
Benedetti has hold of Brunson's hands but Brunson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Benedetti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Benedetti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brunson landing with the ground and pound.
Brunson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brunson tries to free his leg and advance position but Benedetti is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Brunson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brunson with a nice head shot there.
Benedetti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benedetti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brunson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brunson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Benedetti managing to control the position.
Brunson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brunson throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benedetti drops Brunson with a beautiful combination! Brunson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Benedetti is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Doyle Brunson has been cut.
Brunson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benedetti.
Brunson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson moves out of range of the strikes.
Claudio Benedetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brunson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
 Brunson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Brunson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brunson is still on wobbly legs! Can Benedetti finish him?
Benedetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brunson tries to land a front kick but Benedetti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Benedetti is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Brunson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Brunson is out cold! Benedetti holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claudio Benedetti!
A victorious Claudio Benedetti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 2305 p4p, 3645 weight class) and Balink Tarlah (ranked 296 p4p, 420 weight class). Balink Tarlah 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey is thwarting Tarlah's attempts to control the position.
Tarlah tries to get to full guard but Anstey has control of the leg.
Well, if Anstey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Anstey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tarlah for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anstey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tarlah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tarlah is looking to control Anstey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tarlah avoid being mounted?
Tarlah won't allow Anstey to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anstey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tarlah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tarlah takes one to the chin there.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses.
Anstey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tarlah.
Anstey shoots in and bounces Tarlah off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anstey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anstey stopping the sweep attempt from Tarlah.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey looking to sit in guard and control but Tarlah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tarlah works over Anstey with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tarlah's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Tarlah stopping the sweep attempt from Anstey.
Anstey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tarlah's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarlah, not yet.
Tarlah pulls Anstey in close to his closed guard and prevents Anstey from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.
Tarlah wants to control the position but Anstey says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tarlah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anstey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Anstey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tarlah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Tarlah throws a jab when Anstey was well out of range.
Anstey blocks a jab.
Tarlah swings widly with a right hand
and Tarlah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Anstey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Tarlah misses.
Tarlah throws an off balance right hand
and Anstey counters with a series of strikes. Tarlah will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tarlah throws an overhand right that lands on Anstey's shoulder, as Anstey tries to avoid the shot.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if Anstey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tarlah tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
Anstey not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tarlah's head.
Tarlah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anstey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anstey controlling the action here.
Anstey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tarlah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tarlah is looking to control Anstey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tarlah avoid being mounted?
Anstey winds up and cracks Tarlah with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tarlah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anstey.
Tarlah regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anstey.
Anstey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tarlah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tarlah misses with a left hand
and Anstey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anstey moves in looking to clinch but Tarlah pushes him off.
Anstey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tarlah is trying to defend but Anstey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tarlah kicks off Anstey and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Anstey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tarlah doesn't seem phased though.
Balink Tarlah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anstey looking to score a takedown here. Tarlah is defending well but Anstey drives through and ends up in Tarlah's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anstey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Anstey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Anstey continues to stall.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey 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!
Anstey digs a good body shot into Tarlah's ribs.
Nice shot by Tarlah.
Anstey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarlah. Tarlah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tarlah's guard.
Tarlah looking for a sweep. Not yet Tarlah, not yet.
Anstey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anstey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tarlah looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tarlah looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anstey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anstey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anstey keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tarlah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anstey.
Tarlah wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tarlah trying to hold on to Anstey's head to control him but Anstey postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Anstey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tarlah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anstey cracks Tarlah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tarlah is rocked!
Tarlah is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Anstey just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Tarlah has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corwin Anstey!
During a confident post fight interview, Corwin Anstey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AJ Llewellyn (ranked 1191 p4p, 4041 weight class) and Rikkard Hanson (ranked 164 p4p, 446 weight class). Llewellyn comes to the cage accompanied by Doomsday. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, AJ Llewellyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rikkard Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llewellyn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanson on the side of the head.
Hanson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hanson tries for a takedown but Llewellyn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Llewellyn lands a jab.
Hanson is rocked!
Llewellyn drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hanson right on the button. Hanson goes down! Llewellyn follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Llewellyn gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ Llewellyn!
AJ Llewellyn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Leal (ranked 2690 p4p, 1249 weight class) and Naoise Durnin (ranked 325 p4p, 150 weight class). Durnin has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston by The Dropkick Murphy's as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Leal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naoise Durnin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Durnin.
Durnin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Naoise Durnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leal takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Durnin lands a big head kick that sends Leal to the canvas! Durnin follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naoise Durnin!
A relieved looking Naoise Durnin 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Brusse Liee (ranked 1455 p4p, 1607 weight class) and Ezekiel Broomsdale (ranked 188 p4p, 215 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Liee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Disturbed - Indestructible [Official Music Video]. Broomsdale has chosen Masta as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ezekiel Broomsdale told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brusse Liee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Broomsdale!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broomsdale decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Broomsdale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Liee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Broomsdale scores with a couple of nice shots.
Liee gets back to full guard.
Broomsdale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Broomsdale trying to control but Liee is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broomsdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liee trying to control the position.
Broomsdale engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broomsdale stands and throws Liee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The strikes coming from Broomsdale are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Broomsdale.
Broomsdale is looking to take a break and control but Liee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Broomsdale throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
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.
Liee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Broomsdale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Broomsdale advances to mount.
Broomsdale landing strikes from the mount and Liee is in trouble!
Broomsdale looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Liee hang on?
Broomsdale looking to ground and pound but Liee is blocking nicely.
Broomsdale unloading with bombs!
Broomsdale misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Liee is looking to improve his position but Broomsdale isn't that keen on the idea.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Broomsdale working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Broomsdale takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Broomsdale has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Liee's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Broomsdale not allowing Liee to control his hands.
Broomsdale controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broomsdale trying to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Broomsdale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Broomsdale scores with a head kick.
 It looks like Brusse Liee has been cut.
Broomsdale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Broomsdale scoring well with a low kick there.
Broomsdale lands a jab.
Liee 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.
Liee digs a good hook to Broomsdale's body.
Broomsdale throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broomsdale throws a solid leg kick but Liee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Broomsdale.
We've been told by Liee's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Liee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Broomsdale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Broomsdale slips under a jab from Liee.
Broomsdale swings away with a body shot that misses
and Liee finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Broomsdale was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A solid body kick from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Broomsdale shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Liee is trying to defend but Broomsdale finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Broomsdale works his way into full mount!
Broomsdale thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Broomsdale looking to control but Liee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Broomsdale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale working Liee over with strikes here.
Liee is squirming around, avoiding Broomsdale's attempts to control the action.
Broomsdale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broomsdale sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Broomsdale looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale wants to control the pace but Liee is squirming around nicely.
Broomsdale connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Broomsdale unloads with some shots from mount but Liee bucks and avoids them well.
Broomsdale controlling from mount.
Broomsdale lands a big elbow.
Liee is desperately trying to improve his position but Broomsdale has a good base and remains in mount.
Broomsdale controlling from mount.
Broomsdale dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale controlling from the full mount.
Broomsdale has control of Liee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Liee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Broomsdale sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Broomsdale dominating with strikes here.
Broomsdale wants to control the pace but Liee is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Broomsdale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brusse Liee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Liee misses the shot to the body.
Liee moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Liee. Beautiful body shot.
Broomsdale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liee.
Liee throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Broomsdale counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Broomsdale moves out of range as Liee strikes.
A little jabbing left from Broomsdale on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Broomsdale looking to score a takedown here. Liee is defending well but Broomsdale drives through and ends up in Liee's guard.
Broomsdale advances position into side control!
Liee takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Broomsdale advances to full mount.
Liee blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broomsdale tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Broomsdale thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Broomsdale with a couple of short strikes.
Broomsdale tries to control but Liee wriggling away.
Broomsdale fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Broomsdale controlling from the full mount.
Broomsdale wants to control the pace but Liee is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Liee has worked his arm free - good work by Liee!
Broomsdale moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ezekiel Broomsdale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Broomsdale throws an elbow but Liee slips to the side and avoids it well.
Liee is looking to reverse the position.
Broomsdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Liee keeps working.
Liee seems a little lost for a moment, as Broomsdale dominates the positioning.
Brusse Liee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Liee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Broomsdale trying to control the position but Liee is working away.
Liee takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Broomsdale in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Broomsdale trying to control the action but Liee is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ezekiel Broomsdale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Liee is being controlled here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd cheers as Broomsdale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liee doesn't seem phased though.
Brusse Liee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Broomsdale. Liee shrugs it off though.
Liee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liee swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Broomsdale shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Liee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Broomsdale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Broomsdale winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Broomsdale!
Ezekiel Broomsdale seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Brusse Liee spoke after the fight, saying 'OOOohhhh!!! AAAahhhh !!! Now,try again with feeling !!! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Picogram (ranked 1147 p4p, 1068 weight class) and Masa Saitoh (ranked 174 p4p, 161 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Masa Saitoh enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Picogram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Saitoh!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saitoh misses with a shot to the body
and Picogram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Picogram doesn't manage to clinch there - Saitoh circles away.
Saitoh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Picogram keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Picogram misses with a leg kick
and Saitoh counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Picogram!
Picogram regains half guard, as Saitoh was trying to land strikes.
Picogram desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picogram is trying to control but can't.
Saitoh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Picogram defending well though.
Picogram wants to improve his position but Saitoh is controlling well.
Picogram regains full guard. Nicely done.
Picogram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitoh.
Picogram manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saitoh manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh working a defensive guard here.
Saitoh looking for a sweep. Not yet Saitoh, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh is looking to sweep but instead, Picogram has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh is looking to get back to full guard here but Picogram has managed to pass to side control instead.
Picogram takes a little break here. Saitoh wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Saitoh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saitoh is not content to let Picogram control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picogram goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Saitoh rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Picogram's guard! Nice work there by Saitoh!
Saitoh won't allow Picogram to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saitoh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Picogram wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saitoh is pushing down on Picogram's leg trying to pass to half guard. Picogram is fighting to maintain full guard but Saitoh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Picogram regains full guard. Nicely done.
Picogram tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saitoh controlling from the top position.
Picogram keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picogram throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Picogram looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saitoh is one step ahead there.
Picogram is trying to control the position but Saitoh postures up.
Picogram is looking to stand back up but Saitoh counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Picogram.
Picogram is controlling Saitoh's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh trying to mount his opponent but Picogram defends it.
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 Jonny Picogram will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Picogram missing with a left hand there. Saitoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saitoh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Picogram.
Saitoh misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Picogram tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picogram drops his hands momentarily and Saitoh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saitoh staying out of range there.
Saitoh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saitoh thuds a left hand into Picogram's body.
Picogram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saitoh.
Jonny Picogram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Picogram is trying to maintain the position but Saitoh is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picogram blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saitoh.
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Picogram is trying to maintain the position but Saitoh is very close to passing his half guard.
Saitoh stalling.
Picogram tries to get to full guard but Saitoh has control of the leg.
Saitoh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Picogram moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picogram wants to sweep but no luck.
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
Picogram wants to sweep here but Saitoh controlling him for the moment.
Saitoh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Picogram not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saitoh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Saitoh won't allow Picogram to sweep him here.
Saitoh working some strikes from top position.
Saitoh won't allow Picogram to sweep him here.
Saitoh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saitoh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saitoh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saitoh distracts Picogram with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Picogram being controlled here, momentarily.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Picogram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saitoh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Picogram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saitoh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picogram keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saitoh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saitoh preventing the sweep.
Picogram keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Picogram pulls Saitoh in close to prevent any damage.
Picogram controls Saitoh momentarily but Saitoh frees himself.
Picogram will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saitoh stands up over Picogram, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
That's time! Picogram's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Saitoh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saitoh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Saitoh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Picogram sneaks back into half guard.
Saitoh controlling the action here.
Picogram moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Masa Saitoh has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saitoh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh trying to control but Picogram is working from the bottom.
Picogram looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saitoh postures up.
Picogram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saitoh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saitoh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Picogram's head.
Saitoh preventing the sweep.
Saitoh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saitoh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saitoh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saitoh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Picogram has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Saitoh has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Saitoh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Picogram fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Saitoh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Picogram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picogram lands with a shot to the body.
Saitoh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Picogram quickly recovers to half guard.
Picogram has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saitoh is working away from the top position though.
Picogram is trying to get back to full guard.
Picogram wants to control but Saitoh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saitoh thows a huge punch but Picogram dodges it nicely.
Picogram is pressing down on Saitoh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Picogram controls Saitoh momentarily but Saitoh frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Picogram wants to sweep here but Saitoh controlling him for the moment.
Saitoh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saitoh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Picogram's head.
Saitoh tries to free his leg and advance position but Picogram is retaining full guard.
Picogram looking to control.
Saitoh landing some decent shots from guard.
Saitoh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saitoh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Saitoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saitoh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Saitoh!
Masa Saitoh took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Skillz Kneeland (ranked 610 p4p, 1029 weight class) and Showtime Sitsongrit (ranked 88 p4p, 151 weight class). Kneeland comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu FIghting. Sitsongrit has chosen ศึà¸à¸©à¸²à¸™à¸²à¸£à¸µ - LABANOON as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skillz Kneeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Showtime Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit misses with a double jab
and Kneeland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Showtime Sitsongrit has been cut.
Kneeland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Kneeland misses with a wild combination.
Sitsongrit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been informed that Sitsongrit has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kneeland looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kneeland stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sitsongrit is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kneeland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeland'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants a takedown but no success here.
Skillz Kneeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is looking for a takedown.
Sitsongrit avoids a wild elbow strike from Kneeland.
Kneeland's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Showtime Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit moves into range and clinches up with Kneeland.
Kneeland has Sitsongrit pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kneeland walks away with a smile on his face. Sitsongrit gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Kneeland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kneeland connects with a looping right hand.
Kneeland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kneeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Jab from Kneeland.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Kneeland circles away.
Kneeland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kneeland checks a leg kick.
Kneeland tries to counter by clinching up but Sitsongrit breaks away and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches up with Kneeland, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes Kneeland against the cage but Kneeland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kneeland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Kneeland avoids it.
Sitsongrit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kneeland circles away.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kneeland moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kneeland.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
I was talking to Kneeland's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit is trying to drag Kneeland to the mat but Kneeland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit leaning against his opponent.
Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but Kneeland won't allow it.
Sitsongrit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but Kneeland won't allow it.
Kneeland lands a left hand.
Kneeland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
Kneeland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kneeland after a bit of a struggle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kneeland as Sitsongrit tries to tie him up.
Kneeland stops a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skillz Kneeland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Showtime Sitsongrit's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Kneeland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Kneeland has Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
Kneeland trying to stall but Sitsongrit improves his position.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kneeland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit pushes Kneeland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeland stops a takedown attempt from Sitsongrit.
Skillz Kneeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kneeland stalls.
Kneeland breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kneeland.
Kneeland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kneeland lands a two punch combo.
Kneeland motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Kneeland throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kneeland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kneeland prevents it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Kneeland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here for a moment.
Sitsongrit is trying to stall.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here for a moment.
Kneeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland taking a breather.
Sitsongrit tries to pull guard but Kneeland won't allow it.
Kneeland trying to control the position but instead, Sitsongrit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kneeland into the cage.
Sitsongrit wants to stall.
Kneeland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sitsongrit is defending well for now.
Skillz Kneeland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kneeland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit goes for a takedown attempt but Kneeland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kneeland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kneeland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit avoids a wild elbow strike from Kneeland.
Kneeland leaning against his opponent.
Kneeland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kneeland throws Sitsongrit to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeland throws a combination that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kneeland darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Kneeland into the cage.
Sitsongrit prevents Kneeland from breaking the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Skillz Kneeland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Showtime Sitsongrit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sitsongrit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kneeland counters with a low kick, right behind Sitsongrit 's knee.
Kneeland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skillz Kneeland is winning the standup battle so far.
Kneeland throws a shot to the body.
Kneeland scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Kneeland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kneeland tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Kneeland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Sitsongrit backs away, Kneeland returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit feints a jab promting Kneeland to slip. Sitsongrit then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kneeland slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Skillz Kneeland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Kneeland misses with a low kick.
Kneeland avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Kneeland half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kneeland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sitsongrit counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeland pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sitsongrit wants to take the fight to the mat but Kneeland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit jumps guard but Kneeland stands there with Sitsongrit around his waist. Sitsongrit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skillz Kneeland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Showtime Sitsongrit.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kneeland takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kneeland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeland'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.
Sitsongrit stalling in the clinch but Kneeland improves position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kneeland stalling.
Sitsongrit has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kneeland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit is struggling to control the position.
Sitsongrit stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneeland is stalling here.
Kneeland stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Kneeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland is pressed up against the cage. Sitsongrit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kneeland down to the mat. Kneeland avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kneeland shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kneeland instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kneeland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kneeland has Sitsongrit pressed against the cage.
Kneeland tries to stall but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kneeland stalling in the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeland taking a breather.
Skillz Kneeland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland trying to stall but Sitsongrit improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Skillz Kneeland.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Kneeland is having none of it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Kneeland counters with a thumping low kick.
Showtime Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kneeland being controlled against the cage.
Kneeland effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Skillz Kneeland.
Well Kneeland 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skillz Kneeland!
After the big win, Skillz Kneeland made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Waste of Money Nutrition lol and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mehdi Kanaani (ranked 729 p4p, 459 weight class) and Brian Dean (ranked 96 p4p, 58 weight class). Kanaani comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Nuthin' But A G Thang. 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 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehdi Kanaani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Dean!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanaani ducks under a wild hook from Dean.
Dean throws a hook but Kanaani blocks it.
Dean scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
Kanaani scores with a nice body kick.
Kanaani scores with a nice head shot.
Dean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanaani manages to avoid it.
Kanaani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kanaani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Dean.
Dean misses with a body shot.
Dean sizes up Kanaani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dean just misses with a punch to the body.
Dean misses the shot to the body.
Kanaani misses with a body shot.
Kanaani shoots for a takedown but Dean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dean blocks a jab.
Kanaani scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dean throws a hook to the side of Kanaani's head but Kanaani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kanaani with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dean to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanaani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dean fails to land with a series of punches.
Kanaani misses with an uppercut. Dean saw that one coming.
Dean lands a big uppercut and Kanaani crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kanaani looks OK. Dean waves Kanaani back to his feet!
 Kanaani is rocked!
Brian Dean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dean misses with a looping right.
Dean misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Kanaani tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dean pounces like a tiger and cracks Kanaani with a vicious hook! Kanaani is down but not out! Dean follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brian Dean!
During a confident post fight interview, Brian Dean thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seamus O Brien (ranked 180 p4p, 254 weight class) and David Eagle (ranked 23 p4p, 32 weight class). O Brien kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pantera - The Great Southern Trendkill. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Eagle!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eagle tries to clinch up but O Brien circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like O Brien was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eagle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eagle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Eagle looks to move away, O Brien throws a big counter combo but Eagle just gets out of the way.
O Brien misses with an uppercut. Eagle saw that one coming.
Eagle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eagle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Eagle.
O Brien looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Brien doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Brien blocks a body shot from Eagle.
O Brien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eagle misses with a punch on the inside.
Eagle leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Eagle scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eagle misses with a punch on the inside.
Eagle lands with a left to the head.
O Brien is trying to break the clinch but Eagle has him pressed against the cage.
Eagle wants to stall.
Eagle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eagle lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
Eagle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Brien takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
David Eagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eagle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O Brien, pushing him back against the cage.
Eagle struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eagle.
O Brien lands a nice uppercut.
O Brien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eagle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Eagle throws a good cross that connects.
O Brien is rocked!
Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Brien paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eagle lands a big uppercut and O Brien crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but O Brien looks OK. Eagle waves O Brien back to his feet!
Oh O Brien is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eagle rushes O Brien and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Eagle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Eagle scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eagle.
O Brien can't break the clinch.
O Brien throws a head punch that misses.
O Brien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by O Brien.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Eagle.
O Brien seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Eagle on the inside.
Eagle lands with a right to the head.
Eagle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Brien has had enough of the clinch but Eagle keeps him there for the moment.
O Brien is looking to break free of the clinch but Eagle has double underhooks.
O Brien tries to break the clinch but Eagle is controlling the position.
Eagle is working O Brien over against the cage.
Eagle lands with a short shot to the head.
Eagle struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands.
Eagle cracks O Brien with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Eagle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Brien.
Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eagle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eagle takes the fight into the clinch.
Eagle misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien misses with a body punch.
Eagle leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eagle.
O Brien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eagle rushes O Brien and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Eagle lands with a light punch inside.
O Brien lands a body shot.
O Brien misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien misses with a punch to the body.
Eagle pushes O Brien back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Eagle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Briens head.
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
Eagle has managed to clinch.
Eagle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eagle wants to clinch
and O Brien counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eagle's knee momentarily.
Eagle darts in trying to clinch
and O Brien cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eagle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Eagle misses with a two punch combination.
Eagle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Eagle fails to land.
Eagle scores with a shoulder strike.
O Brien misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O Brien tries to break free but Eagle pushes him back against the cage.
O Brien struggles to land a body shot inside as Eagle controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from O Brien fails to land.
Eagle lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Eagle.
Eagle scores with a shot to the side of O Brien's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eagle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Eagle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Brien's elbow.
O Brien tries to break free but Eagle pushes him back against the cage.
Eagle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eagle misses with a wild body shot.
As Eagle backs away, O Brien returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Eagle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
O Brien swats away the attempt to clinch by Eagle.
As Eagle backs away, O Brien returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Eagle clinches up with O Brien and pushes him back against the cage.
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
Eagle scores with a jab.
Eagle moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hand to the body from Eagle.
O Brien misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
O Brien scores with a shoulder strike.
Eagle lands a right hand.
A short left from Eagle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eagle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Come on Eagle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
Eagle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Brien.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eagle throws a body punch but O Brien moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O Brien, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from O Brien.
Eagle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Brien is trying to break free.
David Eagle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eagle presses O Brien against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Eagle manages to break the clinch.
Eagle tries to clinch up.
We've been told by O Brien's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
O Brien misses with a body shot.
Eagle jabs O Brien to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eagle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
O Brien swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eagle tries to clinch but O Brien is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
Eagle darts in and clinches O Brien up against the cage.
Eagle throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Eagle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagle struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands.
Eagle lands with a right to the head.
Eagle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eagle misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Eagle.
Eagle has O Brien pressed against the cage, preventing O Brien from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eagle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O Brien's efforts to push away.
Eagle lands a nice shot to the body.
Eagle struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands.
Eagle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eagle lands a body punch.
Eagle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eagle lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Brien backwards.
O Brien makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eagle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Brien backwards.
O Brien scores with a shoulder strike.
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eagle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. Eagle catches O Brien right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle has O Brien up against the cage in a clinch.
Eagle digs a right hand underneath O Brien's ribcage. O Brien let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Eagle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
O Brien swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Brien misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eagle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Eagle.
Eagle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Eagle.
Still in the clinch, Eagle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eagle gets through O Brien's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eagle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eagle lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Brien backwards.
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eagle takes the fight into the clinch.
Eagle struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eagle tries a body shot but O Brien blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eagle.
Eagle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
O Brien fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eagle blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Eagle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eagle gets through O Brien's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eagle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eagle lands a big right hand that drops O Brien! The killer instinct kicks in and Eagle finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Eagle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Eagle!
In his post fight interview, David Eagle 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lang (ranked 110 p4p, 214 weight class) and Oscar Bolleke (ranked 12 p4p, 31 weight class). Bolleke is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: RGP - DANG DIGGI BANG. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bolleke works Lang's body with a nice hook.
Bolleke moves out of range of the body kick.
Lang throws the kick towards the body but Bolleke avoids it.
Bolleke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Bolleke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bolleke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
Lang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
Bolleke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bolleke scores with a nice right hand.
Lang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lang tries to land a front kick but Bolleke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bolleke misses the jab.
Bolleke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lang.
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!
That kick from Lang tenderised Bolleke's leg. Bolleke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bolleke scores with a hook.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolleke blocks a low kick nicely.
Bolleke with the counter takedown but Lang avoids it easily.
Lang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lang swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lang's hands.
Bolleke blocks a leg kick.
Lang staying out of range there.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolleke throws out the jab.
Lang thows a leg kick but Bolleke checks it
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Lang throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang scores with a jab to the body.
Bolleke moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
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!
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lang misses with a kick to the body.
Lang throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Bolleke.
Bolleke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lang defends it well.
Lang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bolleke.
Lang scores with a shot to the body.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang tries to bum rush Bolleke with a series of wild strikes but Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Lang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lang moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lang defends it well.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bolleke lands with a cross.
Lang takes one to the chin there.
Bolleke throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
Bolleke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bolleke slips a straight right by Lang.
Lang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bolleke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Lang slips the punch.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lang.
Lang tried to counter with a leg kick but Bolleke avoided it.
Bolleke lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Lang.
Lang stuns Bolleke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Bolleke digs a good hook to Lang's body.
Bolleke with a nice cross.
Lang lands a glancing blow to the side of Bolleke's head.
Bolleke lands with a hook. Lang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Lang.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke tries for a takedown but Lang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bolleke lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch but Bolleke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oscar Bolleke will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Lang misses its intended target.
Bolleke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut there from Lang.
Bolleke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lang connects with a solid leg kick.
Bolleke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lang defends well and Bolleke ends up having to push Lang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Lang misses.
Bolleke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bolleke at a distance.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Lang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lang.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Bolleke ducks down to avoid it.
Lang moves forwards but Bolleke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang rushes Bolleke and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Bolleke breaks the clinch.
Lang throws an off balance right hand
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolleke lands a nice looking body shot.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang.
Bolleke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lang throws out the jab.
Clubber Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bolleke jabs Lang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang misses with a kick to the body.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Bolleke ducks down to avoid it.
Bolleke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lang cracks Bolleke with an open hand slap.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Bolleke takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke connects with the punch.
Lang throws a right hand that misses
and Bolleke counters with a left to the body.
Lang dips to his left and cracks Bolleke with an uppercut!
Clubber Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Lang slips the punch.
Lang connects with a crisp jab.
Bolleke swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Bolleke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bolleke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lang looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Lang with a nice calf kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke throws a shot to the body.
Bolleke scores with a jab. Lang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Bolleke checks a low kick from Lang.
Lang clobbers Bolleke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bolleke digs a good hook to Lang's body.
Lang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bolleke.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke moves out of range of the strikes.
Lang throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bolleke.
It looked like Lang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lang throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lang misses with a kick to the body
and Bolleke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Bolleke misses.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Lang moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oscar Bolleke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lang drops his hands momentarily and Bolleke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke throws out a counter right but Lang avoids it with no problem.
Bolleke falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lang counters with an inside leg kick.
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lang throws a hook but Bolleke avoids it easily.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bolleke avoids the body shot from Lang.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang misses with a looping left.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Lang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bolleke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolleke's head.
Bolleke needs to keep his hands up - Lang had a free shot at his head there.
Lang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bolleke, pushing him back against the cage.
Bolleke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lang lands a jab to the nose.
Bolleke works the jab nicely.
Lang connects with an inside leg kick.
Bolleke throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
Lang feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Lang walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Bolleke - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lang.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
Lang scores with a jab.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Bolleke.
Bolleke swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Lang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Lang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lang rushes Bolleke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolleke controls his hands.
Lang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bolleke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bolleke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bolleke cracks Lang with an open hand slap.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lang as he jumps to the side.
Lang clinches with his opponent.
Lang stalling.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolleke's elbow.
Bolleke breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bolleke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lang tries to counter by clinching up but Bolleke breaks away and moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolleke.
Bolleke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
Bolleke throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lang counter with a right hand.
Bolleke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the body from Bolleke misses
and Lang counters with a good low kick that Bolleke was not able to check.
Bolleke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bolleke throws a hook but Lang avoids it easily.
Bolleke jabs at Lang's body.
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Bolleke misses.
Lang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang clearly takes that 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.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Bolleke throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lang throws a chopping leg kick but Bolleke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good shot there by Bolleke.
Lang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lang has Bolleke up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Bolleke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
Lang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bolleke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bolleke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bolleke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bolleke misses the jab.
Bolleke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Lang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bolleke.
Lang looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke throws a jab when Lang was well out of range.
Lang jabs Bolleke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lang slips under a jab from Bolleke.
Lang throwing a counter right hand but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Bolleke.
Lang misses with a straight right.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on Lang's shoulder, as Lang tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lang. That's going to slow Bolleke down.
Lang's corner calls for a 1-2. Lang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolleke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lang needs to keep his hands up - Bolleke had a free shot at his head there.
Bolleke misses with an uppercut.
Lang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke looks to throw the jab but Lang is out of range.
Bolleke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bolleke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lang backs up against the cage.
Lang tries to move into range but Bolleke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lang is rocked!
Bolleke misses with a hook. Lang ducked under it nicely.
Lang throwing a counter right hand but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
Oh Lang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Lang has closed the distance and engaged Bolleke in a clinch.
Bolleke is looking for a takedown.
Lang seems to have got his legs back now.
A right hook to the body lands for Lang.
A right handed body shot lands from Lang.
Bolleke is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lang lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolleke controls his hands.
Lang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang taking a breather.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bollekes head.
Lang is struggling to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolleke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolleke controls his hands.
Lang is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bolleke is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lang to the mat. Lang regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lang 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.
Bolleke being controlled here momentarily.
Bolleke cracks Lang with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Oscar Bolleke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bolleke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bolleke takes one on the button.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it.
Bolleke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bolleke takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Bolleke lands a jab.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Lang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lang avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. Lang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lang misses with a low kick.
Lang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lang looks to throw the jab but Bolleke is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
Lang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lang lands a glancing blow to the side of Bolleke's head.
Lang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Lang connects with an inside leg kick.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolleke throws out the jab.
Bolleke tests Lang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bolleke lands a nice hook to Lang's body. Lang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Clubber Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
Bolleke misses with a left hand
and Lang counters with a body kick that stops Bolleke in his tracks momentarily.
Lang keeps Bolleke at a distance using the push kick.
Lang moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
A jab from Lang finds it's way through Bolleke's defenses.
Lang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Lang.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lang manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Lang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolleke misses with a hook.
Jab by Lang.
Bolleke misses with a wild combination.
Lang instigates a clinch.
Bolleke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lang throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Lang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lang misses with the body kick
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lang lands with a shot to the body.
Lang scores with a sloppy right hand. Bolleke should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but Lang ducks down to avoid it.
Lang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bolleke on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang wants to clinch but Bolleke slips to the side
and Bolleke counters with a right hand to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Bolleke there.
Bolleke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lang manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolleke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolleke working a defensive guard but Lang passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Clubber Lang.
I think Bolleke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oscar Bolleke!
Oscar Bolleke is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Oscar Bolleke 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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