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RISE 179 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tian Long (ranked 23994 p4p, 4044 weight class) and Ant Thrax (ranked 616 p4p, 484 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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2 - 1 - 0 |
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170
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tian Long!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ant Thrax!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thrax's waist but Thrax gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Long off to one side.
Long shoots in and drives through. Thrax sprawls well.
Long tries a low kick but Thrax avoids it.
Thrax connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Long momentarily.
Thrax swings for the body but Long moves out of range.
Thrax throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Long half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thrax leaves Long with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tian Long. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrax takes a swing at Long's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Long does no damage.
Thrax takes a swing at Long's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long moves into range and clinches up with Thrax.
Thrax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thrax.
Long takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Long walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Thrax coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thrax manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Long slips a straight right by Thrax.
Thrax throws a body punch but Long moves out of range.
Thrax misses with a wild body shot.
Thrax just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrax lands the left hand.
Long misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrax has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thrax tests Long's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thrax works Long's body with a nice hook.
Long closes the distance and clinches up with Thrax, looking for a takedown. Long pushes Thrax against the cage but Thrax circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Long takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Long shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thrax counters with a nice uppercut.
Long closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thrax circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long dives in and grabs Thrax's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thrax pushes down on Long's head and hops out.
Thrax looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrax with a nice cross.
Long tries a head kick but it misses.
Long forces Thrax back against the cage and clinches.
Long'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.
Long pulls guard successfully.
Long seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thrax would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Long tries to get out of the position.
Long wants to hit a sweep here but Thrax passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Long there!
Long wants to control but Thrax is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thrax is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thrax manages to capitalize on a mistake by Long to take his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Thrax gets his hands free as Long looks to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ant Thrax dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrax. Long does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Long slips under a jab from Thrax.
Long staying out of range there.
Long fails with the takedown.
Long misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Long walks into a jab.
Thrax lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Thrax misses its intended target.
Thrax misses with an uppercut
and Long counters with a two punch combo.
Thrax throws a jab when Long was well out of range.
Thrax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ant Thrax seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Long lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thrax doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrax loads up on a big right hand but Long slips the punch.
Thrax jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long moves into the clinch.
Long tries for a takedown but Thrax manages to get underhooks.
Thrax tries to break free but Long pushes him back against the cage.
Long stalling the fight.
Long drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thrax gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tian Long. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrax is looking to break free of the clinch but Long has double underhooks.
Come on Long - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thrax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Long ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thrax digs a good body shot into Long's ribs.
Thrax jabs Long right on the nose. Long blinks but takes it well.
Long shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thrax as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrax avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thrax scores with a jab to the head.
Tian Long is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Long tries to clinch up.
Thrax swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thrax throws out a powerful jab.
Ant Thrax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thrax bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Long's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrax misses with a straight right.
Thrax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Long.
Long is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thrax.
Long steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrax.
Thrax throws an overhand right that lands on Long's shoulder, as Long tries to avoid the shot.
Thrax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Long manages to avoid it.
Long closes the distance and clinches.
Long has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thrax after a bit of a struggle.
Thrax manages to break the clinch.
Thrax leaves Long with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrax scores with a decent looking hook.
Thrax misses with a looping right.
Thrax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Long manages to avoid it.
Long misses with a few strikes there.
Long shoots in but no luck this time.
Long is looking to clinch but Thrax is avoiding it.
Nice shot by Thrax.
Long pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thrax looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thrax scores with a jab. Long acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thrax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Long manages to avoid it.
Long uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thrax.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrax tries to keep at a distance but Long has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thrax pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thrax connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrax throws a poor cross that misses
and Long counters with a two punch combo.
A slow jab from Thrax misses its intended target.
Long seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thrax connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Long looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thrax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Long has time to react.
Thrax misses with a body shot.
Thrax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Long.
Long tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thrax sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Long somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ant Thrax showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Thrax connects with a right hand. Long shakes it off.
Thrax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Long throws a big counter combination but Thrax scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Long looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thrax connects with a good right hand that stumbles Long. Long circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thrax takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thrax looks to land a right hand but Long moved out of range.
Long went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Long uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thrax.
Long throws a big counter combination but Thrax scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thrax throws a body punch but Long moves out of range.
Thrax lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Long at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrax misses with an uppercut
and Long counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice shot lands for Thrax.
Thrax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Long was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrax.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrax gets tackled into the cage by Long. Long maintains the clinch.
Thrax has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Long escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrax thuds a left hand into Long's body.
Long misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Long misses.
Ant Thrax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Long ducks right into an uppercut from Thrax.
Long fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Long slips a jab from Thrax.
Thrax slaps away a takedown attempt from Long, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Long fails with the takedown
and Long takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tian Long. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Long keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Thrax.
Thrax lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Long moves away.
As Thrax tries to get set, Long tries to push him back and clinch up but Thrax manages to avoid the attempt.
Thrax swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Thrax looks to move away, Long throws a big counter combo but Thrax just gets out of the way.
Thrax has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Long drops his hands momentarily and Thrax takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Long throws a series of punches but Thrax avoids them all with ease.
Long fails in his attempt to clinch.
Long moves out of range of the strikes.
Thrax scores with the left hand. Long knows he should have avoided that one.
 Long is rocked!
Long tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thrax swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thrax connects with a body shot that sends Long's belly button to the back.
Ant Thrax is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thrax comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thrax looks to throw the jab but Long is out of range.
A jab lands there for Thrax.
Thrax dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long fails with an attempt to clinch.
Long fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Long takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thrax misses with a wild combination.
Thrax ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Long ducks under a wild hook from Thrax.
Thrax blocks the body kick.
Thrax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Long.
Thrax lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Long takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long clinches.
Thrax breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thrax moves out of range of the body kick.
Long darts in trying to clinch
letting Thrax counter with a right hand.
Thrax misses with a looping right.
Long rushes Thrax and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Long pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thrax lands with a good body shot.
Thrax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tian Long has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thrax avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ant Thrax comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thrax 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ant Thrax!
During a confident post fight interview, Ant Thrax thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Broady Hallows (ranked 2253 p4p, 3496 weight class) and Jere Luokkamaki (ranked 186 p4p, 277 weight class). Hallows comes to the cage accompanied by POSTALMONDCLARITY. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Broady Hallows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere Luokkamaki!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Darius Henderson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallows decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hallows trying to mount his opponent but Luokkamaki defends it.
Luokkamaki is looking to improve his position.
Hallows has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hallows trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Luokkamaki is working to get back to half guard.
Hallows unloading with bombs!
Luokkamaki manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Luokkamaki, under a barage of strikes from Hallows.
Luokkamaki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hallows throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallows thows a huge punch but Luokkamaki dodges it nicely.
Hallows moves nicely into side control.
Hallows tries to advance to mount but can't.
Luokkamaki dodges the ground and pound from Hallows.
Hallows is trying to ground and pound but Luokkamaki uses the momentary lack of control by Hallows to regain half guard.
Hallows seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luokkamaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hallows works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hallows throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallows thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Luokkamaki manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Luokkamaki, under a barage of strikes from Hallows.
Hallows wants to control but Luokkamaki is keeping him busy.
Hallows trying to mount his opponent but Luokkamaki defends it.
Hallows is taking a breather. Luokkamaki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hallows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luokkamaki keeps working.
Luokkamaki gets back to full guard.
Hallows tries to free his leg and advance position but Luokkamaki is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallows stands and throws Luokkamaki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hallows fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Luokkamaki can't do much from the bottom here.
Hallows wants to control but Luokkamaki is keeping him busy.
Hallows goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Luokkamaki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hallows's guard! Nice work there by Luokkamaki!
Hallows has his foot on Luokkamaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luokkamaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Hallows is controlling Luokkamaki's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luokkamaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hallows has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luokkamaki has managed to get both his arms back between Hallows's legs - danger averted.
Hallows wants to control the position but Luokkamaki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hallows is looking for a sweep. Luokkamaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hallows definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hallows wants to control but Luokkamaki is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luokkamaki controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Broady Hallows dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Luokkamaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Luokkamaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hallows shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luokkamaki but Luokkamaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hallows darts in looking for a takedown but Luokkamaki gets double underhooks and turns Hallows into the cage.
Luokkamaki misses with the head strike.
Hallows throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Luokkamaki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Luokkamaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallows lands a right hand.
Luokkamaki tries a body shot but Hallows blocks it.
Hallows misses with some punches.
Hallows lands an elbow just above Luokkamaki 's eye.
Hallows blocks an uppercut.
Luokkamaki lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luokkamaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luokkamaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hallows is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luokkamaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broady Hallows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luokkamaki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hallows backwards.
Hallows lands a hook that snaps the head of Luokkamaki backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallows swings wildly with an uppercut but Luokkamaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallows's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luokkamaki pushes Hallows back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luokkamaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luokkamaki stalling in the clinch but Hallows improves position.
Luokkamaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Hallows.
Luokkamaki can't find room to land a body shot as Hallows controls the action.
Hallows tries to break free but Luokkamaki pushes him back against the cage.
Luokkamaki can't find room to land a body shot as Hallows controls the action.
A short left from Hallows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luokkamaki.
Hallows lands a nice uppercut.
Hallows misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki lands a nice uppercut.
Luokkamaki gets underhooks to prevent Hallows's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallows.
Hallows lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallows lands an elbow that stopped Luokkamaki in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luokkamaki misses with some punches.
Broady Hallows has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luokkamaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hallows backwards.
Hallows pushes off an throws an elbow but Luokkamaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki blocks an elbow strike.
Hallows throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Luokkamaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Hallows.
Hallows pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hallows landing knees to the head.
Hallows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Luokkamaki's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki pushes Hallows back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luokkamaki blocking some punches.
Luokkamaki blocks an elbow strike.
Luokkamaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallows controls his hands.
Luokkamaki blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hallows's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hallows missing with a left hand there. Luokkamaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hallows misses with a wild combination.
Luokkamaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hallows takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hallows scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hallows laying and praying for a moment but Luokkamaki takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hallows working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Luokkamaki's thigh. Luokkamaki counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Luokkamaki is pulling down on Hallows's head. It's preventing any offense from Hallows, at least for the moment.
Hallows looking to sit in guard and control but Luokkamaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luokkamaki postures up.
Luokkamaki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hallows is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hallows looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Luokkamaki passes into side control.
Luokkamaki controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Broady Hallows will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hallows shoots in for a takedown but Luokkamaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab lands there for Hallows.
Hallows throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luokkamaki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab from Hallows.
Hallows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Luokkamaki.
Hallows lands a jab to the nose.
Hallows is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luokkamaki can do to turn this around?
Hallows misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Luokkamaki takes one on the button.
Hallows bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luokkamaki cracks Hallows with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallows throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luokkamaki ducks under a wild hook from Hallows.
Hallows shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broady Hallows. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luokkamaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallows.
Broady Hallows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallows looks to land a right hand but Luokkamaki moved out of range.
Luokkamaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hallows jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallows gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Luokkamaki.
Hallows gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hallows on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hallows tries for a takedown but Luokkamaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luokkamaki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Hallows misses its intended target.
A jab from Luokkamaki does it's job there.
Luokkamaki scores with the left hand. Hallows knows he should have avoided that one.
Luokkamaki blocks a jab.
Hallows changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luokkamaki tries to avoid it but Hallows manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luokkamaki to the ground. Luokkamaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luokkamaki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallows walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hallows takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jere Luokkamaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallows will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hallows misses with a looping right.
Hallows is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Luokkamaki lands a jab to the nose.
Luokkamaki lands a jab to Hallows's midsection.
Hallows misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Hallows misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallows misses with a looping left.
Hallows swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Luokkamaki does it's job there.
Hallows takes one to the side of the head.
Hallows misses with an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Luokkamaki.
Hallows throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luokkamaki counters with a solid body kick.
Hallows chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luokkamaki can pounce on him.
Luokkamaki connects with a leg kick.
Luokkamaki thuds a left hand into Hallows's body.
Luokkamaki tries to clinch there but Hallows circles away.
Hallows takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luokkamaki ducks under a wild hook from Hallows.
Hallows closes the distance and clinches up with Luokkamaki, looking for a takedown. Hallows pushes Luokkamaki against the cage but Luokkamaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Luokkamaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Luokkamaki cracks a nice hook into Hallows's ribs.
Luokkamaki digs a good hook to Hallows's body.
Luokkamaki lands a jab to Hallows's midsection.
Luokkamaki scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hallows misses.
Luokkamaki misses with a looping right.
Luokkamaki tries to clinch up but Hallows circles away and keeps his distance.
Hallows throws a hook to the side of Luokkamaki's head but Luokkamaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luokkamaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice cross by Hallows.
Hallows throws a shot from downtown. Luokkamaki moves away and avoids it.
Hallows is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luokkamaki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hallows ducks right into an uppercut from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallows throws out the jab.
Luokkamaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hallows has his takedown stuffed
and Luokkamaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Luokkamaki.
Hallows closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luokkamaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hallows tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luokkamaki defends well and Hallows ends up having to push Luokkamaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Luokkamaki can't find room to land a body shot as Hallows controls the action.
Jere Luokkamaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallows misses with an elbow over the top.
Luokkamaki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luokkamaki lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hallows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luokkamaki.
Luokkamaki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luokkamaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luokkamaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallows blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Luokkamaki.
Hallows is trying to break free.
Luokkamaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hallows pushes off an throws an elbow but Luokkamaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Luokkamaki tries a body shot but Hallows blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hallows.
Luokkamaki is leaning against Hallows and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luokkamaki has a couple of punches blocked by Hallows.
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Luokkamaki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jere Luokkamaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hallows has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Broady Hallows!
Broady Hallows 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between LaDaniel Strong (ranked 1685 p4p, 3002 weight class) and Dominik Dlask (ranked 234 p4p, 378 weight class). LaDaniel Strong 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, LaDaniel Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominik Dlask!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dlask closes the distance but Strong moves to the side
and Strong counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Dlask does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dlask shoots in for a takedown but Strong shows good takedown defense.
Strong stuffs the takedown attempt from Dlask. Dlask gets slowly back to his feet.
Strong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dlask shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strong sprawls well. Strong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dlask gets slowly back to his feet.
LaDaniel Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominik Dlask.
Dlask throws a jab when Strong was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dlask with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dlask takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Dlask tries to counter it with a takedown but Strong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dominik Dlask seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong clobbers Dlask with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dlask has his takedown stuffed
and Dlask takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dlask misses the body punch
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Dlask is rocked!
Dlask fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It appears Strong was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dlask is still on wobbly legs! Can Strong finish him?
Dlask shoots and misses
and Strong counters with a huge left! Dlask is in big trouble! He's backing up but Strong isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dlask from any more damage. A dominating finish by Strong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LaDaniel Strong!
A relieved looking LaDaniel Strong 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lester Green (ranked 1489 p4p, 3353 weight class) and Lochlain OBrien (ranked 97 p4p, 202 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by This Is Beetle. OBrien has chosen Come out and fight! as his entrance music. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Lester Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lochlain OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OBrien clinches up with Green and pushes him back against the cage.
Green has OBrien pressed against the cage.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Green to keep the fight standing.
OBrien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OBrien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OBrien jumps guard but Green stands there with OBrien around his waist. OBrien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lester Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Green forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OBrien tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Green just stands there and leans against the cage.
OBrien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OBrien pulls guard effortlessly.
Green 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
OBrien trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
OBrien seems keen to control Green's posture.
Green has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Green looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
OBrien is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Green misses with a straight left.
Green instigates a clinch.
Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OBrien takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Green scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
OBrien feints the counter takedown.
Green tries to clinch but OBrien moves away
so OBrien counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells OBrien's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.
OBrien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
OBrien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
OBrien throws a big right hand that misses.
OBrien with a nice head shot there.
OBrien controlling from the top position.
OBrien is fighting to break Green's control of his arms but Green is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Green's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
OBrien fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Green on the side of the head.
OBrien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green misses with a hook. OBrien ducked under it nicely.
OBrien tries to counter by closing the distance.
OBrien fails in his attempt to clinch.
OBrien wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Lester Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OBrien walks into a left hand.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OBrien shoots for a double leg takedown but Green sprawls well. He's pushed OBrien's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Green dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown. Green tries to sprawl out of it but OBrien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Green manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
OBrien closes the distance and clinches up with Green, looking for a takedown. OBrien pushes Green against the cage but Green circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
OBrien moves away from the strike by Green.
Green misses with a right hand
and OBrien counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OBrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but OBrien is one step ahead there.
Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien trying to move into half guard but instead Green has managed to sweep!
Green preventing the sweep.
OBrien controlling the position.
OBrien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Green's guard.
OBrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OBrien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
OBrien trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Green manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
OBrien is controlling Green's posture.
OBrien tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green being controlled here momentarily.
OBrien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Green's guard.
OBrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Lochlain OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
OBrien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
OBrien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
OBrien throws an elbow that misses. Green uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in OBrien's guard. Nice move by Green!
OBrien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien throws a big right hand that misses.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
OBrien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OBrien.
Green avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OBrien trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Green manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Green stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green stopping the sweep attempt from OBrien.
OBrien pulls Green in to control the position.
Green sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lochlain OBrien will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OBrien looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but OBrien persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Green misses with a head kick.
OBrien tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Green pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
OBrien moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
OBrien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
OBrien changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
OBrien tries to clinch up.
Green connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green lands a head kick!
Green moves away from the strike by OBrien.
Green tries to keep at a distance but OBrien has taken the fight into the clinch.
OBrien jumps guard but Green stands there with OBrien around his waist. OBrien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lester Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lochlain OBrien.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Green forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OBrien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OBrien jumps guard but Green turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
OBrien tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Green lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
Green content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Green stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Green breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to clinch but OBrien is having none of it.
OBrien is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
OBrien moves into range and clinches up with Green.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OBrien has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Green is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OBrien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Green walks away with a smile on his face. OBrien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OBrien can do to turn this around?
Green tries to sprawl but OBrien drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OBrien thows a huge punch but Green dodges it nicely.
Green wants to improve his position but OBrien is controlling well.
OBrien wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
OBrien misses with a head shot. Green uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.
OBrien wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
OBrien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Green keeping moving, preventing OBrien from controlling successfully.
OBrien with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OBrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OBrien tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OBrien closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Green to counter with a crisp jab.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OBrien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OBrien manages to avoid it.
OBrien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Green misses its target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Green!
After winning the bout, Lester Green thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Gretel (ranked 2692 p4p, 2869 weight class) and Pocket Rocket (ranked 162 p4p, 176 weight class). Peter Gretel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pocket Rocket's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Gretel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pocket Rocket!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocket shoots in and gets a takedown into Gretel's guard.
Gretel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rocket staying out of range there.
Rocket looks to score with a jab to the body but Gretel is just out of range.
Gretel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rocket throws a lazy uppercut
and Rocket takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocket has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocket misses the target.
Gretel slips a jab from Rocket.
Gretel avoids the body shot from Rocket.
Gretel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Gretel's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocket uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gretel.
Rocket changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rocket cracks Gretel with a good jab.
Rocket misses with an uppercut. Gretel saw that one coming.
Gretel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gretel misses the shot to the body.
Gretel connects with a right hand. Rocket shakes it off.
Gretel misses with a hook.
Rocket lunges at Gretel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gretel's hand.
Rocket takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gretel loads up on a big right hand but Rocket slips the punch.
Rocket throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket catches Gretel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rocket misses with a few strikes there.
Rocket throws an overhand right that lands on Gretel's shoulder, as Gretel tries to avoid the shot.
Rocket slips under a jab.
Gretel wants to clinch up but Rocket keeps it at a distance.
Gretel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peter Gretel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gretel cracks Rocket with a good jab.
Rocket scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rocket trying to pass the guard but Gretel defending well.
Gretel wants to improve his position but Rocket is controlling well.
Rocket trying to control from half guard but Gretel is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocket is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gretel is not content to let Rocket control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gretel tries to get to full guard but Rocket has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gretel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rocket stays in close to Gretel's body and controls the position.
Rocket drops back looking for a leg! Gretel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gretel manages to kick Rocket off! Rocket jumps back into Gretel's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocket slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Gretel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gretel keeping full guard, as Rocket tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pocket Rocket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gretel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rocket.
Rocket misses the shot to the body.
Gretel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rocket.
Rocket walks into a stiff left hand from Gretel.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rocket, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocket misses with a hook
and Gretel counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gretel throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Rocket to counter with a crisp jab.
Rocket lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rocket.
Rocket slips a jab from Gretel.
Rocket dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Gretel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocket.
Rocket lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gretel at a distance.
Gretel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocket.
Rocket takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rocket is rocked!
Rocket throws a body punch but Gretel moves out of range.
Rocket is still on wobbly legs! Can Gretel finish him?
Rocket fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gretel avoids it really well and circles away.
Gretel lands a glancing blow to the side of Rocket's head.
Gretel misses with a wild body shot.
Rocket fails to land the takedown.
Peter Gretel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pocket Rocket.
Whack! Gretel lands a heavy head kick that drops Rocket. The ref tackles Gretel to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Rocket was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Peter Gretel!
After winning the bout, Peter Gretel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Unang Zemin (ranked 2045 p4p, 1443 weight class) and Hoodoo Brown (ranked 128 p4p, 94 weight class). Zemin comes to the cage accompanied by 부모님 은혜. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Unang Zemin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hoodoo Brown!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zemin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zemin defends it well.
Zemin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Zemin is looking to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brown shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zemin is trying to stand back up but Brown is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throwing shots but Zemin is blocking nicely.
Brown prevents Zemin from standing back up.
Zemin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown is nestled in close to Zemin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zemin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
Zemin taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is nestled in close to Zemin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown passes to side control.
Brown lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zemin down.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Zemin wants to get back to his feet.
Brown is putting a hurting on Zemin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zemin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zemin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brown has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Zemin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown has hold of Zemin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Zemin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Brown cranks the arm and Zemin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Zemin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hoodoo Brown!
A relieved looking Hoodoo Brown 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Rantang Gustus (ranked 2444 p4p, 1202 weight class) and Mafula Kape (ranked 198 p4p, 112 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rantang Gustus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mafula Kape!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Hugh Johnson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Kape.
Kape looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kape catches Gustus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kape scoring well with a low kick there.
Sloppy strikes from Gustus. Those never looked like landing.
Gustus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Kape.
Kape connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gustus fails with a takedown attempt.
Gustus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gustus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kape connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gustus momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kape ducks under a wild hook from Gustus.
Kape feints and then cracks Gustus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gustus down.
Kape lands with an overhand left.
That kick from Kape tenderised Gustus's leg. Gustus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kape rushes Gustus and presses him up against the cage.
Kape prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kape works on Gustus's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kape working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kape pushes Gustus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kape misses with a punch to the body.
Kape presses Gustus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kape misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustus's elbow.
Gustus has clasped his hands together around Kape's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Gustus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kape really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gustus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gustus has hold of Kape's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kape tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gustus cranks the arm and Kape screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kape, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rantang Gustus!
Rantang Gustus very nearly forgot to thank Northern Zombie amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Hubble (ranked 547 p4p, 466 weight class) and White Goodman (ranked 49 p4p, 38 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Edwin Hubble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, White Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Hemmingworth and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hubble shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goodman as he avoids it easily.
Goodman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goodman misses with a straight left.
Hubble definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hubble is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goodman's half guard.
Goodman looking for submissions off his back.
Hubble sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goodman defending well though.
Hubble trying to control the action but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Hubble thows a huge punch but Goodman dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman keeping hold of Hubble's head, controlling as best he can.
Goodman manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hubble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hubble trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Hubble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodman is trying to control the position but Hubble postures up.
Hubble has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Goodman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hubble is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Goodman pulls down on the head and he's put Hubble to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). White Goodman!
An intense looking White Goodman took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !!
Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me Shell Let's get the fuck out of here.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Mesquita (ranked 326 p4p, 171 weight class) and John Fisher (ranked 27 p4p, 16 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Mesquita!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita goes for a double leg but Fisher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fisher continues to drive forward.
Fisher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mesquita tries to pull guard but Fisher won't allow it.
Fisher working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Fisher.
Fisher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mesquita fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mesquita tries to pull guard but Fisher holds him up against the cage and eventually Mesquita drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Fisher.
Mesquita has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fisher uses from the top position.
Mesquita is trying to keep Fisher in close.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mesquita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fisher can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fisher has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mesquita is proving hard to escape from.
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fisher's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher can't keep his opponent in guard - Mesquita advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
Fisher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fisher sees it coming and defends easily.
Mesquita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mesquita throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Fisher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mesquita missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
Mesquita lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fisher defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita thows a huge punch but Fisher dodges it nicely.
Mesquita is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fisher!
Fisher wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mesquita wants to control the pace but Fisher is squirming around nicely.
Mesquita sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mesquita looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fisher is surviving well by controlling Mesquita's body position as best he can.
Fisher is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Mesquita punching from mount but Fisher doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mesquita unloads with some shots from mount but Fisher bucks and avoids them well.
Fisher is bucking up trying to escape but Mesquita cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mesquita looking to finish Fisher with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fisher!
Fisher is trying desperately to improve position.
Fisher avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mesquita.
Mesquita landing shots from mount.
Mesquita has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fisher in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher is bucking up trying to escape but Mesquita cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mesquita throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fisher because Mesquita loaded up on that one.
Mesquita throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fisher because Mesquita loaded up on that one.
Fisher wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mesquita.
Mesquita throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita with the ground and pound from mount.
Mesquita landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fisher blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Mesquita dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fisher throws a hook to the side of Mesquita's head but Mesquita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mesquita tries for a takedown but Fisher circles away easily
and Fisher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fisher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fisher wants it to stay on the feet.
Fisher leaves Mesquita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fisher swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mesquita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisher can do to turn this around?
Fisher misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita fails with the takedown
and Fisher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mesquita shoots in looking for a takedown. Fisher tries to sprawl out of it but Mesquita keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fisher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fisher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mesquita shoots and misses
and Fisher counters with a nice uppercut.
Mesquita tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fisher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mesquita gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fisher counters with a nice body shot.
Mesquita has his takedown stuffed
enabling Fisher to counter with a crisp jab.
Charles Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher stuffs the takedown attempt from Mesquita. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
Mesquita shoots and misses
enabling Fisher to counter with a crisp jab.
Mesquita is looking to clinch.
Fisher scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mesquita in his tracks.
Mesquita is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Fisher. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Mesquita dives in and grabs Fisher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fisher pushes down on Mesquita's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fisher feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mesquita sprawling to the canvas! Mesquita rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fisher finish him?!
Oh Mesquita is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fisher sneaks out the side door and pushes Mesquita away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Mesquita with a poor takedown
and Fisher counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Fisher! John Fisher retains his featherweight title!
John Fisher 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 Henry Dustfinger (ranked 265 p4p, 475 weight class) and Rade Franjic (ranked 40 p4p, 69 weight class). Dustfinger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Bull Rider- Johnny Cash. 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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265
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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 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Dustfinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rade Franjic!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dustfinger cracks Franjic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dustfinger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Henry Dustfinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franjic looks to land a body kick but Dustfinger moved away.
Dustfinger moves out of range as Franjic throws a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dustfinger. That snapped Franjic's head back.
Dustfinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franjic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Franjic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dustfinger.
Franjic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dustfinger sprawling to the canvas! Dustfinger rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Franjic finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franjic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Franjic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dustfinger manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Franjic.
A shot to the liver by Dustfinger. Beautiful body shot.
Dustfinger looks to land a right hand but Franjic moved out of range.
Franjic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dustfinger cracks Franjic with an open hand slap.
Dustfinger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franjic.
Franjic gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Dustfinger gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Dustfinger!
A victorious Henry Dustfinger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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