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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jocky Brodie (ranked 24072 p4p, 23738 weight class) and Ernesto Valerio (ranked 621 p4p, 615 weight class). Brodie's entrance music is Braveheart Theme - Oakenfold Remix. A fine choice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jocky Brodie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernesto Valerio!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Brodie.
Brodie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valerio throws out the jab.
Brodie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valerio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brodie scrambles back to his feet.
Valerio misses with a body shot.
Valerio misses with a right hand
and Brodie counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Ernesto Valerio has been cut.
Brodie walks into a left hand.
Valerio connects with a crisp jab.
Brodie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valerio throws out a counter right but Brodie avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Brodie.
Brodie looks to score with a jab to the body but Valerio is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Valerio misses.
Brodie scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valerio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valerio thuds his right hand into Brodie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice straight punches there by Valerio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valerio.
 Brodie is rocked!
Brodie leaves his chin hanging out and Valerio seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Brodie crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Valerio!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chen Mei (ranked 3925 p4p, 3497 weight class) and Tom Roberts (ranked 459 p4p, 420 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chen Mei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts looks to throw the jab but Mei is out of range.
Mei drops Roberts with a nice combination! Mei dives into Roberts's guard, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mei has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roberts trying to control the position here.
Mei gets to his feet - Roberts follows without any prompting.
Roberts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mei.
A nice side step and Roberts releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Roberts 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.
Mei scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 Roberts is rocked!
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mei moves away.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Mei finish him?
Mei lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Roberts crumples to the floor! Mei milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chen Mei!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between August Thibodeaux (ranked 4230 p4p, 3182 weight class) and Vik Arora (ranked 462 p4p, 369 weight class). August Thibodeaux has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, August Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vik Arora!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux lands a really nice looking cross but Arora seems unphased.
We've been told by Thibodeaux's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arora throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux throws a quick counter kick to the body but Arora avoids it.
Thibodeaux lands with a hook. Arora tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Arora if he has to take too many more of those.
Arora jabs Thibodeaux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Arora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thibodeaux tests Arora's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arora is rocked!
Arora get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Arora stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Thibodeaux runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). August Thibodeaux!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fotis Vassilakos (ranked 3249 p4p, 3647 weight class) and Santiago Santos (ranked 374 p4p, 414 weight class). Vassilakos comes to the cage accompanied by Zorba's Dance. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fotis Vassilakos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santiago Santos!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vassilakos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Santos doesn't seem bothered though.
Santos moves out of range as Vassilakos throws a body kick.
Vassilakos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vassilakos tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Vassilakos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vassilakos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santos throws a lazy right hand but Vassilakos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vassilakos misses with a head kick.
Santos throws a big counter head kick but Vassilakos avoids it with no problem.
Vassilakos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santos lands a head kick. Vassilakos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vassilakos throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vassilakos thuds a left hand into Santos's body.
Vassilakos jabs at Santos's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos scores with a leg kick.
Vassilakos tries to clinch up but Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Vassilakos as he checks the leg kick.
Vassilakos has Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Vassilakos as the two fighters clinch.
Vassilakos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Vassilakos avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Santos swings wildly with an uppercut but Vassilakos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Vassilakos avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Vassilakos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santos misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Vassilakos.
Santos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santos lands with a light punch inside.
Santos lands an uppercut.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vassilakos's elbow.
Vassilakos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Vassilakos - that landed with a thud.
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vassilakos looking to throw knees to the head but Santos is blocking nicely.
Vassilakos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Santos.
A short left from Santos.
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!
Santos lands a right hand.
Vassilakos is breathing heavily.
Santos tries to work over Vassilakos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Santos.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santos.
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
A short uppercut from Santos.
Santos lands a shoulder strike.
Santos scores with a shot to the side of Vassilakos's head.
Vassilakos is rocked!
Santos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Vassilakos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vassilakos backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vassilakos backwards.
Vassilakos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santos's elbow.
Santos lands a big right hand that drops Vassilakos! The killer instinct kicks in and Santos finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Santos!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfonz Novak (ranked 2880 p4p, 3587 weight class) and Waheed Saqqaf (ranked 367 p4p, 432 weight class). Saqqaf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Endless River - Eternal Insomnia. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alfonz Novak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waheed Saqqaf!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak takes the fight into the clinch.
Saqqaf tries to work over Novak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Novak content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saqqaf has Novak pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Saqqaf is leaning against Novak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Novak tries to land knees in the clinch but Saqqaf avoids the damage to the body.
We've been informed that Saqqaf 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.
Saqqaf trying to stall but Novak improves his position.
Novak stalling in the clinch.
Novak looking to throw knees to the head but Saqqaf is blocking nicely.
Novak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saqqaf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Novak is trying to drag Saqqaf to the mat but Saqqaf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saqqaf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saqqaf as Novak tries to tie him up.
Novak has clasped his hands together around Saqqaf's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Novak's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Saqqaf is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Novak's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Novak controlling the pace.
Saqqaf wants to get back to full guard.
Novak working Saqqaf over with strikes.
Saqqaf taking some punishment here, with Novak in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Novak.
Saqqaf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Novak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Novak's back!
Novak showing good submission defense here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Novak rolls, trying to escape but Saqqaf keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Saqqaf is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Novak to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Novak shrugs it off.
Novak regains half guard.
Novak wants to improve his position but Saqqaf is controlling well.
Novak is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Novak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saqqaf wants to control from the top but Novak keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saqqaf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Novak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saqqaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Novak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Novak wants to hit a sweep here but Saqqaf passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Novak there!
Novak is desperately trying to improve his position but Saqqaf has a good base and remains in mount.
Saqqaf looking for a guillotine from mount but Novak is having none of it.
Saqqaf tries to control but Novak wriggling away.
Novak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Novak is looking to improve his position.
Saqqaf trying to mount his opponent but Novak defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak looking for submissions off his back.
Saqqaf seems to be working for a kimura but Novak defends the submission attempt.
Novak keeping hold of Saqqaf's head, controlling as best he can.
Novak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saqqaf is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Novak is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Novak has escaped and now he's on top!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonz Novak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Novak throws a jab when Saqqaf was well out of range.
Saqqaf throws out a counter right but Novak avoids it with no problem.
Novak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saqqaf can do to turn this around?
Saqqaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novak is looking to clinch but Saqqaf is avoiding it.
Novak avoids the body shot from Saqqaf.
Novak closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Novak is pressing down on Saqqaf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saqqaf is holding on for now.
Saqqaf is looking to improve his position.
Novak trying to control the action but Saqqaf is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak 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.
Saqqaf gets back to full guard.
Novak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saqqaf keeping moving, preventing Novak from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saqqaf is keeping the position for now.
Novak preventing the sweep.
Novak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saqqaf working for a triangle but Novak defends it easily.
Novak wants to pass the guard but Saqqaf is keeping the position.
Saqqaf working a defensive guard here.
Alfonz Novak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saqqaf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Novak's guard.
Novak keeping moving, preventing Saqqaf from controlling successfully.
Saqqaf preventing the sweep.
Novak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saqqaf's guard.
Novak won't allow Saqqaf to sweep him here.
Novak sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saqqaf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Novak defends it easily.
Novak wants to control from the top but Saqqaf keeps moving.
Novak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Novak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Novak landing with the ground and pound.
Novak trying to control but Saqqaf is working from the bottom.
Novak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saqqaf trying to keep a closed guard but Novak is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saqqaf's head.
Saqqaf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Novak is one step ahead there.
Novak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saqqaf trying to keep a closed guard but Novak is proving a slippery customer.
Novak won't allow Saqqaf to sweep him here.
Saqqaf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Novak controls the pace.
Novak scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Novak stays in close to Saqqaf's body and controls the position.
Saqqaf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonz Novak dominated that second round.
That's time! Novak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Novak misses with a body shot.
Novak scores with a jab to the body.
Saqqaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saqqaf tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Novak smiles and moves away.
Saqqaf throws a solid leg kick but Novak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saqqaf.
Novak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Novak has Saqqaf up against the cage in a clinch.
Saqqaf stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf managing to block the knees to the body from Novak.
Saqqaf looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Novak tries to score a body lock takedown but Saqqaf shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saqqaf is looking to control Novak's arms but Novak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saqqaf has his back to the cage.
Saqqaf is looking to control Novak's arms but Novak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saqqaf has his back to the cage.
Novak turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Novak lands a decent elbow from side control.
Novak landing a few strikes.
Saqqaf sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Novak is trying to control. Saqqaf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Novak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Novak working the head and body with strikes.
Novak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saqqaf with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saqqaf is rocked!
Saqqaf manages to get to full guard.
Saqqaf is still in real trouble! Can Novak finish him?
Saqqaf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Novak manages to get himself to full guard.
Saqqaf seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saqqaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Novak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saqqaf preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Novak is on top in guard.
Novak is stalling in the full guard.
Saqqaf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Novak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novak wants to control from the top but Saqqaf keeps moving.
Novak tries to free his leg and advance position but Saqqaf is retaining full guard.
Saqqaf keeping moving, preventing Novak from controlling successfully.
Novak lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Novak stands up over Saqqaf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Novak lands a couple of elbows.
Novak throws a strike but Saqqaf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Saqqaf slips nicely into half guard.
Novak wants to get back to full guard.
Novak is defending against the submission attempts here by Saqqaf.
Novak wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Waheed Saqqaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alfonz Novak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfonz Novak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Novak, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfonz Novak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benjy Button (ranked 3781 p4p, 2650 weight class) and Axl Cailean (ranked 429 p4p, 309 weight class). Cailean has chosen Back stabbers as his entrance music. Benjy Button could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Axl Cailean's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benjy Button!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axl Cailean!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cailean throws the left hand but Button avoids the punch easily.
Cailean throws a sloppy head kick and Button moves out of range easily.
Cailean throws a hook but Button blocks it.
Cailean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Button looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cailean throws a sloppy head kick and Button moves out of range easily.
Cailean gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cailean wants to stand up but Button is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Button looking to sit in guard and control but Cailean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cailean wants to get up but he can't break Button's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cailean is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Cailean scores with a head kick. Button tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
 It looks like Benjy Button has been cut.
Button with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cailean to score with a decent uppercut.
Button throws a sloppy head kick and Cailean moves out of range easily.
Cailean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Button throws a head kick that misses.
Cailean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Button doesn't seem bothered though.
Button scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cailean tries a low kick but Button avoids it.
Cailean tries to keep at a distance but Button has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cailean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Button swings for the body but Cailean moves out of range.
Button throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cailean feints the counter takedown.
Cailean scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cailean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Axl Cailean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cailean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cailean throws a lazy right hand but Button sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cailean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Button moves into range and clinches up with Cailean.
Button misses with a body punch.
Button can't break the clinch.
Cailean pulls Button into guard.
Button prevents Cailean from getting back to his feet.
Button throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cailean is looking to stand up but Button isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Button throwing strikes from guard but Cailean blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Button throws a big elbow that misses.
Cailean wants to stand up but Button is controlling him.
Button postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cailean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Button.
Cailean wants to stand but Button is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cailean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cailean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Button feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Button has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Button trying to control the position from guard on top but Cailean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axl Cailean dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjy Button's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Button clinches.
Cailean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Button looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cailean successfully pulls guard.
Button in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cailean pushes Button off and gets back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Cailean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Button darts in and clinches Cailean up against the cage.
Button lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Button breaks the clinch.
A head kick by Button misses
and Cailean counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cailean misses the shot to the body.
Button throws a big counter combination but Cailean scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Button misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Button swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cailean unleashes a big counter combination but Button bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Button slips a jab from Cailean.
It looked like Button wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cailean tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Button, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cailean changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Axl Cailean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Button does no damage.
Button moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCailean.
Button walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Button shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cailean is trying to defend but Button finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Button throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cailean to regain full guard.
Cailean wants to get back to his feet but Button is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Button accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Button trying to control the position from guard on top but Cailean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cailean wants to stand but Button is controlling the position.
Axl Cailean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cailean keeping moving, preventing Button from controlling successfully.
Cailean is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cailean loads up on a big right hand but Button slips the punch.
Cailean throws a sloppy head kick and Button moves out of range easily.
Button half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cailean throws a leg kick but Button moved away.
Cailean throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Button's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cailean misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Button clinches up against the cage.
Button breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Button pushes Cailean up against the cage in a clinch.
Cailean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Button, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Button throws a wild body kick that Cailean sees coming a mile off.
Cailean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Button throws a body shot but no joy.
Button dives in and scores a takedown into Cailean's guard.
Cailean uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cailean throws a head kick but Button moves out of range.
Button throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cailean was covering up waiting for the punch and Button finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Button prevents Cailean from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Button looking to sit in guard and control but Cailean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cailean tries to stand but Button is controlling from the bottom.
Button wants to stand but Cailean is controlling the position.
Cailean wants to get up but he can't break Button's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Axl Cailean will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Benjy Button's cut.
That's time! Button's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Button shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Button was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cailean throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Button looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
Button feints and as Cailean raises his hands in defense, Button changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cailean keeping moving, preventing Button from controlling successfully.
Button prevents Cailean from getting back to his feet.
Cailean manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Button has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cailean is looking for a takedown.
Cailean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cailean pushes Button up against the cage in a clinch.
Cailean looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Button wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Button gets underhooks to prevent Cailean's takedown attempt.
Benjy Button has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axl Cailean.
Button throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cailean.
Cailean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cailean takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cailean tries to keep at a distance but Button has taken the fight into the clinch.
Button jumps guard.
Button is looking for a triangle but Cailean pushes his legs off easily.
Cailean wanted to stand there but Button had control of the position.
Cailean won't allow Button to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cailean avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Button has a closed guard, preventing Cailean from standing up.
Cailean stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cailean slips a jab and a cross from Button.
Button has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Button escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Button is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cailean's half guard.
Button is just content to waste time from the top position. Cailean takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cailean wants to stand but Button is controlling the position.
Axl Cailean 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.
Button throwing strikes from guard but Cailean blocks nicely.
Button looking to sit in guard and control but Cailean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cailean wants to stand but Button has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cailean gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Benjy Button has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cailean swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Button.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Axl Cailean.
I've got Cailean 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axl Cailean!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Krakowski (ranked 4251 p4p, 1492 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 512 p4p, 227 weight class). Krakowski's entrance music is Netherfell - Mokosz. A fine choice. Bernard Krakowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tomomi Tsuruta's chin.
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernard Krakowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krakowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Krakowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krakowski at a distance.
Tsuruta takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
Bernard Krakowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krakowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsuruta off the cage and back into range.
Krakowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsuruta scores with a jab to the body.
Krakowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsuruta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krakowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Krakowski throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowski misses with a body punch
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
Krakowski throws a combination that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a one-two to the body.
Krakowski misses with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tsuruta is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Krakowski rather than just go for the knockout.
Krakowski throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown but Krakowski shows good takedown defense.
Krakowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tsuruta counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Krakowski!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsuruta prevents Krakowski from escaping the position.
Krakowski gets back to half guard.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Krakowski is working from the bottom.
Krakowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tsuruta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Krakowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Krakowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krakowski has momentary wrist control but Tsuruta slips an elbow through the middle.
Krakowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsuruta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Krakowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Krakowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Krakowski.
Tsuruta feints the counter takedown.
Krakowski misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Krakowski.
Tsuruta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Krakowski sprawls well initially but Tsuruta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Krakowski trying to control but Tsuruta postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta 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.
Tsuruta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krakowski defending well though.
Tsuruta winds up and cracks Krakowski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tsuruta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Krakowski wants to improve his position but Tsuruta is controlling well.
Tsuruta is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta'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.
Tsuruta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Krakowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krakowski misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Krakowski as he connects with a hook.
Krakowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krakowski.
Tsuruta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krakowski defends well and Tsuruta ends up having to push Krakowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krakowski defending well as Tsuruta loads up on a big left hand.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tsuruta not doing much here.
Krakowski wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Tsuruta wants to control but Krakowski is keeping him busy.
Tsuruta is looking to stall here but Krakowski recovers full guard.
Krakowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsuruta wants to control from the top but Krakowski keeps moving.
Krakowski wants to control but Tsuruta passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsuruta working Krakowski over with strikes.
Krakowski has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Krakowski is trying to control but can't.
Krakowski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tsuruta trying to control the action but Krakowski is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta drops an elbow to the side of Krakowski's head.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Krakowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krakowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsuruta working the head and body with strikes.
Krakowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsuruta is trying to control the action in half guard but Krakowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Krakowski's temple.
Krakowski is concentrating on defense, preventing Tsuruta from advancing position.
Tsuruta content to control rather than advance.
Krakowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tsuruta with the ground and pound from mount.
Krakowski is looking to get to half guard.
Krakowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krakowski working to try and regain half guard.
Tsuruta lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krakowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Krakowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tomomi Tsuruta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Krakowski throws a looping overhand right but Tsuruta ducks down to avoid it.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krakowski throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsuruta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krakowski to score with a decent uppercut.
Krakowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
Tsuruta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
Krakowski throws an off balance right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsuruta.
Krakowski has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tsuruta is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krakowski is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowski is trying to drag Tsuruta to the mat but Tsuruta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tsuruta takes a shot to the head.
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuruta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krakowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Krakowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tsuruta's head backwards.
Krakowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Krakowski.
And Tsuruta tries to counter it with a takedown but Krakowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Krakowski.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krakowski.
Bernard Krakowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krakowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta has a takedown stuffed.
Bernard Krakowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomomi Tsuruta.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsuruta jabs Krakowski right on the nose. Krakowski blinks but takes it well.
Tsuruta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Krakowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
Krakowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Tomomi Tsuruta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krakowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krakowski as he jumps to the side.
Nice jab there from Krakowski.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tsuruta is defended easily by Krakowski.
Krakowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsuruta is just out of range.
Tsuruta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krakowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Tsuruta slips under a jab from Krakowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krakowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krakowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta avoids the body shot from Krakowski.
Tsuruta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Krakowski misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
Krakowski jabs at Tsuruta's body.
Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Tsuruta with the counter takedown but Krakowski avoids it easily.
Krakowski swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Krakowski misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Krakowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Bernard Krakowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta slips a straight right by Krakowski.
Bernard Krakowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Krakowski throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Krakowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tsuruta 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomomi Tsuruta!
After the big win, Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russian Bear (ranked 2898 p4p, 1878 weight class) and Jean Luc Picard (ranked 333 p4p, 218 weight class). Picard has chosen Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill A Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Russian Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Luc Picard!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear blocks a head kick by Picard.
Picard misses with a hook.
Bear fails in his attempt to clinch.
Picard throws a sloppy body shot
and Bear counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bear thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Picard's head.
Bear wants to lay and pray for a moment but Picard keeps working.
Bear seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Picard is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Russian Bear!
Russian Bear very nearly forgot to thank Un-Kaged Nutrition 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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Co-main event
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Panfilo Acerbi had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 143.7, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Bantam Rooster was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miura Guts (ranked 1654 p4p, 2042 weight class) and Johnny Hogg (ranked 197 p4p, 236 weight class). Hogg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Styx - Renegade. Johnny Hogg is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miura Guts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Hogg!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guts looks to land a body kick but Hogg moved away.
Guts looks for the body kick but Hogg saw that one coming.
Hogg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Guts's half guard.
Guts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hogg is in close to Guts's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Guts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hogg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogg postures up and lands a big shot to Guts's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg preventing the sweep.
Guts wants to hit a sweep here but Hogg passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Guts there!
Hogg lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Guts hang on?
Guts is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg with a couple of short strikes.
Hogg has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Guts's face.
Hogg prevents Guts from getting the reversal.
Guts is in a horrible position here. Hogg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Guts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hogg scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hogg prevents Guts from getting the reversal.
Hogg breaks from Guts's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hogg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Guts?
Guts tries to reverse the position but Hogg maintains control.
Hogg unloading with bombs!
Guts bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hogg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Guts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg working for a triangle but Guts defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Guts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hogg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Guts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hogg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hogg has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Guts doesn't defend quickly enough and Hogg has managed to lock this one up! Can Guts escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hogg on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Hogg!
Our winner, Johnny Hogg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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