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AFC #25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Loki Rehn (ranked 5338 p4p, 25039 weight class) and George Lennon (ranked 463 p4p, 504 weight class). George Lennon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loki Rehn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Lennon!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rehn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rehn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rehn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lennon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rehn scores with a kick to the body.
Rehn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lennon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rehn digs a good hook to Lennon's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rehn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lennon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rehn with a nice calf kick.
Rehn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Loki Rehn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rehn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rehn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lennon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rehn. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rehn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rehn scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Rehn throws a head kick that half lands.
Rehn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A right-left combo lands from Rehn.
Lennon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Loki Rehn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rehn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lennon has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rehn punishes Lennon's body with a nice straight punch.
Rehn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lennon moves forwards but Rehn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rehn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lennon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rehn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rehn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rehn lands with a kick to the temple. Lennon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rehn is looking to wear down Lennon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lennon takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rehn stalks Lennon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lennon's face. Lennon staggers backwards, shaken.
Rehn scores with a push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loki Rehn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rehn scores with a hook.
Rehn misses with a head kick.
Rehn throws a head kick that Lennon semi-blocks.
Loki Rehn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rehn with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rehn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rehn thuds his shin into the meat of Lennon's side.
Rehn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lennon can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rehn throws a combination. Lennon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lennon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rehn.
Rehn throws a one two combo.
Lennon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rehn can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rehn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Rehn fakes the leg kick and cracks Lennon in the body.
Rehn lands a front kick.
Lennon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rehn.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lennon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rehn - the referee stops the clock and Lennon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rehn. Lennon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A low kick lands for Rehn.
Lennon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rehn. Lennon shrugs it off though.
Rehn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lennon.
Rehn throws a front kick that sends Lennon stumbling back into the cage.
Rehn jabs at Lennon's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rehn. That's going to slow Lennon down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rehn lands a leg kick that knocks Lennon off balance momentarily.
Rehn connects with a leg kick.
Rehn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lennon under the eye.
Rehn throws a front kick that sends Lennon stumbling back into the cage.
Rehn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lennon's sensitive parts.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lennon might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rehn has got the better of the exchanges.
Lennon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loki Rehn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rehn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lennon.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rehn - that will leave a mark!
Rehn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lennon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rehn.
Rehn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lennon doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rehn lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rehn.
Rehn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rehn connects with a high kick.
Rehn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rehn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lennon at a distance.
Rehn lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lennon avoids the head kick by Rehn.
Rehn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rehn jabs at Lennon's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rehn.
A shot to the liver by Rehn. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rehn scores with a push kick.
Lennon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rehn lands a jab-cross combination.
Rehn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rehn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rehn.
Rehn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rehn lands with a slapping head kick.
Rehn tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lennon dodges the punch combination from Rehn.
Lennon with the counter takedown but Rehn avoids it easily.
Rehn connects with a body shot that sends Lennon's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Loki Rehn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rehn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:24
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loki Rehn!
Loki Rehn took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BRAZEN - Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pau Hernandez (ranked 4266 p4p, 25038 weight class) and John Miller (ranked 460 p4p, 568 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pau Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Miller!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Hernandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hernandez shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Hernandez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller throws a counter combo.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Miller but Miller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Despite the aggression on Miller's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pau Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez with a poor takedown
and Miller counters with a left to the body.
Hernandez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to kick Hernandez off but Hernandez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Miller is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hernandez is tapping! Great win for Miller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Miller!
After winning the bout, John Miller 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nassourdine Magomedov (ranked 5462 p4p, 5248 weight class) and Denis Stojnic (ranked 519 p4p, 507 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nassourdine Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Denis Stojnic!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stojnic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Magomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stojnic's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stojnic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Stojnic's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Stojnic is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov has gone for a leg lock! Stojnic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magomedov's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stojnic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojnic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stojnic has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Stojnic passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stojnic seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Magomedov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Denis Stojnic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Orsini (ranked 5751 p4p, 3983 weight class) and Theodore Berber (ranked 599 p4p, 495 weight class). Theodore Berber has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Giovanni Orsini's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giovanni Orsini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theodore Berber!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orsini loads up on a big right hand but Berber slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Berber.
Berber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsini.
Nice shot by Berber.
Orsini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Berber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Berber.
Orsini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Berber circles away quickly and effectively.
Orsini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Berber misses the shot to the body.
Orsini misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Berber. Beautiful body shot.
Berber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Orsini is breathing heavily.
Berber lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berber throws an overhand right that drops Orsini like a sack of potatoes! Berber dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Berber!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jones (ranked 3506 p4p, 4638 weight class) and Android Fighter (ranked 423 p4p, 511 weight class). Fighter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tech-Man strikes again, someone is going down.. Wonder who? It's you!!!! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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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 Las Vegas, Brian Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones has Fighter up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fighter up against the cage.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones is trying to trip Fighter. He has hold of a leg but Fighter is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones stands and throws Fighter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jones controlling from side mount.
Jones cracks Fighter with a big elbow.
Jones in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jones working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fighter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones'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.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fighter is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fighter managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jones.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fighter can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Fighter's face as Jones controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jones has Fighter up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Fighter misses with a knee strike.
Fighter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Fighter is defending the position.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Fighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones forces Fighter back against the cage and clinches.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fighter is defending well.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter can do to turn this around?
Fighter stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones tightens his grip and picks Fighter up, before dumping him to the ground. Fighter manages to land in guard.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Fighter blocks nicely.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fighter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Fighter circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Fighter shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Fighter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones stalling.
Fighter breaks from the clinch.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Fighter, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Fighter against the cage but Fighter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Fighter gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fighter but Fighter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fighter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fighter sprawls well. Fighter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Fighter throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fighter! But no joy.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Fighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones forces Fighter back against the cage and clinches.
Fighter manages to break the clinch.
Brian Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fighter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fighter sprawls well. Fighter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Fighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter prevents the takedown attempt.
Fighter breaks from the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch there but Fighter circles away.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Fighter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch
letting Fighter counter with a right hand.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Fighter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones tries to clinch up
enabling Fighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones tries to clinch
and Fighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Android Fighter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter slips under a jab from Jones.
Fighter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to clinch.
It seemed like Fighter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fighter to the ground. Jones is now in Fighter's guard.
Brian Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Android Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Android Fighter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Jones!
The defeated Android Fighter had this to say: 'I am not a bitch, never back down ever in my life. I always accept my fights offer no matter what!!! This fight was totally favored for my opponent, I don't know who the fuck is responsible for match making but he fouled in this. As I said am a fighter and not a bitch, so it is what it is***. Man'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dax Monroe (ranked 3598 p4p, 3260 weight class) and Last Nightmare (ranked 416 p4p, 385 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dax Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Last Nightmare!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Nightmare.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nightmare.
Nightmare staying out of range there.
Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nightmare.
Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
and Nightmare counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monroe thinking.
Nightmare smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nightmare uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Monroe connects with a nice looking jab.
Monroe throws the left hand but Nightmare avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Nightmare tries to clinch but Monroe is having none of it.
Monroe defending well as Nightmare loads up on a big left hand.
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nightmare.
A nice side step and Nightmare releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Monroe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nightmare takes the fight into the clinch.
Nightmare lands a shoulder strike.
Monroe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Monroe is stalling here.
Monroe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nightmare backwards.
Nightmare stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nightmare works on Monroe's body with a couple of short punches.
Monroe is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nightmare.
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nightmare connects with a crisp jab.
Monroe misses the body punch
and Nightmare counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare moves into range and clinches up with Monroe.
Nightmare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Nightmare.
Monroe swings wildly with an uppercut but Nightmare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nightmare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monroe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nightmare lands a shot to the body.
Nightmare can't find room to land a body shot as Monroe controls the action.
A short right from Nightmare on the inside.
Monroe blocks an uppercut.
Monroe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nightmare misses with a body punch.
Nightmare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nightmare misses with a punch to the body.
Nightmare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Monroes head.
Nightmare throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nightmare lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nightmare lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monroe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nightmare backwards.
Nightmare tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nightmare misses with a punch to the body.
Nightmare makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Monroe throws a punch but it's blocked by Nightmare.
Nightmare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Monroe blocks a body shot from Nightmare.
Nightmare's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Monroe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nightmare blocks an uppercut.
Monroe tries to circle away but Nightmare has him pinned against the cage.
Monroe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Nightmare misses.
Nightmare keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.
Monroe cracks Nightmare with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nightmare clinches up with Monroe and pushes him back against the cage.
Monroe working aggressively here.
Monroe misses with some punches.
Nightmare lands with a right to the head.
Monroe throws a head punch that misses.
Nightmare lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nightmare.
Monroe takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nightmare lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Nightmare pushes Monroe against the cage. Nightmare is working some dirty boxing. Nightmare pushes off with a quick right hook! Monroe goes down! Monroe tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nightmare moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Last Nightmare!
Last Nightmare thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aziz Mehamedov (ranked 1778 p4p, 2979 weight class) and Glass Hugo (ranked 155 p4p, 250 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Aziz Mehamedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Glass Hugo!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugo gets caught flat footed, as Mehamedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mehamedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Mehamedov won't allow Hugo to get back to his feet.
Mehamedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mehamedov won't allow Hugo to get back to his feet.
Mehamedov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hugo wants to stand and escape but Mehamedov is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hugo has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hugo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mehamedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Mehamedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hugo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hugo is wriggling around but Mehamedov manages to pass to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugo is trying to stand.
Mehamedov controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mehamedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hugo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hugo is trying to stand back up but Mehamedov is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mehamedov is looking to advance position but Hugo won't allow it.
Hugo is trying to stand back up but Mehamedov is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hugo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mehamedov 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.
Hugo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mehamedov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hugo.
Hugo is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Mehamedov.
Mehamedov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hugo wants to get back to his feet but Mehamedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mehamedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hugo wants to stand and escape but Mehamedov is having none of it.
Mehamedov trying to control but Hugo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mehamedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mehamedov wants to pass the guard but Hugo is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mehamedov ducks under a wild hook from Hugo.
Mehamedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hugo wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mehamedov working over Hugo with some ground and pound. Hugo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mehamedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hugo wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Mehamedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mehamedov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hugo gets caught flat footed, as Mehamedov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hugo is looking to stand back up but Mehamedov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hugo.
Hugo pushes Mehamedov off looking to stand but Mehamedov dives back in and keeps control.
Mehamedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Hugo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehamedov controlling the action here.
Mehamedov prevents Hugo from standing back up.
Mehamedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hugo can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehamedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mehamedov is pressing down on Hugo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hugo is holding on for now.
Aziz Mehamedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mehamedov throwing shots but Hugo is blocking nicely.
Mehamedov winds up and cracks Hugo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Mehamedov there.
Hugo is trying to stand back up but Mehamedov is controlling him
Mehamedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mehamedov prevents Hugo from standing back up.
Mehamedov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mehamedov thows a huge punch but Hugo dodges it nicely.
Hugo is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hugo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mehamedov moves into the clinch.
Hugo takes a shot to the head.
Mehamedov is looking for a takedown.
Mehamedov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Hugo on the inside.
Hugo struggles to land a body shot inside as Mehamedov controls his hands.
Mehamedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mehamedov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hugo can't fight it off and eventually Mehamedov manages to take the fight to the floor. Hugo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hugo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mehamedov manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehamedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mehamedov controlling the action here.
Mehamedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mehamedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mehamedov lands strikes from half guard.
Hugo is trying to stand up here but Mehamedov is controlling him well.
Mehamedov trying to control the pace.
Hugo pushes Mehamedov off looking to stand but Mehamedov dives back in and keeps control.
Mehamedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hugo is trying to stand up here but Mehamedov is controlling him well.
Hugo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mehamedov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hugo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mehamedov wants to free his trapped foot but Hugo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Mehamedov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hugo misses the shot to the body.
Hugo misses with a wild body shot.
Mehamedov tries to counter by clinching up but Hugo breaks away and moves out of range.
Hugo throws a hook but Mehamedov blocks it.
Mehamedov slips a straight right by Hugo.
Mehamedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mehamedov showed some decent athleticism there.
Mehamedov is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mehamedov lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehamedov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hugo tries to kick Mehamedov off but Mehamedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mehamedov trying to control the pace.
Hugo is trying to stand.
Mehamedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mehamedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Mehamedov is keen to just control but Hugo is a slippery customer.
Mehamedov is taking a breather. Hugo 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.
Aziz Mehamedov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mehamedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hugo wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hugo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mehamedov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mehamedov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hugo under the eye.
Hugo misses with a hook. Mehamedov ducked under it nicely.
Mehamedov with a poor takedown
and Hugo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hugo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mehamedov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugo lands with an overhand left.
Mehamedov scores with a takedown into Hugo's guard.
Hugo is looking to stand up but Mehamedov isn't so interested in that idea.
Mehamedov content to stall in guard here.
Mehamedov won't allow Hugo to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mehamedov controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mehamedov advances to half guard.
Hugo is looking to get back to is feet but Mehamedov passes into side control.
Hugo is pushing Mehamedov's head away, looking to escape. Mehamedov manages to hold on to the position though.
Mehamedov taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aziz Mehamedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mehamedov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aziz Mehamedov!
A relieved looking Aziz Mehamedov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Garrone (ranked 2273 p4p, 4061 weight class) and John Cosman (ranked 302 p4p, 478 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Francesco Garrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Cosman!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garrone.
 It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
Garrone tries to bum rush Cosman with a series of wild strikes but Cosman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Garrone misses.
Garrone connects with a body shot.
Cosman dodges the punch combination from Garrone.
Garrone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cosman throws a jab but it's blocked by Garrone.
Garrone fails to land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Garrone scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cosman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garrone digs a good hook to Cosman's body.
Francesco Garrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Garrone coming out on top.
Cosman misses with a wild body shot.
Cosman walks into a straight right hand from Garrone.
Garrone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garrone.
Cosman throws a body punch but Garrone moves out of range.
Cosman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garrone defending well as Cosman loads up on a big left hand.
Garrone slips a jab and a cross from Cosman.
Garrone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cosman back to the cage. Garrone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Garrone as he connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Garrone misses.
Cosman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Cosman misses.
Garrone lands a left and a right that send Cosman crashing to the mat, dazed. Garrone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Cosman is rocked!
 It looks like John Cosman has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrone pounces like a tiger and cracks Cosman with a vicious hook! Cosman is down but not out! Garrone follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Francesco Garrone!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caius Marius (ranked 281 p4p, 1334 weight class) and Christian Dresner (ranked 40 p4p, 190 weight class). The key to victory for Caius Marius has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caius Marius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Dresner!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dresner misses with a hook.
Marius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dresner circles away quickly and effectively.
Dresner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Marius defending against the ground and pound.
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Dresner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dresner trying to control the position but Marius is working away.
Dresner tries to move to mount but Marius blocks the move with his legs.
Dresner sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Marius is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Marius avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dresner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Marius regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dresner's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but Marius defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dresner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marius controlling the position for now.
Marius's coaches at GWad's Playpen have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dresner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marius gets full guard.
Marius keeping full guard, as Dresner tries to pass.
Dresner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dresner throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dresner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marius wants to sweep here but Dresner controlling him for the moment.
Dresner forces his way into half guard.
Dresner wants to pass to mount but Marius is defending the position.
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but Marius defends the submission attempt.
Dresner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dresner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dresner prevents Marius from improving his position.
Dresner is looking for a kimura here.
Dresner thows a huge punch but Marius dodges it nicely.
Dresner with the ground and pound but Marius uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dresner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dresner pushes down on Marius's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dresner looks to land a strike but Marius avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dresner passes into half guard.
Dresner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marius defending well though.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Marius is defending well.
Marius keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dresner trying to pass the guard but Marius defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but Marius defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Dresner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Dresner or perhaps it was just good defense by Marius, which made it look bad.
Dresner with a poor takedown
and Marius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marius stuffs the takedown.
Caius Marius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Dresner.
Nice body punch from Marius.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Marius enables Dresner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marius manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Marius wants to sweep here but Dresner controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marius is keeping the position for now.
Marius is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Marius is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dresner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marius is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dresner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dresner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dresner wants to pass the guard but Marius is keeping the position.
Dresner is still trying to improve position.
Marius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dresner is one step ahead there.
Dresner throwing strikes but missing.
Dresner is working Marius over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dresner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dresner throwing strikes from guard but Marius blocks nicely.
Dresner tries to free his leg and advance position but Marius is retaining full guard.
Marius looking to control.
Dresner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marius's guard.
Dresner is looking to advance position but Marius won't allow it.
Dresner is looking to take a break and control but Marius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marius holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dresner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dresner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dresner seems to be working for a kimura but Marius defends the submission attempt.
Dresner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marius won't allow Dresner to pass to mount.
Marius is trying to get back to full guard.
Dresner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marius trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dresner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marius knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dresner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dresner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dresner goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Marius turns into him and now he's in Dresner's guard.
Marius trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Dresner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Marius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dresner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Marius to the ground. Dresner is now in Marius's guard.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marius is keeping the position for now.
Marius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dresner is one step ahead there.
Marius has his hands on Dresner's head, controlling the position.
Dresner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marius is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dresner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dresner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dresner trying to control the position from guard on top but Marius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dresner throws a strike but Marius rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dresner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dresner is tightening it up a little... Marius has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Marius reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Marius taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dresner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Christian Dresner!
Christian Dresner is the new welterweight champion!
Christian Dresner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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