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OFK 341 - Escalante Vs Bizih PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Lingfield (ranked 2075 p4p, 4227 weight class) and Tayaen Porfirigo (ranked 282 p4p, 472 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Lingfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tayaen Porfirigo!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lingfield instigates a clinch.
Lingfield has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Porfirigo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lingfield keeps control of the position as Porfirigo tries to break free.
Porfirigo avoids the strikes from Lingfield.
Lingfield really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Porfirigo.
Lingfield 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.
Porfirigo covering up well and avoiding damage.
Lingfield misses with a punch to the head.
Porfirigo covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Porfirigo is covering up but some of the strikes from Lingfield are getting through and doing damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lingfield is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lingfield's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingfield throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Lingfield trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lingfield not allowing Porfirigo to control his hands.
Lingfield slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lingfield connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Porfirigo to escape the position.
Will Lingfield go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Porfirigo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Porfirigo is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lingfield off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Lingfield. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Lingfield thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Lingfield looking to break Porfirigo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Porfirigo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lingfield will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lingfield punches Porfirigo on the ear.
Lingfield lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Porfirigo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Can Porfirigo hold on?! Lingfield is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lingfield misses with an elbow to the head.
Lingfield working for a choke but Porfirigo reverses nicely into Lingfield 's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo is fighting to break Lingfield's control of his arms but Lingfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Porfirigo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lingfield is retaining full guard.
Lingfield seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lingfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Lingfield, not yet.
Lingfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lingfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo is defending against the submission attempts here by Lingfield.
Lingfield moves into full mount! Porfirigo won't be happy about that!
Lingfield trying to control but Porfirigo is having none of it.
Lingfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Porfirigo working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Lingfield dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lingfield throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Porfirigo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lingfield is in Porfirigo's guard.
Porfirigo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lingfield controls the pace.
Lingfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Porfirigo's head.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Porfirigo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jim Lingfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Porfirigo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lingfield slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lingfield cracks Porfirigo with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lingfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Porfirigo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lingfield looking to pass the guard.
Porfirigo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingfield is looking for a sweep. Porfirigo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Porfirigo throwing shots but Lingfield is blocking nicely.
Porfirigo is keen to just control but Lingfield is a slippery customer.
Lingfield desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lingfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Porfirigo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Porfirigo's back!
Porfirigo is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Lingfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Porfirigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lingfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lingfield is adopting a defensive guard.
Lingfield is looking to sweep but instead, Porfirigo has passed into half guard.
It looks like Porfirigo is going to stand back up.
Porfirigo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Porfirigo is looking to take a break and control but Lingfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lingfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four 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.
Lingfield has his foot on Porfirigo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Porfirigo works his way back into a safe position though.
Lingfield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lingfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Porfirigo manages to get himself to full guard.
Lingfield lands a couple of elbows.
Lingfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Porfirigo has wrist control.
Lingfield content to stall in guard here.
Lingfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porfirigo can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lingfield slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Lingfield dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lingfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Porfirigo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lingfield's head.
Porfirigo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lingfield connects with a right hand. Porfirigo shakes it off.
Porfirigo slips a straight right by Lingfield.
And Porfirigo tries to counter it with a takedown but Lingfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lingfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lingfield drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lingfield stays in close to Porfirigo's body and controls the position.
Lingfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Porfirigo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lingfield has managed to get both his arms back between Porfirigo's legs - danger averted.
Lingfield wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porfirigo is trying to keep Lingfield in close.
Lingfield controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lingfield wants to control from the top but Porfirigo keeps moving.
Porfirigo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lingfield controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lingfield trying to control but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lingfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Tayaen Porfirigo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lingfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Porfirigo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lingfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Porfirigo as Lingfield shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Lingfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingfield changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Porfirigo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Porfirigo is not content to let Lingfield control the position.
Porfirigo defending against the ground and pound.
Porfirigo wants to get back to his feet.
Porfirigo prevents Lingfield from improving position.
Lingfield landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lingfield tries to move to mount but Porfirigo blocks the move with his legs.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lingfield is trying to get an arm triangle but Porfirigo is defending well.
Porfirigo is trying to control Lingfield's posture but Lingfield avoids it.
Jim Lingfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Porfirigo is looking to regain half guard here but Lingfield keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
That's four 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.
Porfirigo tries to bench press Lingfield off him but Lingfield keeps the position.
Lingfield controls the position.
Porfirigo stops Lingfield from passing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Lingfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lingfield, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Lingfield!
Jim Lingfield decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Tayaen Porfirigo spoke after the fight, saying 'Now, I will kill myself...'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benson Beckley (ranked 1667 p4p, 4374 weight class) and Pull Plugger (ranked 150 p4p, 325 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benson Beckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Pull Plugger!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beckley avoids the body shot from Plugger.
A little feinted left hand from Beckley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Plugger gets tackled into the cage by Beckley. Beckley maintains the clinch.
Plugger has Beckley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beckley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beckley tries to work over Plugger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beckley gets control of Plugger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Beckley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Plugger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Plugger trying to control but Beckley is working from the bottom.
Plugger passes Beckley's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger is trying for a kimura here. Beckley looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Plugger wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pull Plugger!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dwalin Broadaxe (ranked 2450 p4p, 2401 weight class) and J Gay G (ranked 198 p4p, 190 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gay G's choice of entrance music: Down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwalin Broadaxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J Gay G!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay G throws a body punch but Broadaxe moves out of range.
Broadaxe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gay G has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Broadaxe tries to keep at a distance but Gay G has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gay G is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Broadaxe is defending well for now.
Gay G throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gay G with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Broadaxe successfully pulls guard.
Gay G looking to improve position, pressing down on Broadaxe's thigh with his hand. Broadaxe seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Gay G paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Gay G's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Broadaxe picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dwalin Broadaxe!
Our winner, Dwalin Broadaxe, 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vu Viet Hu (ranked 2244 p4p, 2393 weight class) and Lito Alcala (ranked 157 p4p, 168 weight class). Alcala is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: MORTAL KOMBAT. Vu Viet Hu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vu Viet Hu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lito Alcala!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alcala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alcala lands a nice hook to Hu's body. Hu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hu shoots in looking for a takedown. Alcala tries to sprawl out of it but Hu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alcala manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alcala lands a nice looking body shot.
Hu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hu shoots in and drives through. Alcala sprawls well.
Hu shoots in and gets a takedown into Alcala's guard.
Hu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hu trying to control but Alcala is working from the bottom.
Alcala is looking to stand up but Hu isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alcala is keeping the position for now.
Hu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hu content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alcala throws a good cross that connects.
Alcala connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alcala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hu.
Hu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alcala feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vu Viet Hu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Alcala wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alcala keeping full guard, as Hu tries to pass.
Alcala can't keep his opponent in guard - Hu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alcala defends it well.
Hu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alcala keeps working.
Hu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alcala has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hu in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alcala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alcala trying to hold on to Hu's head to control him but Hu postures up.
Hu is looking for a kimura here.
Hu wants to pass to mount but Alcala is defending the position.
That's four 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.
Hu passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hu moves to take his opponent's back.
Hu is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Alcala knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Alcala for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vu Viet Hu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hu shoots for a takedown but Alcala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hu is trying to work for a kimura but Alcala is defending well.
Hu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alcala is just riding it out for now. Hu eventually gives up the hold.
Hu uses his free foot to push down on Alcala's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alcala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala is squirming around, avoiding Hu's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcala can't escape the position.
Hu controlling from mount.
Hu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Alcala can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hu tries to control but Alcala wriggling away.
Hu 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hu working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Alcala looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hu! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vu Viet Hu!
Vu Viet Hu gave a mention to Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Lito Alcala was interviewed post fight and said 'Free Hong Kong And Screw China'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keir Toal (ranked 1537 p4p, 2977 weight class) and Rocco Damato (ranked 134 p4p, 239 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Toal might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Irish Pub Song. The crowd seem to be enjoying Damato's choice of entrance music: Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keir Toal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocco Damato!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toal moves into the clinch successfully.
Toal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Damato.
Nice body punch from Toal.
Damato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toal lands a left hand.
Toal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toal tries to throw a body punch but Damato avoids it by throwing Toal back against the cage.
Toal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Damato is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Damatos head.
Damato manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Damato working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Tappelukerho inform us that Damato has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Toal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Damato controls Toal momentarily but Toal frees himself.
Toal postures up and lands a big shot to Damato's brow.
Toal is stalling in the full guard.
Damato keeping full guard, as Toal tries to pass.
Damato looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Damato is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Toal misses with a body shot.
Toal lands a nice hook to Damato's body. Damato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Damato.
Damato tries to sprawl but Toal drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Damato has one foot on Toal's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Toal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Damato counters with a nice uppercut.
Toal 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.
Damato controls Toal momentarily but Toal frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damato can't keep his opponent in guard - Toal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Toal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Damato is trying to control but can't.
Damato is trying to get back to full guard.
Toal trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Damato is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Toal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Toal not doing much here.
Damato wants to control but Toal is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Toal seems content to control.
Toal 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.
Keir Toal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Damato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Toal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Damato doesn't seem phased though.
Toal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toal has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Damato regains guard immediately.
Damato scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damato can do to turn this around?
Damato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Toal.
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!
Damato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toal misses with a body shot
and Toal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Damato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Toal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Damato drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Toal defends it well.
Keir Toal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toal throws a looping overhand right but Damato ducks down to avoid it.
Toal lands a nice shot that snaps Damato's head back.
Toal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toal motions for Damato to come forward. Toal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toal forces Damato back against the cage and clinches.
Damato jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Toal walks away with a smile on his face. Damato gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Toal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Toal scores with a jab to the head.
Damato gets caught flat footed, as Toal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Damato is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damato has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Toal after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toal works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Toal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damato controlling the position.
Damato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing that Toal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Damato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Damato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toal.
Toal stalks Damato and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Damato's face. Damato staggers backwards, shaken.
Toal gets a double leg takedown into Damato's guard.
Toal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keir Toal dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Toal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Damato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Toal sets himself, and Damato steps forward looking for the clinch! Toal avoids it this time.
Toal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Damato was well out of range. Poor timing from Toal.
Toal sets himself, and Damato steps forward looking for the clinch! Toal avoids it this time.
Toal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Damato moves into range and connects with a jab.
Toal just misses with a punch to the body.
Damato is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Toal scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Toal.
A solid body kick from Toal.
Damato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Damato darts in looking for a takedown but Toal gets double underhooks and turns Damato into the cage.
A head kick by Toal misses
and Damato counters by moving into the clinch.
Toal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Damato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Toal lands with a light punch inside.
Damato is trying to pull guard but Toal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Toal tries to work over Damato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Damato's elbow.
A short right from Toal on the inside.
Toal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Toal throws a head punch that misses.
Damato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Toal.
Toal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keir Toal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toal misses with a body punch.
Toal lands with a left to the head.
Damato tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Keir Toal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Damato.
Toal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Damato tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Toal smiles and moves away.
Keir Toal is winning the standup battle so far.
Damato checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Damato's head backwards.
Donk. Toal catches Damato right on the button with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Toal as he connects with a hook.
Toal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Damato appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Toal throws a body punch but Damato moves out of range.
Damato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Damato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rocco Damato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toal lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keir Toal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Toal 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keir Toal!
A very excited looking Keir Toal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles E Boles (ranked 1073 p4p, 2533 weight class) and Abel Hug (ranked 96 p4p, 203 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles E Boles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abel Hug!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Hug misses.
Boles appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A combination from Hug does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Boles. Beautiful body shot.
Good leg kick by Hug.
Nice defenses there by Hug.
Hug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Hug.
Boles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Boles catches Hug right on the button with a cross.
Hug scores with a hook to the body. Boles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hug connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boles momentarily.
Hug looks to throw the jab but Boles is out of range.
Hug has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hug manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Hug releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hug feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hug looks to land a right hand but Boles moved out of range.
Boles swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hug.
Boles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hug feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boles slips a straight right by Hug.
Hug lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boles throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boles closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hug keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boles.
A telegraphed right hand from Hug misses the target.
Boles with the inside leg kick.
Boles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hug connects with a looping right hand.
Boles moves into the clinch successfully.
Boles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boles manages to break the clinch.
Hug cracks Boles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boles slips a jab from Hug.
Boles is looking to clinch but Hug is avoiding it.
Boles jabs Hug right on the nose. Hug blinks but takes it well.
Hug jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hug thuds his right hand into Boles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug looks to land a right hand but Boles moved out of range.
Boles misses with a low kick.
Hug throws a hook but Boles avoids it easily.
Boles pushes Hug up against the cage in a clinch.
Hug scores with a shoulder strike.
Hug lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boles backwards.
Hug cracks Boles with a nice body shot.
Hug breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boles tries to clinch up but Hug circles away and keeps his distance.
Boles misses with a hook.
Hug cracks Boles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boles moves into the clinch.
Hug's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hug connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boles momentarily.
Hug thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boles. Hug does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boles sizes up Hug with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boles closes the distance and clinches.
Boles breaks from the clinch.
Boles misses with a wild body shot.
Hug tries a head kick but it misses.
Boles moves out of range as Hug throws a body kick.
Boles feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boles moves into the clinch.
Boles breaks the clinch.
Hug misses with a looping right.
Boles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hug throws out the jab.
Hug avoids the body shot from Boles.
Hug scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Boles misses.
Boles has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hug.
Boles loads up on a big right hand but Hug slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Hug misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug with a hook.
Hug swings widly with a right hand
and Boles counters with a straight right hand.
Hug looks to throw the jab but Boles is out of range.
Hug instigates a clinch.
Boles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Boles.
Boles lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boles fails to land.
Hug blocking some punches.
Hug is leaning against Boles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hug prevents a body shot from Boles.
Boles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hug slips a jab from Boles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boles.
Boles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hug.
Hug tries to move into range but Boles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hug throws a low kick but Boles avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abel Hug will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boles throws a looping overhand right but Hug ducks down to avoid it.
Boles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hug throws a head kick that misses.
Boles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Hug. That snapped Boles's head back.
Hug closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hug tries to throw a body punch but Boles avoids it by throwing Hug back against the cage.
Boles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boles misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hug or not.
Hug tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abel Hug seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abel Hug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hug misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boles scores with the left hand. Hug knows he should have avoided that one.
Boles fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hug, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boles.
Hug blocks an uppercut.
Boles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hug manages to avoid it.
Boles slips under a jab from Hug.
Boles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hug misses with an uppercut
and Boles counters with a left to the body.
Hug takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boles checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice body punch from Hug.
Boles fails with an attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hug checks a leg kick.
Boles throws a body punch but Hug moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boles closes the distance and pushes Hug back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug breaks the clinch.
Boles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hug takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hug misses with a wild combination.
Hug scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Hug misses.
Boles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hug chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boles can pounce on him.
Boles bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hug's head.
Boles ducks under a wild hook from Hug.
Boles blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Boles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boles drives through and clinches with Hug against the cage.
Boles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hug's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boles lands a jab to the nose.
Hug swings widly with a right hand
and Boles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boles moves out of range of the strikes.
Boles lands with a straight right. Hug didn't see that one coming.
Boles fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hug is out of range.
Hug throws a big shot that misses.
Boles throws a leg kick but Hug moved away.
Boles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hug swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boles.
Hug misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boles.
Hug tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boles was well out of range. Poor timing from Hug.
Hug looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hug clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hug's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hug scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hug moves into the clinch.
Boles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boles lands a nice shot to the body.
Boles tries to throw a body punch but Hug avoids it by throwing Boles back against the cage.
Hug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hug.
Boles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boles lands a nice uppercut.
Boles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boles lands with a light punch inside.
Boles working aggressively here.
Hug lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hug swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hug breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hug rushes Boles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hug lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boles blocks a body shot from Hug.
Hug lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boles scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles E Boles dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Boles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hug manages to avoid it.
Hug misses with a double jab.
Boles tries to clinch there but Hug circles away.
Hug throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boles's head.
A jab lands there for Boles.
Hug connects with an inside leg kick.
Boles wants to clinch
and Hug cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hug.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hug.
Boles lands with a short shot to the head.
Boles breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boles tries to clinch there but Hug circles away.
Boles fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hug misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boles moves into range and clinches up with Hug.
Hug misses with some punches.
Boles can't find room to land a body shot as Hug controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hug.
Boles can't find room to land a body shot as Hug controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Hug.
Hug blocks an uppercut.
Hug blocking some punches.
Hug misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hug trying to stall but Boles improves his position.
Boles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hug throws a punch but it's blocked by Boles.
Boles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hug's elbow.
Hug tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hug is leaning against Boles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Hug - that landed with a thud.
Boles misses with some punches.
Hug pushes Boles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hug escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hug throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hug throws the left hand but Boles avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boles. Hug does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hug.
A big left from Hug misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Boles misses its target.
Boles looks to land a left hand but Hug moved out of range nicely.
Boles lands the left hand.
Boles looks to land a right hand but Hug moved out of range.
Boles just misses with a punch to the body.
Hug lands a really nice looking cross but Boles seems unphased.
Hug has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boles can't find room to land a body shot as Hug controls the action.
Hug can't find room to land a body shot as Boles controls the action.
Hug breaks from the clinch.
Hug throws a leg kick
enabling Boles to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Boles there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hug digs a good hook to Boles's body.
Good leg kick by Hug.
Boles avoids the head kick by Hug.
Boles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hug.
Hug has closed the distance and engaged Boles in a clinch.
Boles misses with the head strike.
Boles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hug tries to throw a body punch but Boles avoids it by throwing Hug back against the cage.
Hug scores with a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hug throws a punch but it's blocked by Boles.
Boles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boles blocking some punches.
Hug tries to work over Boles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boles wants to break free but Hug has control.
Boles swings wildly with an uppercut but Hug uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boles.
Boles blocking some punches.
Hug tries to work over Boles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boles is working Hug over against the cage.
Hug breaks the clinch.
Boles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boles lunges at Hug with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hug's hand.
Hug throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hug checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hug looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hug can pounce on him.
Hug thows a body kick. Boles tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hug throws a poor cross that misses
and Boles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hug scores with a hook to the body. Boles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boles tries to clinch up.
Boles takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Hug comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hug 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Hug!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anti Happy (ranked 1288 p4p, 1413 weight class) and Felix Jaroslav (ranked 111 p4p, 124 weight class). Happy comes to the cage accompanied by Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi. Jaroslav is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Sound of Running Feet. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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22 - 28 - 0 |
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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 22 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Happy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Jaroslav!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jaroslav lands with a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Happy or perhaps it was just good defense by Jaroslav, which made it look bad.
Happy backing away here, and Jaroslav unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jaroslav throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Happy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jaroslav's guard.
Jaroslav keeping full guard, as Happy tries to pass.
Jaroslav pushes Happy off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Happy.
Happy 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.
Happy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jaroslav sneaks out the side door and pushes Happy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Felix Jaroslav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaroslav buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaroslav.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroslav waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Happy.
Happy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jaroslav sprawls and moves away.
Jaroslav throws a big shot that misses.
Jaroslav works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That kick from Jaroslav tenderised Happy's leg. Happy is trying to keep his angry face on.
A bone on bone clash there as Happy blocks the leg kick.
Happy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav thows a leg kick but Happy checks it
and Happy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jaroslav is trying to stand back up but Happy is controlling him
Happy stalling away here and it's allowed Jaroslav to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Happy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaroslav works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Happy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Happy wants to control from the top but Jaroslav keeps moving.
Happy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jaroslav is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Happy is controlling him.
Happy throwing strikes but missing.
Happy 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.
Jaroslav is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Happy connects with a couple of short punches.
Jaroslav utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Happy trying to control but Jaroslav is working from the bottom.
Happy throws a strike but Jaroslav rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jaroslav is pushing down on Happy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Happy is fighting to maintain full guard but Jaroslav has managed to sneak the leg through.
Happy trying to control but Jaroslav postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaroslav stands up from half guard.
Nice uppercut there from Jaroslav.
Happy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jaroslav sprawls well initially but Happy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Happy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jaroslav has managed to free his arm - good work.
Happy is pressing down on Jaroslav's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jaroslav is holding on for now.
Jaroslav is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happy seems to be working for a kimura but Jaroslav defends the submission attempt.
Happy drops an elbow to the side of Jaroslav's head.
Happy slips a nice elbow through Jaroslav's hands, connecting with Jaroslav's forehead.
Jaroslav is trying to stand back up but Happy is controlling him
Happy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jaroslav defends it well.
Happy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaroslav sees it coming and defends easily.
Happy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Happy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaroslav sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Jaroslav dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Happy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Happy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jaroslav as he jumps to the side.
Nice shot lands for Jaroslav.
A bone on bone clash there as Happy blocks the leg kick.
Happy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jaroslav is trying to stand.
Happy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaroslav sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jaroslav keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Happy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anti Happy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Happy prevents Jaroslav from standing back up.
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. Happy connects with a nice short shot to Jaroslav's temple.
Jaroslav pushes Happy off looking to stand but Happy dives back in and keeps control.
Jaroslav scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Happy manages to mount him!
Happy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jaroslav is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jaroslav and Happy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Happy tries for a kimura but Jaroslav is defending well.
Happy cracks Jaroslav with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Happy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jaroslav wants to get back to his feet.
Happy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Happy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Happy controls the position.
Happy is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jaroslav's legs.
Happy throws an elbow but Jaroslav slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jaroslav tries to escape but Happy is in control.
Happy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Happy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jaroslav has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jaroslav wants to get back to his feet but Happy drags him back down.
Jaroslav prevents Happy from improving position.
Jaroslav is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Happy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jaroslav has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Happy but great work by Jaroslav.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Happy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jaroslav throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Happy tries to improve position but can't.
Happy gets back to half guard.
Happy actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Happy looking for submissions off his back.
Happy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Happy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Happy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jaroslav throws a sloppy head kick
and Happy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jaroslav won't be happy with that.
Jaroslav is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Happy asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Happy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jaroslav down.
Happy taking a break here but Jaroslav is having none of it and regains half guard.
Happy is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaroslav makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jaroslav drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jaroslav swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaroslav throws a hook but Happy blocks it.
Happy misses with a series of wild punches.
Jaroslav throws a push kick but Happy slaps the foot to one side.
Jaroslav lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Happy at a distance.
Jaroslav moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Happy darts in looking for a takedown but Jaroslav gets double underhooks and turns Happy into the cage.
Happy tries to pull guard but Jaroslav forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jaroslav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaroslav slows down the pace here.
Happy jumps guard but Jaroslav stands there with Happy around his waist. Happy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Happy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jaroslav is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Happy tries to pull guard but Jaroslav won't allow it.
Jaroslav tries a body shot but Happy blocks it.
Happy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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!
Jaroslav can't find room to land a body shot as Happy controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Happy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jaroslav prevents it.
Happy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jaroslav smiles and moves away.
Jaroslav goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jaroslav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Happy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jaroslav lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Happy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Happy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav throws a jab when Happy was well out of range.
Happy attempts a counter takedown but Jaroslav avoids it well and moves away.
Jaroslav gets caught napping as Happy dives in and scores a takedown. Jaroslav manages to retain guard.
Jaroslav is looking to stand back up but Happy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav blocking the ground and pound attempt from Happy.
Happy is pressing down on Jaroslav's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jaroslav is holding on for now.
Jaroslav tries to kick Happy off but Happy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Happy wants to work for an arm triangle but Jaroslav is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Happy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Happy looks to land a strike but Jaroslav avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happy prevents Jaroslav from getting back to his feet.
Happy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaroslav swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Happy won't allow Jaroslav to get back to his feet.
Jaroslav utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Happy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jaroslav is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Happy trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaroslav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Happy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Jaroslav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jaroslav 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Jaroslav!
An out of breath and clearly excited Felix Jaroslav thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bob Probert (ranked 396 p4p, 815 weight class) and Robbie McBobbie (ranked 32 p4p, 68 weight class). Probert comes to the cage accompanied by DNA. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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10 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Probert!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie McBobbie!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by McBobbie as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from McBobbie misses the target.
Probert uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McBobbie has time to react.
Probert drops his hands momentarily and McBobbie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Probert tries to move into range but McBobbie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good shot there by Probert.
Probert has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
McBobbie checks the leg kick nicely there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McBobbie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McBobbie misses with an uppercut.
McBobbie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Probert was well out of range. Poor timing from McBobbie.
McBobbie feints and as Probert raises his hands in defense, McBobbie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBobbie preventing the sweep.
McBobbie chips away with some ground and pound.
McBobbie preventing the sweep.
Probert pulls McBobbie in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBobbie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McBobbie throws a big right hand that misses.
McBobbie passes Probert's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McBobbie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McBobbie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McBobbie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McBobbie stops Probert from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McBobbie trying to control from Probert's half guard. Probert has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McBobbie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Probert is keeping the position for now.
McBobbie postures up in Probert's guard and throws a big left but Probert blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBobbie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Probert misses with a left hand
and McBobbie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McBobbie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Probert moves away.
Probert tries to clinch but McBobbie is having none of it.
McBobbie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Probert moves out of range as McBobbie strikes.
Probert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McBobbie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Probert misses with a right hand
and McBobbie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Probert throws the left hand but McBobbie avoids the punch easily.
McBobbie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Probert cracks McBobbie with an open hand slap.
Probert misses the body punch
and McBobbie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
The fighters circling - Probert throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Probert gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McBobbie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Probert.
Probert working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Probert is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Probert fails to land.
McBobbie wants a takedown but no success here.
Probert digs a right hand into McBobbie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McBobbie's gas tank.
Probert is trying to break free.
Probert misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McBobbie.
Probert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobbie can't get the takedown.
Probert cracks McBobbie with a nice body shot.
McBobbie misses with a punch on the inside.
Probert manages to break the clinch.
McBobbie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McBobbie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Probert moves away.
Probert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McBobbie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBobbie is trying to control. Probert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBobbie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McBobbie prevents Probert from standing back up.
Probert regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McBobbie.
Probert keeping moving, preventing McBobbie from controlling successfully.
McBobbie prevents Probert from getting back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McBobbie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McBobbie is looking to work some ground and pound but Probert has wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Probert on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie McBobbie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Probert just misses with a punch to the body.
Probert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McBobbie avoids the body shot from Probert.
McBobbie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McBobbie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Probert's head backwards.
Probert throws a leg kick which misses McBobbie's front leg but catches the back leg as McBobbie tries to avoid it.
Probert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Probert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McBobbie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probert. McBobbie does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by McBobbie.
Probert has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Probert.
Probert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McBobbie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBobbie pushes Probert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert throws a head punch that misses.
Probert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McBobbie throws a jab but it's blocked by Probert.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBobbie. Probert does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBobbie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Probert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McBobbie.
Probert loads up on a big right hand but McBobbie slips the punch.
Probert comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Probert misses with an uppercut.
McBobbie stuns Probert with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McBobbie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Probert lands the left hand.
Probert throws a sloppy head kick and McBobbie moves out of range easily.
Probert takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Probert connects with a right hand. McBobbie shakes it off.
Bob Probert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBobbie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McBobbie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Probert's guard.
Probert pushes McBobbie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McBobbie scores with a body shot.
Probert scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Robbie McBobbie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Probert lands with a shot to the body.
Probert throws a leg kick
and McBobbie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McBobbie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Probert's head backwards.
McBobbie pushes Probert up against the cage in a clinch.
McBobbie tries to work over Probert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probert tries to work over McBobbie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Probert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobbie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Probert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McBobbie prevents a body shot from Probert.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Probert blocks a body shot from McBobbie.
McBobbie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Probert is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McBobbie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Probert's elbow.
Nice body punch from Probert - that landed with a thud.
McBobbie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McBobbie looking for a takedown.
Bob Probert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McBobbie.
Probert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Probert is leaning against McBobbie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Probert.
Probert lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Probert.
McBobbie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobbie has Probert pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McBobbie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Probert tumbling to the mat - McBobbie dives into Probert's guard.
Probert has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. McBobbie is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
McBobbie is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBobbie scores with a shot to the side of Probert's head.
McBobbie misses with a punch to the body.
McBobbie blocking some punches.
McBobbie has clasped his hands together around Probert's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Probert is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McBobbie throws a strike aimed at the side of Probert's head but Probert avoids it well.
Probert wants to get back to his feet but McBobbie drags him back down.
Probert managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McBobbie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBobbie wants to control but Probert is keeping him busy.
Probert is trying to buck McBobbie off.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bob Probert will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McBobbie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Probert sprawls well. Probert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McBobbie gets slowly back to his feet.
McBobbie misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Probert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McBobbie missing with a left hand there. Probert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McBobbie misses with a right hand
and Probert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McBobbie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McBobbie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobbie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Probert is not content to let McBobbie control the position.
Probert takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBobbie grinds an elbow into Probert's temple.
McBobbie landing a few strikes.
Probert avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McBobbie.
Robbie McBobbie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Probert avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McBobbie.
McBobbie throwing strikes but Probert manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
McBobbie tries to buck Probert off but Probert is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probert wants to stand but McBobbie is controlling his arm.
Probert stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McBobbie lands the left hand.
Probert on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Probert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Probert with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McBobbie to score with a decent uppercut.
McBobbie misses with a takedown attempt - Probert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McBobbie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bob Probert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McBobbie.
Probert throws a poor cross that misses
and McBobbie counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probert stuffs the takedown attempt from McBobbie. McBobbie gets slowly back to his feet.
Probert takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probert scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McBobbie dives in for a single leg takedown but Probert sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Probert scoring well with a low kick there.
McBobbie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McBobbie avoids a kick to the body.
McBobbie swings widly with a right hand
and Probert counters with a slapping leg kick.
Probert lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McBobbie shoots in for a takedown but Probert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McBobbie swings widly with a right hand
and McBobbie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McBobbie just misses with a punch to the body.
Probert punishes McBobbie's body with a nice straight punch.
Probert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McBobbie's hands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McBobbie.
McBobbie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Probert forces McBobbie back against the cage and clinches.
Probert swings wildly with an uppercut but McBobbie uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBobbie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McBobbie.
Probert swings wildly with an uppercut but McBobbie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Probert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McBobbie tries to throw a body punch but Probert avoids it by throwing McBobbie back against the cage.
McBobbie throws a head punch that misses.
Probert is pressed up against the cage. McBobbie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Probert down to the mat. Probert avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Probert dips to his left and cracks McBobbie with an uppercut!
 McBobbie is rocked!
McBobbie drops his hands for a split second and Probert immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into McBobbie face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Probert follows up with a right hand that knocks McBobbie into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Probert!
Bob Probert retains his featherweight title!
Bob Probert thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krisko Kurtev (ranked 445 p4p, 494 weight class) and Ricardo Cruz (ranked 60 p4p, 67 weight class). Krisko Kurtev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtev instigates a clinch.
Kurtev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kurtev manages to end up in side control.
Kurtev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kurtev wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Kurtev tries to score with some ground and pound. Cruz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard.
Cruz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kurtev.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Cruz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kurtev trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kurtev.
Cruz tries to roll over but Kurtev keeps him under control.
Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kurtev wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Kurtev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kurtev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurtev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kurtev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is looking to sweep but instead, Kurtev has passed into half guard.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Kurtev in his half guard.
Cruz is looking to get back to full guard here but Kurtev has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kurtev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cruz dodges the ground and pound from Kurtev.
Kurtev throws a strike aimed at the side of Cruz's head but Cruz avoids it well.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Cruz sneaks back into half guard.
Cruz has hold of Kurtev's hands but Kurtev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kurtev.
Cruz trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kurtev manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is trying desperately to improve position.
Cruz tries to hold on but Kurtev postures up.
Cruz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kurtev lands a big shot there that rocks Cruz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Kurtev has a good base and remains in mount.
Kurtev raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cruz taking shots to the head.
Cruz is rocked!
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Kurtev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kurtev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kurtev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Kurtev there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Kurtev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kurtev.
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!
Kurtev wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz wants to control but Kurtev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Kurtev has control of the leg.
Kurtev working over Cruz with some ground and pound. Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kurtev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kurtev wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Kurtev prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisko Kurtev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cruz 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.
Cruz postures up.
Cruz won't allow Kurtev to sweep him here.
Cruz forces his way into half guard.
Kurtev wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Kurtev landing rabbit punches to the side of Cruz's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Kurtev looking for submissions off his back.
Kurtev is refusing to be controlled, as Cruz sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Kurtev wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Cruz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cruz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kurtev is holding on tight.
Cruz looking to control but Kurtev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cruz blocks Kurtev's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cruz lands with some strikes.
Cruz quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Cruz but it's paid off an Kurtev is forced to tap! Nice work by Cruz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Cruz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Escalante (ranked 57 p4p, 652 weight class) and Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 6 p4p, 80 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vicente Escalante!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escalante scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaeile has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escalante.
A low kick from Escalante is predictable there
and Bizihwaeile counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Escalante.
Escalante tries to clinch there but Bizihwaeile circles away.
Nice body punch from Escalante.
Bizihwaeile takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bizihwaeile lands a jab to the nose.
Bizihwaeile jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escalante swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Escalante is looking to clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bizihwaeile looks to throw the jab but Escalante is out of range.
Escalante is looking to slow Bizihwaeile down with leg kicks.
Escalante with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bizihwaeile lands with a slapping head kick.
Escalante takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Escalante rushes Bizihwaeile and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile fails to pull guard.
Escalante throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Escalante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Escalante has him pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Escalante after a bit of a struggle.
Vicente Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile jumps guard but Escalante stands there with Bizihwaeile around his waist. Bizihwaeile gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Escalante throws a knee to the head but misses.
Escalante is leaning against Bizihwaeile and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bizihwaeile is trying to drag Escalante to the mat but Escalante just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Escalante escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escalante wants to clinch up but Bizihwaeile keeps it at a distance.
Escalante lands a nice looking body shot.
Bizihwaeile looks to throw the jab but Escalante is out of range.
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Escalante is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick but Escalante moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante drives through and clinches with Bizihwaeile against the cage.
Escalante throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Escalante lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Escalante swings wildly with an uppercut but Bizihwaeile uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bizihwaeile fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Escalante lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escalante has a couple of punches blocked by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Escalante turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Escalante pushes off an throws an elbow but Bizihwaeile leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Escalante tries to work over Bizihwaeile's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile avoids the elbow strike from Escalante, against the cage.
Escalante throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile is trying to pull guard but Escalante has him pressed against the cage.
Escalante lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has been cut.
Escalante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escalante stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Escalante throws a big shot that misses.
Escalante scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bizihwaeile walks into a stiff left hand from Escalante.
Bizihwaeile throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Escalante misses with an uppercut. Bizihwaeile saw that one coming.
Escalante is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Escalante looks to land a right hand but Bizihwaeile moved out of range.
Bizihwaeile tries a head kick but it misses.
Escalante scores with a jab.
Bizihwaeile doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bizihwaeile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vicente Escalante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escalante lands with a good body shot.
Bizihwaeile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Escalante.
It looks like Escalante has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escalante scoring well with a low kick there.
Escalante lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bizihwaeile on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escalante drives through and clinches with Bizihwaeile against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante tries a body shot but Bizihwaeile blocks it.
Escalante throws an elbow that misses.
Escalante misses with some punches.
Escalante lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile tries to score a body lock takedown but Escalante shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Escalante scores with a hook to the body.
Escalante gets through Bizihwaeile's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escalante lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Escalante misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Escalante.
Bizihwaeile drops down looking for an ankle pick but Escalante pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that misses.
Escalante drops Bizihwaeile with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bizihwaeile looks back up at him and smiles so Escalante waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Bizihwaeile is rocked!
Bizihwaeile has closed the distance and engaged Escalante in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bizihwaeile is trying to drag Escalante to the mat but Escalante just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bizihwaeile looks winded!
Escalante lands a hook that snaps the head of Bizihwaeile backwards.
Bizihwaeile is still on wobbly legs! Can Escalante finish him?
Escalante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Escalante dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Escalante misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile seems to have recovered his senses.
Escalante ducks under a wild hook from Bizihwaeile.
Escalante feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bizihwaeile sprawling to the canvas! Bizihwaeile rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Escalante finish him?!
Bizihwaeile is rocked!
Bizihwaeile bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bizihwaeile is still on wobbly legs! Can Escalante finish him?
Bizihwaeile throws a head kick that half lands.
Bizihwaeile seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escalante clinches up against the cage.
Vicente Escalante has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bizihwaeile wants a takedown.
Escalante lands a right hand.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Escalante.
Escalante lands an elbow inside that Bizihwaeile shrugs off.
Bizihwaeile tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Escalante smiles and moves away.
Escalante with a nice calf kick.
Bizihwaeile has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escalante.
Bizihwaeile gets tackled into the cage by Escalante. Escalante maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Escalante scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escalante comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bizihwaeile tries to pull guard but Escalante forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vicente Escalante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile takes an elbow to the temple.
Bizihwaeile blocking some punches.
Escalante creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bizihwaeile's defenses.
Escalante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escalante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Escalante lands an elbow inside that Bizihwaeile shrugs off.
Escalante works on Bizihwaeile's body with a couple of short punches.
Bizihwaeile is breathing heavily.
Escalante misses with a punch to the body.
Escalante working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile dodges an elbow strike from Escalante.
Escalante working aggressively here.
Escalante stops a takedown attempt from Bizihwaeile.
Escalante doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bizihwaeile drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Escalante gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Escalante lands an elbow that stopped Bizihwaeile in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bizihwaeile tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Escalante smiles and moves away.
Vicente Escalante is winning the standup battle so far.
Bizihwaeile shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escalante counters with a left to the body.
Escalante connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bizihwaeile's hands.
Escalante fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Bizihwaeile square on the jaw! Damn, Bizihwaeile is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante retains his middleweight title!
Vicente Escalante decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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