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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Menes Kai (ranked 3800 p4p, 3685 weight class) and Dominik Dlask (ranked 391 p4p, 386 weight class). Kai comes to the cage accompanied by The Astronaut - Jin. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Menes Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominik Dlask!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dlask decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kai trying to control but Dlask postures up.
Dlask stops Kai from getting back to his feet.
Dlask not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dlask looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dlask working his ground and pound in the gym.
Dlask slips a nice elbow through Kai's hands, connecting with Kai's forehead.
Dlask slips a nice elbow through Kai's hands, connecting with Kai's forehead.
Kai gets back to full guard.
Dlask is looking to work some ground and pound but Kai has wrist control.
Dlask loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dlask accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kai pulls Dlask in close to prevent any damage.
Dlask stands up over Kai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dlask lands a couple of digs.
Dlask trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dlask working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kai trying to control the position here.
Dlask throwing strikes from guard but Kai blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dlask keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kai's head.
Dlask postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dlask is in close to Kai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dlask postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kai is adopting a defensive guard.
Dlask throws a big right hand that misses.
Dlask in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dlask stopping the sweep attempt from Kai.
Dlask scoring with some ground and pound.
Dlask won't allow Kai to sweep him here.
Kai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dlask wants to sweep but no luck.
Dlask is still trying to improve position.
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.
Kai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dlask wants to improve his position but instead Kai has moved into half guard.
Dlask wants to get back to full guard.
Kai 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.
Kai tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dlask controls his leg.
Kai is thwarting Dlask's attempts to control the position.
Kai escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Kai as Dlask shoots in.
Dlask goes for a double leg but Kai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kai continues to drive forward.
Menes Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menes Kai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Dlask misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai misses with a looping right.
Dlask darts in looking for a takedown but Kai gets double underhooks and turns Dlask into the cage.
Menes Kai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominik Dlask.
Dlask fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dlask.
Kai throws an off balance right hand
and Dlask counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dlask working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dlask throws a big right hand that misses.
Kai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dlask won't allow Kai to sweep him here.
Kai managing to control the position.
Kai looking to control.
Kai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dlask loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dlask.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai trying to keep a closed guard but Dlask is proving a slippery customer.
Dlask postures up in Kai's guard and throws a big left but Kai blocks it.
Kai pulls Dlask in to control the position.
Dlask lands a couple of elbows.
Dlask is in close to Kai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dlask throws a big elbow that misses.
Kai managing to control the position.
Dlask postures up in Kai's guard and throws a big left but Kai blocks it.
Kai pulls Dlask in close to his closed guard and prevents Dlask from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dlask.
Dlask working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kai has Dlask pulled in close to control his posture.
Dlask is looking to work some ground and pound but Kai has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominik Dlask dominated that round.
That's time! Kai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dlask.
Dlask has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dlask has time to react.
Kai looks to land a body kick but Dlask moved away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dlask shoots for a double leg takedown but Kai sprawls well. He's pushed Dlask's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Dlask with that takedown attempt.
Menes Kai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominik Dlask.
Dlask darts in looking for a takedown but Kai gets double underhooks and turns Dlask into the cage.
A lazy left from Kai finds it's target.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dlask was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Dlask feints the counter takedown.
Dlask darts in looking for a takedown but Kai gets double underhooks and turns Dlask into the cage.
Kai throws a sloppy head kick and Dlask moves out of range easily.
Dlask looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dlask shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kai pinned against the cage. Kai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kai throws a big counter combination but Dlask scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kai drops Dlask with a beautiful combination! Dlask stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kai is looking for the KO!
 Dlask is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
and Kai counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dlask! He's just covering up as Kai starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Menes Kai!
A victorious Menes Kai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Jorgensen (ranked 2610 p4p, 2273 weight class) and Emilio Ortega (ranked 287 p4p, 258 weight class). Jorgensen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Peyton Parrish - My Mother Told Me. This should be fireworks!
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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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobias Jorgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emilio Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgensen scores with a decent looking hook.
 It looks like Emilio Ortega has been cut.
Jorgensen connects with a crisp jab.
Jorgensen throws a shot from downtown. Ortega moves away and avoids it.
Ortega closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ortega lands in his opponent's guard.
Jorgensen pulls Ortega in to control the position.
Jorgensen keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega distracts Jorgensen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jorgensen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ortega manages to get himself to full guard.
Jorgensen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ortega trying to keep a closed guard but Jorgensen is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jorgensen.
Ortega working a defensive guard here.
Ortega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jorgensen throws a big right hand that misses.
Jorgensen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jorgensen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jorgensen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jorgensen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ortega is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ortega is taking a breather. Jorgensen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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.
Jorgensen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ortega.
Ortega postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ortega throws a big elbow that misses.
Jorgensen keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Ortega loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ortega stands up over Jorgensen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ortega throws a big right hand that misses.
Ortega throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortega postures up.
Ortega wants to pass the guard but Jorgensen is keeping the position.
Jorgensen keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
Jorgensen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ortega postures up and lands a big shot to Jorgensen's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega throwing strikes from guard but Jorgensen blocks nicely.
Ortega throwing strikes from guard but Jorgensen blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ortega accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ortega is working Jorgensen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorgensen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortega loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Ortega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emilio Ortega's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jorgensen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ortega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jorgensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
A big left from Ortega misses.
Ortega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ortega looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jorgensen is fending him off so far but Ortega persists. Nope, Jorgensen circles away and we're back to standing.
Jorgensen misses with a body shot.
Ortega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jorgensen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jorgensen throws a quick counter head kick but Ortega was just out of range.
Jorgensen feints and then cracks Ortega's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ortega down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega looks to land a left hand but Jorgensen moved out of range nicely.
Jorgensen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jorgensen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
Ortega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ortega looks to land a right hand but Jorgensen moved out of range.
Jorgensen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ortega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega misses with the combination.
Jorgensen throws a leg kick but Ortega moved away.
Jorgensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
Tobias Jorgensen is winning the standup battle so far.
Jorgensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
Ortega throws a shot to the body.
Tobias Jorgensen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jorgensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortega was well out of range. Poor timing from Jorgensen.
Ortega lands a glancing blow to the side of Jorgensen's head.
Jorgensen throws a big shot that misses.
Ortega looks to throw the jab but Jorgensen is out of range.
Ortega slips a straight right by Jorgensen.
Jorgensen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ortega gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jorgensen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tobias Jorgensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Ortega.
Jorgensen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Jorgensen misses.
Ortega ducks under a wild hook from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen digs a good body shot into Ortega's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortega shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jorgensen as he jumps to the side.
Ortega shoots for a takedown but Jorgensen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've been told by Jorgensen's head coaches at Glory 4 Boxing that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jorgensen slips under a jab.
Ortega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jorgensen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jorgensen misses with a hook. Ortega ducked under it nicely.
Jorgensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortega.
A jab from Jorgensen misses.
Jorgensen loads up on a big right hand but Ortega slips the punch.
Ortega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jorgensen on the side of the head.
Ortega slips a jab from Jorgensen.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega misses with a looping left.
Jorgensen throws out a loose jab but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorgensen looks to land a right hand but Ortega moved out of range.
Ortega shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jorgensen's guard.
Jorgensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ortega is one step ahead there.
Ortega is in close to Jorgensen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ortega cracks Jorgensen with a solid left hand.
Ortega postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jorgensen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortega is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega stopping the sweep attempt from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen is working hard here to advance position.
Ortega trying to control but Jorgensen is working from the bottom.
Jorgensen is trying to control the position but Ortega postures up.
Emilio Ortega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jorgensen can't keep his opponent in guard - Ortega advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ortega slips a nice elbow through Jorgensen's hands, connecting with Jorgensen's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Emilio Ortega's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ortega misses with an uppercut. Jorgensen saw that one coming.
Jorgensen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jorgensen misses the shot to the body.
Jorgensen misses with a straight right.
Ortega connects with a crisp jab.
Jorgensen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jorgensen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ortega is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ortega jabs Jorgensen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ortega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jorgensen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ortega throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ortega misses with a body shot
and Jorgensen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen loads up on a big right hand but Ortega slips the punch.
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Ortega blocks the low kick.
Emilio Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortega was well out of range. Poor timing from Jorgensen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ortega lands a nice shot to the body.
Jorgensen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ortega to score with a decent uppercut.
Ortega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorgensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortega.
Jorgensen slips under a jab.
Ortega throws the left hand but Jorgensen avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Jorgensen misses its target.
Jorgensen ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Jorgensen throws a body kick that misses.
Ortega digs a good body shot into Jorgensen's ribs.
Ortega throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ortega shoots in looking for a takedown but Jorgensen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ortega's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ortega closes the distance and clinches up with Jorgensen, looking for a takedown. Ortega pushes Jorgensen against the cage but Jorgensen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jorgensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ortega throws an off balance right hand
and Jorgensen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jorgensen throws a leg kick which misses Ortega's front leg but catches the back leg as Ortega tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Jorgensen misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega fails with a takedown attempt.
Tobias Jorgensen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilio Ortega.
Jorgensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Ortega misses with a low kick as Jorgensen jumps back.
Ortega moves out of range as Jorgensen strikes.
Jorgensen throws a shot from downtown. Ortega moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Ortega.
Jorgensen throws a lazy right hand but Ortega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Ortega misses.
Ortega lands the left hand.
Ortega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ortega throws a nice looking combination but Jorgensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega moves out of range as Jorgensen strikes.
Ortega throws a hook but Jorgensen avoids it easily.
Jorgensen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jorgensen cracks Ortega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jorgensen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jorgensen. Ortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ortega shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jorgensen's guard.
Ortega is working Jorgensen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jorgensen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortega's 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!
Jorgensen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jorgensen preventing the sweep.
Ortega trying to keep a closed guard but Jorgensen is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jorgensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorgensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortega is keeping the position for now.
Ortega bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jorgensen's guard.
Ortega with a nice head shot there.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ortega throws a big elbow that misses.
Tobias Jorgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emilio Ortega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ortega content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emilio Ortega.
I've got Ortega winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emilio Ortega!
A very excited looking Emilio Ortega 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Axl Cailean (ranked 1462 p4p, 1957 weight class) and August Thibodeaux (ranked 178 p4p, 228 weight class). Cailean comes to the cage accompanied by Back stabbers. August Thibodeaux 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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axl Cailean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, August Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux throws a shot to the body.
Cailean throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thibodeaux looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux is looking to chop away at Cailean's legs.
Thibodeaux misses with a lunging right hand
and Cailean counters with a big head kick but Thibodeaux shrugs it off.
Cailean moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
A little feinted left hand from Cailean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick by Cailean misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.
August Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux walks into a jab.
Cailean slips a jab and a cross from Thibodeaux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cailean fails to land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cailean manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Cailean moves out of range.
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot.
Thibodeaux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cailean.
Cailean tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux throws a nice looking combination but Cailean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cailean is looking to counter punch.
Thibodeaux connects with a jab.
Cailean blocks a jab.
Cailean will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thibodeaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Cailean counters with a left and a right that stings Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Cailean is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cailean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cailean gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thibodeaux.
Cailean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Cailean saw that one coming.
Cailean appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cailean needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cailean.
Thibodeaux cracks Cailean with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cailean looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thibodeaux finish him?
 Cailean is rocked!
Cailean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Cailean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thibodeaux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cailean moves out of range of the body kick from Thibodeaux.
Cailean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cailean seems to have got his legs back now.
We've been told by Cailean's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cailean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cailean swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but Cailean moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux misses with the combination.
Cailean pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Cailean.
Thibodeaux needs to keep his hands up - Cailean had a free shot at his head there.
Cailean avoids a kick to the body.
Cailean takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
Cailean moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cailean slips a jab from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that Cailean avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cailean throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cailean counters with a three punch combo that has Thibodeaux backing up. Thibodeaux nods at Cailean to acknowledge the strikes.
Thibodeaux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the head.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that Cailean ducks under and follows up with a left that Cailean also avoids with ease.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Cailean does no damage.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Cailean moves out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
August Thibodeaux dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cailean misses with a two punch combination.
Thibodeaux throws a nice looking combination but Cailean bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thibodeaux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Cailean.
Cailean blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cailean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Cailean saw that one coming.
Cailean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean lands a head shot.
Cailean connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thibodeaux momentarily.
Cailean moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Cailean moves out of range.
Cailean smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cailean lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cailean.
Thibodeaux moves forwards but Cailean connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Axl Cailean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Cailean.
Cailean lands with a hook. Thibodeaux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thibodeaux misses with a few strikes there.
Cailean lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Cailean's head but Cailean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cailean lands a head kick!
Thibodeaux is rocked!
Cailean lands a lovely overhand right.
Thibodeaux is still on wobbly legs! Can Cailean finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux lands with an overhand left.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Cailean throws a hook but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Cailean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cailean connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cailean is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cailean is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cailean.
A left and a right from Cailean both land. Nice combination.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Cailean.
Thibodeaux is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Cailean's ribcage but misses.
Cailean is looking to counter with head kicks.
Thibodeaux misses with a left hand
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cailean lands a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cailean misses with a wild combination.
Cailean moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux ducks right into an uppercut from Cailean.
Thibodeaux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Caileans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thibodeaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cailean on the side of the head.
Thibodeaux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target.
Thibodeaux throws the kick towards the body but Cailean avoids it.
Cailean lands a front kick.
Thibodeaux lands a jab.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux misses with a wild body shot.
August Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cailean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cailean moves forwards but Thibodeaux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
and Cailean counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cailean.
Cailean slips under a jab from Thibodeaux.
Cailean tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cailean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thibodeaux moves away.
Thibodeaux connects with a right hand. Cailean shakes it off.
Cailean moves out of range of the strikes.
Cailean lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Cailean's shoulder, as Cailean tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cailean connects with a crisp jab.
Cailean slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Cailean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axl Cailean dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux throws the left hand but Cailean avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cailean misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy head kick
and Cailean counters with a leg kick.
Cailean paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cailean blocks a jab.
Cailean scores with a hook to the body. Thibodeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thibodeaux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Cailean ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux misses with a looping right.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cailean!
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Cailean misses.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
Thibodeaux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cailean.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Cailean moves out of range.
As Thibodeaux backs away, Cailean returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cailean throws a head kick but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Cailean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cailean drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cailean lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thibodeaux misses with a double jab
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that Cailean avoids nicely.
A jab lands there for Thibodeaux.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cailean connects with an inside leg kick.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cailean moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cailean uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Cailean.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thibodeaux lands a head kick. Cailean smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cailean looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thibodeaux misses with a leg kick
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Cailean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cailean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cailean looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Cailean blocks it.
Cailean misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Cailean throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cailean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux scores with a spinning back kick!
Cailean defending well as Thibodeaux loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Cailean's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Cailean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux loads up on a big right hand but Cailean slips the punch.
Cailean looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cailean misses with an uppercut.
Cailean lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thibodeaux lands a nice shot that snaps Cailean's head back.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Cailean.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter head kick but Cailean avoids it with no problem.
Cailean lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cailean seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thibodeaux tries to land a body kick
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Cailean looks to land a left hand but Thibodeaux moved out of range nicely.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab. Cailean acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cailean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thibodeaux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Thibodeaux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Axl Cailean.
I think Cailean has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Axl Cailean!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Haisam Moghadam (ranked 902 p4p, 1447 weight class) and Itziar Belmond (ranked 126 p4p, 199 weight class). Haisam Moghadam 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haisam Moghadam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Itziar Belmond!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belmond turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Belmond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moghadam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moghadam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.
The fighters circling - Belmond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belmond misses with a lunging right hand
and Belmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belmond uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moghadam.
Itziar Belmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Belmond misses.
Belmond scores with a shot to the body.
Belmond misses with a head kick.
Moghadam lands with a cross.
Belmond misses with an uppercut. Moghadam saw that one coming.
Belmond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moghadam lands a big right hand that sends Belmond crashing to the mat! Moghadam stays standing though and waves Belmond back to his feet!
Belmond is rocked!
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!
Moghadam connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Belmond covering up! Moghadam comes in with a big uppercut and Belmond goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Haisam Moghadam!
A victorious Haisam Moghadam thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Lee (ranked 1085 p4p, 1842 weight class) and Musa Vitalik (ranked 165 p4p, 267 weight class). Vitalik has chosen Planet Purge - Midnight Tyrannosaurus & Ehide as his entrance music. Michael Lee had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Musa Vitalik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee feints a jab promting Vitalik to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vitalik slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Vitalik's head.
Vitalik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vitalik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vitalik misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Vitalik throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vitalik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vitalik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
 It looks like Michael Lee has been cut.
Vitalik scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Michael Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalik lands a jab to the head.
Lee clinches up with Vitalik and pushes him back against the cage.
Vitalik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vitalik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vitalik.
Vitalik lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Vitalik taking a breather.
Vitalik tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Vitalik is trying to break free.
Vitalik blocking some punches.
Vitalik working aggressively here.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vitalik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vitalik.
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!
Vitalik scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lee to see if he's OK.
Vitalik working the ground and pound.
Michael Lee's cut is getting worse.
Vitalik throws an elbow but Lee slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lee avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vitalik.
Vitalik trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Vitalik keeps moving and retains side control.
Vitalik passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lee!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitalik lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vitalik unloads with some shots from mount but Lee bucks and avoids them well.
Vitalik dominating with strikes here.
Jeez, Michael Lee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Michael Lee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Musa Vitalik!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Riendeau (ranked 905 p4p, 2305 weight class) and Ben Solomon (ranked 112 p4p, 262 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Riendeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riendeau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Riendeau has taken the fight to the clinch.
Solomon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riendeau's elbow.
Solomon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Solomon can't find room to land a body shot as Riendeau controls the action.
Solomon misses with a body punch.
Riendeau tries to work over Solomon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riendeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Solomon prevents a body shot from Riendeau.
Solomon tries to throw a body punch but Riendeau avoids it by throwing Solomon back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Riendeau.
Riendeau prevents a body shot from Solomon.
Riendeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Solomon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Solomon misses with some punches.
Riendeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Riendeau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Riendeau blocks a body shot from Solomon.
Solomon lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solomon can't find room to land a body shot as Riendeau controls the action.
Riendeau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riendeau.
Solomon lands a body punch.
Riendeau keeps control of Solomon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Riendeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riendeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Solomon's efforts to push away.
Solomon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Solomon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riendeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riendeau cracks Solomon with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Riendeau - that landed with a thud.
Solomon looks winded!
Riendeau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riendeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
Solomon tries to break the clinch but Riendeau is controlling the position.
Riendeau throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau drops Solomon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Solomon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Solomon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Riendeau - that landed with a thud.
Solomon is still on wobbly legs! Can Riendeau finish him?
Riendeau throws a big uppercut that drops Solomon! More strikes from Riendeau and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Solomon lies dazed against the cage as Riendeau celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Riendeau!
After the fight, Eric Riendeau was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Bonaparte (ranked 366 p4p, 686 weight class) and Jose Castellanos (ranked 55 p4p, 113 weight class). Bonaparte comes to the cage accompanied by Daft Punk - Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacques Bonaparte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Castellanos!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonaparte misses with a hook.
Castellanos scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Jacques Bonaparte has been cut.
Bonaparte throws the kick towards the body but Castellanos avoids it.
Bonaparte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Castellanos's hands.
Bonaparte misses with a head kick.
Castellanos throws the left hand but Bonaparte avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Castellanos finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Bonaparte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castellanos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bonaparte misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellanos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Castellanos avoids a kick to the body.
Bonaparte connects with a single shot there.
Castellanos 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.
The fighters circling - Castellanos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonaparte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bonaparte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castellanos.
Bonaparte scores with a sloppy right hand. Castellanos should have avoided that one.
Castellanos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castellanos raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bonaparte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bonaparte connects with a right hand. Castellanos shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos misses with a looping right.
Castellanos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bonaparte. That one must have hurt.
Bonaparte looks to land a left hand but Castellanos moved out of range nicely.
Bonaparte lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellanos swings widly with a right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castellanos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bonaparte lands with a nice body punch.
Bonaparte throws a looping overhand right but Castellanos ducks down to avoid it.
Bonaparte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Castellanos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bonaparte counter with a right hand.
Bonaparte slips a straight right by Castellanos.
Bonaparte throws an overhand right that lands on Castellanos's shoulder, as Castellanos tries to avoid the shot.
Castellanos takes a swing at Bonaparte's ribcage but misses.
Castellanos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Castellanos misses with an uppercut.
Bonaparte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castellanos throws a hook but Bonaparte avoids it easily.
Castellanos loads up on a big right hand but Bonaparte slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte throws a lazy right hand but Castellanos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonaparte lands a head kick!
The fighters circling - Bonaparte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castellanos tests Bonaparte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonaparte works Castellanos's body with a nice hook.
Jacques Bonaparte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellanos missing with a left hand there. Bonaparte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castellanos misses with a hook. Bonaparte ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bonaparte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Bonaparte's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Castellanos wants to slow Bonaparte down by chopping away at his legs.
Bonaparte throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Castellanos counter with a right hand.
Bonaparte thuds his shin into the meat of Castellanos's side.
Castellanos needs to keep his hands up - Bonaparte had a free shot at his head there.
Castellanos throws an overhand right that lands on Bonaparte's shoulder, as Bonaparte tries to avoid the shot.
Bonaparte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castellanos can do to turn this around?
Castellanos moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonaparte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Castellanos throws out the jab.
Castellanos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bonaparte misses with a head kick.
Castellanos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte misses with a low kick.
Castellanos feints a counter leg kick.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses
and Castellanos counters with a low kick, right behind Bonaparte 's knee.
Castellanos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Castellanos misses the jab.
Castellanos misses with an uppercut. Bonaparte saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bonaparte.
Castellanos blocks a jab.
Castellanos was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Castellanos missing with a left hand there. Bonaparte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Bonaparte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bonaparte throws a lazy right hand but Castellanos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castellanos throws out a counter right but Bonaparte avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellanos swings for the body but Bonaparte moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonaparte misses the target.
Bonaparte lands a big head kick that sends Castellanos tumbling to the mat! Bonaparte takes a step backwards and waves Castellanos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Castellanos is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellanos misses with an uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Bonaparte!
Jacques Bonaparte seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danyaal Zahedi (ranked 653 p4p, 659 weight class) and Gabrijel Bozic (ranked 80 p4p, 81 weight class). Gabrijel Bozic 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danyaal Zahedi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabrijel Bozic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zahedi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zahedi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Bozic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bozic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zahedi. Zahedi obviously looking to wear him down.
Zahedi lands a really nice looking cross but Bozic seems unphased.
Zahedi misses with a jab to the body
and Bozic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bozic with the inside leg kick.
Zahedi throws a lazy right hand but Bozic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozic misses with a body shot.
Bozic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahedi thumps Bozic with a low kick.
Zahedi walks into a stiff left hand from Bozic.
Zahedi throws a jab when Bozic was well out of range.
A nice side step and Bozic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zahedi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bozic.
Bozic throws a series of punches but Zahedi avoids them all with ease.
Zahedi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bozic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zahedi moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bozic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zahedi is out of range and Bozic settles back down.
Zahedi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bozic.
Zahedi misses with a series of wild punches.
Bozic throws out a counter right but Zahedi avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zahedi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bozic thuds his right hand into Zahedi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bozic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zahedi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zahedi.
Zahedi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bozic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice side step and Bozic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zahedi loads up on a big right hand but Bozic slips the punch.
Bozic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zahedi manages to avoid it.
Zahedi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bozic drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Zahedi right on the button. Zahedi goes down! Bozic follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bozic gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabrijel Bozic!
Gabrijel Bozic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gord Ryan (ranked 199 p4p, 439 weight class) and Taz FeoTeo (ranked 27 p4p, 62 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Taz FeoTeo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gord Ryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Taz FeoTeo!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan swings for the body but FeoTeo moves out of range.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan works FeoTeo's body with a nice hook.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. FeoTeo moves away and avoids it.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but FeoTeo manages to avoid it.
It seemed like FeoTeo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FeoTeo ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from FeoTeo! But no joy.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan jabs FeoTeo right on the nose. FeoTeo blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan stuns FeoTeo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ryan misses with a lunging right hand
and FeoTeo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. FeoTeo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ryan with a nice cross.
It looks like Taz FeoTeo has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. FeoTeo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
FeoTeo unleashes a big counter combination but Ryan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ryan misses with a hook to the body
and FeoTeo counters with a body kick that stops Ryan in his tracks momentarily.
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but FeoTeo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like FeoTeo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
FeoTeo 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.
Ryan scores with a nice strike.
FeoTeo avoids the body shot from Ryan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan throws a hook but FeoTeo avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from FeoTeo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ryan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits FeoTeos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but FeoTeo moves away.
Ryan throws a sloppy body shot
and FeoTeo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Ryan.
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting FeoTeo counter with a right hand.
It looks like Gord Ryan has been cut.
A big right from Ryan misses.
A big left from Ryan misses.
FeoTeo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a right hand that misses
and FeoTeo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ryan thinking.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body. FeoTeo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ryan swings away with a body shot that misses
and FeoTeo counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
FeoTeo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Ryan does it's job there.
Gord Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Ryan lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gord Ryan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A shot to the body from Ryan misses
and FeoTeo counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. FeoTeo does a little dance to reset his feet.
FeoTeo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by FeoTeo.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and FeoTeo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that FeoTeo can do to turn this around?
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and FeoTeo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and FeoTeo counters with a nice right hand that sends Ryan toppling to the canvas! Ryan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can FeoTeo finish him?!
Ryan is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan misses with a hook
and FeoTeo counters with a right hand from hell and Ryan is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taz FeoTeo!
Taz FeoTeo is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Taz FeoTeo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bimbo Slaissi (ranked 289 p4p, 182 weight class) and Petar Popara (ranked 43 p4p, 28 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bimbo Slaissi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Petar Popara!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slaissi lands a head kick!
Slaissi throws a big shot that misses.
Popara pushes Slaissi up against the cage in a clinch.
Slaissi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Popara lands a nice uppercut.
Popara pushes off an throws an elbow but Slaissi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Popara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slaissi is looking to break free of the clinch but Popara has double underhooks.
Slaissi has Popara pressed against the cage.
Popara throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Popara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slaissi has a couple of punches blocked by Popara.
With the fighters up against the cage, Popara throws an elbow but misses.
Popara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slaissi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi feints and then cracks Popara's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Popara down.
Slaissi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Popara finds it's way round the side to connect with Slaissi's head.
Popara looks to land a left hand but Slaissi moved out of range nicely.
Slaissi scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slaissi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slaissi throws a jab but it's blocked by Popara.
Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Popara.
Popara has managed to clinch.
Slaissi throws a punch but it's blocked by Popara.
Popara gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Bimbo Slaissi has been cut.
Popara misses with an elbow over the top.
Slaissi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Popara backwards.
Slaissi is struggling to control the position.
Popara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Popara has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Slaissi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Popara can turn it around.
Slaissi can't find room to land a body shot as Popara controls the action.
I was talking to Slaissi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Slaissi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Popara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slaissi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Popara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slaissi thows a leg kick but Popara checks it
enabling Popara to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Popara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi lands with a hook. Popara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left lands for Popara.
Slaissi scores with a nice strike.
Popara slips under a jab from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
and Popara counters with a straight right hand.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Slaissi misses the target.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Popara throws a combination that misses
and Slaissi counters with a nice uppercut.
Slaissi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Slaissi!
Popara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
Popara with a jab.
Popara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Popara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slaissi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Popara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slaissi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
and Popara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slaissi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Slaissi defending well as Popara loads up on a big left hand.
Popara throws a hook but Slaissi blocks it.
Slaissi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Popara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
Popara staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Popara.
The fighters circling - Popara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Popara throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Slaissi.
Popara wants to clinch up but Slaissi keeps it at a distance.
Slaissi stuns Popara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slaissi connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popara moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Popara just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slaissi's brow.
Slaissi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Popara backwards.
Popara can't find room to land a body shot as Slaissi controls the action.
Popara tries a body shot but Slaissi blocks it.
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
Slaissi misses with a straight right.
Slaissi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Popara.
Popara is looking to clinch but Slaissi is avoiding it.
Slaissi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slaissi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slaissi connects with a single shot there.
Popara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slaissi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popara.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slaissi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Popara coming out on top.
Popara connects with a nice looking jab.
Popara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaissi throws out the jab.
Popara throws out a counter right but Slaissi avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bimbo Slaissi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bimbo Slaissi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Popara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Slaissi.
Popara blocks a leg kick.
Popara throws a looping overhand right but Slaissi ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Slaissi.
Slaissi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slaissi punishes Popara's body with a nice straight punch.
Slaissi lands a body shot.
Popara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Slaissi misses with a body shot.
Popara doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaissi circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slaissi throws out the jab.
Slaissi throws a hook but Popara avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Popara!
Popara might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Slaissi scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaissi keeps the fight on the outside.
Slaissi scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slaissi.
Popara has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Popara clinches with his opponent.
Slaissi lands a nice knee to the body.
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
Popara throws an overhand right that lands on Slaissi's shoulder, as Slaissi tries to avoid the shot.
Slaissi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popara.
Slaissi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Popara misses with a straight right.
Slaissi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Popara saw that one coming.
Popara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slaissi defends it well.
Slaissi misses with a wild body shot.
Slaissi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Popara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Popara scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slaissi throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Popara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Slaissi scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slaissi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slaissi misses with a hook
and Popara counters with a nice body shot.
Popara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slaissi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Slaissi there.
Slaissi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Popara.
Popara tries to clinch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Popara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Popara misses.
Popara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slaissi moves away.
Slaissi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Popara looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
Popara blocks the body kick.
Popara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slaissi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Slaissi connects with the punch.
Popara misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Popara.
Slaissi looks to score with a jab to the body but Popara is just out of range.
Popara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses.
Slaissi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popara.
Slaissi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Popara. Popara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a right hand that misses
and Popara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Popara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slaissi.
Slaissi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bimbo Slaissi is winning the standup battle so far.
Slaissi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popara.
Slaissi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Popara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi throwing a counter right hand but Popara manages to avoid it.
Popara tries to clinch up.
Popara moves in looking to clinch but Slaissi pushes him off.
Slaissi throws a leg kick but Popara checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popara closes the distance and clinches.
Popara misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi 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!
Popara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slaissi blocks an elbow strike.
Slaissi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Popara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Popara.
Popara displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Slaissi lands a nice shot to the body.
Slaissi connects with a body shot that sends Popara's belly button to the back.
Slaissi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slaissi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Popara at a distance.
Popara is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slaissi looks to throw the jab but Popara is out of range.
Popara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Slaissi defends it well.
Slaissi lands with a slapping head kick.
Good shot there by Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a hook to the side of Popara's head but Popara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Slaissi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bimbo Slaissi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slaissi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popara manages to avoid it.
Popara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Popara takes a kick to the side of the head.
Popara is rocked!
Slaissi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Popara is still on wobbly legs! Can Slaissi finish him?
Slaissi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Popara seems to have recovered his senses.
Slaissi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Popara throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Popara looks to land a right hand but Slaissi moved out of range.
Slaissi misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Popara counter with a right hand.
Slaissi cracks Popara with a right hand to the side of the head.
Popara takes one to the side of the head.
Popara throws a right and a left that Slaissi avoids nicely.
Slaissi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slaissi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Popara.
Popara looks to land a left hand but Slaissi moved out of range nicely.
Popara fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaissi avoids the body shot from Popara.
A head kick misses from Slaissi.
Popara slips a jab from Slaissi.
Popara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Slaissi misses.
Slaissi walks into a jab.
Slaissi moves forwards but Popara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Popara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Popara scores with a shot to the body.
Slaissi missing with a left hand there. Popara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slaissi walks into a left hand.
Popara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Popara lands with an uppercut that bounces Slaissi off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Popara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Slaissi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popara missing with a left hand there. Slaissi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popara throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Slaissi throws a head kick but Popara moves out of range.
Popara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Popara tries to clinch but Slaissi is having none of it.
Popara blocks a jab.
Popara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Popara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Popara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Slaissi counters with a stiff right hand.
Popara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slaissi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Popara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slaissi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slaissi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Popara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Popara swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slaissi.
Popara steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Slaissi.
Popara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popara throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slaissi on the side of the head.
Popara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Slaissi connects with a crisp jab.
Popara misses with a hook. Slaissi ducked under it nicely.
Popara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Popara just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Popara connects with a right hand. Slaissi shakes it off.
Slaissi blocks a jab.
Popara throws an off balance right hand
and Slaissi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slaissi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Popara can do to turn this around?
Popara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slaissi. Popara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Popara drops his hands momentarily and Slaissi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Popara drops his hands momentarily and Slaissi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slaissi throws a hook but Popara avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi throws a body shot but no joy.
Popara steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Slaissi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popara throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Popara misses with the combination.
Popara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Popara misses.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Popara.
Slaissi throws a jab but it's blocked by Popara.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slaissi is looking to land body kicks.
Slaissi scores with a leg kick.
Slaissi misses with a hook.
Popara rushes Slaissi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bimbo Slaissi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bimbo Slaissi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Popara blocks a jab.
Popara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaissi.
Slaissi lands a high kick!
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Popara jabs at Slaissi's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Slaissi, as that shot connected.
Popara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slaissi swings widly with a right hand
and Popara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Slaissi. That snapped Popara's head back.
Popara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses
and Popara counters with a stiff right hand.
Popara is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Popara moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slaissi moves away.
Slaissi misses with an uppercut. Popara saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Popara misses the target.
A big right from Slaissi misses.
A swing and a miss from Slaissi.
A nice side step and Popara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Slaissi slips a jab from Popara.
Popara misses with a wild body shot.
Popara just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Popara throws a hook to the side of Slaissi's head but Slaissi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Slaissi misses.
Popara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slaissi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Popara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Popara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slaissi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Slaissi misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi throws a wild body kick that Popara sees coming a mile off.
Slaissi takes a swing at Popara's ribcage but misses.
Popara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slaissi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Popara lands a jab to the head.
Popara tries to clinch
and Slaissi counters with a head kick that drops Popara to the mat! Popara scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Popara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slaissi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Popara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
Popara just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Slaissi coming out on top.
Slaissi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Popara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Popara closes the distance and clinches.
Popara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Popara misses with an elbow strike.
Slaissi lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaissi manages to break the clinch.
Slaissi cracks Popara with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Popara falls to his knees and Slaissi doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bimbo Slaissi!
Bimbo Slaissi retains his light heavyweight title!
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