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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Deandre Collins (ranked 4780 p4p, 24921 weight class) and Jeffrey Hiemstra (ranked 328 p4p, 375 weight class). Collins comes into the arena with i get active blaring out of the sound system. Jeffrey Hiemstra struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Jeffrey Hiemstra is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deandre Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeffrey Hiemstra!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Hiemstra shows good takedown defense.
Hiemstra unleashes a big counter combination but Collins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Collins gets tackled into the ropes by Hiemstra. Hiemstra maintains the clinch.
Collins jumps guard.
Hiemstra decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Collins clinches up against the ropes.
Hiemstra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Collins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hiemstra avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Collins wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiemstra wants to stall.
Collins has Hiemstra pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Hiemstra manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deandre Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hiemstra walks away with a smile on his face. Collins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Collins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hiemstra is looking to break free of the clinch but Collins has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Hiemstra.
Collins is trying to drag Hiemstra to the mat but Hiemstra just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Hiemstra taking a breather.
Hiemstra prevents Collins from breaking the clinch.
Collins wants to break free but Hiemstra has control.
Collins wants a takedown but no success here.
Collins goes for a takedown attempt but Hiemstra pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiemstra tries to keep at a distance but Collins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Collins jumps guard but Hiemstra stands there with Collins around his waist. Collins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Hiemstra gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Collins.
Collins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hiemstra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hiemstra breaks from the clinch.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt
and Hiemstra counters with a nice uppercut.
Collins goes for a double leg but Hiemstra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Hiemstra continues to drive forward.
Hiemstra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hiemstra instigates a clinch.
Hiemstra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Collins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Collins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Hiemstra.
Hiemstra slows down the pace here.
Collins working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiemstra leaning against his opponent.
Hiemstra holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Hiemstra displaying some good clinch control by pressing Collins up against the ropes.
Hiemstra receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Hiemstra looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jeffrey Hiemstra.
Collins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hiemstra throws a counter combo.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries for a takedown but Hiemstra circles away easily
and Hiemstra counters with a left and a right that stings Collins.
Hiemstra pushes Collins up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hiemstra just leaning against Collins, taking a breather.
Hiemstra stalling.
Hiemstra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Collins is keeping busy.
Collins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hiemstra has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Collins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hiemstra can turn it around.
Knees to the body from Hiemstra.
Collins has Hiemstra pressed against the ropes, preventing Hiemstra from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Collins has Hiemstra pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Collins pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Hiemstra tumbling to the mat - Collins dives into Hiemstra's guard.
Hiemstra is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiemstra is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Collins trying to stall but Hiemstra improves his position.
Hiemstra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collins clinches up against the ropes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Hiemstra to work.
Hiemstra crunches a lovely knee into Collins's ribcage.
Hiemstra misses with a punch to the body.
Hiemstra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Hiemstra.
Collins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hiemstra moves into range and clinches up with Collins.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Collins manages to break the clinch.
Collins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hiemstra.
Collins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hiemstra defends it nicely.
Collins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hiemstra defends it nicely.
Hiemstra lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hiemstra darts in looking for a takedown but Collins gets double underhooks and turns Hiemstra into the ropes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Collins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hiemstra.
Hiemstra gets caught napping as Collins dives in and scores a takedown. Hiemstra manages to retain guard.
Hiemstra pushes Collins off and scrambles back to his feet.
Collins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hiemstra pinned against the ropes. Hiemstra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hiemstra moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Hiemstra dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Collins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Collins tries for a takedown but Hiemstra circles away easily
and Hiemstra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Collins thinking.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Hiemstra shows good takedown defense.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hiemstra or perhaps it was just good defense by Collins, which made it look bad.
Collins has his takedown stuffed
and Hiemstra counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deandre Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins clinches up with Hiemstra and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hiemstra landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiemstra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hiemstra tries to pull guard but Collins won't allow it.
Hiemstra is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Collins jumps guard but Hiemstra stands there with Collins around his waist. Collins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hiemstra as Collins tries to tie him up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hiemstra takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hiemstra is trying to stall.
Hiemstra is pressed up against the ropes. Collins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hiemstra down to the mat. Hiemstra avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hiemstra rushes Collins and presses him up against the ropes.
Jeffrey Hiemstra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Collins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hiemstra walks away with a smile on his face. Collins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Collins tries for a takedown but Hiemstra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Collins tries to keep at a distance but Hiemstra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Collins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hiemstra smiles and moves away.
Hiemstra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collins, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to stall but Hiemstra uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hiemstra avoiding damage.
Collins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hiemstra smiles and moves away.
Hiemstra rushes Collins and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hiemstra is trying to stall.
Hiemstra trying to control the position but instead, Collins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hiemstra into the ropes.
Collins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hiemstra content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deandre Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hiemstra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Collins thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Collins shoots in but no luck this time.
Hiemstra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Collins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hiemstra ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hiemstra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hiemstra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
Collins wants to control from the top but Hiemstra keeps moving.
Collins stands and steps away. Hiemstra gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Collins shoots and misses
and Hiemstra counters with a three punch combo that has Collins backing up. Collins nods at Hiemstra to acknowledge the strikes.
Collins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hiemstra counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Collins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hiemstra avoids it really well and circles away.
Jeffrey Hiemstra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiemstra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hiemstra.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Collins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hiemstra counters with a big head kick but Collins shrugs it off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hiemstra.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiemstra throws a counter combo.
Hiemstra gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Collins is trying to pull guard but Hiemstra has him pressed against the ropes.
Hiemstra lands a nice knee to the body.
Hiemstra gets underhooks to prevent Collins's takedown attempt.
Collins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hiemstra is struggling to control the position.
Hiemstra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins tries to score a body lock takedown but Hiemstra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hiemstra jumps guard and drags Collins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hiemstra is on top in guard.
Hiemstra slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Collins.
Hiemstra gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jeffrey Hiemstra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hiemstra closes the distance and clinches.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Collins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hiemstra fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Collins to the ground. Hiemstra is now in Collins's guard.
Collins is wriggling around but Hiemstra manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Hiemstra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hiemstra has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 18:20
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 18:20
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Hiemstra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keyon Bowman (ranked 4459 p4p, 4922 weight class) and Jason Payne (ranked 442 p4p, 464 weight class). Payne has chosen "Bring Out Your Dead" Strung Out as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Keyon Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Payne!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Payne was covering up waiting for the punch and Bowman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Payne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bowman is aware though and is defending well.
Payne is trying to keep Bowman in close.
Payne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Payne keeping moving, preventing Bowman from controlling successfully.
Bowman won't allow Payne to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman scoring with some ground and pound.
Payne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bowman controls the pace.
Payne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bowman is aware though and is defending well.
Payne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bowman trying to control the position from guard on top but Payne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at Ironbound MMA inform us that Payne has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bowman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Payne looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bowman passes into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bowman working the head and body with strikes.
Payne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Payne is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman cracks Payne with a big elbow.
Payne tries to improve position but can't.
Payne seems a little lost for a moment, as Bowman dominates the positioning.
Payne is looking to regain half guard here but Bowman keeps moving and retains side control.
Payne is not content to let Bowman control the position.
Bowman tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne is looking for a sweep.
Bowman trying to control the position but Payne is working away.
Payne is looking to regain half guard here but Bowman keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Payne is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bowman off and has taken his back!
Bowman turns into Payne and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman preventing the sweep.
Payne had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bowman defends it easily.
Payne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bowman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bowman is breathing heavily.
Payne looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bowman is on top in guard.
Payne is trying to keep Bowman in close.
Bowman is looking to stand up but Payne won't let him.
Bowman won't allow Payne to sweep him here.
Bowman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Payne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bowman has managed to get both his arms back between Payne's legs - danger averted.
Bowman pushing down on Payne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Payne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bowman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bowman's back!
Payne looking to break Bowman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bowman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Payne will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Payne has managed to slip his arm under Bowman's chin. This could be all over... yep, Bowman is tapping out! Submission win for Payne.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Payne!
Our winner, Jason Payne, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Caceres (ranked 4220 p4p, 4834 weight class) and Mohammad Contreras (ranked 480 p4p, 516 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Caceres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohammad Contreras!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contreras closes this distance looking for a takedown but Caceres circles away.
Caceres drops down looking for a counter takedown but Contreras sprawls and moves away.
Contreras misses with a body shot.
Caceres shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Caceres was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Contreras tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Caceres fails to move to back control.
Caceres takes Contreras's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Contreras is in trouble.
Contreras wants to escape the position.
Contreras showing good submission defense here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras wants to control his opponent's hands but Caceres gets his hands free.
Contreras rolls, trying to escape but Caceres keeps control of the position.
Caceres avoiding Contreras 's attempts to control his hands.
Contreras tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Contreras working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Contreras manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Caceres stops Contreras from getting back to his feet.
Contreras is trying to maintain the position but Caceres is very close to passing his half guard.
Caceres prevents Contreras from improving his position.
Caceres working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Contreras's thigh. Contreras counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Contreras keeping full guard, as Caceres tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Caceres slips nicely into half guard.
Contreras pushes Caceres off looking to stand but Caceres dives back in and keeps control.
Contreras is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Caceres wants to pass to mount but Contreras is defending the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Contreras doesn't manage to clinch there - Caceres circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Caceres swats away the attempt to clinch by Contreras.
Rodrigo Caceres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caceres feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Caceres passes Contreras's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Contreras gets back to full guard.
Contreras throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Caceres escapes and throws Contreras's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Contreras is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Caceres asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Contreras is trying to improve his position.
Caceres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Contreras has escaped the position, nice work there.
Caceres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Contreras knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Caceres tries to advance to mount but Contreras denies him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Caceres has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Caceres is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Contreras has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Contreras!
Contreras wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
Contreras stopping the sweep attempt from Caceres.
Contreras is fighting to break Caceres's control of his arms but Caceres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Caceres continues to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Contreras would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Contreras postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Contreras wants to stand but Caceres is controlling his posture from full guard.
Contreras is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Caceres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Contreras trying to control but Caceres is working from the bottom.
Caceres has Contreras pulled in close to control his posture.
Contreras won't allow Caceres to sweep him here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Contreras trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caceres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Caceres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Contreras.
Caceres decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Caceres has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Contreras reaches up to try and control the position but Caceres seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Contreras rolls and tries to escape and now Caceres has his back!
Contreras tries to escape but Caceres has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Contreras is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Contreras defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Caceres avoiding Contreras 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caceres has one arm under Contreras 's neck. Contreras is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Caceres manages to get his arm free though and Contreras is in a world of trouble! Caceres sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Contreras turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodrigo Caceres!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Hong (ranked 3971 p4p, 4660 weight class) and Rida Binnani (ranked 461 p4p, 507 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hugo Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rida Binnani!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binnani is looking to clinch.
Hong lands a glancing blow to the side of Binnani's head.
Hong could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Binnani on the side of the head.
Hong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Binnani manages to avoid it.
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hong lands a nice shot that snaps Binnani's head back.
Hong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hong scores with a decent looking hook.
Binnani throws a head kick that misses.
Binnani darts in and clinches Hong up against the ropes.
Hong prevents the takedown attempt.
Binnani looks winded!
Binnani tries a knee to the head but Hong blocks it.
Binnani is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hong has Binnani pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Binnani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Binnani pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binnani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hong throws out a powerful jab.
Hong jabs at Binnani's body.
Hong misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Hong - just one landing.
Binnani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hong scores with a hook.
Hong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hong lands a glancing blow to the side of Binnani's head.
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!
Binnani moves away from the strike by Hong.
Binnani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
As Hong backs off Binnani throws a huge counter combo but Hong manages to avoid it all.
Hong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands with an overhand left.
Hong scores with a hook to the body. Binnani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hong scores with a body shot.
Hugo Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hong.
Hong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hong cracks Binnani with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Binnani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hong cracks a nice hook into Binnani's ribs.
Hong scores with a punch to the head.
Hong lands a nice shot to the body.
Binnani gets a clinch.
Hong can't break the clinch.
Hong tries for a takedown but Binnani manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Hong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong tries for a takedown but Binnani manages to get underhooks.
Binnani pulls guard successfully.
Hong is in close to Binnani's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hong works over Binnani with some ground and pound from guard.
Binnani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hong.
Hong connects with a couple of short punches.
Binnani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hong working some strikes from top position.
Binnani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Cozad Amsterdam inform us that Binnani has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hong cracks Binnani with a solid left hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hong lands a couple of digs.
Hong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Hong there.
Hong working the head and body with strikes.
Binnani blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hong.
Hong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hong working over Binnani with some ground and pound. Binnani looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Binnani on the ground.
Hong working the head and body with strikes.
Hong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hong is nestled in close to Binnani, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Binnani with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hong lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Hong.
Hong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Binnani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hong.
Hong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hong connects with a nice short shot to Binnani's temple.
We've been hearing that Hong has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Binnani has hold of Hong's hands but Hong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hong drops an elbow to the side of Binnani's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong works his way into full mount!
Hong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hong working the ground and pound effectively.
Hong lands with some strikes.
Hong landing strikes from the mount and Binnani is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Hong.
Hong raining down shots from the mount!
Hong lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hong unloading with bombs!
Hong landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hong pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hong raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hong lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Binnani hang on?
Hong has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Binnani's face.
Hong lands a heavy elbow.
Hong looking to finish Binnani with some ground and pound. This is bad for Binnani!
Hong raining down shots from the mount!
Hong landing shots from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hong putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hong lands a nice shot to the head.
Hong with a couple of short strikes.
Hong fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hong lands a big elbow.
Hong with a couple of short strikes.
Binnani keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hong in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Hong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Hong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Hong.
Hong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Binnani on the side of the head.
 Binnani is rocked!
Binnani tries to move into range but Hong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Binnani is still on wobbly legs! Can Hong finish him?
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Binnani was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Hong with a hook.
Hong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Binnani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Binnani is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong lands a jab to Binnani's midsection.
Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Binnani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong punishes Binnani's body with a nice straight punch.
Hong thuds a left hand into Binnani's body.
Hugo Hong is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Hong finds it's target.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Binnani.
Binnani is looking to clinch.
Binnani takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hong thuds a left hand into Binnani's body.
Hong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Binnani manages to avoid it.
Hong lands with a nice body punch.
Hong lands a nice shot that snaps Binnani's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Binnani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Hong.
Hong connects with a crisp jab.
Hong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hong scores with a decent looking hook.
Hong connects with a jab.
Hong lands a glancing blow to the side of Binnani's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Binnani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Binnani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binnani shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
As Hong backs off Binnani throws a huge counter combo but Hong manages to avoid it all.
Binnani seems to have recovered his senses.
Hong lands a body shot.
Hong cracks Binnani with an open hand slap.
Hong digs a good body shot into Binnani's ribs.
Hong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Binnani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hong lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Hong catches Binnani right on the button with a cross.
Hong cracks Binnani with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Hong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Binnani can do to turn this around?
Hong digs a good hook to Binnani's body.
Hong cracks Binnani with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hong digs a good hook to Binnani's body.
Binnani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Hong.
Hong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Binnani doesn't seem bothered though.
No luck for Binnani with that takedown attempt.
Hong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A lazy left from Hong finds it's target.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hong jabs Binnani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Binnani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hong lands a body shot.
Binnani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
As Hong backs off Binnani throws a huge counter combo but Hong manages to avoid it all.
Hong is looking to wear down Binnani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hong cracks Binnani with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hong lands a glancing blow to the side of Binnani's head.
Binnani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hong thuds his right hand into Binnani's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Binnani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Binnani on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hong swings for the body but Binnani moves out of range.
Hong scores with a nice head shot.
Hong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Binnani at a distance.
Binnani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hong lands with a hook. Binnani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Binnani takes one to the side of the head.
Hong scores with a nice right hand.
Hong's corner calls for a 1-2. Hong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Binnani.
Hong scores with a body shot.
Hong throws the left hand but Binnani avoids the punch easily.
Hong swings for the body but Binnani moves out of range.
Hong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Binnani doesn't seem bothered though.
Binnani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hong lands a slapping body shot.
Hong throws a body shot but no joy.
Hong sets himself, and Binnani steps forward looking for the clinch! Hong avoids it this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Binnani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Binnani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Binnani clinches with his opponent.
Binnani is pressed up against the ropes. Hong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Binnani down to the mat. Binnani avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Hong swings for the body but Binnani moves out of range.
Binnani tries to clinch up but Hong circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Hong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Binnani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Binnani.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands with a shot to the body.
Hong scores with a decent looking hook.
Good exchange - Hong coming out on top.
Binnani darts in and clinches Hong up against the ropes.
Binnani prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong is looking to break free of the clinch but Binnani has double underhooks.
Binnani with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rida Binnani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hugo Hong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Binnani keeps control of Hong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Hong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hong 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 20:16
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 20:16
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 20:16
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Hong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Talen Odom Hunt (ranked 3973 p4p, 3374 weight class) and Derrick Allen (ranked 462 p4p, 406 weight class). Allen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by yeat-spiderman remix. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Talen Odom Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Derrick Allen!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odom Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Odom Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen scores with a takedown into Odom Hunt's guard.
Odom Hunt is looking to stand up but Allen isn't so interested in that idea.
Allen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Odom Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Odom Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Allen passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Odom Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Allen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Odom Hunt is looking to escape.
Allen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Odom Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Allen's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen controlling the position easily from mount.
Odom Hunt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Odom Hunt tries to get out of the position.
Odom Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Allen controlling his opponent.
Odom Hunt throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Odom Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Allen's attempts to control the action.
Allen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odom Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
Odom Hunt tries to lock up and control but Allen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Odom Hunt is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Odom Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Allen's attempts to control the action.
Allen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Allen looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Odom Hunt tries to lock up and control but Allen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Allen wants to control the pace but Odom Hunt is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Odom Hunt is looking to get to half guard.
Odom Hunt squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Odom Hunt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Allen controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to control but Odom Hunt wriggling away.
Allen content just to control the position here.
Odom Hunt is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Allen looking to control but Odom Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Allen controlling from mount.
Allen tries to control but Odom Hunt wriggling away.
Odom Hunt tries to reverse the position but Allen maintains control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Odom Hunt tries to hold on but Allen pushes him away.
Allen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Odom Hunt can't escape the position.
Allen controlling his opponent.
Allen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Allen controlling the position easily from mount.
We've been informed that Allen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Odom Hunt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Allen trying to control but Odom Hunt is having none of it.
Odom Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Odom Hunt is trying to stand.
Allen controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Allen tries to control but Odom Hunt wriggling away.
Allen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Allen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Odom Hunt is looking to escape.
Allen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Odom Hunt wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Allen controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Odom Hunt tries to buck Allen off but he can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Allen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Odom Hunt as he jumps to the side.
Allen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Odom Hunt defends well and Allen ends up having to push Odom Hunt into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Allen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Odom Hunt but Odom Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Talen Odom Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Allen.
Allen avoids the body shot from Odom Hunt.
As Odom Hunt backs off Allen throws a huge counter combo but Odom Hunt manages to avoid it all.
Odom Hunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Allen.
Derrick Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Odom Hunt throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Allen dives in for a single leg takedown but Odom Hunt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Odom Hunt missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Odom Hunt avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Odom Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Odom Hunt misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Odom Hunt.
Nice takedown defense from Odom Hunt. No joy for Allen on that attempt.
Allen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Odom Hunt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Odom Hunt throwing a counter right hand but Allen manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Odom Hunt sprawls well. Odom Hunt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Allen gets slowly back to his feet.
Odom Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Odom Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Odom Hunt.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Odom Hunt.
Allen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Allen shoots and misses
and Odom Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Odom Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Allen's head backwards.
Allen goes for a double leg but Odom Hunt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Odom Hunt continues to drive forward.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Odom Hunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Odom Hunt misses with a straight left.
Odom Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
Odom Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Odom Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Odom Hunt scores with a hook to the body.
Allen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Odom Hunt has him pressed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Odom Hunt on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen is trying to pull guard but Odom Hunt turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Odom Hunt.
Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Allen goes for a takedown attempt but Odom Hunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Odom Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
 It looks like Derrick Allen has been cut.
Odom Hunt throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Odom Hunt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Allen under the eye.
Allen is rocked!
Odom Hunt misses with the combination.
Allen shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Odom Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Allen.
Allen has a takedown stuffed.
Odom Hunt cracks Allen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Odom Hunt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Allen to stand back up!
Allen is still on wobbly legs! Can Odom Hunt finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Odom Hunt as he jumps to the side.
Odom Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Odom Hunt closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Allen out cold! Allen corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Talen Odom Hunt!
Derrick Allen was interviewed post fight and said 'im coming for that butt boy'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Declan Bernard (ranked 2992 p4p, 4412 weight class) and Bruce Castillo (ranked 233 p4p, 318 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Declan Bernard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernard lands a jab-cross combination.
Bernard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bernard moves out of range of the strikes.
Castillo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Castillo tries for a takedown but Bernard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bernard gets caught napping as Castillo dives in and scores a takedown. Bernard manages to retain guard.
Castillo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bernard keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully.
Castillo content to stall in guard here.
Castillo pushing down on Bernard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo tries to pass to full mount but Bernard defends it.
Bernard is looking to improve his position.
Bernard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bernard tries to get out of the position.
Castillo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bernard defend it? Castillo steps over the head and cranks it - Bernard is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Castillo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Castillo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Murphy (ranked 3411 p4p, 3231 weight class) and Arturo Galvan (ranked 396 p4p, 371 weight class). Shaun Murphy is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaun Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Galvan!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Galvan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy stalks Galvan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Galvan's face. Galvan staggers backwards, shaken.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy stalks Galvan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Galvan's face. Galvan staggers backwards, shaken.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Galvan is trying to break free.
Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy leaning his opponent against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvan blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvan tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy sets himself, and Galvan steps forward looking for the clinch! Murphy avoids it this time.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Galvan avoids it well.
Galvan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Galvan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Galvan letting Murphy take a breather here.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Galvan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvan is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
Murphy tries a body shot but Galvan blocks it.
Galvan is trying to break the clinch but Murphy has him pressed against the ropes.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Galvan.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Galvan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy stops a takedown attempt from Galvan.
Murphy is stalling here.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Galvan is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murphy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murphy controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Murphy for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Galvan working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy prevents Galvan from breaking the clinch.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Galvan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Galvan looks to land a combination but Murphy avoids it well.
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galvan throws a right and a left that Murphy avoids nicely.
Murphy misses with a body punch
and Galvan counters with a one-two to the body.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Galvan misses with a wild combination.
Murphy misses with a double jab.
Galvan unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches up with Galvan, looking for a takedown. Murphy pushes Galvan against the ropes but Galvan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Galvan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
Galvan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaun Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
Murphy misses with a two punch combination.
Galvan throws a counter combo.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Galvan both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Galvan.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Galvan ducks down to avoid it.
Galvan slips a straight right by Murphy.
We've been informed that Galvan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Galvan misses with a double jab.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murphy throws a combination that misses
and Galvan counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Galvan misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Galvan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galvan misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Galvan.
Galvan throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Murphy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murphy shoots and misses
and Galvan counters with a two punch combo.
Galvan throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Galvan counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Galvan ducks down to avoid it.
Galvan is working the combinations to good effect here.
Murphy lands with a nice combination. Galvan backs away looking to recover.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murphy throws a right and a left that Galvan avoids nicely.
Murphy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galvan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Galvan unleashes a big counter combination but Murphy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Galvan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Galvan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galvan! But no joy.
Murphy throws a right hand that Galvan ducks under and follows up with a left that Galvan also avoids with ease.
Galvan shapes to counter with a head kick.
Galvan cracks Murphy with a hook to the temple - Murphy is on wobbly legs here! Galvan swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Murphy falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Galvan wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arturo Galvan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaxson Hogan (ranked 2817 p4p, 3136 weight class) and Boris Borisov (ranked 310 p4p, 345 weight class). Boris Borisov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaxson Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov throws a hook to the side of Hogan's head but Hogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Borisov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hogan.
Borisov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Borisov scores with a jab.
Borisov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hogan feinted with a counter takedown.
Borisov lands the left hand.
Borisov throws a hook but Hogan blocks it.
Hogan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hogan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Borisov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hogan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Boris Borisov has been cut.
Borisov misses with a straight left.
Borisov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hogan on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borisov works Hogan's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Borisov misses.
Borisov misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Hogan misses.
Hogan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Borisov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Hogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Borisov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borisov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hogan misses with a body punch
and Borisov counters with a nice right hand that sends Hogan toppling to the canvas! Hogan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Borisov finish him?!
 Hogan is rocked!
Borisov lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Hogan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hogan misses with an uppercut.
Borisov defending well as Hogan loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Borisov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Borisov looks to throw the jab but Hogan is out of range.
Borisov throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hogan clean off his feet! He's out cold! Borisov stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Borisov!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deon Graves (ranked 2391 p4p, 2514 weight class) and Sergei Borisov (ranked 287 p4p, 303 weight class). Graves comes into the arena with THE ZOO blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Deon Graves has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deon Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergei Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borisov misses with a body shot
and Borisov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Graves avoids the body shot from Borisov.
Graves walks into a left hand.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Borisov throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Borisov. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Borisov to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Borisov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borisov trying to control the position here.
Borisov is still in real trouble! Can Graves finish him?
Graves advances position into side control!
Graves is trying to get an arm triangle but Borisov is defending well.
Borisov seems to have recovered his senses.
Graves trying to control the action but Borisov is working from the bottom.
Borisov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Graves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Borisov's legs.
Graves is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Borisov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Graves passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Borisov!
Graves working for a guillotine from mount but Borisov is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Graves is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Borisov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Borisov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Graves trying to control but Borisov is having none of it.
Graves working for a guillotine from mount but Borisov is in no mood to give up.
Graves fails to move to back control.
Borisov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Graves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves looking to control but Borisov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Borisov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Graves.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Graves has hold of Borisov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Borisov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Graves is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Borisov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Borisov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Borisov tries to hold on but Graves pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves moves to take his opponent's back.
Borisov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Graves.
Graves is persistently looking for the submission but Borisov is defending it well.
Graves working for the choke.
Graves is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Borisov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Borisov for a finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borisov wants to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Will Graves go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Borisov fending off the submission attempt from Graves.
Graves is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Borisov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Borisov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Graves looking to break Borisov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Borisov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Graves will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Borisov is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Graves off. It looks like it's working - Graves slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Borisov displaying calm under pressure there.
Borisov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Borisov catches Graves with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borisov throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves scores with a decent looking hook.
Borisov misses the jab.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borisov drops his hands for a split second and Graves immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Borisov face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Graves follows up with a right hand that knocks Borisov into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Deon Graves!
After winning the bout, Deon Graves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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