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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Crispian (ranked 161 p4p, 645 weight class) and Charles Mesquita (ranked 13 p4p, 51 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Crispian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crispian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Crispian. Beautiful body shot.
Crispian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mesquita counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mesquita takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crispian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mesquita counters with a nice uppercut.
Crispian dips to his left and cracks Mesquita with an uppercut!
A left lands for Crispian.
Crispian misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Crispian misses the target.
Mesquita takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mesquita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crispian avoids it really well and circles away.
Crispian swings for the body but Mesquita moves out of range.
Mesquita is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Crispian misses with an uppercut. Mesquita saw that one coming.
Mesquita blocks the body kick.
Crispian thows a leg kick but Mesquita checks it
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown. Crispian fights it but they end up in guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Crispian is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Crispian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita has gone for a leg lock! Crispian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mesquita's guard.
Crispian preventing the sweep.
Mesquita keeps trying to improve his position.
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Crispian defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crispian tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Crispian from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mesquita controls Crispian momentarily but Crispian frees himself.
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crispian defends well.
Crispian wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Crispian defends easily.
Crispian being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mesquita slips under a jab from Crispian.
Crispian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crispian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mesquita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crispian swivels and escapes.
We've been told by Crispian's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crispian thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mesquita crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crispian - the referee stops the clock and Mesquita gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crispian. Mesquita manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice takedown defense from Crispian. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mesquita tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crispian lands with an uppercut that bounces Mesquita off the cage and back into range.
Crispian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crispian sprawls well. Crispian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
Ben Crispian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Mesquita.
Crispian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crispian looks to throw the jab but Mesquita is out of range.
Mesquita doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crispian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mesquita.
Mesquita displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
Mesquita slips a jab from Crispian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
And Mesquita tries to counter it with a takedown but Crispian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crispian throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Mesquita counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Crispian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Crispian has wrist control.
Crispian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mesquita wants to control but Crispian is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita controlling the position.
Mesquita wants to control but Crispian is keeping him busy.
Crispian regains half guard.
Crispian tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but Crispian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mesquita to get the leverage.
Crispian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crispian.
Mesquita sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.
Mesquita trying to control but Crispian is working from the bottom.
Crispian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crispian keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Crispian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crispian keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mesquita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crispian.
Mesquita clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Crispian fails to land.
Mesquita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mesquita blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mesquita jumps guard but Crispian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crispian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards.
Mesquita blocks an uppercut.
Crispian misses with some punches.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but Crispian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ben Crispian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian misses with a body punch.
Mesquita looking for a takedown.
A hook to the body from Crispian.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crispian.
Mesquita ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mesquita no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Crispian postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispian wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita trying to keep a closed guard but Crispian is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crispian stacks Mesquita on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Crispian!
Charles Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crispian working away.
Mesquita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crispian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crispian happy to just control the position for now.
The strikes coming from Crispian are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Crispian controls the position from side control.
Mesquita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Crispian prevents Mesquita from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita gets full guard.
Crispian preventing the sweep.
Crispian pushing down on Mesquita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crispian pulls his head out easily.
Crispian wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Crispian as Mesquita shoots in.
Ben Crispian is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crispian throws a leg kick
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Crispian desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mesquita controlling the pace.
Crispian is controlling Mesquita's trapped leg to prevent Mesquita from advancing to side control.
Mesquita is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Crispian reverses the position - he's now on top in Mesquita's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crispian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mesquita is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Crispian lands the left hand.
Mesquita scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crispian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mesquita gets a clinch.
Mesquita blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mesquita tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crispian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mesquita blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crispian lands a hook that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards.
Crispian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crispian.
Mesquita manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mesquita wants to control but Crispian passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispian uses his free foot to push down on Mesquita's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mesquita.
Crispian jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mesquita manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mesquita looks to move to half guard but instead Crispian has passed into mount! Damn!
Mesquita tries to hold on but Crispian postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mesquita is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crispian is looking to stand but Mesquita has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Mesquita really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crispian tries to control but Mesquita wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crispian moves to the back.
Crispian tightening his grip on Mesquita, looking for the choke.
Crispian trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Crispian trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mesquita doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mesquita tries to escape but Crispian has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Mesquita do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mesquita trying to control the action but Crispian just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian had his way with Charles Mesquita in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Crispian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Crispian moves out of range as Mesquita strikes.
Crispian throws a front kick aimed at Mesquita's knee but Mesquita avoids it well.
Crispian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mesquita.
Crispian throws a jab when Mesquita was well out of range.
Crispian scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crispian.
Crispian looks to land a body kick but Mesquita moved away.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesquita gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crispian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mesquita or not.
Mesquita fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crispian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mesquita is trying to drag Crispian to the mat but Crispian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crispian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crispian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mesquita's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mesquita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ben Crispian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Mesquita.
Still in the clinch, Crispian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crispian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mesquitas head.
Crispian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mesquita's elbow.
Crispian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mesquita blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but Crispian has him pressed against the cage.
Mesquita tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crispian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Crispian.
Crispian lands a shot to the body.
Mesquita is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short left from Crispian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crispian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mesquita is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crispian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crispian.
Crispian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crispian throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian throws a punch but it's blocked by Mesquita.
Crispian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mesquita backwards.
Crispian is looking to control Mesquita's arms but Mesquita gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crispian has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crispian misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crispian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crispian lands a shoulder strike.
Mesquita is trying to pull guard but Crispian has him pressed against the cage.
Mesquita jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crispian walks away with a smile on his face. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crispian throws a right hand that misses
and Mesquita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mesquita uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crispian.
Ben Crispian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mesquita is looking to clinch.
Mesquita takes one to the side of the head.
Crispian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mesquita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crispian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crispian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crispian just misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian cracks Mesquita with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mesquita defending well as Crispian loads up on a big left hand.
Crispian 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.
Crispian connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mesquita has his takedown stuffed
and Crispian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charles Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Crispian.
Mesquita missing with a left hand there. Crispian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Crispian counters with a quick kick to the body but Mesquita blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Crispian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crispian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Ben Crispian 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joon Sang Hun (ranked 2103 p4p, 2731 weight class) and Lochlain OBrien (ranked 148 p4p, 189 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying OBrien's choice of entrance music: Come out and fight!. Lochlain OBrien will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joon Sang Hun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lochlain OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OBrien lands a jab to the nose.
Sang Hun throws a leg kick but OBrien sees it coming and moves out of range.
OBrien shoots and misses
and Sang Hun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from OBrien misses.
Sang Hun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sang Hun throwing a counter right hand but OBrien manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Sang Hun's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
OBrien misses with a looping left.
OBrien misses with a body shot.
OBrien connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sang Hun. Sang Hun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OBrien takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 OBrien is rocked!
Sang Hun throws a pinpoint strike between OBrien's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends OBrien crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Sang Hun scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joon Sang Hun!
Our winner, Joon Sang Hun, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Toby MacAlister (ranked 2414 p4p, 1618 weight class) and Aljosa Medeiros (ranked 285 p4p, 212 weight class). MacAlister comes to the cage accompanied by Megadeth - This Was My Life. Medeiros has chosen Sidequest - Chime as his entrance music. 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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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Toby MacAlister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aljosa Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medeiros uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
Medeiros stuns MacAlister with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Medeiros.
 It looks like Toby MacAlister has been cut.
MacAlister avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
MacAlister takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some bone on bone action there as Medeiros checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Medeiros throws a body punch but MacAlister moves out of range.
Medeiros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
MacAlister half committed to a counter leg kick.
Medeiros changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacAlister tries to avoid it but Medeiros manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacAlister to the ground. MacAlister escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacAlister.
Medeiros cracks MacAlister with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Medeiros connects with a single shot there.
Medeiros lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros misses with a telegraphed body shot
and MacAlister counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Medeiros tests MacAlister's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacAlister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Medeiros misses with a straight left.
Medeiros 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.
MacAlister slaps away a takedown attempt from Medeiros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A quick step to the side and MacAlister tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacAlister misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Medeiros slips a straight right by MacAlister.
Medeiros stuns MacAlister with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Medeiros scores with a body shot.
Toby MacAlister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Medeiros. Beautiful body shot.
Medeiros misses with a wild body shot.
MacAlister swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
MacAlister slips a jab from Medeiros.
MacAlister was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Medeiros is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacAlister rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Medeiros with a nice cross.
MacAlister tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Medeiros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Medeiros.
Medeiros works the jab nicely.
MacAlister walks into a jab.
Medeiros lands with a nice body punch.
Medeiros avoids the head kick by MacAlister.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
A counter left hand to the body from MacAlister misses its target.
Medeiros takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros throws a predictable looking body shot
and MacAlister counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacAlister gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Medeiros.
A right hand to the body from MacAlister.
MacAlister breaks from the clinch.
Medeiros misses with a hook to the body
and MacAlister counters with a nice uppercut.
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacAlister.
MacAlister throwing a counter right hand but Medeiros manages to avoid it.
MacAlister takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Medeiros is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! MacAlister had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
MacAlister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Medeiros lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Medeiros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacAlister is looking to counter punch.
MacAlister stuffs the takedown attempt from Medeiros. Medeiros gets slowly back to his feet.
Toby MacAlister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
MacAlister throws a front kick that sends Medeiros stumbling back into the cage.
MacAlister bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Medeiros's head.
Medeiros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from MacAlister does it's job there.
A head kick misses from MacAlister.
Medeiros throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Medeiros throws the left hand but MacAlister avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aljosa Medeiros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toby MacAlister's cut.
That's time! MacAlister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Medeiros works MacAlister's body with a nice hook.
Good shot there by MacAlister.
Medeiros lands with a good body shot.
Medeiros thuds a left hand into MacAlister's body.
MacAlister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
MacAlister is looking to counter punch.
Medeiros fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacAlister looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacAlister takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Medeiros swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacAlister counters with a left to the body.
MacAlister seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Medeiros takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Medeiros connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacAlister was well out of range. Poor timing from Medeiros.
Medeiros cracks MacAlister with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Medeiros finds it's way through MacAlister's defenses.
MacAlister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Medeiros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacAlister doesn't seem bothered though.
Medeiros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Medeiros! But no joy.
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros throws out a counter right but MacAlister avoids it with no problem.
MacAlister staying out of range there.
MacAlister goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from MacAlister.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.
Medeiros lands with an uppercut that bounces MacAlister off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister lands with a slapping head kick.
MacAlister walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacAlister wants to clinch up but Medeiros keeps it at a distance.
MacAlister takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from MacAlister misses.
Medeiros fails to land the takedown.
Medeiros fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Medeiros takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacAlister throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Medeiros misses its intended target.
MacAlister uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Medeiros has time to react.
Medeiros wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacAlister lands a slapping body shot.
MacAlister throws a sloppy head kick and Medeiros moves out of range easily.
Medeiros throws a body punch but MacAlister moves out of range.
MacAlister throws a half hearted mid kick.
Medeiros misses with a wild body shot.
Aljosa Medeiros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like MacAlister was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Medeiros.
MacAlister on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Medeiros. MacAlister does a little dance to reset his feet.
Medeiros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAlister moves away.
Medeiros tests MacAlister's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Medeiros fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacAlister misses with an attempted mid kick.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Medeiros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
Medeiros on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Medeiros lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aljosa Medeiros showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toby MacAlister's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from MacAlister misses the target.
MacAlister takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacAlister throws a body shot but no joy.
Medeiros digs a good hook to MacAlister's body.
Medeiros keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Medeiros takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Medeiros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacAlister.
Medeiros appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MacAlister throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacAlister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Medeiros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAlister takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Medeiros lands a jab to MacAlister's midsection.
MacAlister throws a body shot but no joy.
Medeiros swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacAlister loads up on a big right hand but Medeiros slips the punch.
Medeiros throws a body punch but MacAlister moves out of range.
Medeiros fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Medeiros swings for the body but MacAlister moves out of range.
MacAlister tests Medeiros's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacAlister takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Medeiros connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aljosa Medeiros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAlister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Medeiros.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
MacAlister takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
MacAlister stuffs the takedown attempt from Medeiros. Medeiros gets slowly back to his feet.
MacAlister thinks about countering with a body kick.
MacAlister throws a shot to the body.
MacAlister looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacAlister loads up on a big right hand but Medeiros slips the punch.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacAlister but MacAlister pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister keeps Medeiros at a distance using the push kick.
Medeiros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Medeiros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacAlister tries to close the distance and clinch but Medeiros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacAlister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacAlister.
Medeiros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Medeiros let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
MacAlister fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Medeiros has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Medeiros fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from MacAlister finds it's target.
MacAlister scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice straight punches there by Medeiros. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Medeiros.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
MacAlister thuds his shin into the meat of Medeiros's side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Medeiros checks a leg kick.
MacAlister lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacAlister lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Medeiros lands with an uppercut that bounces MacAlister off the cage and back into range.
MacAlister connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Medeiros is rocked!
Medeiros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
Medeiros is still on wobbly legs! Can MacAlister finish him?
Medeiros tries to keep at a distance but MacAlister has taken the fight into the clinch.
Toby MacAlister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aljosa Medeiros is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Medeiros seems to have recovered his senses.
MacAlister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toby MacAlister showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Medeiros has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aljosa Medeiros!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ewgenju Scorfna (ranked 633 p4p, 4317 weight class) and Sergey Bakarow (ranked 88 p4p, 491 weight class). Ewgenju Scorfna has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Good kicks
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ewgenju Scorfna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Bakarow!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakarow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Ewgenju Scorfna has been cut.
Bakarow's coach down at DF Fitnesscentrum was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bakarow's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Scorfna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bakarow.
Scorfna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bakarow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bakarow connects with a single shot there.
Scorfna shoots for a takedown but Bakarow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bakarow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bakarow scores with a nice body kick.
Bakarow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scorfna.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewgenju Scorfna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorfna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakarow drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scorfna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bakarow wants to stand but Scorfna is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bakarow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scorfna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bakarow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Scorfna's guard.
Scorfna keeping full guard, as Bakarow tries to pass.
Bakarow's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Scorfna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bakarow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bakarow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bakarow stays in close to Scorfna's body and controls the position.
Scorfna seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scorfna keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully.
Scorfna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bakarow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bakarow postures up.
Bakarow looking to pass the guard.
Scorfna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bakarow content to stall in guard here.
Scorfna pulls Bakarow in close to his closed guard and prevents Bakarow from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakarow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Scorfna trying to control the position.
Bakarow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bakarow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bakarow misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bakarow lands a slapping body shot.
Bakarow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Scorfna holding on.
Bakarow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Scorfna to his feet.
Scorfna misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow tries for a takedown but Scorfna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bakarow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scorfna is trying to defend but Bakarow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scorfna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Bakarow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ewgenju Scorfna's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Scorfna gets tackled into the cage by Bakarow. Bakarow maintains the clinch.
Scorfna has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bakarow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakarow has a takedown stuffed.
Bakarow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bakarow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow gets the takedown into side control.
Scorfna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Scorfna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorfna prevents Bakarow from moving into mount.
Scorfna being controlled for a moment.
Bakarow trying to control the action but Scorfna is working from the bottom.
Scorfna is trying to get back to half guard.
Bakarow trying to control the position but Scorfna is working away.
Bakarow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scorfna can't do much from the bottom here.
Bakarow scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bakarow taking a breather here.
Bakarow is looking to take a break and control but Scorfna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scorfna struggling a bit here.
Bakarow taking a breather here.
Bakarow tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Bakarow controls the position.
Bakarow working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scorfna is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorfna struggling a bit here.
Scorfna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bakarow's best efforts.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bakarow in particular looking to stall.
Scorfna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bakarow pulls his head out easily.
Bakarow is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bakarow is working for a submission of some sort.
Bakarow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Scorfna trying to hold on to Bakarow's head to control him but Bakarow postures up.
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.
Bakarow wants to take a breather but Scorfna is having none of it.
Bakarow stands up out of the half guard.
Sergey Bakarow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bakarow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scorfna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scorfna tries to counter with a takedown but Bakarow is quick to defend against it.
Crunch! Bakarow slams his shin into Scorfna's torso.
Bakarow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scorfna tries to keep at a distance but Bakarow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scorfna gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow gets full guard.
Bakarow is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bakarow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scorfna controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Bakarow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ewgenju Scorfna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bakarow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bakarow leaves Scorfna with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scorfna takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bakarow closes the distance and pushes Scorfna back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorfna looking for a takedown.
Bakarow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bakarow forces Scorfna back against the cage and clinches.
Scorfna is trying to drag Bakarow to the mat but Bakarow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewgenju Scorfna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scorfna is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bakarow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakarow manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow stalks Scorfna and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scorfna's face. Scorfna staggers backwards, shaken.
Bakarow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Scorfna was covering up waiting for the punch and Bakarow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bakarow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scorfna is keeping the position for now.
Scorfna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scorfna keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully.
Bakarow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bakarow wants to control from the top but Scorfna keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakarow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bakarow wants to take a breather but Scorfna is having none of it.
Bakarow is looking to advance position but Scorfna won't allow it.
Scorfna is looking to control Bakarow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scorfna avoid being mounted?
Bakarow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bakarow tries to stand but can't do so whilst Scorfna controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorfna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scorfna wants to improve his position but Bakarow is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bakarow in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ewgenju Scorfna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scorfna on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scorfna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bakarow but Bakarow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scorfna on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bakarow takes the fight into the clinch.
Bakarow using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bakarow landing knees to the head.
Sergey Bakarow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bakarow manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bakarow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bakarow tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakarow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bakarow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Bakarow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bakarow 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Bakarow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nico Campbell (ranked 2345 p4p, 3828 weight class) and Hans Machiels (ranked 276 p4p, 394 weight class). Machiels has chosen Rampage Anthem as his entrance music. Nico Campbell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nico Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hans Machiels!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machiels has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machiels there as he acknowledges the shot.
Campbell catches Machiels with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
 It looks like Hans Machiels has been cut.
Machiels closes the distance and pushes Campbell back into the cage.
Campbell breaks the clinch.
Machiels gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Machiels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Campbell is defending well for now.
Machiels with a knee to the head.
Machiels scores a nice knee to the body.
Machiels putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Campbell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Campbell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machiels putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Campbell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machiels lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Campbell avoiding damage as Machiels throws knees to the body.
Campbell tries to break the clinch but Machiels is controlling the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machiels.
Machiels landing knees to the body.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Machiels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Campbell takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Nico Campbell has been cut.
Machiels landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machiels connects with a nasty looking knee right to Campbell's face.
Campbell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiels is looking to control Campbell's arms but Campbell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machiels has his back to the cage.
Machiels with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machiels lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Campbell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machiels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machiels has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Campbell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machiels can turn it around.
Machiels crunches a lovely knee into Campbell's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Machiels.
Machiels utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Campbell takes an elbow to the temple.
Campbell tries to circle away but Machiels has him pinned against the cage.
Machiels unloads a knee to the mid-section. Campbell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machiels lands a knee to the body.
Machiels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machiels lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machiels lands a good knee to the midsection. Campbell won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Machiels.
Machiels lands an elbow inside that Campbell shrugs off.
Machiels dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Machiels will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Campbell up against the cage.
Machiels continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machiels putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Campbell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Campbell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machiels closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Machiels.
Machiels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Campbell is trying to push Machiels away but Machiels has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Campbell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machiels landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Machiels.
Campbell is trying to force a seperation but Machiels has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Campbell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machiels using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Campbell takes an elbow to the temple.
Campbell takes an elbow to the temple.
Campbell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machiels gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machiels lands a nice elbow.
Machiels landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machiels unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Campbell takes an elbow to the temple.
Machiels with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 Campbell is rocked!
Machiels has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Campbell - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Machiels, and another! Campbell is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Hans Machiels!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jair Brown (ranked 93 p4p, 923 weight class) and Malig Hunt (ranked 17 p4p, 127 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jair Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Malig Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Brown misses.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Brown slips under a jab.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
As Hunt backs away, Brown returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brown in his tracks.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
Brown slips under a jab from Hunt.
Brown lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Hunt saw it coming and moves away.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Hunt lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
Brown throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
Malig Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Brown cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hunt throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown lands an overhand right.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunt.
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Hunt lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.
Hunt jabs Brown right on the nose. Brown blinks but takes it well.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Brown misses.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown stuns Hunt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Hunt throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a nice leg kick.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malig Hunt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Brown might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malig Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown slips under a jab.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
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!
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown slips a jab from Hunt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hunt. That's going to slow Brown down.
Brown is looking to slow Hunt down with leg kicks.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
Brown defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
Brown with a jab.
Hunt misses with a looping left.
Brown tries to work over Hunt's front leg with a kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Brown misses with a body punch
and Hunt counters with a good low kick that Brown was not able to check.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown slips a straight right by Hunt.
Brown swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brown throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Hunt digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hunt throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown tried to counter with a leg kick but Hunt avoided it.
Hunt jabs at Brown's body.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malig Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt with a hook.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
It appears Brown was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown avoids the body shot from Hunt.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
Hunt walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brown slips a jab from Hunt.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Hunt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two 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!
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Brown throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Jair Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hunt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hunt just manages to avoid it.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Hunt throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
A shot to the body from Hunt misses
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brown keeps Hunt at a distance using the push kick.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Brown cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunt is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown scores with a counter punch that sends Hunt to the canvas! Brown smells blood - he's punishing Hunt with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hunt has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jair Brown!
Jair Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between White Goodman (ranked 352 p4p, 973 weight class) and Kob Khun Hongtong (ranked 28 p4p, 81 weight class). Goodman comes to the cage accompanied by Globo Gym America Corp.. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, White Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kob Khun Hongtong!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hongtong defends it nicely.
A cross from Hongtong lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hongtong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goodman's hands.
It looks like White Goodman has been cut.
Goodman fails with the takedown
and Hongtong counters with a straight right hand.
Hongtong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hongtong flicks out a counter leg kick but Goodman steps away.
Kob Khun Hongtong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hongtong counters with a nice body shot.
Hongtong connects with an inside leg kick.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Hongtong saw that one coming.
Hongtong throws a looping overhand right but Goodman ducks down to avoid it.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hongtong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hongtong looks to throw a body kick
and Goodman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hongtong won't be happy with that.
Hongtong is trying to get back to half guard.
Hongtong tries to escape but Goodman is in control.
Goodman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hongtong is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Goodman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goodman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hongtong defending against the ground and pound.
Goodman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The strikes coming from Goodman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Goodman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hongtong keeps working.
Goodman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Goodman is chipping away with strikes.
Hongtong wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Goodman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman controlling the position.
The strikes coming from Goodman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Goodman in side control, throwing shots but Hongtong defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hongtong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Goodman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hongtong gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hongtong holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Goodman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Goodman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hongtong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Goodman unloads with some shots from mount but Hongtong bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman tries to control but Hongtong wriggling away.
We've been hearing that Goodman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Goodman is looking to work his way around to Hongtong's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hongtong wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Goodman landing punches.
Hongtong wants to try and get back to his feet.
Goodman looking to secure an arm triangle but Hongtong defends it well.
The referee warns Hongtong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Goodman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hongtong slips a jab and a cross from Goodman.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
and Hongtong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hongtong throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hongtong scores with a body shot.
Hongtong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Goodman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goodman shoots in looking for a takedown but Hongtong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Goodman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kob Khun Hongtong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman misses with a left hand
and Hongtong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Hongtong.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goodman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goodman lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman throws a big right hand that misses.
Goodman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hongtong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hongtong wants to stand but Goodman is controlling the position.
Hongtong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goodman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goodman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goodman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goodman looking to pass the 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.
Goodman throwing strikes from guard but Hongtong blocks nicely.
Goodman trying to control but Hongtong is working from the bottom.
Hongtong wants to stand up but Goodman is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hongtong was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman clinches up with Hongtong and pushes him back against the cage.
Goodman decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hongtong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Goodman looking for a sweep. Not yet Goodman, not yet.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Hongtong from controlling successfully.
Goodman looking for a guillotine here but Hongtong defends easily.
Hongtong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goodman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hongtong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hongtong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Hongtong is posturing up here but Goodman has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hongtong tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hongtong has to tap! Slick submission there by Goodman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). White Goodman!
In his post fight interview, White Goodman gave a big smile as he said 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !! I need some private reflection time.
Im going to go rub one out with a slice of pizza.! Me'Shell Get the scooter!'.
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