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HRL61 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mawunyo Kato (ranked 4623 p4p, 25155 weight class) and Kendrick Sosa (ranked 428 p4p, 529 weight class). Sosa has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mawunyo Kato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kendrick Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sosa clinches up with Kato and pushes him back against the cage.
Kato could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kato pulls Sosa into guard.
Kato working a defensive guard here.
Kato looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sosa passes into side control.
Kato sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kato manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sosa is aware though and is defending well.
Sosa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kato trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kato looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sosa is aware though and is defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kato rushes Sosa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sosa is pushing Kato up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kato gets control of Sosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kato will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kato looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sosa has picked Kato up and slammed him! Kato can't keep hold of the triangle and Sosa manages to pass to side control!
Kato looks to move to half guard but instead Sosa has passed into mount! Damn!
Kato is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kato is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kato slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kato is doing well to control the position and prevent Sosa from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kato is trying to control but can't.
Kato looking for submissions off his back.
Sosa stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mawunyo Kato will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sosa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kato, pushing him back against the cage.
Kato successfully pulls guard.
Kato is looking for a triangle but Sosa pushes his legs off easily.
Sosa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kato is looking for a triangle here but Sosa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kato is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sosa controls the position.
Kato tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee asks Sosa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sosa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kato is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kato is looking for a sweep. Sosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kato is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sosa jumps into side control!
Kato tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kato's face as Sosa controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sosa gets tackled into the cage by Kato. Kato maintains the clinch.
Kato jumps guard.
Kato is looking for a triangle here but Sosa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kato is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Sosa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sosa is continuing to stall.
Kato manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mawunyo Kato will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sosa clinches up against the cage.
Kato gets control of Sosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kato will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kato has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sosa has managed to get both his arms back between Kato's legs - danger averted.
Kato not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kato throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sosa uses it to pass to side control.
Kato is trying to work for a sweep but Sosa has mounted him!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kato can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kato is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sosa controlling the pace for now.
Kato 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.
Sosa controlling his opponent.
Kato sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kato is looking to get back to full guard here but Sosa has managed to pass to side control instead.
Kato is looking for a sweep.
Sosa throws an elbow but Kato slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kato tries to bench press Sosa off him but Sosa keeps the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kato tries to bench press Sosa off him but Sosa keeps the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa clinches up with Kato and pushes him back against the cage.
Kato pulls Sosa into guard.
Sosa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kato looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sosa has picked Kato up and slammed him! Kato can't keep hold of the triangle and Sosa manages to pass to side control!
Kendrick Sosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mawunyo Kato is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendrick Sosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kato has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mawunyo Kato!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ripp Colton (ranked 3797 p4p, 5625 weight class) and Bas Anderson (ranked 202 p4p, 476 weight class). Bas Anderson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ripp Colton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bas Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson dives in and grabs Colton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Colton pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Colton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Colton sprawls well.
Anderson lands a head kick. Colton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Ripp Colton has been cut.
Colton leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ripp Colton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Anderson.
Colton misses with a straight left.
Anderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Colton gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Colton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Colton.
Bas Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Anderson there.
Colton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colton throws out the jab.
Colton has managed to clinch.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Colton fails to land.
Colton misses with a punch on the inside.
Colton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Colton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Colton fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Colton tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Colton to the ground. Colton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderson looks winded!
Colton misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Colton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colton gets caught napping as Anderson dives in and scores a takedown. Colton manages to retain guard.
Colton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Colton passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Colton is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Colton in particular looking to stall.
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ripp Colton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ripp Colton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Colton throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Colton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colton wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - Colton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Colton pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Colton is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Colton misses with a punch on the inside.
Colton tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Colton back against the cage.
Colton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Colton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Colton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colton. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Colton misses with a body punch
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Colton.
Colton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Colton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Colton avoids it really well and circles away.
Ripp Colton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Anderson.
Colton clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anderson.
Colton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colton throws out the jab.
Anderson slips a jab from Colton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colton. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colton misses with a hook.
Colton looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Colton moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colton blocks an elbow strike from Anderson.
Colton manages to break the clinch.
Colton misses with a body shot.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Colton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Colton throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colton.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Colton throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Colton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Colton.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Colton misses its intended target.
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coltons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anderson blocks a jab.
Colton throws a big shot that misses.
Bas Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Colton misses the shot to the body.
Colton misses with a looping left.
Colton misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
Colton takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Colton throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Colton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Colton misses its intended target.
Colton throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Colton.
Colton misses the jab.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Colton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Colton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Colton misses the target.
And Anderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Colton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Colton misses with a lunging right hand
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colton gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Colton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colton throws out the jab.
Colton clinches up against the cage.
Colton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Colton looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Colton.
Colton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Colton.
Colton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ripp Colton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ripp Colton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Colton throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Colton was covering up waiting for the punch and Anderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Colton controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colton continues to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Colton misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Colton.
Colton looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Colton throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colton swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Ripp Colton is winning the standup battle so far.
Colton misses with a straight right.
Colton throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Colton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson slips under a jab from Colton.
Colton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Colton throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colton throws a big shot that misses.
Colton swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson defending well as Colton loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Colton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colton misses with a looping right.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Colton but Colton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Colton missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Colton.
Colton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colton misses with the combination.
No joy there for Colton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Colton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Colton throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Colton. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colton takes the fight into the clinch.
Colton tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Colton back against the cage.
Colton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Colton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson slips under a jab from Colton.
Colton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Colton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Colton misses its intended target.
Ripp Colton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colton closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Colton moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Colton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bas Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ripp Colton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Colton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ripp Colton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Colton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ripp Colton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between River Waters (ranked 2276 p4p, 4383 weight class) and Ji Soo Shin (ranked 252 p4p, 420 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, River Waters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ji Soo Shin!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shin throws the kick towards the body but Waters avoids it.
Waters closes the distance and pushes Shin back into the cage.
Waters successfully pulls guard.
Waters is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Shin rolls with it to try and escape but Waters cranks on the arm and Shin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). River Waters!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Campbell (ranked 2602 p4p, 3662 weight class) and Riccardo Isidoro (ranked 284 p4p, 370 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Riccardo Isidoro!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isidoro tests Campbell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Riccardo Isidoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Isidoro misses with a low kick as Campbell jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Campbell checks a leg kick.
Isidoro throws a right hand that Campbell ducks under and follows up with a left that Campbell also avoids with ease.
Isidoro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Campbell.
Campbell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Campbell slips a jab from Isidoro.
Isidoro misses with a lunging right hand
and Campbell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Campbell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Isidoro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Campbell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Isidoro smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isidoro misses with a hook
and Campbell counters by clinching up.
Isidoro trying to stall but Campbell improves his position.
Campbell jumps guard but Isidoro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campbell pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Campbell is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell trying to move into half guard but instead Isidoro has managed to sweep!
Isidoro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Campbell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Isidoro from controlling successfully.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet.
Campbell is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Isidoro rolls with it to try and escape but Campbell cranks on the arm and Isidoro is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Campbell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Pulizzi (ranked 939 p4p, 1144 weight class) and Park Yo Ka (ranked 148 p4p, 166 weight class). The key to victory for Joe Pulizzi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Pulizzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Park Yo Ka!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yo Ka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pulizzi defends well and Yo Ka ends up having to push Pulizzi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pulizzi misses with a hook. Yo Ka ducked under it nicely.
Yo Ka darts in and clinches Pulizzi up against the cage.
Yo Ka stalls.
Pulizzi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yo Ka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulizzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yo Ka gets the takedown into side control.
Yo Ka prevents Pulizzi from escaping the position.
Yo Ka happy to just control the position for now.
Yo Ka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pulizzi is looking to get back to his feet here but Yo Ka is keeping cool and he's managed to take Pulizzi's back.
Pulizzi is trying to stand back up.
Pulizzi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Well, with Yo Ka on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pulizzi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Yo Ka controlling the positon.
Pulizzi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Yo Ka tries to get the hooks in deep but Pulizzi pushed the leg off.
Pulizzi covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Pulizzi is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulizzi 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 Yo Ka off. It looks like it's working - Yo Ka slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Pulizzi displaying calm under pressure there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yo Ka has a takedown stuffed.
Yo Ka drives through with a takedown into Pulizzi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Yo Ka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pulizzi is not content to let Yo Ka control the position.
Pulizzi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yo Ka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pulizzi counters with a right hand to the body.
Joe Pulizzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Park Yo Ka.
Yo Ka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pulizzi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yo Ka won't allow Pulizzi to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pulizzi has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Yo Ka is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Pulizzi breaks the clinch.
Yo Ka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pulizzi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yo Ka somewhat.
Pulizzi is looking to counter punch.
Yo Ka clinches.
Yo Ka breaks the clinch.
Pulizzi catches Yo Ka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
 It looks like Park Yo Ka has been cut.
Yo Ka shoots in but Pulizzi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulizzi jabs at Yo Ka's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulizzi misses the target.
Pulizzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yo Ka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yo Ka slips a jab from Pulizzi.
Yo Ka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulizzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yo Ka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pulizzi's waist but Pulizzi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yo Ka off to one side.
Pulizzi misses with a double jab.
Yo Ka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pulizzi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yo Ka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Pulizzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Park Yo Ka's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pulizzi throws a lazy right hand but Yo Ka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Pulizzi as Yo Ka shoots in.
Pulizzi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pulizzi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yo Ka has time to react.
Pulizzi loads up on a big right hand but Yo Ka slips the punch.
Pulizzi sets himself, and Yo Ka steps forward looking for the clinch! Pulizzi avoids it this time.
A big left from Yo Ka misses.
Pulizzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Park Yo Ka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yo Ka is defended easily by Pulizzi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulizzi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pulizzi duly obliges.
Yo Ka shoots in for a double leg but Pulizzi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pulizzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joe Pulizzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Park Yo Ka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yo Ka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulizzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yo Ka fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Pulizzi. That snapped Yo Ka's head back.
Yo Ka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pulizzi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yo Ka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pulizzi defends it nicely.
Pulizzi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yo Ka.
Yo Ka slips under a jab.
Yo Ka has his takedown stuffed
and Pulizzi counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Yo Ka badly! He tries to strike back but Pulizzi puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Yo Ka out cold! Oh man, Yo Ka will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Pulizzi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Stukov (ranked 602 p4p, 1821 weight class) and Ron Schultz (ranked 94 p4p, 247 weight class). Schultz has chosen Enter Shikari - Sorry You're Not A Winner as his entrance music. Ron Schultz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Stukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz misses with a body shot.
Schultz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stukov throws a body shot but no joy.
Schultz wants to counter the offense by Stukov and move into the clinch position.
Schultz lands a nice looking body shot.
Schultz misses with a body punch
and Stukov counters with a stiff right hand.
Stukov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stukov looks to land a right hand but Schultz moved out of range.
Schultz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stukov misses with a wild body shot.
Schultz wants to counter with a clinch but Stukov pushes him away.
Nice cross by Stukov.
Schultz misses with a hook to the body
and Stukov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stukov takes a swing at Schultz's ribcage but misses.
Schultz checks a leg kick.
Schultz tries to counter with a clinch but Stukov shakes him off and moves away.
Stukov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schultz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schultz looks to score with a jab to the body but Stukov is just out of range.
Schultz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stukov counters with a three punch combo that has Schultz backing up. Schultz nods at Stukov to acknowledge the strikes.
Schultz throws a body shot but no joy.
Stukov slips under a jab.
Schultz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stukov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schultz.
Stukov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stukov lands a body shot.
Schultz throws a series of punches but Stukov moves out of range.
Schultz throws a shot from downtown. Stukov moves away and avoids it.
Schultz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stukov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schultz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stukov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Schultz misses with a hook. Stukov ducked under it nicely.
Stukov cracks Schultz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Stukov fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stukov takes a swing at Schultz's ribcage but misses.
Stukov is looking to wear down Schultz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Schultz connects with a body shot.
Schultz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stukov.
Schultz slips a straight right by Stukov.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stukov.
Schultz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schultz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stukov.
Schultz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schultz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stukov counters with an outside leg kick.
Stukov cracks Schultz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stukov misses with a straight left.
Stukov lands a glancing blow to the side of Schultz's head.
Stukov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schultz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stukov connects with a solid leg kick.
Stukov lunges at Schultz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schultz's hand.
Nice shot by Schultz.
Stukov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stukov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schultz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schultz throws an overhand right that lands on Stukov's shoulder, as Stukov tries to avoid the shot.
Schultz swings for the body but Stukov moves out of range.
As Schultz backs away, Stukov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Schultz takes a swing at Stukov's ribcage but misses.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schultz has closed the distance and engaged Stukov in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stukov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schultz misses with some punches.
Stukov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schultz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Schultz fails to land.
Schultz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stukov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Schultz swings wildly with an uppercut but Stukov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stukov wants to stall.
Stukov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Stukov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stukov misses with a two punch combination.
Schultz misses with a looping left.
Schultz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schultz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stukov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schultz works Stukov's body with a nice hook.
Schultz just misses with a punch to the body.
Schultz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Schultz throws the left hand but Stukov avoids the punch easily.
Schultz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good shot there by Stukov.
Jab, jab by Stukov - just one landing.
Schultz misses with a body shot
and Stukov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Stukov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schultz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stukov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schultz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stukov swinging wildly here.
Schultz tries to counter with a clinch but Stukov shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz misses with a hook. Stukov ducked under it nicely.
Schultz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stukov to score with a decent uppercut.
Schultz blocks a low kick nicely.
Schultz swings for the body but Stukov moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schultz checks a leg kick.
Schultz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stukov 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.
Stukov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stukov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schultz throws a hook to the side of Stukov's head but Stukov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schultz throws a nice looking combination but Stukov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stukov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petr Stukov is winning the standup battle so far.
Schultz slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stukov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schultz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schultz tries to clinch but Stukov is having none of it.
Schultz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schultz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz throws a right hand that misses
and Stukov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A cross from Stukov lands.
Schultz lands a jab to Stukov's midsection.
Stukov throws a jab but it's blocked by Schultz.
Schultz missing with a left hand there. Stukov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stukov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stukov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stukov feints and then cracks Schultz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schultz down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stukov avoids the body shot from Schultz.
A combination from Stukov does no damage.
A nice combination there by Schultz.
Jab, jab by Schultz - just one landing.
Schultz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stukov.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
Schultz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stukov counters with a one-two to the body.
Stukov loads up on a big right hand but Schultz slips the punch.
Schultz throws a hook to the side of Stukov's head but Stukov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schultz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stukov. Stukov obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schultz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stukov moves out of range of the strikes.
Stukov throws a hook to the side of Schultz's head but Schultz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stukov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schultz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Schultz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stukov dodges the punch combination from Schultz.
Stukov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Schultz just manages to avoid it.
Stukov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schultz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stukov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stukov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Schultz staying out of range there.
Stukov looks to land a combination but Schultz avoids it well.
Schultz wants to counter the offense by Stukov and move into the clinch position.
Schultz moves forwards but Stukov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schultz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stukov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stukov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Schultz takes one to the chin there.
Stukov scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Stukov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stukov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schultz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stukov moves away from the strike by Schultz.
Stukov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schultz.
Stukov lands with an uppercut that bounces Schultz off the cage and back into range.
Stukov throws a solid leg kick but Schultz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stukov.
Schultz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schultz misses with a body shot.
Stukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stukov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Schultz tries to counter with a clinch but Stukov shakes him off and moves away.
A left and a right from Stukov both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz misses with an uppercut
and Schultz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stukov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schultz can do to turn this around?
Schultz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stukov slips under a jab.
Stukov lands with an uppercut that bounces Schultz off the cage and back into range.
Stukov just misses with a punch to the body.
Schultz tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stukov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schultz.
Stukov missing with a left hand there. Schultz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schultz throws a sloppy body shot
and Stukov counters with an inside leg kick.
Stukov lands a right hook to the body.
Stukov catches Schultz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stukov looks to score with a jab to the body but Schultz is just out of range.
A slow jab from Schultz misses its intended target.
Stukov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stukov misses with a low kick.
Stukov scores with a jab. Schultz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schultz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schultz throws a poor cross that misses
and Stukov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schultz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stukov on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stukov avoids the body shot from Schultz.
Stukov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Schultz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stukov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schultz misses with a wild combination.
Schultz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stukov connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Stukov.
Stukov looks to throw the jab but Schultz is out of range.
Schultz tries to counter with a clinch but Stukov shakes him off and moves away.
Jab from Schultz.
Sloppy strikes from Schultz. Those never looked like landing.
Stukov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stukov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ron Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schultz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stukov's head backwards.
Stukov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stukov avoids the body shot from Schultz.
Schultz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Stukov.
Stukov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schultz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Schultz misses with a looping left.
Schultz misses with an uppercut. Stukov saw that one coming.
Schultz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schultz moves into the clinch.
Schultz slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is leaning against Stukov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stukov blocking some punches.
Stukov blocks a body shot from Schultz.
Stukov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stukov looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schultz throws a punch but it's blocked by Stukov.
Schultz scores with a shot to the side of Stukov's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schultz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stukov's elbow.
Petr Stukov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schultz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schultz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Stukov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stukov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Stukov!
Petr Stukov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riku Momomoto (ranked 777 p4p, 713 weight class) and Jasper Leeuwenhoek (ranked 87 p4p, 80 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riku Momomoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jasper Leeuwenhoek!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeuwenhoek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Momomoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Momomoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leeuwenhoek misses with an uppercut.
Momomoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leeuwenhoek manages to avoid it.
Leeuwenhoek ducks under a wild hook from Momomoto.
Leeuwenhoek darts in looking for a takedown but Momomoto gets double underhooks and turns Leeuwenhoek into the cage.
Leeuwenhoek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Momomoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Leeuwenhoek.
Momomoto avoids the body shot from Leeuwenhoek.
A little feinted left hand from Momomoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leeuwenhoek. Momomoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Momomoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek connects with a body shot that sends Momomoto's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momomoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leeuwenhoek moves out of range as Momomoto strikes.
Leeuwenhoek fails with a takedown attempt.
Leeuwenhoek throws an overhand right that lands on Momomoto's shoulder, as Momomoto tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek throws a lazy right hand but Momomoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Momomoto moves out of range as Leeuwenhoek strikes.
Leeuwenhoek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leeuwenhoek shoots in and drives through. Momomoto sprawls well.
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasper Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a body shot.
Momomoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leeuwenhoek to score with a decent uppercut.
Leeuwenhoek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Momomoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Momomoto throwing a counter right hand but Leeuwenhoek manages to avoid it.
Leeuwenhoek connects with a jab.
Momomoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leeuwenhoek manages to avoid it.
Leeuwenhoek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Momomoto manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Momomoto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Momomoto.
Leeuwenhoek clinches up against the cage.
Momomoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leeuwenhoek.
Momomoto stops a takedown attempt from Leeuwenhoek.
Momomoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leeuwenhoek gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Leeuwenhoek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Leeuwenhoek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leeuwenhoek controlling the pace.
Leeuwenhoek wants to free his trapped foot but Momomoto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leeuwenhoek content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control from half guard but Momomoto is working away.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to work for a kimura but Momomoto is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leeuwenhoek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Leeuwenhoek wants to work for an arm triangle but Momomoto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Momomoto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Leeuwenhoek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Leeuwenhoek wants to take a breather but Momomoto is having none of it.
That's four 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Momomoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Momomoto scores with a jab. Leeuwenhoek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Momomoto jabs Leeuwenhoek right on the nose. Leeuwenhoek blinks but takes it well.
Leeuwenhoek throws a jab but it's blocked by Momomoto.
Leeuwenhoek stuns Momomoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leeuwenhoek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Momomoto manages to avoid it.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Momomoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leeuwenhoeks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Momomoto thuds his right hand into Leeuwenhoek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Momomoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momomoto is controlling Leeuwenhoek's trapped leg to prevent Leeuwenhoek from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Momomoto throws a jab when Leeuwenhoek was well out of range.
Leeuwenhoek moves into the clinch.
Momomoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leeuwenhoek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Momomoto.
A head punch on the inside from Momomoto fails to land.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to drag Momomoto to the mat but Momomoto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leeuwenhoek has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Momomoto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leeuwenhoek blocks a body shot from Momomoto.
A short body shot lands from Momomoto as the two fighters clinch.
Momomoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Momomoto lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeuwenhoek throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Leeuwenhoek fails to land.
Momomoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Momomoto stops a takedown attempt from Leeuwenhoek.
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasper Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Momomoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momomoto lands a right hand.
Momomoto is fighting off a takedown attempt but Leeuwenhoek is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Momomoto to the mat. Momomoto regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Leeuwenhoek is breathing heavily.
Momomoto wants to sweep here but Leeuwenhoek controlling him for the moment.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but Momomoto is working from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek wants to pass the guard but Momomoto is keeping the position.
Leeuwenhoek slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the action but Momomoto is working from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Momomoto keeps working.
Leeuwenhoek might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Momomoto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Momomoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leeuwenhoek on the ground.
Leeuwenhoek thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Momomoto seems a little lost for a moment, as Leeuwenhoek dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek swings around for an armbar but Momomoto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Leeuwenhoek's guard.
Momomoto is fighting to break Leeuwenhoek's control of his arms but Leeuwenhoek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Leeuwenhoek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Momomoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leeuwenhoek has his hands on Momomoto's head, controlling the position.
Leeuwenhoek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leeuwenhoek ducks under a wild hook from Momomoto.
Leeuwenhoek is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Momomoto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leeuwenhoek finds it's way round the side to connect with Momomoto's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riku Momomoto dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Leeuwenhoek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Momomoto's half guard.
Momomoto has one foot on Leeuwenhoek's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jab from Momomoto.
Momomoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Leeuwenhoek. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Momomoto moves out of range as Leeuwenhoek strikes.
Momomoto moves out of range as Leeuwenhoek strikes.
Leeuwenhoek looks to land a right hand but Momomoto moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Leeuwenhoek misses the target.
Leeuwenhoek moves away from the strike by Momomoto.
Leeuwenhoek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Momomoto.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Momomoto.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a sloppy right hand. Momomoto should have avoided that one.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a lunging right hand
and Momomoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Leeuwenhoek misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momomoto lands a jab to Leeuwenhoek's midsection.
Momomoto throws a hook but Leeuwenhoek avoids it easily.
Momomoto misses the jab.
Leeuwenhoek throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Momomoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Momomoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Momomoto closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Momomoto drops his hands momentarily and Leeuwenhoek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Momomoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leeuwenhoek in his tracks.
Leeuwenhoek closes the distance and pushes Momomoto back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Momomoto gets through Leeuwenhoek's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Momomoto prevents the takedown attempt.
Leeuwenhoek scores with a shot to the side of Momomoto's head.
Momomoto pushes Leeuwenhoek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Momomoto tries to throw a body punch but Leeuwenhoek avoids it by throwing Momomoto back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Momomoto.
Leeuwenhoek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Leeuwenhoek fails to land.
Momomoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Momomoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leeuwenhoek backwards.
Momomoto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
 Leeuwenhoek is rocked!
Momomoto lands a shoulder strike.
Leeuwenhoek is still on wobbly legs! Can Momomoto finish him?
A short left from Momomoto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Momomoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Momomoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Momomoto on the inside.
Momomoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Momomoto lands a body punch.
Momomoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leeuwenhoeks head.
Momomoto dips a shoulder and cracks Leeuwenhoek with a mighty uppercut! Leeuwenhoek falls back against the cage and Momomoto unloads with a barrage of strikes! Leeuwenhoek is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Momomoto screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riku Momomoto!
A victorious Riku Momomoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Fedetenko (ranked 194 p4p, 2482 weight class) and Frankie Venegas (ranked 16 p4p, 151 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladamir Fedetenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Venegas !
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Venegas . Those never looked like landing.
Venegas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fedetenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Venegas tries for a takedown but Fedetenko circles away easily
and Fedetenko counters with a crisp right that sends Venegas to the canvas! Fedetenko follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladamir Fedetenko!
A victorious Vladamir Fedetenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Krylov (ranked 193 p4p, 919 weight class) and Jack Ryan (ranked 23 p4p, 106 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Krylov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Krylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Krylov dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Krylov misses with some punches.
Ryan throws a head punch that misses.
Ryan lands an uppercut.
Krylov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ryan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Krylov throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krylov walks into a stiff left hand from Ryan.
Ryan lands a nice shot that snaps Krylov's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Ryan.
Krylov gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krylov is looking to advance position but Ryan won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ryan can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position.
Ryan is not content to let Krylov control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krylov is looking for a kimura here.
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Still in half guard, Krylov seems content to control.
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.
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Krylov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krylov.
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
Krylov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ryan!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to hold on but Krylov pushes him away.
Krylov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Krylov wants to control but instead Ryan manages to regain half guard.
Krylov is taking a breather. Ryan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Krylov seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krylov is trying to work for a kimura but Ryan is defending well.
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.
Krylov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryan is just riding it out for now. Krylov eventually gives up the hold.
Krylov is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan is not content to let Krylov control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Krylov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Krylov's head but Krylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krylov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan blocks a jab.
Krylov throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryan thuds a left hand into Krylov's body.
Ryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ryan lands a jab to the head.
Ryan defending well as Krylov loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan blocks a jab.
Ryan slips a straight right by Krylov.
Ryan slaps away a takedown attempt from Krylov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jack Ryan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Ryan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ryan lands a nice shot that snaps Krylov's head back.
Ryan tests Krylov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Ryan. Beautiful body shot.
Ryan misses with an uppercut
and Krylov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Ryan misses its intended target.
Krylov throws a lazy right hand but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ryan wants to counter the offense by Krylov and move into the clinch position.
Ryan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krylov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ryan sprawls well initially but Krylov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krylov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krylov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Ryan has recovered full guard.
Krylov passes into half guard.
Krylov is looking to take a break and control but Ryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ryan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krylov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krylov is thwarting Ryan's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov is looking for a kimura here.
Krylov is looking for a kimura here.
Krylov works his way into side control.
Anton Krylov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krylov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ryan has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Krylov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Krylov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Krylov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Ryan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Krylov.
Ryan thuds a left hand into Krylov's body.
Krylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krylov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ryan throws out a loose jab but Krylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krylov throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Ryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krylov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Krylov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Krylov.
Krylov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ryan to the mat! Ryan manages to get full guard.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Krylov from controlling successfully.
Krylov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ryan dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krylov has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ryan should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Krylov has tightened it up now! Ryan should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Anton Krylov 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Diddy (ranked 186 p4p, 312 weight class) and Mounir Ayari (ranked 25 p4p, 41 weight class). Diddy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, lvl99ROIDMAGE. Ayari has chosen Samira Said - Yallah Rouh as his entrance music. Joe Diddy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Diddy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mounir Ayari!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diddy lands the left hand.
Ayari 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.
Diddy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diddy throws the left hand but Ayari avoids the punch easily.
Diddy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ayari misses with a wild body shot.
Diddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Ayari moves out of range as Diddy strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diddy scores with a hook to the body. Ayari takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diddy takes one to the side of the head.
Ayari feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diddys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ayari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diddy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ayari moves away.
Diddy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ayari is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ayari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ayari connects with a single shot there.
Ayari throws a lazy right hand but Diddy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diddy misses with a low kick as Ayari jumps back.
Diddy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ayari scores with a jab to the head.
Ayari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddy throws a lazy right hand but Ayari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diddy shoots for a double leg takedown but Ayari sprawls well. He's pushed Diddy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ayari swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ayari lands with a hook. Diddy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ayari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diddy takes one to the side of the head.
Ayari sends Diddy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ayari is motioning to the referee to let Diddy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Diddy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diddy misses with a hook to the body
and Ayari scores with a counter punch that sends Diddy to the canvas! Ayari smells blood - he's punishing Diddy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Diddy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mounir Ayari!
Mounir Ayari is the new welterweight champion!
Mounir Ayari thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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