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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter Conway (ranked 24741 p4p, 3623 weight class) and Johagum Visagie (ranked 529 p4p, 396 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Walter Conway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johagum Visagie!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visagie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conway as he avoids it easily.
Conway tries to counter with a takedown but Visagie is quick to defend against it.
Visagie shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense.
Conway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Visagie.
Walter Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johagum Visagie.
Visagie shoots in and drives through. Conway sprawls well.
Conway attempts a counter takedown but Visagie avoids it well and moves away.
Conway stuffs the takedown attempt from Visagie. Visagie gets slowly back to his feet.
Conway changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visagie shoots in for a double leg but Conway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Visagie is defended easily by Conway.
Conway feinted with a counter takedown.
Visagie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Conway is trying to defend but Visagie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Visagie wants to stand up but Conway has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visagie trying to control from half guard but Conway is working away.
Visagie slows the pace down in half guard.
Conway tries to roll over but Visagie keeps him under control.
Conway won't allow Visagie to pass to mount.
Visagie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conway is just riding it out for now. Visagie eventually gives up the hold.
Visagie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Conway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Visagie looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Visagie pulls his head out easily.
Visagie wants to take a breather but Conway is having none of it.
Visagie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Visagie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Conway knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Visagie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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.
Conway is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Visagie pulls his head out easily.
Conway is not content to let Visagie control the position.
Conway really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Visagie wants to free his trapped foot but Conway is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Visagie shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Visagie shoots in but Conway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Conway appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johagum Visagie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Visagie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conway defends well and Visagie ends up having to push Conway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Conway drops down looking for a counter takedown but Visagie sprawls and moves away.
Johagum Visagie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Visagie goes for a double leg but Conway avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conway continues to drive forward.
Conway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Visagie.
Walter Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johagum Visagie.
Conway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Visagie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visagie fails with a takedown attempt.
Conway half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Visagie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visagie goes for a double leg but Conway avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conway continues to drive forward.
Conway feinted with a counter takedown.
Visagie shoots and misses
and Conway decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Visagie's guard.
Visagie is wriggling around but Conway manages to pass to half guard.
Conway is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Visagie is doing well to control the position and prevent Conway from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Visagie is trying to control but can't.
Visagie missing with punches from the bottom.
Visagie controlling the position well.
Conway is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visagie is looking to control Conway's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Visagie avoid being mounted?
Visagie tries to roll over but Conway keeps him under control.
Visagie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Visagie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Conway seems to be looking for submissions.
Visagie is defending against the submission attempts here by Conway.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Visagie misses with a takedown attempt - Conway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Conway tries to counter with a takedown but Visagie is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Visagie shoots in for a takedown but Conway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Conway dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Visagie shoots and misses
and Conway counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Visagie!
Visagie wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Conway seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Visagie is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Walter Conway!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Kidd (ranked 3911 p4p, 4223 weight class) and Sakkie Bruinbrood (ranked 400 p4p, 418 weight class). Kidd comes to the cage accompanied by Hoist The Colours. William Kidd has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sakkie Bruinbrood!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd avoids the head kick by Bruinbrood.
Bruinbrood throws an off balance right hand
and Kidd counters with a three punch combo that has Bruinbrood backing up. Bruinbrood nods at Kidd to acknowledge the strikes.
Kidd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidd. Bruinbrood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruinbrood with the counter takedown but Kidd avoids it easily.
Bruinbrood fails with a takedown attempt.
Kidd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kidd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bruinbrood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kidd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Kidd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kidd wants it to stay on the feet.
Kidd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bruinbrood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kidd.
Kidd scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruinbrood darts in looking for a takedown but Kidd gets double underhooks and turns Bruinbrood into the cage.
William Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakkie Bruinbrood.
Kidd sizes up Bruinbrood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bruinbrood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kidd is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kidd lands a two punch combo.
Kidd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bruinbrood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kidd as he avoids it easily.
Kidd misses with a double jab.
Kidd cracks Bruinbrood with an open hand slap.
Bruinbrood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bruinbrood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kidd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kidd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bruinbrood circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kidd moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bruinbrood doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kidd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bruinbrood thinking.
Bruinbrood looks winded!
Bruinbrood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Kidd - just one landing.
Bruinbrood doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Kidd counter with a right hand.
Kidd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kidd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bruinbrood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bruinbrood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bruinbrood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kidd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Kidd coming out on top.
Bruinbrood fails with a takedown attempt.
William Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd sizes up Bruinbrood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kidd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kidd misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd lands a nice shot that snaps Bruinbrood's head back.
Kidd swings for the body but Bruinbrood moves out of range.
Kidd digs a good body shot into Bruinbrood's ribs.
Kidd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bruinbrood ducks under a wild hook from Kidd.
Bruinbrood tries to close the distance and clinch but Kidd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kidd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bruinbrood.
Bruinbrood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kidd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bruinbrood misses with a head kick.
Kidd lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Kidd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd swinging wildly here.
And Bruinbrood tries to counter it with a takedown but Kidd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kidd misses.
Bruinbrood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kidd finds it's way round the side to connect with Bruinbrood's head.
Kidd misses with a two punch combination.
Bruinbrood has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bruinbrood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kidd swings for the body but Bruinbrood moves out of range.
Kidd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kidd throws out a powerful jab.
Kidd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bruinbrood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bruinbrood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kidd.
Kidd lands a right hook to the body.
Kidd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kidd misses with a series of wild punches.
Kidd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Kidd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bruinbrood throws a head kick that misses
and Kidd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bruinbrood is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kidd is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bruinbrood.
Bruinbrood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bruinbrood shoots in but no luck this time.
Kidd cracks Bruinbrood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruinbrood.
Bruinbrood shoots and misses
and Kidd counters with a one-two to the body.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruinbrood.
Bruinbrood avoids the body shot from Kidd.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Bruinbrood avoids them all with ease.
A nice combination there by Kidd.
Kidd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd scores with a jab to the head.
No joy there for Kidd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheers as Kidd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bruinbrood doesn't seem phased though.
Bruinbrood wants to clinch
and Kidd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd swings for the body but Bruinbrood moves out of range.
Kidd scores with a body shot.
Kidd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
William Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Bruinbrood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kidd lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Kidd misses.
William Kidd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Kidd - just one landing.
A slow jab from Kidd misses its intended target.
Bruinbrood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
William Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakkie Bruinbrood.
Bruinbrood is breathing heavily.
Kidd stuns Bruinbrood with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruinbrood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kidd but Kidd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Kidd misses the target.
Bruinbrood shoots in looking for a takedown but Kidd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bruinbrood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kidd punishes Bruinbrood's body with a nice straight punch.
Bruinbrood pushes Kidd up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd manages to break the clinch.
Kidd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kidd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bruinbrood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruinbrood moves away.
Kidd stalks Bruinbrood and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bruinbrood's face. Bruinbrood staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab from Kidd does it's job there.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruinbrood stalks Kidd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kidd's face. Kidd staggers backwards, shaken.
Kidd lands with a hook. Bruinbrood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bruinbrood fails with a takedown attempt.
Kidd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A cross from Kidd lands.
Kidd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bruinbrood fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruinbrood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kidd counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd cracks Bruinbrood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kidd lands a body shot.
Kidd swinging wildly here.
Kidd swings for the body but Bruinbrood moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kidd lands with a shot to the body.
Kidd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bruinbrood momentarily.
Bruinbrood wants to clinch
and Kidd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kidd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bruinbrood momentarily.
Kidd misses the shot to the body.
Kidd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bruinbrood backs up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Kidd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bruinbrood takes one to the chin there.
Bruinbrood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kidd counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidd. Bruinbrood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kidd lands a slapping body shot.
Kidd scores with a hook to the body. Bruinbrood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bruinbrood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kidd takes a swing at Bruinbrood's ribcage but misses.
Kidd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bruinbrood has time to react.
Bruinbrood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kidd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bruinbrood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kidd catches Bruinbrood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidd just misses with a punch to the body.
Kidd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bruinbrood in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruinbrood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kidd as he jumps to the side.
Kidd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bruinbrood can do to turn this around?
Kidd lands with an overhand left.
Kidd just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruinbrood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kidd circles away quickly and effectively.
Kidd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bruinbrood under the eye.
Bruinbrood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kidd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kidd misses with a wild combination.
Kidd throws a series of strikes that have Bruinbrood backpedaling.
Kidd scores with a one two! Bruinbrood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruinbrood throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kidd counters with a left and a right that stings Bruinbrood.
William Kidd is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruinbrood fails with the takedown.
William Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sakkie Bruinbrood.
Kidd scores with a hook.
Bruinbrood closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut lands for Kidd. That snapped Bruinbrood's head back.
William Kidd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kidd scores with a shot to the body.
Bruinbrood has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kidd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bruinbrood circles away quickly and effectively.
Kidd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kidd misses with a double jab.
Bruinbrood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruinbrood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kidd takes a swing at Bruinbrood's ribcage but misses.
Bruinbrood moves forwards but Kidd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kidd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bruinbrood shoots in but Kidd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kidd pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bruinbrood back to the cage. Kidd follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kidd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bruinbrood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kidd cracks Bruinbrood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bruinbrood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kidd lands with a nice combination. Bruinbrood backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruinbrood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kidd but Kidd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kidd takes a swing at Bruinbrood's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruinbrood shoots in for a double leg but Kidd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kidd lands a nice shot to the body.
Kidd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kidd!
Bruinbrood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Kidd feints a jab promting Bruinbrood to slip. Kidd then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bruinbrood slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kidd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kidd is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kidd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bruinbrood.
Sakkie Bruinbrood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kidd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Kidd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kidd, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Kidd!
During a confident post fight interview, William Kidd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Loki Rehn (ranked 2798 p4p, 3448 weight class) and Calvin Fishcake (ranked 269 p4p, 335 weight class). Calvin Fishcake 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loki Rehn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Calvin Fishcake!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fishcake throws a head kick but Rehn moves out of range.
Rehn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice body kick there by Rehn.
Rehn lands a nice looking body shot.
Fishcake moves to clinch but Rehn breaks away
and Rehn counters with a good low kick that Fishcake was not able to check.
Fishcake goes for a double leg but Rehn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rehn continues to drive forward.
Fishcake looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fishcake tries to clinch but Rehn moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Rehn. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Rehn finds it's way through Fishcake's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fishcake with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rehn counters with a series of strikes. Fishcake will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rehn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fishcake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fishcake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rehn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fishcake 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.
Rehn punishes Fishcake's body with a nice straight punch.
Rehn lands with a nice body kick.
Rehn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fishcake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rehn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fishcake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rehn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rehn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rehn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rehn scores with a leg kick.
Rehn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 It looks like Calvin Fishcake has been cut.
Fishcake tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rehn scores with a kick to the body.
Calvin Fishcake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rehn lands with a nice combination. Fishcake backs away looking to recover.
 Fishcake is rocked!
BOOM! Rehn lands a beautiful left hook that drops Fishcake. Fishcake tries to recover but Rehn is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Fishcake lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Loki Rehn!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Loki Rehn waved his t-shirt featuring BRAZEN - Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Johnson (ranked 3478 p4p, 3739 weight class) and Sativo Cubensis (ranked 382 p4p, 407 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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192
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ezekiel Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sativo Cubensis!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cubensis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Cubensis misses with a series of wild punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
Nice uppercut lands for Cubensis. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Cubensis cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cubensis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cubensis cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
enabling Cubensis to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Ezekiel Johnson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cubensis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice combination there by Cubensis.
Cubensis lands a nice shot to the body.
Cubensis lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Cubensis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cubensis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Cubensis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
 Johnson is rocked!
Johnson gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Cubensis gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Johnson is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sativo Cubensis!
Sativo Cubensis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Dayton (ranked 242 p4p, 1703 weight class) and Caiden Banks (ranked 23 p4p, 145 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Small Dayton !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Caiden Banks!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks looks to clinch
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control.
Dayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banks keeps working.
Banks is trying to control Dayton 's posture but Dayton avoids it.
Banks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dayton 's best efforts.
Banks trying to hold on to Dayton 's head to control him but Dayton postures up.
Dayton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dayton .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton slips a nice elbow through Banks's hands, connecting with Banks's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dayton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dayton drops an elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Banks looking for submissions off his back.
Dayton working the head and body with strikes.
Banks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dayton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dayton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dayton passes into side control, despite Banks's attempt to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dayton scores with punches from side control.
Banks is looking for a sweep.
Dayton landing a few strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dayton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dayton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Banks is looking to regain half guard here but Dayton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dayton scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dayton 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.
Dayton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Banks is looking for a sweep.
Dayton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dayton cracks Banks with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dayton 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Banks is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayton lands with a punch from half guard.
Dayton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Banks is looking to improve his position.
Banks has a hand on Dayton 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dayton takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dayton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banks is looking to escape.
Dayton looking to finish Banks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Banks!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Small Dayton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Banks tries to clinch up
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dayton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dayton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Banks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dayton is aware though and is defending well.
Banks is looking to sweep but instead, Dayton has passed into half guard.
Dayton winds up and cracks Banks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton is nestled in close to Banks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Banks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dayton passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dayton connects with a decent elbow.
Dayton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Banks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dayton cracks Banks with a big elbow.
Banks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dayton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dayton lands some shots froms side control.
Banks is trying to improve his position.
Dayton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Banks down.
Dayton wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
Dayton is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dayton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Banks is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?
Dayton working the body and head with strikes.
Dayton scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Dayton 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dayton working the head and body with strikes.
Dayton is putting a hurting on Banks here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dayton landing a few strikes.
Dayton lands a nice forearm strike.
Banks is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Banks is still in real trouble! Can Dayton finish him?
Dayton working the ground and pound from side control.
Banks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dayton lands a strong strike to the head of Banks. That's dazed him! Dayton looking to finish here. Banks is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Dayton lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Dayton !
After winning the bout, Small Dayton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Nichols (ranked 650 p4p, 1416 weight class) and Alex Campbell (ranked 89 p4p, 186 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170
12 - 5 - 0 |
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180
9 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Nichols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nichols throws out a loose jab but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Nichols misses.
Nice cross by Nichols.
Nichols definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Nichols misses.
Campbell wants to counter with a clinch but Nichols pushes him away.
Nichols misses with a series of wild punches.
Campbell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nichols.
Decent striking displayed by Nichols there.
Paul Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Campbell blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell defending well as Nichols loads up on a big left hand.
Campbell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nichols is looking to score with low kicks.
Nichols sets himself, and Campbell steps forward looking for the clinch! Nichols avoids it this time.
Nichols throws a combination. Campbell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nichols feints a jab promting Campbell to slip. Nichols then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Campbell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Nichols.
Campbell tries to counter with a clinch but Nichols shakes him off and moves away.
Nichols catches Campbell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nichols fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nichols lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nichols scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nichols thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Nichols misses.
Nichols keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Campbell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nichols throws the left hand but Campbell avoids the punch easily.
Campbell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nichols connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nichols throws the kick towards the body but Campbell avoids it.
Campbell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nichols connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nichols misses with a jab to the body
and Campbell counters by clinching up.
Campbell jumps guard but Nichols stands there with Campbell around his waist. Campbell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Campbell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nichols wants to break free but Campbell has control.
Campbell pulls guard effortlessly.
Campbell has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nichols is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Campbell.
Campbell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nichols's best efforts.
Campbell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Campbell wants to get back to full guard but Nichols has mounted him!
Campbell working to try and regain half guard.
Nichols content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Campbell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Campbell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell has his foot on Nichols's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nichols works his way back into a safe position though.
Campbell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet.
Campbell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nichols wants to stand but Campbell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Campbell has his feet on Nichols's thighs here. He's pushed Nichols off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nichols screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Campbell!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Colby Taylor (ranked 133 p4p, 1610 weight class) and Stan Man (ranked 13 p4p, 118 weight class). Colby Taylor looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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30
145
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30
143
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Colby Taylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Stan Man!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Man shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Man shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Colby Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Taylor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor working for submissions but it's allowed Man to get to half guard.
Man seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Man lands strikes from half guard.
Taylor tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Taylor is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zombie MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Man eventually gives up the hold.
Taylor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Man's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Man's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man wants to control his opponent's hands but Taylor gets his hands free.
Taylor wants to control but Man is keeping busy.
Taylor not allowing Man to control his hands.
Taylor keeps control of the position easily here as Man tries to buck him off.
Taylor looking for the choke from the back.
Man is trying to get back to his feet but Taylor has full control of the position and if anything, Man has just worked his way into a worse spot.
I really don't envy Man right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Taylor trying to control momentarily.
Taylor looking for the choke but no joy.
Taylor avoiding Man 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man is really stuck here.
Taylor throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Taylor keeps control of the position as Man tries to break free.
Taylor trying to control.
Taylor biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Man is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Taylor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Taylor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taylor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Taylor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man fails with a takedown attempt.
Colby Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taylor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Man goes for a double leg but Taylor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taylor continues to drive forward.
Taylor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Man moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Taylor throws out a powerful jab.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taylor wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor cracks Man with a good jab.
Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Taylor scores with a decent looking hook.
Man fails with the takedown
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man with a poor takedown
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Taylor lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Taylor lands a jab.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Man fails with the takedown
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a takedown
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taylor lands a head shot.
Taylor lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Taylor as he connects with a hook.
Taylor digs a good body shot into Man's ribs.
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Taylor dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Man shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense.
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Man.
It looked like Taylor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Man.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Man.
Colby Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Taylor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor punishes Man's body with a nice straight punch.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Man with a poor takedown
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor leaves Man with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taylor lands with a shot to the body.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Taylor connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Taylor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Taylor!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Man thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taylor gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Man lands a nice short elbow.
Man looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taylor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Man wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stan Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man working some strikes from top position.
Man trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
Man works over Taylor with some ground and pound from guard.
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Man manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Man is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Taylor clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Man darts in looking for a takedown but Taylor gets double underhooks and turns Man into the cage.
A jab from Taylor does it's job there.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ground and pound from Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man trying to mount his opponent but Taylor defends it.
Taylor wants to control but Man is keeping busy.
Taylor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Man working some strikes from top position.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Man is working away from the top position though.
Taylor is trying to control but Man manages to pass to mount!
Man looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Man lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Taylor is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Man! Taylor is hurt baaadly! Man is firing away with more strikes - Taylor is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Man!
Stan Man is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Stan Man, 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 Lucky Lemon (ranked 724 p4p, 475 weight class) and Santino Oliviera (ranked 82 p4p, 63 weight class). Lucky Lemon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Santino Oliviera's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucky Lemon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santino Oliviera!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemon moves into the clinch successfully.
Lemon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon slows down the pace here.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Lemon controlling the action here for a moment.
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliviera manages to pull guard.
Oliviera is trying to keep Lemon in close.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliviera controls Lemon momentarily but Lemon frees himself.
Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lemon wants to stand and escape but instead Oliviera has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lemon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliviera is controlling him.
Lemon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oliviera controls the pace.
That's two 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.
Lemon wriggles free and stands up.
Lemon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliviera wants to clinch up but Lemon keeps it at a distance.
Lemon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliviera wants to counter with a clinch but Lemon pushes him away.
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliviera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lemon moves in looking to clinch but Oliviera pushes him off.
Lemon tries to clinch up but Oliviera circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliviera tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lemon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliviera won't be happy with that.
Lemon wants to stand but Oliviera has his arm trapped.
Oliviera sneaks back into half guard.
Lemon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Oliviera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliviera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemon pulls his head out easily.
Oliviera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lemon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliviera is proving hard to escape from.
Lemon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliviera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lemon has managed to get both his arms back between Oliviera's legs - danger averted.
Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lemon wants to stand and escape but instead Oliviera has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemon is wriggling around but Oliviera manages to pass to half guard.
Lemon is trying to stand back up but Oliviera is controlling him
Lemon has one foot on Oliviera's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lucky Lemon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemon tries to keep at a distance but Oliviera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliviera tries to keep at a distance but Lemon has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Lemon dominated 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.
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliviera wants to clinch.
Oliviera closes the distance and pushes Lemon back into the cage.
Lemon wants to stall.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon is looking to clinch.
Lemon drives through and clinches with Oliviera against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Lemon stalling the fight.
Lemon stalling in the clinch but Oliviera improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliviera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lemon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliviera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliviera wants to counter with a clinch but Lemon pushes him away.
Lemon tries to clinch but Oliviera moves out of range.
Lemon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliviera doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemon circles away.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lemon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliviera is looking to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliviera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliviera has closed the distance and engaged Lemon in a clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lemon moves into range and clinches up with Oliviera.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliviera drops back down to his feet.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lemon clinches up with Oliviera and pushes him back against the cage.
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliviera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position.
Oliviera trying to control the position.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position.
Lemon gets to his feet. Oliviera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemon closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Lemon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oliviera letting Lemon take a breather here.
Lemon gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lemon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lemon stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oliviera as Lemon tries to tie him up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliviera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lemon wants to clinch up but Oliviera keeps it at a distance.
Lemon is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Lemon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliviera keeps the fight on the outside.
Lemon tries to clinch up but Oliviera circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch but Lemon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliviera closes the distance but Lemon moves to the side
and Lemon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Oliviera!
Oliviera struggling a bit here.
Oliviera is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon stands up.
Lemon doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliviera circles away.
Lemon sets himself, and Oliviera steps forward looking for the clinch! Lemon avoids it this time.
Oliviera clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lemon looking to slow down the pace here.
Lemon slows down the pace here.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Lemon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliviera can do to turn this around?
Oliviera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lemon taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera has managed to clinch.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oliviera jumps guard and drags Lemon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Oliviera has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at League of Shadows MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Oliviera has a closed guard, preventing Lemon from standing up.
Oliviera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lemon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliviera is proving hard to escape from.
Oliviera is working an open guard so Lemon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oliviera has managed to clinch.
Lemon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
Lucky Lemon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliviera is looking to clinch but Lemon is avoiding it.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oliviera darts in and clinches Lemon up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lemon stalling against the cage.
Lemon effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera looks to clinch
so Lemon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lemon wanted to stand there but Oliviera had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lemon is looking to clinch but Oliviera is avoiding it.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliviera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oliviera takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
Lemon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliviera is looking to clinch but Lemon is avoiding it.
Lemon moves into the clinch.
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemon tries to clinch there but Oliviera circles away.
Oliviera moves in looking to clinch but Lemon pushes him off.
Lemon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lemon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliviera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Lemon clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lemon is looking to clinch.
Oliviera moves into range and clinches up with Lemon.
Lemon trying to control the position but instead, Oliviera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lemon into the cage.
Lemon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Oliviera being controlled against the cage.
Oliviera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lemon smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliviera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch up.
Oliviera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oliviera clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliviera manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemon is aware though and is defending well.
Lemon is looking to stand up but Oliviera won't let him.
Lemon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oliviera moves to clinch but Lemon breaks away
and Lemon counters with a single leg into guard. Oliviera didn't expect that.
Lemon wants to get up but he can't break Oliviera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lemon 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.
Lucky Lemon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lemon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oliviera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliviera has a closed guard, preventing Lemon from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Oliviera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lemon has passed into half guard!
Lemon seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemon clinches.
Lemon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lemon trying to control the position but instead, Oliviera has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lemon into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
Lemon has Oliviera pressed against the cage.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliviera, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oliviera pulls Lemon into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lemon gets to his feet. Oliviera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lemon wants to clinch up but Oliviera keeps it at a distance.
Oliviera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon is looking to clinch.
Oliviera wants to counter with a clinch but Lemon pushes him away.
Oliviera tries to clinch but Lemon is having none of it.
Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Lemon had his way with Santino Oliviera in that round.
That's time! Lemon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Oliviera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemon tries to counter with a takedown but Oliviera is quick to defend against it.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliviera closes the distance and clinches.
Oliviera manages to pull guard.
Oliviera controls Lemon momentarily but Lemon frees himself.
Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lemon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lemon gets to his feet. Oliviera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oliviera jumps guard but Lemon stands there with Oliviera around his waist. Oliviera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lucky Lemon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santino Oliviera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliviera up against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
Lemon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oliviera letting Lemon take a breather here.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Lemon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Lemon tries to clinch but Oliviera moves out of range.
Lemon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.
Lemon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lemon stalling in the clinch.
Lemon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oliviera fails to pull guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lemon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Lemon tries to clinch up.
Lemon is looking to clinch but Oliviera is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemon wants to clinch up but Oliviera keeps it at a distance.
Lemon is looking to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch but Oliviera is having none of it.
Oliviera moves into the clinch successfully.
Lemon looking to stall.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Lemon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliviera is keeping busy.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lemon looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.
Oliviera doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemon circles away.
Lemon tries to clinch up.
Lemon has closed the distance and engaged Oliviera in a clinch.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Oliviera is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemon to keep the fight standing.
Lemon has Oliviera pressed against the cage.
Oliviera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oliviera tries to pull guard but Lemon won't allow it.
Lemon taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
Oliviera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemon walks away with a smile on his face. Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Santino Oliviera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lemon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliviera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Lemon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lemon, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Lemon!
Lucky Lemon retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Lucky Lemon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Krylov (ranked 124 p4p, 471 weight class) and Riku Momomoto (ranked 17 p4p, 64 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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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 16 - 5 - 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 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riku Momomoto!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Momomoto. No joy for Krylov on that attempt.
Momomoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Momomoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
Krylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Momomoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krylov misses with a straight right.
Momomoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krylov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Momomoto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Momomoto bucks up and tries to throw Krylov off but instead Krylov has got his back!
Krylov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov is looking to control Momomoto but Momomoto is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Krylov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momomoto just trying to survive but Krylov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Krylov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Krylov looking to break Momomoto's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Momomoto remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Krylov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Krylov tightening his grip on Momomoto, looking for the choke.
Momomoto rolls, trying to escape but Krylov keeps control of the position.
Krylov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Momomoto preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Krylov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Momomoto is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Anton Krylov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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