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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacArthur Ii (ranked 1733 p4p, 1331 weight class) and Caelan Aengus (ranked 189 p4p, 145 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 35 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacArthur Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caelan Aengus!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aengus throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Ii's head but MacArthur Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aengus scores with the left hand. MacArthur Ii knows he should have avoided that one.
MacArthur Ii takes the fight into the clinch.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from MacArthur Ii fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacArthur Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aengus's elbow.
MacArthur Ii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aengus blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aengus throws a head punch that misses.
Aengus misses with a punch on the inside.
MacArthur Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aengus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aengus's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Aengus controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MacArthur Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacArthur Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Aengus.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacArthur Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aengus.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aengus is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacArthur Ii.
Aengus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aengus blocks an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from MacArthur Ii fails to land.
MacArthur Ii tries a body shot but Aengus blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aengus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from MacArthur Ii fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aengus.
Aengus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aengus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from MacArthur Ii.
Aengus blocks an uppercut.
Aengus prevents a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
Aengus blocks an uppercut.
Aengus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aengus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aengus.
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aengus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacArthur Ii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aengus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii wants to clinch.
Aengus moves into the clinch.
Aengus prevents a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Aengus.
MacArthur Ii working aggressively here.
Aengus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aengus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aengus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacArthur Ii misses with a lunging right hand
and Aengus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from MacArthur Ii misses.
MacArthur Ii digs a good body shot into Aengus's ribs.
MacArthur Ii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aengus.
Aengus misses with a hook.
Aengus misses with a looping left.
MacArthur Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aengus.
Angus MacArthur Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aengus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range as Aengus strikes.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter with head kicks.
MacArthur Ii takes one to the chin there.
MacArthur Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aengus.
Aengus throws a jab when MacArthur Ii was well out of range.
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 Angus MacArthur Ii will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aengus jabs MacArthur Ii right on the nose. MacArthur Ii blinks but takes it well.
MacArthur Ii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aengus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacArthur Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aengus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Aengus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick lands for MacArthur Ii.
Aengus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacArthur Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aengus moves into the clinch.
MacArthur Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Aengus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aengus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Angus MacArthur Ii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacArthur Ii tries a body shot but Aengus blocks it.
Aengus blocks a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
Aengus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacArthur Ii tries a body shot but Aengus blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacArthur Ii misses with a body punch.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacArthur Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aengus manages to break the clinch.
Aengus scores with a punch to the head.
Aengus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Aengus rushes MacArthur Ii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacArthur Ii tries to work over Aengus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacArthur Ii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aengus digs a right hand into MacArthur Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacArthur Ii's gas tank.
MacArthur Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aengus has had enough of the clinch but MacArthur Ii keeps him there for the moment.
Aengus blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aengus blocks an uppercut.
Aengus is trying to force a seperation but MacArthur Ii has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from MacArthur Ii fails to land.
MacArthur Ii has Aengus pressed against the cage, preventing Aengus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aengus blocking some punches.
MacArthur Ii misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aengus.
MacArthur Ii works on Aengus's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from MacArthur Ii.
Aengus misses with a punch on the inside.
MacArthur Ii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aengus backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aengus.
Aengus lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacArthur Ii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacArthur Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Aengus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aengus.
Aengus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aengus manages to break the clinch.
MacArthur Ii slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aengus, as that shot connected.
MacArthur Ii closes the distance but Aengus moves to the side
and Aengus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Ii tries to clinch up but Aengus circles away and keeps his distance.
MacArthur Ii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aengus takes a step back to recover.
Aengus looks to land a left hand but MacArthur Ii moved out of range nicely.
MacArthur Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caelan Aengus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii throws a poor cross that misses
and Aengus counters with a stiff right hand.
MacArthur Ii moves out of range of the body kick.
MacArthur Ii jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Aengus tries to clinch up but MacArthur Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
MacArthur Ii throws a big counter combination but Aengus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacArthur Ii tries to clinch but Aengus moves out of range.
Aengus throws out a counter right but MacArthur Ii avoids it with no problem.
Aengus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacArthur Ii, pushing him back against the cage.
Aengus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
MacArthur Ii scores with a shot to the side of Aengus's head.
MacArthur Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aengus or not.
Aengus prevents a body shot from MacArthur Ii.
Aengus is looking to break free of the clinch but MacArthur Ii has double underhooks.
MacArthur Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Aengus lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Caelan Aengus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
MacArthur Ii needs to keep his hands up - Aengus had a free shot at his head there.
Aengus misses with a hook
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That kick from MacArthur Ii tenderised Aengus's leg. Aengus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aengus misses with a hook. MacArthur Ii ducked under it nicely.
MacArthur Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aengus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aengus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Caelan Aengus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aengus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. MacArthur Ii eats them both and turns towards Aengus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aengus throws a hook to the side of MacArthur Ii's head but MacArthur Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aengus throws a lazy right hand but MacArthur Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like MacArthur Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aengus, as that shot connected.
A big right from Aengus misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aengus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacArthur Ii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aengus scores with a hook.
MacArthur Ii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aengus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aengus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacArthur Ii dodges the punch combination from Aengus.
Aengus closes the distance looking to clinch
and MacArthur Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aengus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacArthur Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aengus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacArthur Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
MacArthur Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aengus.
MacArthur Ii thinks about countering with a body kick.
Aengus tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacArthur Ii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aengus somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aengus lands a jab to the nose.
Aengus throws a poor cross that misses
and MacArthur Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by MacArthur Ii.
Jab by Aengus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aengus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacArthur Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
Aengus clinches with his opponent.
MacArthur Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aengus tries to break free but MacArthur Ii pushes him back against the cage.
MacArthur Ii working aggressively here.
MacArthur Ii lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacArthur Ii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aengus.
Aengus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacArthur Ii's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aengus.
MacArthur Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aengus blocks an uppercut.
MacArthur Ii tries to work over Aengus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacArthur Ii misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aengus.
MacArthur Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Aengus.
MacArthur Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aengus's elbow.
Aengus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Aengus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacArthur Ii's head backwards.
MacArthur Ii slips a straight right by Aengus.
MacArthur Ii is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut there from Aengus.
Aengus misses with a hook. MacArthur Ii ducked under it nicely.
Aengus thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacArthur Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aengus throws a shot from downtown. MacArthur Ii moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from MacArthur Ii misses its intended target.
MacArthur Ii ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
It looked like MacArthur Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aengus throws the left hand but MacArthur Ii avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Aengus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caelan Aengus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aengus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caelan Aengus!
Caelan Aengus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 1629 p4p, 1382 weight class) and Yevgeny Ignatov (ranked 200 p4p, 179 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yevgeny Ignatov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma cracks Ignatov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left lands for Hanma.
Ignatov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatov is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Ignatov misses.
Hanma cracks Ignatov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hanma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatov.
Hanma lands with a good body shot.
Hanma drives through with a takedown into Ignatov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanma is looking to work some ground and pound but Ignatov has wrist control.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Ignatov keeps moving.
Hanma stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hanma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hanma preventing the sweep.
Hanma postures up in Ignatov's guard and throws a big left but Ignatov blocks it.
Hanma advances to half guard.
Hanma is working for a submission of some sort.
Ignatov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hanma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ignatov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatov is refusing to be controlled, as Hanma sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma misses with a head shot. Ignatov uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ignatov keeping full guard, as Hanma tries to pass.
Ignatov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatov keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Hanma trying to move into half guard but instead Ignatov has managed to sweep!
Hanma looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ignatov passes into half guard.
Ignatov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ignatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanma looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ignatov passes into half guard.
Hanma wants to improve his position but Ignatov is controlling well.
Hanma trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ignatov manages to pass to mount!
Hanma is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanma is looking to escape.
Hanma 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.
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatov pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hanma manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ignatov is posturing up here but Hanma has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ignatov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ignatov has to tap! Slick submission there by Hanma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baki Hanma!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Baki Hanma made sure he mentioned 30th Century Beer Store, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kron Gracie (ranked 976 p4p, 1003 weight class) and Bagel Boss (ranked 126 p4p, 129 weight class). Boss is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 6 Foot 7 Foot. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bagel Boss!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Boss back into the cage.
Boss throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boss manages to break the clinch.
Boss with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Boss circles away.
Boss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie throws a shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie connects with a right hand. Boss shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boss.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boss avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Boss moves out of range easily.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boss.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Nice straight punches there by Boss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boss. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Boss throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boss blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boss fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Boss moves out of range easily.
Boss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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!
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boss throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Boss lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
 Gracie is rocked!
Gracie moves out of range as Boss throws a body kick.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss misses with a straight left.
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Gracie lands with a left to the head.
Boss pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boss manages to break the clinch.
Boss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Boss lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Boss takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boss back to the cage. Gracie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gracie throws a head kick but Boss moves out of range.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Boss moves out of range easily.
Boss is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boss.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boss throws out the jab.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Boss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boss throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie is looking to wear down Boss with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Boss.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boss jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it.
Boss misses with a looping right.
Boss misses with a looping left.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boss lands with a slapping head kick.
Gracie throws a head kick but Boss moves out of range.
Boss avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
Boss throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Boss takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Boss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Boss was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boss throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bagel Boss dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Boss moves out of range easily.
Bagel Boss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boss throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie is looking for a counter combo.
Boss throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Boss misses.
Boss avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss scores with a punch to the head.
Boss's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gracie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boss scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Boss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has Boss up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Boss.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boss swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boss.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boss throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Boss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boss.
Boss tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie slips a straight right by Boss.
Boss avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Boss slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie clinches.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Boss.
Boss looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boss is breathing heavily.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie has Boss pressed against the cage, preventing Boss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boss lands with a left to the head.
Boss prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie gets through Boss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosss head.
Boss is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosss head.
Gracie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boss or not.
Boss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boss backwards.
 It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie pushes Boss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Boss.
Gracie keeps control of Boss as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Boss controls his hands.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Boss wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boss keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie slips a straight right by Boss.
Boss takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie scores with a decent looking hook.
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boss breaks the clinch.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Boss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boss connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie lands with a nice body punch.
Boss throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Boss swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boss circles away quickly and effectively.
Boss misses with a hook.
Gracie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boss looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boss swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Boss lands the left hand.
Gracie misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Boss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Boss circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boss! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bagel Boss's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Boss throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Boss.
Boss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie tries to clinch
enabling Boss to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kron Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss misses with an uppercut
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Jab, jab by Boss - just one landing.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boss misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boss throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boss dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Boss lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Boss blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Boss lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boss.
Boss tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Gracie.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boss.
A swing and a miss from Boss.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boss throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Boss circles away.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Boss scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Boss.
Gracie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie blocks a jab.
A big left from Boss misses.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie tries to clinch but Boss moves away
and Boss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boss misses with an uppercut
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Boss circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boss looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boss looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boss takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Boss circles away and keeps his distance.
Boss gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
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!
Gracie working aggressively here.
Boss looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Boss controls his hands.
Boss working aggressively here.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Gracie as the two fighters clinch.
Boss can't break the clinch.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Boss avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boss is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Boss misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Boss's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Boss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kron Gracie.
I think Gracie 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kron Gracie!
After winning the bout, Kron Gracie 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beau Abner (ranked 1353 p4p, 1309 weight class) and Theros Ironfeld (ranked 88 p4p, 86 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beau Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironfeld rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Abner scores with a jab to the body.
Ironfeld swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abner.
Ironfeld slips a straight right by Abner.
Ironfeld lands with an overhand left.
Ironfeld gets a double leg takedown into Abner's guard.
Abner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ironfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ironfeld accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abner keeping moving, preventing Ironfeld from controlling successfully.
Ironfeld throwing strikes from guard but Abner blocks nicely.
Abner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ironfeld on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abner has control of Ironfeld's left arm, preventing Ironfeld from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ironfeld stopping the sweep attempt from Abner.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ironfeld misses with a hook.
Ironfeld lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Abner backs up against the cage.
 It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
Ironfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abner takes one to the side of the head.
Ironfeld shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abner but Abner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ironfeld shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abner as he jumps to the side.
Abner slaps away a takedown attempt from Ironfeld, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beau Abner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theros Ironfeld.
Abner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ironfeld throws a nice looking combination but Abner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ironfeld works Abner's body with a nice hook.
Ironfeld gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abner missing with a left hand there. Ironfeld was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ironfeld feints the counter takedown.
Abner slaps away a takedown attempt from Ironfeld, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Abner staying out of range there.
Abner throws a hook to the side of Ironfeld's head but Ironfeld sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ironfeld throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abner looks to land a left hand but Ironfeld moved out of range nicely.
Abner misses with an uppercut. Ironfeld saw that one coming.
Ironfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Abner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld misses the shot to the body.
Ironfeld's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abner under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abner lands a jab to Ironfeld's midsection.
Ironfeld looks winded!
Abner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ironfeld swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ironfeld misses with a shot to the body
and Abner counters with a leg kick.
Ironfeld misses with a takedown
and Abner counters with a thumping low kick.
Abner steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Ironfeld is out on his feet! Abner sets himself and nearly takes Ironfeld's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Beau Abner!
Beau Abner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Theros Ironfeld stepped up to the mic, saying 'Came in here thinking I could get a chance at that belt, but when the pieces don't fit, the Blacksmith goes back to the forge. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jean Paul Savette (ranked 483 p4p, 852 weight class) and Sonny Barella (ranked 38 p4p, 67 weight class). Barella has chosen Prova del 9 as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Paul Savette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sonny Barella!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barella throws a nice looking combination but Savette bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savette cracks Barella with a good jab.
Savette looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barella throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Savette.
Savette was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Savette tries to sprawl but Barella drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Savette manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Barella keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Savette throws a head punch that misses.
Barella wants to take the fight to the mat but Savette manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Savette has Barella pressed against the cage, preventing Barella from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barella is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Savette pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Savette lands a hook that snaps the head of Barella backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savette working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barella jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Savette walks away with a smile on his face. Barella gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jean Paul Savette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Savette misses with a wild body shot.
Barella looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savette lands a high kick!
Savette throws a body punch but Barella moves out of range.
Savette takes a swing at Barella's ribcage but misses.
Barella scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barella takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barella has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barella there as he acknowledges the shot.
Savette stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barella.
Savette lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Savette throws a shot to the body.
Jean Paul Savette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barella uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savette.
Savette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barella ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savette moves away.
Savette works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barella takes one on the button.
Barella takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barella has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barella takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Savette.
A nice inside leg kick there by Savette. That's going to slow Barella down.
Barella misses with a double jab.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savette throws a body shot but no joy.
Savette lands with a shot to the body.
Savette throws a looping overhand right but Barella ducks down to avoid it.
Savette comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Savette does no damage.
Barella throws a looping overhand right but Savette ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barella.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savette as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Savette was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Savette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barella.
Savette lands a nice looking body shot.
Barella shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savette as he avoids it easily.
Savette scoring well with a low kick there.
Savette gets caught napping as Barella dives in and scores a takedown. Savette manages to retain guard.
Barella looks winded!
Savette wants to stand but Barella is controlling the position.
Barella won't allow Savette to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barella wants to control from the top but Savette keeps moving.
Barella missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Savette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barella.
Savette wants to get back to his feet but Barella is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barella throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barella trying to control but Savette is working from the bottom.
Barella prevents Savette from getting back to his feet.
Barella wants to control from the top but Savette keeps moving.
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.
Barella decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Savette scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Barella.
A head kick misses from Savette.
Savette just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Barella on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Savette goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Savette fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Savette fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barella works Savette's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barella on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Paul Savette dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Savette swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Barella to counter with a crisp jab.
Savette dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barella takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savette is looking to wear down Barella with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barella moves away from the strike by Savette.
Savette lands the left hand.
Savette misses the shot to the body.
Savette displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barella.
Barella 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.
Barella takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette throws a right hand that Barella ducks under and follows up with a left that Barella also avoids with ease.
Barella takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barella takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savette tries to sprawl but Barella drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Barella throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Savette to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savette keeping moving, preventing Barella from controlling successfully.
Savette keeping full guard, as Barella tries to pass.
Savette wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Savette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savette preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savette keeping full guard, as Barella tries to pass.
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.
Barella is looking to work some ground and pound but Savette has wrist control.
Barella is looking to work some ground and pound but Savette has wrist control.
Barella throws a strike but Savette rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barella looking to control.
Savette knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barella on the ground.
Barella has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Savette can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savette controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savette continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barella wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Savette misses with a body shot.
Barella tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barella fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Savette.
Savette misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Barella misses the target.
Savette misses with a right hand
and Barella counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Savette scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Savette throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barella misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barella shoots for a double leg takedown but Savette sprawls well. He's pushed Barella's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jean Paul Savette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Savette feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barellas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Savette scores with a hook.
Barella changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savette tries to avoid it but Barella manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savette to the ground. Savette escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barella is breathing heavily.
Barella shoots in looking for a takedown. Savette tries to sprawl out of it but Barella keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Savette manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barella fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savette avoids it really well and circles away.
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!
Barella takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savette cracks Barella with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Savette throws a sloppy head kick and Barella moves out of range easily.
Savette feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barellas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Paul Savette dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Barella fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barella 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.
Savette lands a glancing blow to the side of Barella's head.
Nice cross by Savette.
Jean Paul Savette is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Savette.
Savette throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Barella to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Savette.
Savette moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Savette misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Barella was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barella takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Savette looks to score with a jab to the body but Barella is just out of range.
Savette connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barella misses with an uppercut.
Barella is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savette sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Savette wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Savette scores with a nice body kick.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barella takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savette scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barella doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savette misses with a shot to the body
and Barella counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid body kick from Savette.
Savette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barella tries to counter with a clinch but Savette shakes him off and moves away.
Barella has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Savette cracks Barella with an open hand slap.
Barella avoids the body shot from Savette.
Barella tries to counter with a clinch but Savette shakes him off and moves away.
Barella shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savette sizes up Barella with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Savette throws a jab but it's blocked by Barella.
Savette connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick lands for Savette.
Savette throws a head kick that half lands.
 Barella is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barella.
Barella is still on wobbly legs! Can Savette finish him?
Jean Paul Savette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Savette lands a brutal head kick. Barella looks out on his feet and Savette throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jean Paul Savette!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jean Paul Savette made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Sonny Barella spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Prescott (ranked 495 p4p, 921 weight class) and Anthony Santana (ranked 67 p4p, 123 weight class). Prescott comes into the arena with Negative Creep - Nirvana blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pete Prescott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Santana!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana throws a body punch but Prescott moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Santana.
Santana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prescott moves out of range as Santana strikes.
Prescott moves into range and clinches up with Santana.
Santana taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Santana misses with some punches.
Santana lands an uppercut.
Santana lands a nice uppercut.
Santana misses with a punch to the body.
Santana throws a punch but it's blocked by Prescott.
Santana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana lands a shot to the body.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prescott prevents a body shot from Santana.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prescott.
Santana throws a head punch that misses.
Santana blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prescott swings wildly with an uppercut but Santana uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santana.
Santana blocking some punches.
Santana tries to work over Prescott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prescott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prescott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santana gets through Prescott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santana throws a punch but it's blocked by Prescott.
Santana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santana misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santana.
Santana lands with a short shot to the head.
Santana blocks an uppercut.
Santana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prescott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prescott comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santana throws a punch but it's blocked by Prescott.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santana tries a body shot but Prescott blocks it.
Prescott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santana lands a body shot in the clinch.
Prescott lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Santana.
Santana blocks an uppercut.
Prescott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prescott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santana misses with the head strike.
Santana tries to throw a body punch but Prescott avoids it by throwing Santana back against the cage.
Santana avoids the elbow strike from Prescott, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Prescott just misses with a elbow thrown towards Santana's brow.
Prescott scores with a shoulder strike.
Santana tries to throw a body punch but Prescott avoids it by throwing Santana back against the cage.
Santana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prescott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prescott backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land.
Prescott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Prescott manages to break the clinch.
Santana with a nice calf kick.
Prescott has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Santana finds it's way round the side to connect with Prescott's head.
Santana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Santana misses with a head kick.
A big right from Santana misses.
Santana blocks a jab.
Santana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Prescott tries to clinch up.
Santana is looking to score with low kicks.
Santana throws a jab but it's blocked by Prescott.
Prescott slips under a jab from Santana.
Santana cracks Prescott with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Prescott looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Prescott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pete Prescott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Prescott.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prescott is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana tries to land a front kick but Prescott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Santana misses with a wild body shot.
Prescott walks into a jab.
Prescott on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Prescott lands a glancing blow to the side of Santana's head.
Santana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Prescott. That did some damage!
Santana with a nice calf kick.
Santana misses with a kick to the body.
Prescott misses with a right hand
and Santana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santana lands a glancing blow to the side of Prescott's head.
Prescott tries to clinch there but Santana circles away.
Santana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Santana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prescott scores with a nice right hand.
Santana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Santana scores with a jab to the body.
Prescott closes the distance but Santana moves to the side
and Santana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Santana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Prescott moves out of range as Santana strikes.
Prescott closes the distance and pushes Santana back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Santana.
Santana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prescott swings wildly with an uppercut but Santana uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch on the inside from Santana fails to land.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Santana.
A shot in the inside from Prescott.
Santana blocking some punches.
Prescott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Santana struggles to land a body shot inside as Prescott controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana throws a punch but it's blocked by Prescott.
Santana misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santana.
Prescott misses with an elbow strike.
Santana working aggressively here.
Prescott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santana misses with some punches.
Prescott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prescott has a couple of punches blocked by Santana.
Santana blocking some punches.
Prescott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prescott breaks the clinch.
Santana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Prescott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santana on the side of the head.
Santana's corner calls for a 1-2. Santana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Prescott has closed the distance and engaged Santana in a clinch.
Santana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prescott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santana blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Prescott.
Prescott has a couple of punches blocked by Santana.
Santana swings wildly with an uppercut but Prescott uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santana lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pete Prescott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Prescott throws an elbow but it misses.
Santana lands an uppercut.
Santana misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
Santana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Prescott pushes off an throws an elbow but Santana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Santana throws a punch but it's blocked by Prescott.
Santana misses with a body punch.
Santana tries a body shot but Prescott blocks it.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prescott has a couple of punches blocked by Santana.
Prescott working aggressively here.
Santana lands with a right to the head.
Santana can't find room to land a body shot as Prescott controls the action.
Prescott lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prescott's elbow.
Santana misses with the head strike.
Santana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santana lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Prescott.
Santana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prescott lands a damaging elbow.
Santana lands a body shot.
Santana lands a right hand.
Santana lands with a right to the head.
Santana digs a right hand underneath Prescott's ribcage. Prescott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prescott blocking some punches.
Prescott throws a punch but it's blocked by Santana.
Santana has a couple of punches blocked by Prescott.
Santana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santana gets through Prescott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Prescott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prescott.
Santana lands a shoulder strike.
Prescott misses with a punch on the inside.
Santana misses with a punch on the inside.
Prescott has a couple of punches blocked by Santana.
Prescott misses with an elbow over the top.
Prescott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santana misses with a body punch.
Santana lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santana.
Santana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Santana.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santana blocking some punches.
Prescott throws an elbow but it misses.
Santana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Santana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Santana misses with a body kick.
Prescott moves out of range of the leg kick from Santana.
Santana misses with a low kick as Prescott jumps back.
Santana leaves Prescott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Santana.
Prescott clinches.
Prescott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santana throws a wild body kick that Prescott sees coming a mile off.
Santana swats away the attempt to clinch by Prescott.
Santana was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Santana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prescott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prescott moves away from the strike by Santana.
Santana has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Santana throws a jab but it's blocked by Prescott.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prescott tries to clinch up.
Santana fakes the leg kick and cracks Prescott in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prescott wants to clinch but Santana slips to the side
and Santana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santana throws the left hand but Prescott avoids the punch easily.
Santana keeps the fight on the outside.
Santana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Santana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Prescott doesn't seem phased though.
Prescott moves out of range of the body kick from Santana.
Santana lands with a good body shot.
Prescott doesn't manage to clinch there - Santana circles away.
Santana misses with a wild body shot.
Prescott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santana lands a nice hook to Prescott's body. Prescott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prescott tries to clinch but Santana is having none of it.
Prescott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santana ducks under a wild hook from Prescott.
Santana has managed to clinch.
Santana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Prescott throws a punch but it's blocked by Santana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santana misses with a punch to the body.
Santana gets through Prescott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santana scores with a hook to the body.
Prescott has a couple of punches blocked by Santana.
Prescott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santana lands a shot to the body.
Prescott swings wildly with an uppercut but Santana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santana lands a body shot.
Santana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Santana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santana can't find room to land a body shot as Prescott controls the action.
Santana lands a right hand.
Santana lands a nice uppercut.
Prescott is rocked!
Santana lands a hook that snaps the head of Prescott backwards.
Oh Prescott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Santana.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santana.
Santana cracks Prescott with a nice body shot.
Santana lands a big right hand that drops Prescott! The killer instinct kicks in and Santana finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Santana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Santana!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Siale Veainu (ranked 825 p4p, 559 weight class) and Jacob Handler (ranked 97 p4p, 68 weight class). Handler has chosen KEEPINITBEEFY as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jacob Handler enters the cage!
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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 41 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Siale Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Handler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu slips a straight right by Handler.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handler takes the fight into the clinch.
Veainu gets underhooks to prevent Handler's takedown attempt.
Handler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Veainu keeping full guard, as Handler tries to pass.
Handler throwing strikes from guard but Veainu blocks nicely.
Handler is in close to Veainu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Handler wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler pushing down on Veainu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Veainu wants to get back to full guard.
Veainu is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handler misses with a head shot. Veainu uses the momentum to regain guard.
Veainu controlling Handler's posture.
Veainu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Handler trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handler throws a big right hand that misses.
Handler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Handler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Veainu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Handler wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
Veainu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Handler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veainu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Handler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Handler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handler misses with an uppercut. Veainu saw that one coming.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice straight punches there by Handler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Handler.
Handler throws a wild body kick that Veainu sees coming a mile off.
Handler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Veainu's waist but Veainu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Handler off to one side.
Siale Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
Veainu connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Handler is defended easily by Veainu.
Handler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Handler with a poor takedown
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Handler tries to clinch but Veainu moves out of range.
Handler closes the distance and pushes Veainu back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Handler controls his hands.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Handler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu working aggressively here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Veainu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Veainu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Handler wants a takedown.
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
Handler throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Veainu's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Handler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veainu on the side of the head.
Handler dives in for a single leg takedown but Veainu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handler.
Handler misses with a body shot.
Handler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handler moves away.
Veainu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Handler finds it's way round the side to connect with Veainu's head.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Handler 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.
Handler tries to close the distance and clinch but Veainu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Handler wants to clinch.
Handler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Handler dodges the punch combination from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handler moves into the clinch.
Veainu gets through Handler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Handler can't get the takedown.
Handler has Veainu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Veainu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Handler is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Veainu to the mat. Veainu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handler looking to pass the guard.
Veainu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Further stalling from Veainu.
Handler passes into half guard.
Handler tries to pass to full mount but Veainu defends it.
Handler throwing shots but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Veainu wants to improve his position but Handler is controlling well.
Handler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Veainu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Veainu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handler is looking to work some ground and pound but Veainu has wrist control.
Veainu trying to keep a closed guard but Handler is proving a slippery customer.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Handler distracts Veainu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Handler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veainu is keeping the position for now.
Veainu is adopting a defensive guard.
Handler looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handler throws a big right hand that misses.
Handler tries to free his leg and advance position but Veainu is retaining full guard.
Handler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Handler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Veainu prevents Handler from moving into mount.
Handler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Veainu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Veainu is looking to reverse the position.
Siale Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jacob Handler has got the better of the ground game so far.
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Handler misses with the ground and pound.
Handler with the ground and pound but Veainu regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Handler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Veainu is looking to control Handler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Veainu avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Handler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Handler misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Handler lands a jab to the head.
Veainu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handler moves away.
Veainu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Handler's hands.
Handler with a poor takedown
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veainu lands a right hook to the body.
Veainu leaves Handler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Handler is just out of range.
Handler moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Handler.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Handler drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handler tries to free his leg and advance position but Veainu is retaining full guard.
Handler trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Veainu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Handler.
Veainu is trying to control the position but Handler postures up.
Handler wants to pass the guard but Veainu is keeping the position.
Handler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Handler throwing strikes from guard but Veainu blocks nicely.
Handler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
Handler trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Handler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Veainu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Handler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veainu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacob Handler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Veainu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Siale Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Handler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu is looking to wear down Handler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Handler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Handler catches Veainu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Veainu gets caught flat footed, as Handler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Handler wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handler stands and throws Veainu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Veainu is trying to get back to half guard.
Veainu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Handler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Handler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Veainu's legs.
Handler wants to control for a moment but Veainu uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Handler trying to pass the guard but Veainu defending well.
Handler not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handler trying to control the action but Veainu is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Handler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Handler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Handler!
A victorious Jacob Handler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Brown (ranked 213 p4p, 299 weight class) and Ludko Struja Jr (ranked 27 p4p, 44 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brown might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ace Hood - Undefeated. Struja Jr has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. as his entrance music. Ludko Struja Jr struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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225
15 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AJ Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludko Struja Jr!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Struja Jr.
It looks like AJ Brown has been cut.
Struja Jr throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Struja Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Struja Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Struja Jr.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Struja Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Struja Jr with a hook.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Struja Jr checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struja Jr clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown tries to work over Struja Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Struja Jr backwards.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Struja Jr's elbow.
Struja Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Struja Jr.
Brown is leaning against Struja Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Struja Jr lands a shot to the body.
Struja Jr breaks from the clinch.
Struja Jr misses the jab.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struja Jr with a poor takedown
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown takes a swing at Struja Jr's ribcage but misses.
Struja Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Struja Jr misses with the combination.
Struja Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Struja Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Struja Jr cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Struja Jr looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Struja Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
AJ Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludko Struja Jr.
Brown takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Struja Jr throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Struja Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Struja Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Struja Jr throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Struja Jr.
Some wild striking there from Struja Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Brown's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Struja Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brown.
Struja Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Struja Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Struja Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown throws a push kick but Struja Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Struja Jr shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Struja Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr connects with the punch.
Struja Jr misses with a double jab.
Struja Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struja Jr misses with a double jab.
Struja Jr tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
And Brown counters with a quick kick to the body but Struja Jr blocks it.
Struja Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Struja Jr digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Struja Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Struja Jr.
Brown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Struja Jr takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Struja Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Struja Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Struja Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr feints a jab promting Brown to slip. Struja Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brown slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Struja Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Struja Jr lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Struja Jr.
Brown thumps Struja Jr with a low kick.
Struja Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Struja Jr thinking.
Struja Jr is breathing heavily.
Brown avoids the body shot from Struja Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Struja Jr tries to clinch but Brown moves away
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Struja Jr tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Struja Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Struja Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Struja Jr throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brown lands with a right hand.
It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
Struja Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
AJ Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struja Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Brown lands a big right hand that sends Struja Jr crashing to the mat! Brown stays standing though and waves Struja Jr back to his feet!
Struja Jr is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Struja Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Struja Jr's head, knocking him out cold! Brown is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). AJ Brown!
A victorious AJ Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Le Franc (ranked 485 p4p, 153 weight class) and Oscar Gustafsson (ranked 65 p4p, 23 weight class). Le Franc comes into the arena with [I Can't Get No] Satisfaction blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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225
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World class boxer
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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 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Guy Le Franc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Franc closes the distance and clinches.
Le Franc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Franc lands a right hand.
We've been informed that Gustafsson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Le Franc is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gustafsson has Le Franc pressed against the cage.
Gustafsson takes a shot to the head.
Le Franc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Gustafsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Le Franc looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Le Franc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Franc misses with a body punch.
Gustafsson stalling in the clinch but Le Franc improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc tries to work over Gustafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Franc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Le Franc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustafsson.
Le Franc misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Franc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Le Franc scores with a nice short uppercut.
Le Franc tries to circle away but Gustafsson has him pinned against the cage.
Gustafsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Gustafsson lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson lands with a left to the head.
Le Franc pushes Gustafsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Le Franc misses with a body punch.
Gustafsson stalling in the clinch.
Le Franc 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.
Le Franc misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Le Franc - that landed with a thud.
Le Franc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from Le Franc.
A short left from Le Franc.
Le Franc scores with a shot to the side of Gustafsson's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Le Franc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.
Le Franc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustafsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Franc.
Le Franc misses with a body punch.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
Le Franc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gustafsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gustafsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
Gustafsson effectively controlling the action here.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gustafsson pushes Le Franc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Le Franc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Franc lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Le Franc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc.
Le Franc takes a shot to the head.
Le Franc tries to work over Gustafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gustafsson misses with some punches.
Le Franc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Le Franc manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gustafsson misses with a body punch.
Le Franc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Le Franc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustafsson's elbow.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
Le Franc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustafsson lands a body punch.
Le Franc misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Le Franc as Gustafsson tries to tie him up.
Le Franc tries to work over Gustafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Franc lands a left hand.
Le Franc has a couple of punches blocked by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries a body shot but Le Franc blocks it.
Gustafsson leaning against his opponent.
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Gustafsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Gustafsson to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gustafsson.
Le Franc tries to throw a body punch but Gustafsson avoids it by throwing Le Franc back against the cage.
Le Franc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gustafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le Franc jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gustafsson walks away with a smile on his face. Le Franc gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Le Franc walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gustafsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Le Franc dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gustafsson connects with a body shot.
Gustafsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oscar Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Franc. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Gustafsson as he checks the leg kick.
Le Franc staying out of range there.
Gustafsson misses with a looping left.
Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc throws a right hand that Gustafsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Gustafsson also avoids with ease.
Le Franc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Franc is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Franc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gustafsson misses with a head kick.
Le Franc is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gustafsson throws a shot to the body.
Gustafsson tries a low kick but Le Franc avoids it.
Gustafsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Franc tries to land a body kick
and Gustafsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gustafsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc throws a right hand that misses
and Gustafsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gustafsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A quick step to the side and Le Franc tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gustafsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Gustafsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Le Franc moves away from the strike by Gustafsson.
Oscar Gustafsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gustafsson lands a jab to Le Franc's midsection.
Le Franc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gustafsson. Gustafsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Le Franc slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc staying out of range there.
Le Franc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gustafsson throws a solid leg kick but Le Franc takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gustafsson.
Le Franc throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gustafsson avoids it.
Le Franc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gustafsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Le Franc is just out of range.
Le Franc moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Gustafsson - just one landing.
Gustafsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Gustafsson.
Le Franc thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Gustafsson does no damage.
Gustafsson punishes Le Franc's body with a nice straight punch.
Le Franc clinches up against the cage.
Le Franc misses with a body punch.
Gustafsson blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
Gustafsson slows down the pace here.
Gustafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le Franc blocks a body shot from Gustafsson.
Le Franc tries to throw a body punch but Gustafsson avoids it by throwing Le Franc back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Le Franc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gustafsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Le Franc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Le Franc delivers a nice body kick.
Le Franc defending well as Gustafsson loads up on a big left hand.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Gustafsson misses.
Le Franc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc checks a leg kick.
Gustafsson avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson looks to land a left hand but Le Franc moved out of range nicely.
Gustafsson scores with a leg kick.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but Le Franc moves out of range.
Le Franc throws a body punch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Le Franc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Gustafsson finds it's way through Le Franc's defenses.
Gustafsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Le Franc swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gustafsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Le Franc's corner calls for a 1-2. Le Franc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Franc.
Le Franc moves into the clinch.
Gustafsson tries to work over Le Franc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gustafsson blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
Le Franc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson blocks an uppercut.
Le Franc is trying to break the clinch but Gustafsson is controlling him.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gustafsson blocks an uppercut.
Le Franc trying to control the position but instead, Gustafsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Le Franc into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Gustafsson.
A short right from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
Gustafsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gustafsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from Le Franc.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
Gustafsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Franc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le Franc lands a nice shot to the body.
Gustafsson avoiding damage.
Le Franc lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Le Franc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gustafsson prevents a body shot from Le Franc.
Gustafsson trying to control the position but instead, Le Franc has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gustafsson into the cage.
A hook to the body from Le Franc.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gustafsson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Le Franc misses with a punch on the inside.
Le Franc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gustafsson backwards.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Le Franc.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Le Franc.
Gustafsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson taking a breather.
Le Franc tries to work over Gustafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Gustafsson controls the action.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Gustafsson controls the action.
Le Franc working aggressively here.
Le Franc digs a right hand into Gustafsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gustafsson's gas tank.
Le Franc cracks Gustafsson with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Guy Le Franc.
I think Le Franc 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Le Franc!
Our winner, Guy Le Franc, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wille Thai (ranked 13 p4p, 206 weight class) and James Crazyhorse (ranked 4 p4p, 26 weight class). Crazyhorse has chosen They Don’t Care About Us as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, James Crazyhorse!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Crazyhorse finds it's target.
Crazyhorse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thai attempts a counter takedown but Crazyhorse avoids it well and moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Thai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Crazyhorse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crazyhorse misses the shot to the body.
Crazyhorse misses the shot to the body.
Thai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thai there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
Thai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crazyhorse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Crazyhorse sprawls and moves away.
A punch combination from Crazyhorse misses.
Crazyhorse looks to throw a body kick
and Thai counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crazyhorse!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai has an Americana. Crazyhorse didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Thai is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Thai hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Wille Thai!
Wille Thai retains his light heavyweight title!
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