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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evan Ekbomb (ranked 1496 p4p, 1474 weight class) and Nero Porto (ranked 165 p4p, 162 weight class). Porto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ayumi Nakamura - Kaze Ni Nare. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Ekbomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nero Porto!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekbomb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot by Porto.
Porto shoots in for a takedown but Ekbomb shows good takedown defense.
And Ekbomb counters with a quick kick to the body but Porto blocks it.
Porto lands with a shot to the body.
Porto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Porto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Porto scores with a four punch combination!
Ekbomb defending well as Porto loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Ekbomb misses the target.
We've been told by Ekbomb's head coaches at Rasmus's Fun House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ekbomb cracks Porto with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Porto swings for the body but Ekbomb moves out of range.
Ekbomb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Porto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekbomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Porto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekbomb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ekbomb takes one on the button.
Ekbomb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice jab there from Porto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porto connects with a right hand. Ekbomb shakes it off.
Porto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekbomb's head backwards.
Porto lands with a hook. Ekbomb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Porto scores with a hook.
Porto throws a shot to the body.
Porto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big right from Porto misses.
Ekbomb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Porto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Porto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekbomb manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Ekbomb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekbomb misses with a double jab
and Porto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekbomb trying to control but Porto postures up.
Porto prevents Ekbomb from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Porto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Porto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Porto moves into full mount! Ekbomb won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekbomb tries to reverse the position but Porto maintains control.
Porto wants to control the pace but Ekbomb is squirming around nicely.
Porto throwing strikes but Ekbomb recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Ekbomb tries to get to full guard but Porto has control of the leg.
Porto passes to full mount!
Porto throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porto scoring with strikes but Ekbomb is staying in there.
Porto tries to control but Ekbomb wriggling away.
Porto working Ekbomb over with strikes here.
Porto prevents Ekbomb from getting the reversal.
Ekbomb bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Porto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekbomb preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Porto 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.
Porto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ekbomb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nero Porto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekbomb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ekbomb misses with a right hand
and Porto counters with a nice uppercut.
Porto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Porto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekbomb takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Porto moves out of range as Ekbomb strikes.
Porto lands a head shot.
Ekbomb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ekbomb looks to land a combination but Porto avoids it well.
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!
Ekbomb takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Porto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ekbomb. Ekbomb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Porto misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porto goes for a double leg but Ekbomb avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ekbomb continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Ekbomb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekbomb misses with a combination
and Porto counters with a stiff right hand.
Porto misses the shot to the body.
Ekbomb throws a big counter combination but Porto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Porto connects with a crisp jab.
Porto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ekbomb's head backwards.
Porto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekbomb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Porto moves away.
Porto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ekbomb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Evan Ekbomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekbomb takes a swing at Porto's ribcage but misses.
Porto lands a slapping body shot.
Ekbomb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nero Porto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Porto cracks Ekbomb with a right hand to the side of the head.
Porto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Porto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ekbomb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Porto scores with a sloppy right hand. Ekbomb should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekbomb takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ekbomb walks into a straight right hand from Porto.
Porto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb cracks Porto with a good jab.
Ekbomb walks into a stiff left hand from Porto.
Porto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekbomb manages to avoid it.
Ekbomb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Porto jabs Ekbomb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ekbomb throws a nice looking combination but Porto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Porto needs to keep his hands up - Ekbomb had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekbomb gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Porto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Porto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nero Porto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Porto is in close to Ekbomb's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Porto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Porto looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porto scoring with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ekbomb is on top in guard.
Porto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porto wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekbomb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Porto is on top in guard.
Ekbomb preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Porto landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porto throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Porto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Porto cracks Ekbomb with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Porto.
Ekbomb looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ekbomb lands a really nice looking cross but Porto seems unphased.
Porto throws a hook but Ekbomb avoids it easily.
Porto scores with a hook.
Porto with a hook.
Porto cracks Ekbomb with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ekbomb just misses with a punch to the body.
Porto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ekbomb misses with a hook.
Ekbomb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Porto works the jab nicely.
Porto connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekbomb throws the left hand but Porto avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Porto looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekbomb is just out of range.
A big left from Ekbomb misses.
Porto cracks Ekbomb with an open hand slap.
Porto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekbomb needs to keep his hands up - Porto had a free shot at his head there.
Porto tests Ekbomb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Porto throws out a powerful jab.
Porto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch combination from Ekbomb misses.
Porto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Ekbomb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Porto misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekbomb slips under a jab from Porto.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Porto checks a leg kick.
Porto ducks under a wild hook from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Porto slips under a jab from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb moves out of range as Porto strikes.
Porto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ekbomb swings widly with a right hand
and Porto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekbomb. Porto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Porto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Porto misses the shot to the body.
Ekbomb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porto cracks Ekbomb with an open hand slap.
Ekbomb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Porto misses the body punch
and Ekbomb counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Ekbomb misses.
Ekbomb walks into a left hand.
Ekbomb loads up on a big right hand but Porto slips the punch.
Ekbomb motions for Porto to come forward. Ekbomb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Porto lands a body shot.
Porto throws a big shot that misses.
Ekbomb fires out a quick counter leg kick but Porto just manages to avoid it.
Porto misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Ekbomb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ekbomb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Porto on the side of the head.
Porto misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekbomb looks to land a left hand but Porto moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Porto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porto throws a big shot that misses.
Ekbomb takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ekbomb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ekbomb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Porto.
An attempted straight right counter from Ekbomb misses the target.
Porto moves out of range as Ekbomb strikes.
Ekbomb 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.
Porto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ekbomb has his feet on Porto's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Evan Ekbomb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ekbomb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nero Porto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Porto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nero Porto!
An out of breath Nero Porto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sumbu Kalambay (ranked 904 p4p, 884 weight class) and Mordor Mettovaara (ranked 118 p4p, 115 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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7 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sumbu Kalambay !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mordor Mettovaara!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mettovaara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mettovaara moves in looking to clinch but Kalambay pushes him off.
Mettovaara closes the distance and pushes Kalambay back into the cage.
Mettovaara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalambay 's elbow.
Mettovaara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mettovaara is trying to pull guard but Kalambay turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mettovaara pulls guard effortlessly.
Kalambay controlling from the top position.
Mettovaara trying to keep a closed guard but Kalambay is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mettovaara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mettovaara looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kalambay puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mettovaara wants to improve his position but Kalambay is controlling well.
Mettovaara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalambay pulls his head out easily.
Mettovaara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mettovaara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kalambay 's guard.
Mettovaara trying to control but Kalambay is working from the bottom.
Mettovaara wants to pass the guard but Kalambay is keeping the position.
Kalambay keeping moving, preventing Mettovaara from controlling successfully.
Mettovaara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kalambay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mettovaara wants to control from the top but Kalambay keeps moving.
Mettovaara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalambay is keeping the position for now.
Mettovaara preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mettovaara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mettovaara trying to control but Kalambay is working from the bottom.
Mettovaara has gone for a leg lock! Kalambay slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mettovaara's guard.
Mettovaara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalambay is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalambay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kalambay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mettovaara working a defensive guard here.
Mettovaara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mettovaara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kalambay controlling from the top position.
Mettovaara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalambay is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kalambay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mettovaara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalambay loads up on a big right hand but Mettovaara slips the punch.
Mettovaara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalambay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mettovaara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mordor Mettovaara will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mettovaara drives through and clinches with Kalambay against the cage.
Mettovaara lands a nice uppercut.
Mettovaara tries to pull guard but Kalambay forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mettovaara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalambay misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalambay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mettovaara throws a head punch that misses.
Kalambay lands an uppercut.
Mettovaara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mettovaara fails to land.
Mettovaara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kalambay .
Mettovaara tries a body shot but Kalambay blocks it.
Mettovaara is trying to pull guard but Kalambay has him pressed against the cage.
Mettovaara can't find room to land a body shot as Kalambay controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Mettovaara fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mettovaara pulls guard.
Mettovaara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kalambay 's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalambay keeping full guard, as Mettovaara tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalambay looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mettovaara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalambay is keeping the position for now.
Mettovaara pushing down on Kalambay 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mettovaara wants to advance to full mount but Kalambay doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mettovaara is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kalambay is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kalambay has escaped and now he's on top!
Mettovaara working for a triangle but Kalambay defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mettovaara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kalambay controls the pace.
Mordor Mettovaara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mettovaara looking for a sweep. Not yet Mettovaara, not yet.
Mettovaara working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kalambay has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Mettovaara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mettovaara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalambay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kalambay tries to free his leg and advance position but Mettovaara is retaining full guard.
Kalambay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mettovaara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mettovaara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mettovaara has his foot on Kalambay 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kalambay works his way back into a safe position though.
Mettovaara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mettovaara is looking to sweep but instead, Kalambay has passed into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mettovaara trying to hold on to Kalambay 's head to control him but Kalambay postures up.
Mettovaara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mettovaara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kalambay 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kalambay 's back!
Mettovaara patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kalambay trying to control the hands but Mettovaara won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mettovaara looking for the choke but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mordor Mettovaara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Kalambay misses with a low kick as Mettovaara jumps back.
Sumbu Kalambay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Mettovaara.
Mettovaara being controlled against the cage.
Kalambay misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kalambay .
Mettovaara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kalambay 's elbow.
Mettovaara blocks an uppercut.
Mordor Mettovaara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kalambay is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kalambay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mettovaara backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalambay has a couple of punches blocked by Mettovaara.
Mettovaara prevents a body shot from Kalambay .
Kalambay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mettovaara backwards.
Kalambay lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalambay leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mettovaara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mettovaara misses with a punch on the inside.
Kalambay misses with a body punch.
Mettovaara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mettovaara pulls Kalambay into guard.
Mettovaara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mettovaara moves nicely into side control.
Mettovaara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kalambay , who protects the arm well.
Mettovaara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kalambay has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mettovaara trying to control the position but Kalambay is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mettovaara has hold of Kalambay 's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kalambay tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mettovaara cranks the arm and Kalambay screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kalambay , who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mordor Mettovaara!
Mordor Mettovaara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Serra (ranked 1171 p4p, 1662 weight class) and Gunnar Skog (ranked 155 p4p, 205 weight class). Skog has chosen Another One Bites the Dust - Queen as his entrance music. Gunnar Skog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Serra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Skog!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra throws a hook but Skog avoids it easily.
Skog is looking for the big counter here.
Serra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Serra takes a jab right on the kisser.
 It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
Skog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Serra throws a hook to the side of Skog's head but Skog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skog lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Serra has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Serra and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Skog lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Skog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serra.
Serra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skog is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Skog throws a series of punches but Serra avoids them all with ease.
Serra looks to land a right hand but Skog moved out of range.
Serra misses with a hook.
Serra is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Skog's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Skog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by Serra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Serra.
Serra looks to land a left hand but Skog moved out of range nicely.
Skog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Serra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Serra misses.
Skog takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Skog misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skog misses with a straight left.
Serra moves away from the strike by Skog.
Skog misses with a hook.
Skog throws the kick towards the body but Serra avoids it.
Skog misses with a hook. Serra ducked under it nicely.
Serra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skog slips under a jab.
Serra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Skog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Skog lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Skog's coach down at Dangerous Fight Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Skog's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Serra is looking to clinch but Skog is avoiding it.
Serra throws a jab but it's blocked by Skog.
Serra checks a low kick from Skog.
Serra scores with a nice head shot.
Serra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Skog misses.
Skog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skog takes one to the side of the head.
Serra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Skog.
Gunnar Skog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skog moves out of range as Serra strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skog moves out of range as Serra strikes.
Serra lands a lovely overhand right.
Skog throws a hook but Serra avoids it easily.
Serra seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Skog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skog lands a head shot.
Serra tries to close the distance and clinch but Skog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Serra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, jab by Skog - just one landing.
Serra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serra looks to land a left hand but Skog moved out of range nicely.
Serra throws an overhand right that lands on Skog's shoulder, as Skog tries to avoid the shot.
Skog misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Serra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Serra.
Skog gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Serra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skog moves away.
Serra misses with an uppercut.
Skog throws a counter combo.
Serra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skog looks for the body kick but Serra saw that one coming.
Serra is looking to counter the offense by Skog and move into the clinch.
Skog is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Serra had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Serra takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Serra throws the left hand but Skog avoids the punch easily.
Skog throws a jab when Serra was well out of range.
Skog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skog scores with a nice body kick.
Skog lands a nice looking kick to the body. Serra takes a step back to recover.
Serra is breathing heavily.
Skog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Serra.
Serra connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Skog misses with a straight left.
Serra throws a jab but it's blocked by Skog.
Skog scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skog drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skog throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Skog misses its intended target.
Serra is looking to counter punch.
Skog lands a lovely overhand right.
Skog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Serra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Serra looks to score with a jab to the body but Skog is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Skog! But no joy.
Skog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skog ducks under a wild hook from Serra.
Skog counters with a body kick.
Skog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skog misses with a straight left.
Skog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serra.
A little feinted left hand from Serra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Serra throws the left hand but Skog avoids the punch easily.
Skog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Skog.
Serra checks a leg kick.
Serra slips a jab from Skog.
Serra misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Skog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Serra's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Skog lands a big right hand that sends Serra crashing to the mat! Skog stays standing though and waves Serra back to his feet!
 Serra is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Serra loads up on a big right hand but Skog slips the punch.
Oh Serra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skog misses the jab.
Serra seems to have got his legs back now.
Serra throws a big shot that misses.
Skog throws a lazy right hand but Serra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Serra misses its intended target.
Skog rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Serra to counter with a crisp jab.
Skog digs a good hook to Serra's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serra sizes up Skog with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Skog takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Serra misses with a hook. Skog ducked under it nicely.
Skog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serra.
Skog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skog lands with a straight right. Serra didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skog. Serra does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Skog misses the target.
A big left from Serra misses.
Skog fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra misses with a straight left.
Serra throws a hook but Skog blocks it.
Skog blocks a jab.
Serra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skog uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Serra has time to react.
Jack Serra's cut is getting worse.
Serra looks to land a left hand but Skog moved out of range nicely.
Skog ducks under a wild hook from Serra.
Skog misses with a looping left.
Skog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skog with a nice calf kick.
Skog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serra.
Skog misses with a head kick.
Skog slips under a jab from Serra.
Skog blocks a jab.
It seemed like Skog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Skog.
Skog staying out of range there.
Skog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skog lands a glancing blow to the side of Serra's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skog.
Serra forces Skog back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serra jumps guard but Skog turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Serra tries to throw a body punch but Skog avoids it by throwing Serra back against the cage.
Skog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Serra misses with some punches.
Serra misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Serra fails to land.
Serra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skog prevents a body shot from Serra.
Serra misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skog.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skog blocks an uppercut.
Skog breaks from the clinch.
Skog feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Serras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skog tries to score with a low kick but Serra moves his leg out of the way.
Skog scores with a body shot.
Gunnar Skog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Serra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Serra ducks under a wild hook from Skog.
Serra throws a lazy right hand but Skog sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serra looks to land a right hand but Skog moved out of range.
Skog bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Skog throws the left hand but Serra avoids the punch easily.
Serra throws out a loose jab but Skog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skog feints a counter leg kick.
Skog misses with a body shot.
Oooooh!!! Skog has knocked Serra down with a huge combo! Skog steps away and waves a wobbly Serra back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Skog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serra.
Serra connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra feints a jab promting Skog to slip. Serra then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Skog slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Serra has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Skog.
Skog throws a lazy uppercut
and Serra counters with a stiff right hand.
Skog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serra.
Skog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skog lands a jab to the head.
Skog thows a leg kick but Serra checks it
and Serra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Serra.
Skog breaks the clinch.
Serra throws a poor cross that misses
and Skog counters with a huge left! Serra is in big trouble! He's backing up but Skog isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Serra from any more damage. A dominating finish by Skog!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Skog!
Gunnar Skog decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Stukov (ranked 1258 p4p, 1002 weight class) and Nino Babel (ranked 146 p4p, 122 weight class). Nino Babel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Stukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nino Babel!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babel wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Stukov.
Babel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stukov throws a hook to the side of Babel's head but Babel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stukov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babel moves away.
Babel with the counter takedown but Stukov avoids it easily.
Babel looks for a takedown but Stukov sprawls well.
Stukov is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov lands a right hook to the body.
Babel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stukov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stukov as he jumps to the side.
Babel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stukov defends well and Babel ends up having to push Stukov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stukov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Petr Stukov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nino Babel.
Stukov works the jab nicely.
Babel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Babel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stukov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Babel.
Babel takes one on the button.
Babel doesn't manage to clinch there - Stukov circles away.
Stukov lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy left from Stukov finds it's target.
Stukov keeps the fight on the outside.
Babel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stukov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Petr Stukov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Stukov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stukov.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stukov throws out a powerful jab.
Stukov misses with a left hand
and Babel counters with a shoot takedown. Stukov fights it but they end up in guard.
Stukov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Babel dives into side control.
Babel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
My spies in Gym inform me that Babel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stukov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babel is trying to get an arm triangle but Stukov is defending well.
Stukov trying to control but Babel flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Babel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Babel has got one arm under Stukov's chin. This could be trouble... Stukov trying to control the other hand but Babel gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Stukov has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nino Babel!
Nino Babel tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Vera (ranked 1053 p4p, 581 weight class) and Terry Silver (ranked 137 p4p, 72 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Marco Vera has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Marco Vera seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Silver!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver scores with a shot to the body.
Vera throws a hook to the side of Silver's head but Silver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vera lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Silver.
Silver lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silver dips to his left and cracks Vera with an uppercut!
Silver takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Vera avoids the body shot from Silver.
Silver connects with a leg kick.
Vera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vera connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silver has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vera tests Silver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera misses with the combination.
Vera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver.
A punch combination from Vera misses.
Silver unleashes a big counter combination but Vera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Silver avoids the body shot from Vera.
Marco Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silver manages to avoid it.
Vera lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silver looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Vera misses.
No joy there for Silver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vera misses with an uppercut
and Silver counters with a body kick that stops Vera in his tracks momentarily.
Silver lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera throws a combination. Silver tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vera misses with an uppercut. Silver saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Vera misses
and Silver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some wild striking there from Vera.
Vera loads up on a big right hand but Silver slips the punch.
Silver pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vera back to the cage. Silver follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vera throws a body shot but no joy.
Vera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vera thinking.
Silver lands a jab.
Silver misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver lands a body shot.
Silver looks to land a combination but Vera avoids it well.
Vera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Silver does it's job there.
Vera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silver.
Silver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vera.
Vera throws a poor cross that misses
and Silver counters with a straight right hand.
Vera is rocked!
It looks like Marco Vera has been cut.
Vera scores with a nice strike.
Silver lands a left and a right that send Vera crashing to the mat, dazed. Silver thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Vera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver dances in with a quick combination. Vera is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Silver snaps Vera's head back. Vera stumbles backwards against the cage. Silver steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Vera's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Vera just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Terry Silver!
Terry Silver very nearly forgot to thank 30th Century Beer Store amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 1238 p4p, 494 weight class) and Saurabh Pandeya (ranked 137 p4p, 62 weight class). Howlett kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Indestructible. Pandeya has chosen Clan In Da Front as his entrance music. Saurabh Pandeya has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saurabh Pandeya!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandeya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Howlett's head backwards.
Howlett blocks a leg kick.
Howlett feinted with a counter takedown.
Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Pandeya.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown but Pandeya shows good takedown defense.
Howlett tries to clinch but Pandeya moves out of range.
Howlett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pandeya 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.
Pandeya lands with a hook. Howlett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Howlett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pandeya misses with a looping right.
Howlett checks a low kick from Pandeya.
Pandeya displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Howlett.
Pandeya thuds a left hand into Howlett's body.
Howlett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Howlett needs to keep his hands up - Pandeya had a free shot at his head there.
Pandeya stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pandeya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Howlett.
Pandeya lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howlett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pandeya avoids it really well and circles away.
Howlett wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett shoots in but Pandeya avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pandeya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pandeya connects with a body shot.
Pandeya throws a leg kick that is checked
and Howlett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Howlett won't allow Pandeya to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett drops back looking for a leg! Pandeya is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pandeya manages to kick Howlett off! Howlett jumps back into Pandeya's guard.
Pandeya keeping full guard, as Howlett tries to pass.
Pandeya working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pandeya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pandeya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howlett postures up.
Pandeya wants to sweep but no luck.
Howlett trying to control but Pandeya is working from the bottom.
Howlett is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pandeya is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pandeya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pandeya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Howlett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pandeya has Howlett in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya wants to sweep but no luck.
Pandeya looking for a guillotine here but Howlett defends easily.
Pandeya keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
Pandeya controls Howlett momentarily but Howlett frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pandeya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pandeya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howlett defends it easily.
Pandeya trying to control the position.
Pandeya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pandeya working for submissions but it's allowed Howlett to get to half guard.
Howlett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pandeya is just riding it out for now. Howlett eventually gives up the hold.
Pandeya holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saurabh Pandeya dominated that round.
That's time! Howlett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Howlett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pandeya lands with a light punch inside.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pandeya gets underhooks to prevent Howlett's takedown attempt.
Pandeya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pandeya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Howlett fails to pull guard.
Pandeya tries to work over Howlett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Pandeya.
Howlett blocks a body shot from Pandeya.
Pandeya lands a body punch.
Pandeya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howletts head.
Pandeya has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Pandeya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Howlett.
Pandeya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett successfully pulls guard.
James Howlett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pandeya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howlett prevents Pandeya from improving position.
Howlett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett is not content to let Pandeya control the position.
Howlett prevents Pandeya from improving position.
Pandeya thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pandeya moves into full mount!
Pandeya has control of Howlett's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Howlett regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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.
Howlett is trying to escape the mount.
Howlett regains half guard.
Pandeya is looking to take a break and control but Howlett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howlett is looking for a sweep. Pandeya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pandeya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Howlett knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pandeya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya controlling from the full mount.
Howlett is looking to get to half guard.
Pandeya wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pandeya moves to the back.
Pandeya working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pandeya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howlett looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Howlett tries to escape but Pandeya has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Howlett rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Howlett manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Howlett keeping moving, preventing Pandeya from controlling successfully.
Pandeya is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pandeya tries to free his leg and advance position but Howlett is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandeya trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandeya tries to free his leg and advance position but Howlett is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saurabh Pandeya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Howlett or perhaps it was just good defense by Pandeya, which made it look bad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pandeya lands with a good body shot.
Howlett fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandeya! But no joy.
Howlett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pandeya is trying to defend but Howlett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pandeya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Howlett postures up.
Pandeya is controlling Howlett's posture.
Pandeya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howlett defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandeya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howlett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pandeya looking for a sweep. Not yet Pandeya, not yet.
Howlett advances position into side control!
Pandeya is not content to let Howlett control the position.
Pandeya sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya wants to get back to full guard.
Howlett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pandeya is defending against the submission attempts here by Howlett.
Pandeya is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Howlett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Howlett's back!
Pandeya is persistently looking for the submission but Howlett is defending it well.
Pandeya is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Howlett knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Howlett for a finish.
Pandeya patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandeya trying to control momentarily.
Pandeya is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Howlett defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pandeya working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pandeya is trying to stick to Howlett's back but Howlett is turning into Pandeya. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pandeya's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Howlett.
Pandeya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howlett is one step ahead there.
Howlett postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett won't allow Pandeya to sweep him here.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Pandeya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pandeya is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pandeya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pandeya can't keep his opponent in guard - Howlett advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Howlett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandeya gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saurabh Pandeya.
Well Pandeya has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saurabh Pandeya!
A very excited looking Saurabh Pandeya made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giro Inhanamoto (ranked 793 p4p, 438 weight class) and Boniface Randriamaholison (ranked 90 p4p, 52 weight class). Randriamaholison has chosen Careless Whisper (Remastered) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Boniface Randriamaholison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
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12 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giro Inhanamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Boniface Randriamaholison!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randriamaholison swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inhanamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Inhanamoto tried to counter with a leg kick but Randriamaholison avoided it.
Inhanamoto needs to keep his hands up - Randriamaholison had a free shot at his head there.
Randriamaholison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the body
and Randriamaholison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inhanamoto jabs Randriamaholison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto throws a lazy uppercut
and Randriamaholison counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Inhanamoto does no damage.
Randriamaholison jabs at Inhanamoto's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Inhanamoto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Randriamaholison
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Randriamaholison throws a hook to the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Randriamaholison crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Inhanamoto - the referee stops the clock and Randriamaholison gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Inhanamoto. Randriamaholison manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Randriamaholison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight right hand.
Randriamaholison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Randriamaholison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Randriamaholison just misses with a punch to the body.
Inhanamoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Inhanamoto.
A big left from Randriamaholison misses.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter with a body kick.
Inhanamoto ducks under a wild hook from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison misses with a combination
and Inhanamoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randriamaholison throws a hook to the side of Inhanamoto's head but Inhanamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Inhanamoto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Randriamaholison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boniface Randriamaholison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Randriamaholison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto looks for the body kick but Randriamaholison saw that one coming.
Randriamaholison throws out a counter right but Inhanamoto avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Inhanamoto.
Randriamaholison throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Inhanamoto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Randriamaholison if he has to take too many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Inhanamoto.
We've been told by Inhanamoto's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Inhanamoto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Randriamaholison misses with a straight left.
As Randriamaholison backs away, Inhanamoto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Inhanamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randriamaholison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Randriamaholison slips under a jab from Inhanamoto.
It seemed like Randriamaholison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Randriamaholison lands a slapping body shot.
Inhanamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Randriamaholison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Randriamaholison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Inhanamoto is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Randriamaholison throws a head kick that Inhanamoto semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inhanamoto slips a jab from Randriamaholison.
Inhanamoto thinks about countering with a body kick.
Randriamaholison 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.
Nice defenses there by Inhanamoto.
Randriamaholison misses with an uppercut. Inhanamoto saw that one coming.
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 Giro Inhanamoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giro Inhanamoto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Inhanamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Randriamaholison throws out the jab.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Giro Inhanamoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Randriamaholison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Randriamaholison misses with a hook.
Inhanamoto takes a swing at Randriamaholison's ribcage but misses.
Inhanamoto thumps Randriamaholison with a low kick.
Randriamaholison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Randriamaholison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randriamaholison looks to land a right hand but Inhanamoto moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randriamaholison misses with a hook. Inhanamoto ducked under it nicely.
Randriamaholison connects with a right hand. Inhanamoto shakes it off.
A combination from Randriamaholison does no damage.
A combination from Inhanamoto does no damage.
Inhanamoto ducks under a wild hook from Randriamaholison.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter punch.
Randriamaholison throws the left hand but Inhanamoto avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Randriamaholison swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto takes one to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Randriamaholison off balance momentarily.
Randriamaholison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Randriamaholison moves out of range of the leg kick from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto thows a body kick. Randriamaholison tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Inhanamoto misses the shot to the body.
Randriamaholison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randriamaholison avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto throws a leg kick which misses Randriamaholison's front leg but catches the back leg as Randriamaholison tries to avoid it.
Randriamaholison lands a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Randriamaholison.
Inhanamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randriamaholison.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randriamaholison! But no joy.
Inhanamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randriamaholison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randriamaholison throws a jab but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Randriamaholison misses.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Randriamaholison throws a hook but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
It looked like Inhanamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Randriamaholison.
Inhanamoto throws a body punch but Randriamaholison moves out of range.
Randriamaholison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Inhanamoto's jab looks to have found its range, popping Randriamaholison under the eye.
You can see that Randriamaholison has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A decent looking body kick lands there for Inhanamoto.
Randriamaholison throws a hook but Inhanamoto avoids it easily.
Inhanamoto thinks about countering with a body kick.
Randriamaholison misses with a left hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randriamaholison steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Inhanamoto. That one must have hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Giro Inhanamoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giro Inhanamoto'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!
Inhanamoto lands a big right hand that sends Randriamaholison crashing to the mat! Inhanamoto stays standing though and waves Randriamaholison back to his feet!
 It looks like Boniface Randriamaholison has been cut.
Randriamaholison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Randriamaholison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.
Randriamaholison throws an overhand right that lands on Inhanamoto's shoulder, as Inhanamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Inhanamoto takes a swing at Randriamaholison's ribcage but misses.
Randriamaholison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Randriamaholison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot lands for Randriamaholison.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhanamoto cracks Randriamaholison with an open hand slap.
Randriamaholison connects with a body shot.
Randriamaholison throws a right and a left that Inhanamoto avoids nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Inhanamoto misses its target.
Randriamaholison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by Randriamaholison misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Inhanamoto!
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Giro Inhanamoto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randriamaholison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inhanamoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Randriamaholison.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid body kick from Inhanamoto.
A good leg kick by Inhanamoto.
Randriamaholison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Randriamaholison swings widly with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randriamaholison misses with a right hand
and Inhanamoto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Randriamaholison has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Inhanamoto.
An inside leg kick from Randriamaholison misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Randriamaholison misses the body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Randriamaholison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randriamaholison. Inhanamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randriamaholison lands a body shot.
Inhanamoto moves forwards but Randriamaholison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Randriamaholison throws a sloppy body shot
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Inhanamoto.
Randriamaholison throws an off balance right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Inhanamoto lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randriamaholison misses the shot to the body.
Inhanamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Randriamaholison.
A punch combination from Randriamaholison misses.
Randriamaholison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boniface Randriamaholison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randriamaholison misses the body punch
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Randriamaholison misses the target.
Inhanamoto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giro Inhanamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Inhanamoto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giro Inhanamoto!
During a confident post fight interview, Giro Inhanamoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Zakharov (ranked 781 p4p, 501 weight class) and Cam Fleming (ranked 87 p4p, 67 weight class). Fleming has chosen Killa Cam - Cam'Ron as his entrance music. Cam Fleming is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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14 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
KO power |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonid Zakharov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cam Fleming!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zakharov throws a head kick but Fleming moves out of range.
Fleming lands a head shot.
Zakharov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleming.
Zakharov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fleming darts in looking for a takedown but Zakharov gets double underhooks and turns Fleming into the cage.
Zakharov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Cam Fleming has been cut.
Zakharov leaves Fleming with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fleming drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zakharov pushes Fleming off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleming takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zakharov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleming.
Fleming scores with a takedown into Zakharov's guard.
Zakharov wants to get back to his feet but Fleming is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fleming looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakharov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fleming.
Zakharov wants to stand up but Fleming is controlling him.
Zakharov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Zakharov misses with an uppercut. Fleming saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fleming.
Fleming shoots in looking for a takedown but Zakharov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fleming's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leonid Zakharov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Fleming.
Fleming changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zakharov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zakharov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming trying to control the position but Zakharov is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakharov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fleming is controlling him well.
Fleming in side control, throwing shots but Zakharov defends.
Zakharov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleming decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zakharov has one foot on Fleming's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zakharov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fleming shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zakharov pinned against the cage. Zakharov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fleming misses with a wild combination.
Donk. Zakharov catches Fleming right on the button with a cross.
Fleming with a poor takedown
letting Zakharov counter with a right hand.
Fleming tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zakharov defends well and Fleming ends up having to push Zakharov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fleming was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fleming trying to control the position but Zakharov is working away.
Zakharov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fleming is controlling him well.
Fleming scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zakharov to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakharov is pushing Fleming's head away, looking to escape. Fleming manages to hold on to the position though.
Zakharov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fleming grinds an elbow into Zakharov's temple.
Zakharov is pushing Fleming's head away, looking to escape. Fleming manages to hold on to the position though.
Zakharov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zakharov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fleming misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zakharov tries to escape but Fleming is in control.
Fleming looks up at the clock and then as Zakharov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fleming smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zakharov pushes Fleming away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fleming gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fleming creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakharov is trying to buck Fleming off.
Zakharov is not content to let Fleming control the position.
Zakharov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fleming asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Fleming cracks Zakharov with a big right hand but Zakharov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fleming scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zakharov tries to escape but Fleming is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonid Zakharov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cam Fleming's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fleming with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zakharov counters with a nice uppercut.
Zakharov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zakharov wants it to stay on the feet.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt.
Leonid Zakharov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Fleming.
Fleming shoots in and drives through. Zakharov sprawls well.
Fleming takes a swing at Zakharov's ribcage but misses.
Zakharov misses the shot to the body.
Fleming looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zakharov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fleming moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fleming fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zakharov is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fleming throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fleming darts in looking for a takedown but Zakharov gets double underhooks and turns Fleming into the cage.
Zakharov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fleming fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming misses with a hook. Zakharov ducked under it nicely.
Zakharov cracks Fleming with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That has opened up Cam Fleming's cut even more.
Zakharov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fleming is just out of range.
Fleming shoots in and drives through. Zakharov sprawls well.
Leonid Zakharov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zakharov lands with a kick to the temple. Fleming shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zakharov takes a swing at Fleming's ribcage but misses.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zakharov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fleming takes one to the side of the head.
The cut above Cam Fleming's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zakharov scores with a body shot.
Fleming throws a hook but Zakharov avoids it easily.
Zakharov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fleming is defended easily by Zakharov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Fleming with that takedown attempt.
Fleming shoots in and drives through. Zakharov sprawls well.
Zakharov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zakharov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fleming.
Zakharov throws a head kick but Fleming moves out of range.
Fleming fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fleming fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zakharov avoids it really well and circles away.
Fleming is breathing heavily.
Fleming shoots for a takedown but Zakharov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zakharov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zakharov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fleming.
Cam Fleming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zakharov throws a jab when Fleming was well out of range.
Zakharov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cam Fleming's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cam Fleming's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leonid Zakharov!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonid Zakharov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anzor Dankovich (ranked 143 p4p, 362 weight class) and Daniel Spong (ranked 20 p4p, 42 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anzor Dankovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Spong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong misses with an uppercut. Dankovich saw that one coming.
Dankovich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dankovich gets a clinch.
Spong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dankovich is keeping busy.
Spong throws a head punch that misses.
Spong scores with a hook to the body.
Spong tries for a takedown but Dankovich manages to get underhooks.
Dankovich tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich gets underhooks to prevent Spong's takedown attempt.
Dankovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spong.
Spong misses with a punch to the body.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Dankovich lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Dankovich.
Spong looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dankovich's elbow.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Dankovich avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Spong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dankovich to keep the fight standing.
Anzor Dankovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.
Dankovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Dankovich lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Dankovich.
Spong is trying to break free.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spong 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.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dankovich.
Spong goes for a takedown attempt but Dankovich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spong tries to keep at a distance but Dankovich has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spong.
Spong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich blocks an uppercut.
Dankovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dankovich smiles and moves away.
Spong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spong feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dankovich tries to get to full guard but Spong has control of the leg.
Spong is trying to control. Dankovich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dankovich wants to get back to full guard.
Dankovich is working hard here to advance position.
Dankovich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spong.
Dankovich is not content to let Spong control the position.
Spong throwing shots but Dankovich is blocking nicely.
Spong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dankovich's head.
Dankovich knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spong on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dankovich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Spong is trying to control the action in half guard but Dankovich is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dankovich defending well though.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dankovich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spong slips a nice elbow through Dankovich's hands, connecting with Dankovich's forehead.
Spong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spong is trying to work for a kimura but Dankovich is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dankovich is just riding it out for now. Spong eventually gives up the hold.
Spong is looking to take a break and control but Dankovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Spong.
Spong tries to pass to full mount but Dankovich defends it.
Spong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Spong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spong looks to land a left hand but Dankovich moved out of range nicely.
Dankovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dankovich defends well and Spong ends up having to push Dankovich into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dankovich throwing a counter right hand but Spong manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Spong misses its intended target.
Spong throws a jab when Dankovich was well out of range.
We've been told by Dankovich's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dankovich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spong cracks Dankovich with a good jab.
Dankovich throws a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dankovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spong's corner calls for a 1-2. Spong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spong misses with a right hand
and Dankovich counters with an inside leg kick.
Dankovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong lands the left hand.
Spong darts in looking for a takedown but Dankovich gets double underhooks and turns Spong into the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Dankovich misses the target.
Anzor Dankovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.
Dankovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dankovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spong.
Dankovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
A jab from Spong misses.
Dankovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spong lands with a nice body punch.
Spong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dankovich did well to prevent Spong getting side control.
Spong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dankovich trying to control from the bottom.
Spong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dankovich tries to roll over but Spong keeps him under control.
Spong wants to control but Dankovich is keeping him busy.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Spong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dankovich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spong.
Spong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spong looks to land a strike but Dankovich avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Spong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Spong postures up in Dankovich's guard and throws a big left but Dankovich blocks it.
Spong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spong throws a big elbow that misses.
Spong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Spong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong throwing shots but Dankovich is blocking nicely.
Spong wants to pass to mount but Dankovich is defending the position.
Spong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dankovich sees it coming and defends easily.
Spong wants to pass to mount but Dankovich is defending the position.
Spong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dankovich!
Spong misses with a head shot.
Spong looking to ground and pound but Dankovich is blocking nicely.
Spong with a couple of short strikes.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Spong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dankovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Spong looks for a takedown but Dankovich sprawls well.
Anzor Dankovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dankovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Spong circles away.
Dankovich staying out of range there.
Spong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dankovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spong throws a shot to the body.
Spong misses with a shot to the body
and Dankovich counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Dankovich counters with an outside leg kick.
Dankovich leaves Spong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anzor Dankovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.
Spong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spong misses with a lunging right hand
and Dankovich counters with a body kick that stops Spong in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dankovich gets a clinch.
Dankovich blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Spong.
Anzor Dankovich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Spong tries to throw a body punch but Dankovich avoids it by throwing Spong back against the cage.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
Dankovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dankovich - that landed with a thud.
Spong blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich scores with a hook to the body.
Dankovich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
Spong blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich pushes Spong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dankovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dankovich lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Dankovich.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dankovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Dankovich.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Dankovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dankovich.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich pushes Spong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dankovich misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dankovich.
Dankovich lands an uppercut.
Dankovich is leaning against Spong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dankovich lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Dankovich lands a left hand.
Dankovich misses with a punch to the body.
Dankovich tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Dankovich back against the cage.
Spong is trying to drag Dankovich to the mat but Dankovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dankovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spong can't get the takedown.
Dankovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dankovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dankovich tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Spong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dankovich lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spong backwards.
Dankovich lands an uppercut.
Spong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dankovich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Spong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dankovich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Dankovich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dankovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dankovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spong or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Dankovich.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dankovich tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Dankovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dankovich misses with some punches.
Dankovich can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Dankovich lands a left hand.
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!
Dankovich tries to work over Spong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dankovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Spong.
Dankovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spong has hold of one of Dankovich's legs. Dankovich is fighting the takedown attempt but Spong gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Daniel Spong has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spong passes into half guard.
Daniel Spong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spong trying to control the action but Dankovich is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anzor Dankovich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Spong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Spong!
After winning the bout, Daniel Spong 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kylan Cedillo (ranked 24 p4p, 149 weight class) and Valen Dreth (ranked 3 p4p, 18 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kylan Cedillo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valen Dreth!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dreth looks to throw the jab but Cedillo is out of range.
Valen Dreth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Dreth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dreth.
Cedillo checks a low kick from Dreth.
Dreth connects with a crisp jab.
Cedillo is looking to land body kicks.
Cedillo misses with a wild body shot.
Cedillo looks to throw the jab but Dreth is out of range.
Dreth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dreth scores with a sloppy right hand. Cedillo should have avoided that one.
Dreth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cedillo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cedillo feints and then cracks Dreth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dreth down.
Cedillo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dreth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cedillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Cedillo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dreth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cedillo on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dreth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cedillo.
Cedillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dreth.
Cedillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cedillo checks a low kick from Dreth.
Dreth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dreth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dreth throws a quick inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dreth 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.
Cedillo throws a low kick, looking for Dreth's leg but Dreth calmly moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cedillo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dreth.
Dreth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dreth throws a body punch but Cedillo moves out of range.
Cedillo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dreth throws a sloppy head kick and Cedillo moves out of range easily.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dreth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dreth works the jab nicely.
Dreth looks to throw the jab but Cedillo is out of range.
Cedillo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dreth throws an overhand right that lands on Cedillo's shoulder, as Cedillo tries to avoid the shot.
Cedillo tried to counter with a leg kick but Dreth avoided it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cedillo scores with a jab to the body.
Dreth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cedillo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dreth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dreth misses with a body punch
and Cedillo counters with a straight right hand.
Cedillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cedillo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dreth defending well as Cedillo loads up on a big left hand.
Dreth misses with a wild body shot.
Cedillo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cedillo checks a low kick from Dreth.
Dreth looks to score with a jab to the body but Cedillo is just out of range.
Cedillo 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.
Dreth misses with a leg kick.
Dreth throws an overhand right that lands on Cedillo's shoulder, as Cedillo tries to avoid the shot.
Dreth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cedillo tests Dreth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cedillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cedillo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dreth.
Cedillo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cedillo scores with a spinning back kick!
Dreth slips under a jab from Cedillo.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
A jab from Dreth does it's job there.
Dreth checks a leg kick.
Dreth throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Dreth misses.
Cedillo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dreth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cedillo's sensitive parts.
Dreth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cedillo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cedillo. That's going to slow Dreth down.
A jab from Dreth does it's job there.
Dreth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dreth 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.
Cedillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreth.
Cedillo avoids a kick to the body.
Dreth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cedillo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dreth.
Cedillo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dreth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cedillo tried to score with a low kick but Dreth checks it.
Dreth misses the shot to the body.
Cedillo misses with a straight left.
Dreth looks to throw the jab but Cedillo is out of range.
Dreth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Dreth.
Cedillo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A lazy body kick from Dreth
enabling Cedillo to counter with a crisp jab.
Dreth throws an overhand right that lands on Cedillo's shoulder, as Cedillo tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Cedillo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cedillo tries to land a front kick but Dreth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth slips under a jab from Cedillo.
Dreth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dreth looks to throw the jab but Cedillo is out of range.
Cedillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dreth is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valen Dreth dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dreth swings for the body but Cedillo moves out of range.
Dreth wants to slow Cedillo down by chopping away at his legs.
Cedillo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dreth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cedillo circles away.
Dreth connects with an inside leg kick.
Cedillo misses with a body shot.
Cedillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dreth throws out the jab.
It looked like Cedillo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cedillo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cedillo checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Dreth is predictable there
and Cedillo counters with a leg kick.
Dreth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cedillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dreth.
Dreth moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cedillo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dreth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cedillo scrambles back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Cedillo. That snapped Dreth's head back.
Cedillo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dreth on the side of the head.
Dreth throws a poor cross that misses
and Cedillo counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Cedillo finds it's way through Dreth's defenses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dreth checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreth throws a combination that misses
and Cedillo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dreth really felt that one!
Dreth misses with a lunging right hand
and Cedillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dreth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cedillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cedillo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dreth to score with a decent uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dreth.
Cedillo checks a leg kick.
Cedillo is looking to counter punch.
Dreth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cedillo checks it well.
Dreth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Cedillo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dreth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dreth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cedillo takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Dreth looks to score with a jab to the body but Cedillo is just out of range.
Cedillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreth.
A leg kick checked by Cedillo.
Cedillo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cedillo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cedillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Dreth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick from Dreth misses.
A big right from Dreth misses.
Cedillo swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Nice cross by Cedillo.
Cedillo jabs Dreth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dreth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cedillo looks for the body kick but Dreth saw that one coming.
Dreth misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Cedillo misses.
Dreth drops his hands momentarily and Cedillo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dreth thumps Cedillo with a low kick.
Dreth motions for Cedillo to come forward. Dreth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dreth throws a lazy right hand but Cedillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body kick from Cedillo.
Cedillo cracks Dreth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cedillo connects with a nice looking jab.
Dreth misses with a combination
and Cedillo counters with a nice leg kick.
Dreth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cedillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cedillo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dreth throws a shot from downtown. Cedillo moves away and avoids it.
Dreth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dreth fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kylan Cedillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
Cedillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cedillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dreth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cedillo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cedillo.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Cedillo is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreth slips a jab from Cedillo.
Cedillo throws a low kick but Dreth avoids it.
Dreth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cedillo throws the kick towards the body but Dreth avoids it.
A jab from Dreth finds it's way through Cedillo's defenses.
Kylan Cedillo is winning the standup battle so far.
Dreth with a nice calf kick.
Dreth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cedillo - that will leave a mark!
Good leg kick by Dreth.
A punch combination from Dreth misses.
A big left from Cedillo misses.
Dreth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cedillo. Cedillo obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Dreth.
Dreth looks to land a left hand but Cedillo moved out of range nicely.
Cedillo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth throws a solid leg kick but Cedillo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dreth.
Cedillo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dreth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cedillo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kylan Cedillo dominated that second round.
That's time! Cedillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dreth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dreth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cedillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dreth. That did some damage!
Cedillo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dreth is out of range.
Cedillo scores with a spinning back kick!
Dreth defending well as Cedillo loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cedillo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dreth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dreth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cedillo throws a push kick but Dreth slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick from Dreth misses.
Cedillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dreth was well out of range. Poor timing from Cedillo.
Dreth throws a leg kick but Cedillo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cedillo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dreth avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dreth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dreth looks for the body kick but Cedillo saw that one coming.
Cedillo scores with a jab.
Cedillo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dreth is out of range.
Dreth throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Cedillo.
Cedillo throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Dreth blocks a leg kick.
Cedillo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cedillo pushes Dreth off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dreth throws a leg kick which misses Cedillo's front leg but catches the back leg as Cedillo tries to avoid it.
Dreth throws a chopping leg kick but Cedillo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Cedillo.
Cedillo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Dreth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cedillo doesn't seem phased though.
Dreth misses with an uppercut. Cedillo saw that one coming.
Cedillo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dreth throws a solid leg kick but Cedillo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dreth.
Cedillo misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cedillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dreth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cedillo connects with a single shot there.
Dreth misses with a right hand
and Cedillo counters with a nice uppercut.
Dreth throws a lazy body kick
and Cedillo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dreth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cedillo tries to land a front kick but Dreth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cedillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dreth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cedillo circles away.
Cedillo checks a low kick from Dreth.
Cedillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dreth.
Cedillo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dreth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cedillo's sensitive parts.
Dreth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dreth fails to land with a series of punches.
Dreth with a jab.
Cedillo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cedillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cedillo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dreth. Dreth obviously looking to wear him down.
Cedillo connects with a crisp jab.
Dreth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dreth.
Cedillo connects with the punch.
Cedillo lands a nice looking body kick.
Dreth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cedillo.
Dreth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dreth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dreth has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cedillo.
Dreth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cedillo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cedillo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot by Cedillo.
Dreth steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cedillo. That one must have hurt.
Dreth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Dreth checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dreth misses with a hook.
Cedillo tries to score with a low kick but Dreth moves his leg out of the way.
Dreth feints a counter leg kick.
Cedillo tries to work over Dreth's front leg with a kick but Dreth checks it.
Donk. Cedillo catches Dreth right on the button with a cross.
Dreth misses with a body kick.
Cedillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cedillo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cedillo throws a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dreth.
Cedillo tried to score with a low kick but Dreth checks it.
Cedillo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dreth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cedillo swivels and escapes.
Kylan Cedillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
Cedillo 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.
Dreth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cedillo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kylan Cedillo clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Cedillo walks into a jab.
Cedillo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dreth throws a lazy uppercut
and Cedillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Cedillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cedillo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dreth.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cedillo.
Dreth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dreth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cedillo misses the target.
Cedillo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dreth.
Dreth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cedillo misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Dreth, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Dreth scoring well with a low kick there.
Cedillo lands an overhand right.
Dreth shoots and misses
and Cedillo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cedillo throws the left hand but Dreth avoids the punch easily.
Dreth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cedillo slips a jab and a cross from Dreth.
Cedillo is looking to score with low kicks.
Cedillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dreth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dreth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dreth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cedillo.
Dreth misses with a left hand
and Cedillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Cedillo takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Cedillo thuds his shin into the meat of Dreth's side.
Cedillo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dreth. Dreth obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Dreth is predictable there
and Cedillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cedillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dreth.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kylan Cedillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valen Dreth.
Dreth is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cedillo punishes Dreth's body with a nice straight punch.
Dreth misses the jab.
Dreth misses with a leg kick
and Cedillo counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cedillo scores with a nice body kick.
Dreth throws a jab but it's blocked by Cedillo.
Cedillo scores with a spinning back kick!
Cedillo connects with a looping right hand.
Dreth misses with a body shot
and Cedillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dreth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cedillo.
Cedillo throws the kick towards the body but Dreth avoids it.
It seemed like Dreth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dreth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cedillo checks it well.
Dreth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cedillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Cedillo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dreth misses with an uppercut
and Cedillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cedillo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Dreth misses.
Cedillo throwing a counter right hand but Dreth manages to avoid it.
Dreth throws a right hand that misses
and Cedillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Cedillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kylan Cedillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cedillo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dreth's head backwards.
Cedillo checks the leg kick.
Dreth swings widly with a right hand
and Cedillo counters with a nice body shot.
Cedillo connects with the punch.
Cedillo avoids the body shot from Dreth.
A telegraphed right hand from Cedillo misses the target.
Cedillo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cedillo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cedillo throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cedillo is out of range and Dreth settles back down.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth with the inside leg kick.
Cedillo looks to land a body kick but Dreth moved away.
Cedillo misses with a wild body shot.
Dreth lands a nice looking body shot.
Dreth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dreth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dreth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dreth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Cedillo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dreth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cedillo pinned against the cage. Cedillo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cedillo lands with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kylan Cedillo had his way with Valen Dreth in that round.
That's time! Cedillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cedillo checks a leg kick.
Valen Dreth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dreth shoots in for a double leg but Cedillo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dreth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dreth throws a lazy right hand but Cedillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cedillo throws a big shot that misses.
Dreth loads up on a big right hand but Cedillo slips the punch.
Cedillo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dreth.
Cedillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Dreth misses with a leg kick.
Dreth misses with a jab to the body
and Cedillo counters with a nice body shot.
Dreth throws a low kick but Cedillo avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cedillo takes a swing at Dreth's ribcage but misses.
Dreth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cedillo swings for the body but Dreth moves out of range.
Dreth tries a quick counter leg kick but Cedillo is wise to it.
A clash of legs there as Cedillo blocks the low kick.
Dreth misses with a lunging right hand
and Cedillo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Cedillo blocks the leg kick.
Dreth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dreth misses with a leg kick
and Cedillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Cedillo is looking to land body kicks.
Cedillo is looking to chop away at Dreth's legs.
Cedillo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dreth.
Cedillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dreth.
Cedillo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dreth throws an overhand right that lands on Cedillo's shoulder, as Cedillo tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Cedillo.
Cedillo throws a body punch but Dreth moves out of range.
Cedillo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dreth feints and then cracks Cedillo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cedillo down.
Cedillo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Cedillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreth with a nice cross.
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!
Dreth throws out a leg kick but Cedillo moves out of range and Dreth only half commits.
Cedillo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cedillo wants to slow Dreth down by chopping away at his legs.
Good standup being displayed there by Cedillo as he connects with a hook.
Dreth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cedillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Dreth.
A low kick from Dreth is predictable there
and Cedillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cedillo scores with a nice strike.
Dreth scoring well with a low kick there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cedillo checks a leg kick.
Cedillo misses with a two punch combination.
Cedillo feints and then cracks Dreth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dreth down.
Dreth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dreth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cedillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dreth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreth throws out a leg kick but Cedillo moves out of range and Dreth only half commits.
And Cedillo counters with a quick kick to the body but Dreth blocks it.
Cedillo ducks under a wild hook from Dreth.
An inside leg kick lands from Dreth.
Cedillo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cedillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Dreth walks into a straight right hand from Cedillo.
Dreth lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Dreth.
Cedillo lands a leg kick that knocks Dreth off balance momentarily.
Cedillo thuds his right hand into Dreth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cedillo misses the jab.
Dreth misses with an uppercut
and Cedillo counters with an outside leg kick.
Cedillo tries to bum rush Dreth with a series of wild strikes but Dreth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Cedillo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dreth doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreth misses the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cedillo!
Dreth tries to score with a low kick but Cedillo moves his leg out of the way.
Kylan Cedillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dreth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dreth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cedillo lands a leg kick that knocks Dreth off balance momentarily.
Cedillo staying out of range there.
Cedillo moves away from the strike by Dreth.
Dreth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dreth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cedillo lands with a hook. Dreth tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Dreth misses.
Cedillo blocks a low kick nicely.
Dreth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreth throws a poor cross that misses
and Cedillo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dreth missing with a left hand there. Cedillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kylan Cedillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cedillo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kylan Cedillo!
Kylan Cedillo retains his lightweight title!
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