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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stinky Stonk (ranked 2162 p4p, 1329 weight class) and Xavier Dayton (ranked 259 p4p, 157 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stonk might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hoist The Colours. Dayton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Da Rockwilder. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stinky Stonk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Dayton!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stonk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dayton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stonk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dayton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stonk.
Dayton lands a head kick. Stonk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Stinky Stonk has been cut.
Dayton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dayton lands a nice hook to Stonk's body. Stonk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dayton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
 Stonk is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Dayton uses the oldest trick in the book to send Stonk tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Dayton is absolutely delighted - when Stonk wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Xavier Dayton!
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Dayton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caelan Aengus (ranked 1099 p4p, 1115 weight class) and Siale Veainu (ranked 121 p4p, 122 weight class). Siale Veainu 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 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caelan Aengus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Siale Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aengus.
Aengus throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Aengus throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a nice body shot.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aengus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aengus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aengus was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Aengus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Veainu connects with a body shot that sends Aengus's belly button to the back.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Aengus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Veainu misses with a body shot
and Aengus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu throws a jab when Aengus was well out of range.
A left lands for Aengus.
Caelan Aengus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veainu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aengus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aengus misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aengus cracks Veainu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Veainu lands.
Aengus throws a right hand that Veainu ducks under and follows up with a left that Veainu also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aengus moves out of range of the strikes.
Aengus throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Aengus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aengus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aengus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Aengus throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Aengus moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Aengus thuds his right hand into Veainu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aengus misses with a wild combination.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Aengus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aengus misses with an uppercut.
Siale Veainu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veainu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aengus was well out of range. Poor timing from Veainu.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Aengus saw that one coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
and Aengus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Veainu clinches up with Aengus and pushes him back against the cage.
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aengus blocking some punches.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu jabs at Aengus's body.
Veainu blocks a jab.
Aengus ducks right into an uppercut from Veainu.
Veainu misses with a hook
enabling Aengus to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
Veainu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aengus has time to react.
Veainu misses with a body shot
enabling Aengus to counter with a crisp jab.
Aengus missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Aengus counters with a nice uppercut.
Aengus throws a nice looking combination but Veainu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aengus with a body shot.
Aengus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aengus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Aengus looks to land a left hand but Veainu moved out of range nicely.
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aengus throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aengus throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aengus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aengus lands with an overhand left.
Aengus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
Aengus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aengus throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aengus rushes Veainu and presses him up against the cage.
Veainu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aengus slips under a jab.
Aengus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Aengus coming out on top.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body. Aengus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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 Caelan Aengus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Veainu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aengus counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu lands a really nice looking cross but Aengus seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aengus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aengus tries to clinch up but Veainu circles away and keeps his distance.
Veainu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aengus throws a combination. Veainu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice defenses there by Aengus.
Aengus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Aengus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Aengus is just out of range.
Aengus throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Aengus's head but Aengus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aengus looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range.
Aengus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aengus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Veainu has time to react.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Aengus misses the target.
Aengus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Caelan Aengus is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aengus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Aengus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Veainu's head backwards.
Veainu throws a lazy right hand but Aengus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Aengus misses the target.
Aengus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aengus lands with a hook. Veainu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Veainu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aengus missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veainu! But no joy.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu misses with a looping left.
Aengus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aengus scores with a decent looking hook.
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aengus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Aengus.
A jab from Veainu misses.
It looked like Aengus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aengus lands a lovely overhand right.
Aengus misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Veainu.
Aengus throws a hook but Veainu avoids it easily.
Aengus misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
Aengus tries to clinch up.
Veainu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aengus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aengus missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Aengus does it's job there.
Aengus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aengus looks to clinch
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Aengus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veainu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aengus just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aengus at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Aengus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Aengus's shoulder, as Aengus tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aengus.
Aengus throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Aengus moves into the clinch successfully.
Siale Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aengus gets through Veainu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aengus throws out the jab.
Veainu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aengus with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu swings for the body but Aengus moves out of range.
Veainu swings for the body but Aengus moves out of range.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Veainu misses with a right hand
and Aengus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Aengus.
Aengus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aengus scores with a nice strike.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Aengus.
Aengus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Veainu under the eye.
Aengus missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caelan Aengus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A lazy left from Aengus finds it's target.
A big right from Aengus misses.
Aengus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aengus lands the left hand.
Veainu takes one on the button.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
A countering left hand to the body from Veainu misses.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Aengus tries to bum rush Veainu with a series of wild strikes but Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aengus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veainu lands a nice looking body shot.
Veainu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aengus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Veainu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aengus blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu misses with a wild combination.
Veainu ducks right into an uppercut from Aengus.
Aengus misses with a hook.
Veainu stuffs the takedown attempt from Aengus. Aengus gets slowly back to his feet.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Aengus.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veainu misses with a hook to the body
enabling Aengus to counter with a crisp jab.
Veainu scores with a hook to the body. Aengus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Aengus slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Aengus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aengus.
Veainu throws a hook to the side of Aengus's head but Aengus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aengus defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Aengus ducks under a wild hook from Veainu.
Aengus appears to be looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Aengus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Aengus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aengus throws a lazy uppercut
and Aengus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu doesn't manage to clinch there - Aengus circles away.
Veainu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aengus.
Veainu scores with a three punch combo!
Aengus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aengus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab.
Aengus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Aengus saw that one coming.
Aengus throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Aengus lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Veainu misses
and Aengus counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu walks into a stiff left hand from Aengus.
Aengus connects with a crisp jab.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Aengus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aengus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aengus defending well as Veainu loads up on a big left hand.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aengus throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu misses with a jab to the body
and Aengus counters with a three punch combo that has Veainu backing up. Veainu nods at Aengus to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu swings for the body but Aengus moves out of range.
Veainu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aengus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Veainu connects with a body shot.
Aengus throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aengus's corner calls for a 1-2. Aengus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donk. Aengus catches Veainu right on the button with a cross.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aengus moves away.
Aengus misses the jab.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aengus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Caelan Aengus.
Well Aengus 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 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caelan Aengus!
A victorious Caelan Aengus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kokkoro Kirin (ranked 1626 p4p, 1539 weight class) and Robbie Shakespeare (ranked 109 p4p, 101 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kokkoro Kirin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Shakespeare!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirin misses the shot to the body.
Shakespeare throws a shot from downtown. Kirin moves away and avoids it.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakespeare throws a big shot that misses.
Kirin checks a low kick from Shakespeare.
Kirin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shakespeare appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kirin closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Kirin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Shakespeare prevents a body shot from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kirin misses with a body punch.
Shakespeare working hard to break the clinch.
Kirin misses with the head strike.
Shakespeare blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Kirin.
Kirin lands an uppercut.
Kirin lands an elbow that stopped Shakespeare in his tracks for a moment.
 It looks like Robbie Shakespeare has been cut.
Shakespeare wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shakespeare wants to get back to striking at distance but Kirin won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakespeare takes an elbow to the temple.
Shakespeare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirin.
Kirin connects with a body shot.
Shakespeare throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirin scores with a nice strike.
Shakespeare throws a combination that misses
and Kirin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kirin.
Kirin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kirin lands with a short shot to the head.
Shakespeare blocks an uppercut.
Shakespeare tries to circle away but Kirin has him pinned against the cage.
Kirin lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakespeare is trying to break the clinch but Kirin has him pressed against the cage.
Kirin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kirin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Robbie Shakespeare's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Kirin.
Kirin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shakespeare wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kirin has him pressed against the cage.
Kirin scores with a shoulder strike.
Shakespeare has had enough of the clinch but Kirin keeps him there for the moment.
Kirin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shakespeare's elbow.
Shakespeare wants to break free but Kirin has control.
Shakespeare tries to break the clinch but Kirin is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Shakespeare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kirin misses with a punch to the body.
Shakespeare wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kirin lands with a short shot to the head.
The cut above Robbie Shakespeare's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kirin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shakespeare backwards.
Kirin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kirin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kirin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kirin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from Kirin.
Shakespeare looks winded!
Kirin digs a right hand into Shakespeare's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shakespeare's gas tank.
Kirin tries to work over Shakespeare's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kirin lands with a left to the head.
Robbie Shakespeare's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shakespeare takes a shot to the head.
Kirin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shakespeares head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kirin.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robbie Shakespeare's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kokkoro Kirin!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kokkoro Kirin made sure he mentioned Stoner's Killer Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Barella (ranked 1120 p4p, 736 weight class) and Maximus Furioto (ranked 86 p4p, 52 weight class). Barella comes to the cage accompanied by Prova del 9. The crowd seem to be enjoying Furioto's choice of entrance music: 韻踏合組合 - . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sonny Barella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barella misses with a few strikes there.
Furioto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barella misses with a hook.
Barella sets himself, and Furioto steps forward looking for the clinch! Barella avoids it this time.
Barella throws a front kick aimed at Furioto's knee but Furioto avoids it well.
Barella backing away here, and Furioto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barella throws a combination that misses
and Furioto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Furioto is looking for a kimura here.
Furioto seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto.
Barella is trying to maintain the position but Furioto is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto throwing shots but Barella is blocking nicely.
Barella trying to control from the bottom.
Furioto lands with a punch from half guard.
Furioto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barella is just riding it out for now. Furioto eventually gives up the hold.
Barella is defending against the submission attempts here by Furioto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Furioto landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barella keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Barella defends the submission attempt.
Furioto is looking for a kimura here.
Barella is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Barella trying to control here.
Barella regains full guard. Nicely done.
Furioto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barella manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Barella lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barella throws an elbow that misses. Furioto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barella's guard. Nice move by Furioto!
Furioto throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Furioto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barella misses with a combination
and Furioto counters with a nice double leg into side control. Barella won't be happy with that.
Barella is trying to control Furioto's posture but Furioto avoids it.
Barella is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Furioto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barella preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella wants to control but Furioto is keeping busy.
Furioto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barella controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barella tries to get to full guard but Furioto has control of the leg.
That's two 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.
Barella trying to hold on to Furioto's head to control him but Furioto postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Furioto ducks right into an uppercut from Barella.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Furioto avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Furioto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barella throws an off balance right hand
and Furioto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Furioto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barella misses with a wild combination.
Furioto with the counter takedown but Barella avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barella throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Furioto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Furioto defending well as Barella loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Furioto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barella fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Furioto sprawls well initially but Barella persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barella working the head and body with strikes.
Barella 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.
Barella seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Furioto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barella looking for a submission but Furioto manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Barella trying to control the position from guard on top but Furioto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barella has gone for a leg lock! Furioto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Barella's guard.
Barella utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barella has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maximus Furioto has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Barella dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Barella gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Furioto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barella after a bit of a struggle.
Furioto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barella after a bit of a struggle.
Furioto has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Barella is trying to keep an underhook but Furioto manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Barella actively working from the bottom here.
Furioto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barella doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Furioto.
My spies in Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform me that Furioto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are battling for position here. Barella manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella seems keen to control Furioto's posture.
Furioto distracts Barella with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barella has his hands on Furioto's head, controlling the position.
Barella looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barella trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer.
Furioto landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Furioto stands up over Barella, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Furioto forces his way into half guard.
Furioto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barella sees it coming and defends easily.
Barella is pressing down on Furioto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furioto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Furioto wants to pass the guard but Barella is keeping the position.
Furioto throws a strike but Barella rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barella slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barella trying to control but Furioto is working from the bottom.
Barella throws a strike but Furioto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Furioto advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furioto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barella rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Furioto's guard! Nice work there by Barella!
Barella missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barella passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Furioto tries to improve position but can't.
Barella with the ground and pound but Furioto regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barella is working for a submission of some sort.
Furioto actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maximus Furioto.
I think Furioto 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Siuta (ranked 726 p4p, 1109 weight class) and The Wilson (ranked 91 p4p, 141 weight class). Siuta's entrance music is "Rock Superstar" Cypress Hill. A fine choice. Wilson has chosen Painkiller as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Siuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, The Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siuta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Siuta lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilson off the cage and back into range.
It looks like The Wilson has been cut.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Siuta circles away easily
and Siuta counters with a left to the body.
Wilson gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Siuta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Siuta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Siuta scores with a hook to the body.
Siuta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siuta wobbles Wilson with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Siuta dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Wilson to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jan Siuta!
Jan Siuta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The Wilson spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back, won't get rid of me that easily!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valen Dreth (ranked 249 p4p, 439 weight class) and Jacob Handler (ranked 29 p4p, 50 weight class). Handler has chosen KEEPINITBEEFY as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 39 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valen Dreth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Handler!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handler fails with the takedown.
Handler moves away from the strike by Dreth.
Dreth throws a hook to the side of Handler's head but Handler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dreth misses with a wild body shot.
Handler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Handler moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been hearing reports that Dreth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dreth tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dreth has had enough of the clinch but Handler keeps him there for the moment.
Dreth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Handler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dreth - the referee stops the clock and Handler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dreth. Handler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Handler closes the distance and pushes Dreth back into the cage.
Handler is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dreth is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Handler to the mat. Handler regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dreth preventing the sweep.
Handler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Handler is thwarting Dreth's attempts to control the position.
Dreth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Handler.
Dreth tries to get to full guard but Handler has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handler winds up and cracks Dreth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dreth is looking to improve his position.
Dreth actively working from the bottom here.
Handler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dreth tries to get to full guard but Handler has control of the leg.
Handler is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dreth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dreth preventing the sweep.
Dreth trying to control the position from guard on top but Handler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handler trying to keep a closed guard but Dreth is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreth throws a big right hand that misses.
Dreth stopping the sweep attempt from Handler.
Dreth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Handler's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dreth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dreth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Handler looking to control.
Dreth is working Handler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dreth distracts Handler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Handler looking for a sweep. Not yet Handler, not yet.
Handler trying to control the position.
Handler looking for a sweep. Not yet Handler, not yet.
Dreth lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dreth stopping the sweep attempt from Handler.
Handler is trying to keep Dreth in close.
Dreth wants to pass the guard but Handler is keeping the position.
Handler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dreth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Handler defends it easily.
Handler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dreth's head.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dreth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handler lying in Dreth's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Dreth decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Handler taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valen Dreth!
Our winner, Valen Dreth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Santana (ranked 495 p4p, 285 weight class) and James Crazyhorse (ranked 63 p4p, 39 weight class). Crazyhorse is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: They Don’t Care About Us. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, James Crazyhorse!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazyhorse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Santana lands a leg kick that knocks Crazyhorse off balance momentarily.
Crazyhorse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crazyhorse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crazyhorse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crazyhorse tests Santana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crazyhorse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santana.
Santana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse throws a shot to the body.
Santana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crazyhorse misses the jab.
Crazyhorse 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.
Santana attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Santana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crazyhorse.
Santana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazyhorse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santana.
It looks like Anthony Santana has been cut.
Santana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crazyhorse looks to throw a body kick
and Santana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Santana tries to land a front kick but Crazyhorse steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crazyhorse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Santana with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Crazyhorse.
Santana connects with a crisp jab.
Crazyhorse digs a good body shot into Santana's ribs.
Santana throws a shot from downtown. Crazyhorse moves away and avoids it.
Crazyhorse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crazyhorse staying out of range there.
Crazyhorse takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Santana throws a lazy head kick
and Crazyhorse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santana thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crazyhorse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santana lands an overhand right.
Crazyhorse fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Crazyhorse.
Santana misses with the body kick
and Crazyhorse counters with a straight right hand.
Crazyhorse connects with a body shot.
Santana lands a nice looking body kick.
Crazyhorse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crazyhorse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Santana avoids the body shot from Crazyhorse.
Santana half committed to a counter leg kick.
A low kick lands for Santana.
Crazyhorse misses the jab.
Crazyhorse misses with a wild body shot.
Santana has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santana there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crazyhorse just misses with a punch to the body.
Santana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crazyhorse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santana.
Crazyhorse looks to score with a jab to the body but Santana is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Santana.
Crazyhorse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santana.
Crazyhorse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Santana connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crazyhorse scrambles back to his feet.
Santana takes a swing at Crazyhorse's ribcage but misses.
Crazyhorse misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Santana.
Crazyhorse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Santana misses with a head kick.
Crazyhorse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crazyhorse checks a low kick from Santana.
Crazyhorse throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santana on the side of the head.
Crazyhorse throws a head kick but Santana moves out of range.
Crazyhorse throws an overhand right that lands on Santana's shoulder, as Santana tries to avoid the shot.
Crazyhorse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Santana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crazyhorse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Santana tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crazyhorse throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Santana.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santana lands a leg kick that knocks Crazyhorse off balance momentarily.
Santana throws a nice inside leg kick.
It looks like Santana has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Santana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crazyhorse moves out of range as Santana throws a body kick.
Santana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Crazyhorse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santana.
Crazyhorse misses with a body punch
and Santana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santana tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crazyhorse is able to avoid easily.
Some wild striking there from Crazyhorse.
Santana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Anthony Santana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Santana's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crazyhorse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Santana stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crazyhorse is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Santana rather than just go for the knockout.
Crazyhorse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crazyhorse just misses with a punch to the body.
Santana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Santana.
Crazyhorse staying out of range there.
Crazyhorse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crazyhorse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santana.
Santana misses with a wild body shot.
Crazyhorse throws a body punch but Santana moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James Crazyhorse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crazyhorse throws a body shot but no joy.
Crazyhorse connects with a leg kick.
Crazyhorse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santana was well out of range. Poor timing from Crazyhorse.
A head kick misses from Santana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazyhorse scores with the left hand. Santana knows he should have avoided that one.
Crazyhorse lands with a right hand.
Santana throws a leg kick but Crazyhorse sees it coming and moves out of range.
Santana throws a big shot that misses.
Crazyhorse avoids the body shot from Santana.
Crazyhorse throws a shot to the body.
Santana throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crazyhorse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Crazyhorse.
A countering left hand to the body from Crazyhorse misses.
Crazyhorse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crazyhorse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crazyhorse takes a swing at Santana's ribcage but misses.
Crazyhorse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santana.
Both fighters circling a little - Crazyhorse finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crazyhorse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santana swings for the body but Crazyhorse moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Crazyhorse.
Santana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse misses with a head kick.
As Crazyhorse backs away, Santana returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Santana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crazyhorse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crazyhorse misses with a straight left.
Santana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crazyhorse slips under a jab.
Crazyhorse digs a good hook to Santana's body.
Santana scores with a shot to the body.
Santana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crazyhorse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crazyhorse misses the shot to the body.
Crazyhorse throws a sloppy head kick and Santana moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse swings for the body but Santana moves out of range.
Crazyhorse ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
Santana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crazyhorse lands with a straight right. Santana didn't see that one coming.
Crazyhorse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crazyhorse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crazyhorse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Santana slips under a jab from Crazyhorse.
Santana misses with a head kick.
Santana misses with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Santana - that will leave a mark!
Santana avoids the head kick by Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crazyhorse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crazyhorse throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse blocks a head kick by Santana.
Crazyhorse misses with an uppercut.
Santana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crazyhorse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Santana with a body shot.
Santana lands with a right hand.
Crazyhorse avoids the head kick by Santana.
Santana dips to his left and cracks Crazyhorse with an uppercut!
A jab from Santana misses.
A lazy left from Crazyhorse finds it's target.
Crazyhorse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Santana coming out on top.
Crazyhorse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santana feints and then cracks Crazyhorse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crazyhorse down.
Santana closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice defenses there by Santana.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Crazyhorse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anthony Santana's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Santana.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse misses with a kick to the body.
Crazyhorse throws a leg kick but Santana moved away.
Santana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santana rushes Crazyhorse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crazyhorse is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Santana to keep the fight standing.
Crazyhorse tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Santana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Crazyhorse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crazyhorse lands with a light punch inside.
Santana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santana misses with a wild body shot.
Santana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Crazyhorse. Beautiful body shot.
Crazyhorse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazyhorse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crazyhorse throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Crazyhorse. Beautiful body shot.
Santana lands with a cross.
Crazyhorse just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Santana misses its intended target.
Santana walks forward, straight into a front kick from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crazyhorse misses with a looping right.
Crazyhorse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crazyhorse lands a head kick. Santana smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crazyhorse misses with a body shot.
Santana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crazyhorse's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crazyhorse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crazyhorse lands a slapping body shot.
Santana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crazyhorse is out of range and Santana settles back down.
Crazyhorse moves out of range of the strikes.
Crazyhorse checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crazyhorse checks a low kick from Santana.
An inside leg kick lands from Santana.
A nice leg kick lands there from Santana.
A slow jab from Santana misses its intended target.
Crazyhorse is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crazyhorse stuns Santana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good work by Crazyhorse as he checks the leg kick.
Crazyhorse works Santana's body with a nice hook.
Santana scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crazyhorse moves out of range of the strikes.
Santana throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crazyhorse is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Santana with a body shot.
Crazyhorse shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Santana staying out of range there.
Crazyhorse misses with a wild body shot.
Crazyhorse scores with a shot to the body.
Crazyhorse scores with a jab to the body.
Santana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crazyhorse.
Good leg kick by Santana.
Santana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Santana takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Santana takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crazyhorse lands with a right hand.
Crazyhorse lands a jab to Santana's midsection.
Santana scores with a nice right hand.
Santana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crazyhorse looks to score with a jab to the body but Santana is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Santana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Santana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santana avoids the body shot from Crazyhorse.
Santana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crazyhorse swings for the body but Santana moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Crazyhorse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Crazyhorse 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... James Crazyhorse!
James Crazyhorse 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 Pate Ro (ranked 498 p4p, 382 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 61 p4p, 41 weight class). Drago has chosen Drago Theme as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Ro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ro sprawling to the canvas! Ro rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Drago finish him?!
Drago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ro throws a body shot but no joy.
Ro slips under a jab from Drago.
Drago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ro moves away.
Ro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Drago just manages to avoid it.
Ro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Drago's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drago scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ro swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
Drago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Drago misses the target.
Ro avoids the body shot from Drago.
Drago 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.
Drago misses with a body shot
and Ro counters with a nice body shot.
Ro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drago lands a nice shot that snaps Ro's head back.
Ro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ro ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
Drago pounces like a tiger and cracks Ro with a vicious hook! Ro is down but not out! Drago follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Drago!
Ivan Drago took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JD Drake (ranked 272 p4p, 973 weight class) and Barron White (ranked 20 p4p, 69 weight class). Drake's entrance music is Born in the USA by - Bruce Springstein. A fine choice. JD Drake could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Barron White's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JD Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barron White!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.
A swing and a miss from White.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
White throws a low kick but Drake moves out of range easily.
Drake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drake misses with a hook.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Drake scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Barron White has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White feints and then cracks Drake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drake down.
Drake misses with a straight left.
Drake works the jab nicely.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White lands a jab to the head.
It looks like JD Drake has been cut.
Drake scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
Drake cracks White with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! White looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Drake finish him?
 White is rocked!
Drake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA FIGHT BARN in the buildup to the fight.
Drake throws a jab when White was well out of range.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Drake finish him?
Drake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
White seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake takes one to the side of the head.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Drake moves out of range as White strikes.
Drake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from White.
A jab from Drake misses.
White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
White comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Drake lands with an overhand left.
White sends Drake crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! White is motioning to the referee to let Drake up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake drops his hands momentarily and White takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Drake is rocked!
JD Drake's cut is getting worse.
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drake.
White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for White. That snapped Drake's head back.
White scores with a hook to the body. Drake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drake.
A big right from Drake misses.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drake.
Drake misses with a double jab.
White lands a big uppercut and Drake crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Drake looks OK. White waves Drake back to his feet!
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drake seems to have got his legs back now.
White cracks Drake on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Drake falls backwards against the cage. White follows up with more strikes that drop Drake to his knees. White keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Drake! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barron White!
Barron White thanked the fans post fight for their support.
JD Drake spoke after the fight, saying 'It's Miller Time'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wille Thai (ranked 15 p4p, 193 weight class) and Guy Le Franc (ranked 4 p4p, 24 weight class). Le Franc has chosen [I Can't Get No] Satisfaction as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Guy Le Franc!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le Franc sprawls well. Le Franc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thai gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thai shoots in looking for a takedown but Le Franc manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Thai backs off Le Franc throws a huge counter combo but Thai manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Le Franc doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Le Franc but Le Franc pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Le Franc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
Le Franc misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thai.
Thai with a poor takedown
and Le Franc counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai misses with a takedown
and Le Franc counters with a left to the body.
Thai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Le Franc defends well and Thai ends up having to push Le Franc into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Thai.
Thai fails to pull guard.
Thai turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Thai swings around for an armbar but Le Franc sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thai's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thai looking for a guillotine here but Le Franc defends easily.
Le Franc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Le Franc has managed to get both his arms back between Thai's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc looking to pass the guard.
Thai wants to sweep here but Le Franc controlling him for the moment.
Le Franc sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thai keeping full guard, as Le Franc tries to pass.
Thai is looking for a triangle but Le Franc pushes his legs off easily.
Le Franc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thai isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Le Franc stacks Thai on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Le Franc!
Thai is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Le Franc wants to stand but Thai is controlling his arm.
Thai tries to bench press Le Franc off him but Le Franc keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Franc in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Le Franc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Le Franc keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thai fails with the takedown.
A nice side step and Le Franc releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai seems to be working for a kimura but Le Franc defends the submission attempt.
Thai 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.
Thai wants to pass the guard but Le Franc is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Le Franc is defending well.
Thai is working for a kimura but Le Franc is defending it quite comfortably.
Thai is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Le Franc to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Franc keeping full guard, as Thai tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Le Franc manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Le Franc pushing down on Thai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thai wants to improve his position but Le Franc is controlling well.
Wille Thai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thai looking for submissions off his back.
Thai wants to improve his position but Le Franc is controlling well.
Le Franc sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thai looking for subs off his back but Le Franc has passed one foot through into half guard.
Thai actively working from the bottom here.
Thai has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Le Franc escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Le Franc!
Thai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai looking for submissions off his back.
Le Franc perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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 Wille Thai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai'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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thai or perhaps it was just good defense by Le Franc, which made it look bad.
Le Franc scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai tries for a takedown but Le Franc circles away easily
and Le Franc counters with a head kick that drops Thai to the mat! Thai scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai is looking to clinch.
Thai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Le Franc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Le Franc swivels and escapes.
Le Franc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thai with a body shot.
Wille Thai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Le Franc makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Le Franc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Le Franc tries to sprawl but Thai drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Le Franc knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Le Franc has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Le Franc keeping hold of Thai's head, controlling as best he can.
Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Le Franc is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thai seems to be looking for submissions.
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Le Franc is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.
Thai seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Franc trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Le Franc really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai'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.
Thai fails with the takedown
and Le Franc counters with a stiff right hand.
Le Franc displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le Franc sprawls well. Le Franc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thai gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai shoots in for a double leg but Le Franc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Le Franc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Le Franc pinned against the cage. Le Franc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Le Franc shapes to counter with a head kick.
Thai fails with the takedown
and Le Franc counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thai shoots in and drives through. Le Franc sprawls well.
Thai shoots for a takedown but Le Franc saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Le Franc throws a fast counter high kick but Thai manages to duck under it in time.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt - Le Franc sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guy Le Franc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc slaps away a takedown attempt from Thai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Le Franc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thai shoots for a double leg takedown but Le Franc sprawls well. He's pushed Thai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Guy Le Franc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thai.
Le Franc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thai with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Le Franc drives through and clinches with Thai against the cage.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Le Franc.
Le Franc misses with a punch on the inside.
Thai can't get the takedown.
Thai gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Thai is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Le Franc is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Le Franc has escaped and now he's on top!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Franc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Le Franc dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Le Franc but Le Franc pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Thai avoids it with no problem.
Le Franc lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Le Franc counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Le Franc sprawls well. Le Franc wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thai gets slowly back to his feet.
Le Franc is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Le Franc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Le Franc swivels and escapes.
Thai dives in for a single leg takedown but Le Franc sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Thai avoids it with no problem.
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thai is trying to pull guard but Le Franc has him pressed against the cage.
Le Franc lands a shoulder strike.
Thai wants a takedown but no success here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Le Franc tries a body shot but Thai blocks it.
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc stuffs the takedown attempt from Thai. Thai gets slowly back to his feet.
Guy Le Franc is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Le Franc tries to avoid it but Thai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Le Franc to the ground. Le Franc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice side step and Le Franc releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Le Franc throws out a powerful jab.
Le Franc clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Le Franc gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thai is looking for a takedown.
Le Franc swings wildly with an uppercut but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thai is working for takedown but Le Franc is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Le Franc pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai misses with a takedown
and Le Franc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Le Franc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Le Franc 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 45:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 45:49
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Le Franc!
Guy Le Franc is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Guy Le Franc 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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