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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Drake (ranked 1352 p4p, 1801 weight class) and Bagel Boss (ranked 157 p4p, 208 weight class). Drake comes to the cage accompanied by Hell Yeah - Rev Theory. Boss has chosen 6 Foot 7 Foot as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 28 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bagel Boss!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boss lands a big head kick that sends Drake tumbling to the mat! Boss takes a step backwards and waves Drake back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Drake staying out of range there.
Boss throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
Drake has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boss scores with the left hand. Drake knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boss misses with a hook.
Drake throwing a counter right hand but Boss manages to avoid it.
Boss tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drake defending well as Boss loads up on a big left hand.
Boss misses with a low kick.
Drake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boss under the eye.
Boss throws a poor cross that misses
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boss misses with a hook. Drake ducked under it nicely.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Boss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Boss misses.
Drake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boss.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick
and Drake counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boss. Drake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Drake.
Boss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake slips a jab from Boss.
Drake appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drake slips under a jab.
Boss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boss misses with a body shot.
Drake is looking to counter punch.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boss manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake avoids a kick to the body.
Drake misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by Drake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
Drake swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.
Boss lands with a slapping head kick.
Bobby Drake's cut is getting worse.
Drake swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.
Drake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boss.
Nice defenses there by Boss.
Drake blocks a head kick by Boss.
A leg kick checked by Drake.
Boss avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drake misses with a straight left.
Drake changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boss misses with the body kick
and Boss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Boss lands a nice shot that snaps Drake's head back.
Drake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boss misses with a straight right.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Boss is just out of range.
Boss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boss moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bagel Boss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss lands with a right hand.
Boss misses with a right hand
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drake swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.
Drake checks a leg kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Drake blocks the leg kick.
Boss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Drake coming out on top.
Drake throws a right hand that Boss ducks under and follows up with a left that Boss also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Boss.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Boss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Boss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bagel Boss dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boss throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boss lands the left hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Drake might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Drake throws a right hand that Boss ducks under and follows up with a left that Boss also avoids with ease.
Boss looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
Boss appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boss tries to land a front kick but Drake steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Drake swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Drake throws a right and a left that Boss avoids nicely.
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Boss's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake checks a low kick from Boss.
Boss throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice combination there by Drake.
A slow jab from Boss misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Drake slips under a jab from Boss.
Drake appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Boss throws a big counter head kick but Drake avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boss, as that shot connected.
Boss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Boss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boss lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bobby Drake's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boss staying out of range there.
Boss looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boss throws a sloppy body shot
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
Boss throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss slips under a jab from Drake.
Boss misses with a lunging right hand
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake missing with a left hand there. Boss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drake steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Boss. That one must have hurt.
Drake misses with a right hand
enabling Boss to counter with a crisp jab.
Boss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
Boss throws a hook but Drake avoids it easily.
Drake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boss.
Boss throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drake is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Boss is just out of range.
Boss throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bagel Boss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Boss misses.
Boss is looking to land body kicks.
Drake dodges the punch combination from Boss.
Drake appears to be looking for a big counter.
Drake shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boss eats them both and turns towards Drake to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boss lands a jab to Drake's midsection.
Drake moves away from the strike by Boss.
Boss with a nice cross.
Jeez, Bobby Drake's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss's corner calls for a 1-2. Boss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
 Drake is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bobby Drake's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bagel Boss!
A relieved looking Bagel Boss thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boniface Randriamaholison (ranked 958 p4p, 1564 weight class) and Zdravko Dren Jr (ranked 113 p4p, 183 weight class). Randriamaholison's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Careless Whisper (Remastered). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Boniface Randriamaholison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zdravko Dren Jr!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dren Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Randriamaholison throwing a counter right hand but Dren Jr manages to avoid it.
Zdravko Dren Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randriamaholison keeps the fight on the outside.
Dren Jr misses with a head kick.
Randriamaholison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dren Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Randriamaholison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dren Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Zdravko Dren Jr has been cut.
Dren Jr 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.
Dren Jr misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Randriamaholison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dren Jr.
Randriamaholison keeps the fight on the outside.
Randriamaholison appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dren Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Randriamaholison moves out of range easily.
It looked like Randriamaholison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dren Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Randriamaholison throws a jab but it's blocked by Dren Jr.
Dren Jr tries a low kick but Randriamaholison avoids it.
Randriamaholison is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dren Jr misses with a combination
and Randriamaholison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dren Jr throws a wild body kick that Randriamaholison sees coming a mile off.
Randriamaholison throws a big counter combination but Dren Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boniface Randriamaholison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dren Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Randriamaholison lands a nice shot that snaps Dren Jr's head back.
Randriamaholison punishes Dren Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Dren Jr looks winded!
Randriamaholison lands with a cross.
Dren Jr throws a solid leg kick but Randriamaholison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dren Jr.
Dren Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Randriamaholison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dren Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dren Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Randriamaholison scores with a counter punch that sends Dren Jr to the canvas! Randriamaholison smells blood - he's punishing Dren Jr with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dren Jr has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boniface Randriamaholison!
A very excited looking Boniface Randriamaholison 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Broady Hallows (ranked 792 p4p, 530 weight class) and Alexander Lincoln (ranked 86 p4p, 55 weight class). Hallows comes to the cage accompanied by POSTALMONDCLARITY. Lincoln has chosen Sgt MacKenzie as his entrance music. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Broady Hallows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Lincoln !
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallows misses with a looping left.
Lincoln scores with a jab to the head.
Hallows throws a right and a left that Lincoln avoids nicely.
Lincoln now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lincoln throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallows appears to be looking for a big counter.
Broady Hallows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincoln moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lincoln slips under a jab from Hallows.
Hallows closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Alexander Lincoln has been cut.
Lincoln will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hallows moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hallows swings for the body but Lincoln moves out of range.
Hallows swinging wildly here.
Hallows cracks a nice hook into Lincoln 's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincoln gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hallows drops Lincoln with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lincoln looks back up at him and smiles so Hallows waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Lincoln is rocked!
Lincoln misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hallows.
Lincoln slips under a jab.
Lincoln lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallows at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln missing with a left hand there. Hallows was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hallows misses with a lunging right hand
and Lincoln counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hallows looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hallows lands a jab.
Lincoln with a nice cross.
Hallows is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lincoln misses with a wild combination.
Hallows works over Lincoln 's head and body with a nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lincoln . Hallows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallows looks to land a combination but Lincoln 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!
An inside leg kick lands from Lincoln .
Hallows will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lincoln scores with a jab to the head.
Lincoln ducks right into an uppercut from Hallows.
Lincoln fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hallows has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln scores with the left hand. Hallows knows he should have avoided that one.
Hallows jabs Lincoln right on the nose. Lincoln blinks but takes it well.
Lincoln is still on wobbly legs! Can Hallows finish him?
Lincoln misses with a low kick.
Lincoln seems to have recovered his senses.
Hallows moves into the clinch.
Hallows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lincoln 's defenses.
Lincoln lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Lincoln .
Hallows lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lincoln 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hallows looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lincoln has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lincoln lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallows at a distance.
Hallows shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A solid body kick from Lincoln .
Hallows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hallows throws a series of punches but Lincoln moves out of range.
Hallows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lincoln manages to avoid it.
Hallows lands with a big left! Lincoln is wobbled badly! Hallows comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Lincoln to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Broady Hallows!
A very excited looking Broady Hallows 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramone Rocksaw (ranked 493 p4p, 808 weight class) and Leg Day (ranked 64 p4p, 103 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramone Rocksaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Leg Day!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day avoids the body shot from Rocksaw.
Day feints and then cracks Rocksaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rocksaw down.
Rocksaw dives in for a single leg takedown but Day sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Day blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rocksaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rocksaw connects with a nasty looking knee right to Day's face.
Day keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rocksaw's efforts to push away.
Rocksaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocksaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rocksaw half committed to a counter leg kick.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocksaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Day with the inside leg kick.
Rocksaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Day manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rocksaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Day. Rocksaw shrugs it off though.
Rocksaw throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rocksaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Day.
Rocksaw takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rocksaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Day.
Rocksaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Day with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rocksaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Day.
Day looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rocksaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocksaw. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Day.
Rocksaw throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Rocksaw misses with a shot to the body
and Day counters by clinching up.
Rocksaw throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Day blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rocksaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Day landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rocksaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Rocksaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Day blocks a body shot from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rocksaw misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Rocksaw back against the cage.
Day landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Day avoiding damage as Rocksaw throws knees to the body.
Day putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rocksaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rocksaw is breathing heavily.
Rocksaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ramone Rocksaw has been cut.
Rocksaw is trying to break free.
Rocksaw tries to circle away but Day has him pinned against the cage.
Rocksaw misses with the head strike.
Rocksaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rocksaw.
Day with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Rocksaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rocksaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rocksaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Day.
Rocksaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocksaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Rocksaw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Day has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rocksaw tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Rocksaw back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Day.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Rocksaw avoids the damage to the body.
Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Rocksaw avoids the damage to the body.
Rocksaw avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Rocksaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rocksaw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Day has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Day misses with a knee strike.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rocksaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leg Day dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramone Rocksaw's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Day throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rocksaw goes for a double leg but Day avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Day continues to drive forward.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rocksaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocksaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Day with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Day managing to block the knees to the body from Rocksaw.
Day avoiding damage as Rocksaw throws knees to the body.
Rocksaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a low kick, looking for Rocksaw's leg but Rocksaw calmly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Day.
Rocksaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day moves into the clinch successfully.
Day connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rocksaw's face.
Rocksaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Day tries a knee to the head but Rocksaw blocks it.
Rocksaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocksaw tries to land a knee to the head but Day blocks with his arms.
Rocksaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Day has double underhooks.
Day using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rocksaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rocksaw tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Rocksaw back against the cage.
Rocksaw lands a knee to the body.
Rocksaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rocksaw's face.
Rocksaw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Day is breathing heavily.
Rocksaw misses with a body punch.
Day with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rocksaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocksaw is leaning against Day and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rocksaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rocksaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Days head.
Rocksaw lands a knee to the body.
Rocksaw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Day has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leg Day seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rocksaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A frustrated look appears on Rocksaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Day landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocksaw looking to throw knees to the head but Day is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day misses with a knee to the head.
Rocksaw utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Day avoiding damage as Rocksaw throws knees to the body.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Rocksaw scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rocksaw obliges.
Rocksaw looking to throw knees to the head but Day is blocking nicely.
Rocksaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Day avoids the damage to the body.
Rocksaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rocksaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day lands a good knee to the midsection. Rocksaw won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Rocksaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Day trying to land knees to the body.
Rocksaw avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Rocksaw utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rocksaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Day avoids it.
Rocksaw misses with a body punch.
Rocksaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocksaw unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rocksaw wants to break free but Day has control.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rocksaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocksaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Ramone Rocksaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramone Rocksaw's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rocksaw throws a head kick that misses.
Day looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rocksaw appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rocksaw throws a body punch but Day moves out of range.
Rocksaw backing away here, and Day unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Day misses with a kick to the body.
Rocksaw avoids the head kick by Day.
Day misses with a leg kick
and Rocksaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Day moves to clinch but Rocksaw breaks away
and Rocksaw counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rocksaw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Day thows a leg kick but Rocksaw checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksaw checks a leg kick.
Leg Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocksaw misses with a wild body shot.
Day lands with a kick to the temple. Rocksaw shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rocksaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Day tries to sprawl out of it but Rocksaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Day manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rocksaw gets tackled into the cage by Day. Day maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rocksaw is defending well for now.
Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rocksaw is defending well for now.
Rocksaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rocksaw throws a head punch that misses.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Rocksaw is trying to break free.
Rocksaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rocksaw breaks from the clinch.
Day lands a leg kick that knocks Rocksaw off balance momentarily.
Day throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leg Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day throws a low kick, looking for Rocksaw's leg but Rocksaw calmly moves out of range.
Rocksaw was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A head kick from Rocksaw lands but Day takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Day lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Day moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Day lands a head kick!
Leg Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocksaw with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Day closes the distance and pushes Rocksaw back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Day lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rocksaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Day avoids the damage to the body.
Rocksaw with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Rocksaw - that landed with a thud.
Rocksaw avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocksaw managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Rocksaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rocksaw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Day has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Day managing to block the knees to the body from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocksaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocksaw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Rocksaw putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Day in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leg Day.
I think Day 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Leg Day!
A victorious Leg Day thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ramone Rocksaw spoke after the fight, saying 'Lanky piece of shit, it’s a joke'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Sidorov (ranked 1416 p4p, 1081 weight class) and Tiamat Tenkula (ranked 163 p4p, 129 weight class). Sidorov comes to the cage accompanied by Sidorov's Heart. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
202
24 - 8 - 0 |
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185
18 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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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 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Sidorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiamat Tenkula!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenkula buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tenkula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidorov throws an off balance right hand
and Tenkula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tenkula misses the jab.
A low kick from Sidorov is predictable there
and Tenkula counters with a nice uppercut.
Tenkula lands with an uppercut that bounces Sidorov off the cage and back into range.
Sidorov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sidorov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Ivan Sidorov has been cut.
Tenkula cracks Sidorov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sidorov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tenkula finish him?
Sidorov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidorov staying out of range there.
Oh Sidorov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sidorov shoots in but no luck this time.
Sidorov seems to have got his legs back now.
Sidorov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tenkula counters with a nice right hand that sends Sidorov toppling to the canvas! Sidorov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tenkula finish him?!
Sidorov misses with a body shot
and Tenkula counters with a left to the body.
Sidorov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tenkula lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sidorov circles away quickly and effectively.
Tenkula fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tenkula on his heels. He'll look to pass Tenkula's guard now, I'm sure.
Tenkula uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tenkula ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sidorov gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tenkula is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sidorov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tenkula has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tenkula can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tenkula is not content to let Sidorov control the position.
Tenkula throws Sidorov to one side and escapes!
Tenkula scores with a head kick. Sidorov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ivan Sidorov's cut is getting worse.
Sidorov looks to land a right hand but Tenkula moved out of range.
Sidorov drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenkula keeping moving, preventing Sidorov from controlling successfully.
Sidorov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tenkula is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sidorov is controlling him.
We've been hearing that Sidorov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tenkula can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sidorov controls the pace.
Sidorov stands and throws Tenkula's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tenkula taking a bit of punishment here - Sidorov scoring with strikes.
Sidorov scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sidorov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tenkula, who protects the arm well.
Tenkula is trying to escape the position but Sidorov is controlling the position.
Sidorov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenkula is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sidorov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sidorov is chipping away with strikes.
Sidorov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tenkula to see if he's OK.
Sidorov trying to control the action but Tenkula is working from the bottom.
Tenkula is trying to get back to his feet.
Tenkula really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sidorov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sidorov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Tenkula is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sidorov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tenkula can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sidorov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sidorov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tenkula is trying to stand.
Sidorov with shots to the head and body - Tenkula looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenkula is squirming around, avoiding Sidorov's attempts to control the action.
Tenkula really wants to buck Sidorov off and get back to his feet.
Sidorov landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tenkula wants to get back to his feet.
Sidorov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tenkula is looking to escape.
Sidorov is really struggling to control Tenkula but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sidorov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sidorov won't let Tenkula get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tenkula in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sidorov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tenkula is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tiamat Tenkula will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Sidorov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sidorov misses with a hook to the body
and Tenkula counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sidorov's knee momentarily.
It looks like Tiamat Tenkula has been cut.
Sidorov wants to clinch up but Tenkula keeps it at a distance.
Sidorov misses with an uppercut
and Tenkula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sidorov misses with a body shot
and Sidorov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sidorov misses with a hook
and Tenkula counters with an outside leg kick.
Sidorov misses with a lunging right hand
and Tenkula counters with a head kick. That will keep Sidorov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tenkula scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sidorov throws a lazy right hand but Tenkula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sidorov has his takedown stuffed
and Tenkula counters with a straight right hand.
Sidorov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tenkula's half guard.
Tenkula pushes Sidorov off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidorov tries to clinch up
and Tenkula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenkula lands a really nice looking cross but Sidorov seems unphased.
Ivan Sidorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidorov is looking to chop away at Tenkula's legs.
Sidorov misses with a takedown
and Tenkula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivan Sidorov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sidorov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tenkula is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tenkula is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sidorov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tenkula takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tenkula is not content to let Sidorov control the position.
Tenkula is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Sidorov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidorov trying to control the position but Tenkula is working away.
Tenkula wants to get back to his feet but Sidorov drags him back down.
Tenkula tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Sidorov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tenkula.
Tenkula is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sidorov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sidorov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tenkula trying to get back to his feet but Sidorov is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov working for the choke.
Tenkula wants to get back to his feet.
Tenkula manages to escape to his feet.
Sidorov with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Tenkula to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Sidorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidorov misses with a body shot
and Tenkula counters with a stiff right hand.
Tenkula uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sidorov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sidorov throws an elbow but Tenkula slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov is trying to get an arm triangle but Tenkula is defending well.
Tenkula wants to get back to his feet but Sidorov drags him back down.
Tenkula stops Sidorov from passing to mount.
Tenkula is trying to get back to his feet.
Ivan Sidorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sidorov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tenkula is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sidorov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tenkula takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tenkula pushes Sidorov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sidorov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiamat Tenkula showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sidorov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tenkula has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sidorov is on him like a limpet, forcing Tenkula back against the cage.
Tenkula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sidorov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Tenkula tries to kick Sidorov off but Sidorov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sidorov stalling.
Tenkula tries to kick Sidorov off but Sidorov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Sidorov there.
Tenkula is trying to stand back up but Sidorov is controlling him
Tenkula is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov wants to control but Tenkula is keeping him busy.
Sidorov lands with a punch from half guard.
Sidorov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tenkula is trying to stand up here but Sidorov is controlling him well.
Sidorov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tenkula is looking to escape.
Sidorov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sidorov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tenkula does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tenkula wants to get back to his feet.
Sidorov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sidorov wants to free his trapped foot but Tenkula is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov controlling the action here.
Sidorov wants to take a breather but Tenkula is having none of it.
Sidorov lands with a punch from half guard.
Sidorov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tenkula tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sidorov manages to move to mount!
Tenkula is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sidorov working for a submission but Tenkula is keeping him at bay.
Sidorov tries to control but Tenkula wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Sidorov.
Tenkula is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sidorov tries to control but Tenkula wriggling away.
Sidorov working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Tenkula turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sidorov off and cradles Tenkula's limp body as Sidorov celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ivan Sidorov!
Ivan Sidorov made sure to mention his sponsor, Hype Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 699 p4p, 494 weight class) and Mordor Mettovaara (ranked 96 p4p, 69 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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9 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mordor Mettovaara!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mettovaara darts in and clinches Shifter up against the cage.
Mettovaara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mettovaara tries to work over Shifter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shifter pulls guard effortlessly.
Shifter keeping moving, preventing Mettovaara from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter is looking to sweep but instead, Mettovaara has passed into half guard.
Mettovaara wants to take a breather but Shifter is having none of it.
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mettovaara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shifter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mettovaara works his way into full mount!
Shifter tries to reverse the position but Mettovaara maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter gets back to half guard.
Mettovaara tries to pass to full mount but Shifter defends it.
Shifter looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mettovaara passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is not content to let Mettovaara control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shifter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shifter tries to roll over but Mettovaara keeps him under control.
Mettovaara is looking to take a break and control but Shifter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mettovaara is keen to just control but Shifter is a slippery customer.
Shifter is looking for a sweep. Mettovaara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shifter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter actively working from the bottom here.
Shifter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mettovaara is keen to just control but Shifter is a slippery customer.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Shifter is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mettovaara wants to control the pace but Shifter is squirming around nicely.
Shifter is controlling an arm, preventing Mettovaara from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is squirming around, avoiding Mettovaara's attempts to control the action.
Shifter is trying to escape the mount.
Shifter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shifter trying to get back to full guard but Mettovaara takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Shifter is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter is trying to escape the mount but Mettovaara keeps good control and instead manages to take Shifter's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mordor Mettovaara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shifter tries to clinch up.
Shifter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Mettovaara does no damage.
Mettovaara misses with an uppercut. Shifter saw that one coming.
Shifter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mettovaara.
Mettovaara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mettovaara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Mettovaara.
Shifter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mettovaara fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mettovaara tries to work over Shifter's front leg with a kick but Shifter checks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mettovaara.
Mettovaara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mettovaara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shifter swats away the attempt to clinch by Mettovaara.
Shifter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shifter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mettovaara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter tries to keep at a distance but Mettovaara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shifter is trying to pull guard but Mettovaara turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shifter blocking some punches.
Mettovaara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Mettovaara.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mettovaara.
Mettovaara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mettovaara gets underhooks to prevent Shifter's takedown attempt.
Shifter turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shifter manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shifter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shifter tries for a kimura but Mettovaara is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter cracks Mettovaara with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mettovaara is looking to reverse the position.
Shifter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shifter swings around for an armbar but Mettovaara sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shifter's guard.
Mettovaara looking to pass the guard.
Shifter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mettovaara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Mettovaara defends easily.
Mettovaara trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mettovaara wants to pass the guard but Shifter is keeping the position.
Shifter trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
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.
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!
Mettovaara moves into the clinch.
Mettovaara lands a body shot.
Shifter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mettovaara gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mettovaara prevents the takedown attempt.
Mettovaara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mettovaara gets underhooks to prevent Shifter's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shape Shifter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mettovaara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shifter wants a takedown.
Mettovaara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shifter's elbow.
Mettovaara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shifter.
Mettovaara digs a right hand into Shifter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shifter's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mettovaara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mettovaara lands with a short shot to the head.
Mettovaara throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mettovaara cracks Shifter with a nice body shot.
Mettovaara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shifter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mettovaara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mettovaara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mettovaara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shifter looking for a takedown.
Shifter takes a shot to the head.
Mettovaara cracks Shifter with a nice body shot.
Shifter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A hook to the body from Mettovaara.
Mettovaara scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Mettovaara.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mettovaara.
Mettovaara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shifters head.
A short left from Mettovaara.
Mettovaara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shifter backwards.
Mettovaara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mordor Mettovaara seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mettovaara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mettovaara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mettovaara digs a right hand underneath Shifter's ribcage. Shifter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mettovaara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mettovaara misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mettovaara.
Shifter blocking some punches.
Shifter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mettovaara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mettovaara pushes Shifter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mettovaara lands with a short shot to the head.
Mettovaara drops Shifter onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shifter is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Shifter is rocked!
Mettovaara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shifter.
Oh Shifter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mettovaara drops Shifter onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shifter is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mettovaara can't find room to land a body shot as Shifter controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Mettovaara.
Mettovaara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Mettovaara fails to land.
Mettovaara lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Shifter to his knees! Mettovaara keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mordor Mettovaara!
After winning the bout, Mordor Mettovaara 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Slimed Undies (ranked 500 p4p, 212 weight class) and Salomon Mukunzi (ranked 65 p4p, 25 weight class). Mukunzi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Champion (ft. D Smoke) - Fireboy DML kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slimed Undies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Salomon Mukunzi!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Undies takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Undies throws a sloppy body shot
and Mukunzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Undies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mukunzi scores with a hook to the body. Undies takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Undies misses
and Mukunzi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Mukunzi.
Mukunzi scores with the left hand. Undies knows he should have avoided that one.
Mukunzi connects with a jab.
Undies is rocked!
Mukunzi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Undies on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Undies throws a right hand that misses
and Mukunzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Undies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mukunzi.
Undies seems to have got his legs back now.
Mukunzi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Undies uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Undies scores with a decent looking hook.
Mukunzi avoids the body shot from Undies.
Undies throws a head kick but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Undies throws a looping overhand right but Mukunzi ducks down to avoid it.
Mukunzi misses with a kick to the body
and Undies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mukunzi swings widly with a right hand
and Undies counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mukunzi throws a nice inside leg kick.
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!
Undies swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Undies throws a body punch but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Undies swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mukunzi.
A telegraphed right hand from Mukunzi misses the target.
Undies throws a jab when Mukunzi was well out of range.
Mukunzi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Undies throws an overhand right that lands on Mukunzi's shoulder, as Mukunzi tries to avoid the shot.
Mukunzi unleashes a big counter combination but Undies bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mukunzi looks to land a left hand but Undies moved out of range nicely.
Undies bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mukunzi's head backwards.
Undies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mukunzi.
Undies misses with an uppercut. Mukunzi saw that one coming.
Mukunzi unleashes a big counter combination but Undies bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Slimed Undies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mukunzi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Undies.
Mukunzi slips under a jab from Undies.
Undies blocks a leg kick.
Mukunzi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi throws a combination that misses
and Undies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Undies thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mukunzi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Undies with a body shot.
Undies misses with a lunging right hand
and Mukunzi counters with a good low kick that Undies was not able to check.
Undies throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mukunzi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Undies misses with a right hand
and Undies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Undies misses with a hook.
Mukunzi unleashes a big counter combination but Undies bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Undies tried to score with a low kick but Mukunzi checks it.
Mukunzi lands with an uppercut that bounces Undies off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Salomon Mukunzi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mukunzi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Undies throwing a counter right hand but Mukunzi manages to avoid it.
Undies missing with a left hand there. Mukunzi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Mukunzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Undies misses
and Mukunzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Undies thinking.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mukunzi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mukunzi throws a big counter head kick but Undies avoids it with no problem.
Mukunzi slips under a jab from Undies.
Mukunzi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mukunzi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Undies misses its intended target.
Undies just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Undies misses with an uppercut
and Mukunzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Undies misses the jab.
Mukunzi misses with a straight right.
Undies was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Undies fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a lunging right hand
and Undies counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mukunzi thinking.
Undies is looking to land body kicks.
Undies lands with a straight right. Mukunzi didn't see that one coming.
Undies misses with a straight left.
Slimed Undies is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Undies takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mukunzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Undies has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Undies with a nice cross.
Undies throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Mukunzi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Undies doesn't seem phased though.
Mukunzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mukunzi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Undies manages to avoid it.
Undies looks to score with a jab to the body but Mukunzi is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Undies scores with a body shot.
Undies has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mukunzi.
Mukunzi misses with a body shot.
Undies misses with a body shot
and Mukunzi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Undies's knee momentarily.
Undies throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Mukunzi misses.
Mukunzi ducks under a wild hook from Undies.
Mukunzi throws out a leg kick but Undies moves out of range and Mukunzi only half commits.
Mukunzi moves out of range as Undies strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi misses with a shot to the body
enabling Undies to counter with a crisp jab.
Undies misses with a straight right.
Mukunzi throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Undies counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Undies's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mukunzi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Undies connects with a right hand. Mukunzi shakes it off.
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!
Mukunzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Undies sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Undies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slimed Undies 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!
Nice shot by Mukunzi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mukunzi.
Undies is looking to counter punch.
Undies checks a leg kick.
Undies misses with a wild body shot.
Undies walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mukunzi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mukunzi swings for the body but Undies moves out of range.
It looked like Undies wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Undies throws a big shot that misses.
Mukunzi connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Undies swings for the body but Mukunzi moves out of range.
Undies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mukunzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Undies.
A nice side step and Mukunzi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Undies lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Salomon Mukunzi has been cut.
Undies misses with a jab to the body
and Mukunzi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mukunzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Undies lands the left hand.
Mukunzi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Undies takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Undies misses.
Undies takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Undies.
Mukunzi scores with a hook to the body. Undies takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mukunzi lands a slapping body shot.
Mukunzi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Undies.
A nice side step and Mukunzi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Undies punishes Mukunzi's body with a nice straight punch.
Mukunzi misses with a left hand
enabling Undies to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mukunzi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Undies in his tracks.
Mukunzi throws a poor cross that misses
and Undies counters with a nice right hand that sends Mukunzi toppling to the canvas! Mukunzi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Undies finish him?!
An inside leg kick lands from Mukunzi.
Undies is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot to the liver by Mukunzi. Beautiful body shot.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Undies! Mukunzi is out on his feet! Undies rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Mukunzi is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Mukunzi is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slimed Undies!
In his post fight interview, Slimed Undies started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JD Drake (ranked 541 p4p, 370 weight class) and Tevita Maui (ranked 40 p4p, 29 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Drake might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Born in the USA by - Bruce Springstein. Maui has chosen Turn Down For What as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 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 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Tevita Maui!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake swinging wildly here.
Drake throws a series of strikes that have Maui backpedaling.
It looks like Tevita Maui has been cut.
Drake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Maui walks straight into a right hand from Drake - that's dropped him! Drake jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Maui from any more punishment! Maui complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). JD Drake!
After winning the bout, JD Drake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tevita Maui spoke after the fight, saying 'Great fight.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samson Buddha (ranked 34 p4p, 60 weight class) and Harry Alonzo Longabaugh (ranked 5 p4p, 8 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Buddha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longabaugh misses with a right hand
and Buddha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longabaugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Longabaugh.
A counter left hand to the body from Buddha misses its target.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh connects with a body shot.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
Buddha tries to move into range but Longabaugh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Longabaugh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buddha counters with a nice double leg into side control. Longabaugh won't be happy with that.
Buddha creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Longabaugh sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Buddha is looking to take a break and control but Longabaugh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Longabaugh can't do much from the bottom here.
Longabaugh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longabaugh wants to control but Buddha is keeping busy.
Buddha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Buddha trying to control from half guard but Longabaugh is working away.
Buddha thows a huge punch but Longabaugh dodges it nicely.
Longabaugh is looking to improve his position.
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.
Longabaugh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Buddha is looking to take a break and control but Longabaugh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buddha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Buddha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Longabaugh keeps working.
Buddha 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.
Buddha throwing shots but Longabaugh is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha is looking to take a break and control but Longabaugh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Buddha seems content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longabaugh is looking for a sweep. Buddha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Longabaugh throws a body shot but no joy.
Longabaugh throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longabaugh punishes Buddha's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddha feinted with a counter takedown.
Longabaugh throws a body punch but Buddha moves out of range.
It looked like Buddha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Longabaugh misses.
Longabaugh throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longabaugh misses with a straight left.
Longabaugh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Longabaugh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Buddha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longabaugh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Buddha scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Longabaugh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Buddha counters with a stiff right hand.
Longabaugh lands with a nice body punch.
Buddha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Longabaugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longabaugh is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Buddha rather than just go for the knockout.
Buddha moves out of range as Longabaugh strikes.
Longabaugh just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBuddha.
Buddha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Longabaugh looks to land a right hand but Buddha moved out of range.
Longabaugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha tries a head kick but it misses.
Buddha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha moves away from the strike by Longabaugh.
Buddha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longabaugh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longabaugh takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Longabaugh stuns Buddha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Longabaugh lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
Longabaugh tries to move into range but Buddha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Longabaugh throws a body punch but Buddha moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Buddha misses the target.
Longabaugh throws a jab when Buddha was well out of range.
Longabaugh throws a jab when Buddha was well out of range.
It looked like Buddha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Longabaugh.
Buddha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh throws an off balance right hand
letting Buddha counter with a right hand.
Longabaugh misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh throws the left hand but Buddha avoids the punch easily.
Longabaugh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buddha on the side of the head.
It looks like Samson Buddha has been cut.
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!
Buddha feints and then cracks Longabaugh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longabaugh down.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
Longabaugh with a jab.
Longabaugh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Longabaugh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Longabaugh slaps away a takedown attempt from Buddha, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Longabaugh misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Buddha.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Longabaugh is just out of range.
A nice side step and Longabaugh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Longabaugh jabs Buddha right on the nose. Buddha blinks but takes it well.
Longabaugh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buddha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Longabaugh lands a nice looking body shot.
Buddha ducks right into an uppercut from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buddha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A right-left combo lands from Buddha.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Longabaugh checks a leg kick.
Longabaugh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Buddha shoots and misses
and Longabaugh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longabaugh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buddha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Longabaugh stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Buddha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longabaugh scores with a shot to the body.
Longabaugh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Buddha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Longabaugh's knee momentarily.
Longabaugh takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Buddha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Longabaugh checks it well.
Buddha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Longabaugh misses with a hook
and Buddha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Longabaugh's knee momentarily.
Buddha throws a solid leg kick but Longabaugh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Buddha.
Longabaugh lands a jab to Buddha's midsection.
Longabaugh misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Longabaugh misses with a lunging right hand
and Buddha counters with a leg kick.
Longabaugh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Longabaugh just misses with a punch to the body.
Longabaugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Longabaugh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longabaugh. Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
Buddha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Longabaugh throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buddha throws a solid leg kick but Longabaugh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Buddha.
Longabaugh throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longabaugh misses with a hook.
Buddha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Longabaugh throws a body punch but Buddha moves out of range.
Longabaugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Longabaugh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buddha looks to land a left hand but Longabaugh moved out of range nicely.
Longabaugh throws out a counter right but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
Longabaugh slips a straight right by Buddha.
Longabaugh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Buddha misses.
Longabaugh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Buddha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Longabaugh circles away.
A punch combination from Buddha misses.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha throws an off balance right hand
and Longabaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Longabaugh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longabaugh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Buddha tries to land a leg kick but Longabaugh saw it coming and moves away.
Longabaugh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Longabaugh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Longabaugh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Longabaugh throws a looping overhand right but Buddha ducks down to avoid it.
Longabaugh misses with a right hand
and Buddha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Longabaugh misses with a hook
and Buddha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh is trying to get back to full guard.
Longabaugh trying to hold on to Buddha's head to control him but Buddha postures up.
Longabaugh is trying to get back to full guard.
Samson Buddha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longabaugh is not content to let Buddha control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buddha slips a nice elbow through Longabaugh's hands, connecting with Longabaugh's forehead.
Buddha is looking to take a break and control but Longabaugh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Longabaugh is looking for a sweep. Buddha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Longabaugh is still trying to improve position.
Buddha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Longabaugh sees it coming and defends easily.
Buddha works his way into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Harry Alonzo Longabaugh just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha'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.
Buddha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Buddha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Longabaugh just misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longabaugh looks to throw the jab but Buddha is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Buddha misses the target.
Buddha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Longabaugh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longabaugh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Longabaugh looks to land a right hand but Buddha moved out of range.
Longabaugh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buddha.
Longabaugh throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Longabaugh misses with a straight right.
Buddha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Longabaugh misses with a shot to the body
and Buddha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Buddha - just one landing.
Buddha misses with a right hand
letting Longabaugh counter with a right hand.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot.
Buddha misses with a body shot.
Buddha slips a jab from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh misses with a hook
enabling Buddha to counter with a crisp jab.
Longabaugh misses with a hook
and Buddha counters with a body kick.
Buddha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Longabaugh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
Buddha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Longabaugh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buddha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha gets a takedown into half guard.
Longabaugh scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Buddha manages to mount him!
Longabaugh felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Buddha has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Longabaugh's face.
Longabaugh is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh is bucking up trying to escape but Buddha cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Longabaugh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Buddha is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Longabaugh is surviving well by controlling Buddha's body position as best he can.
Buddha landing strikes, looking to finish!
Buddha wants to control the pace but Longabaugh is squirming around nicely.
Longabaugh sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh is not content to let Buddha control the position.
Buddha prevents Longabaugh from improving his position.
Buddha 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Buddha had his way with Harry Alonzo Longabaugh in that round.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Longabaugh misses with a right hand
and Buddha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buddha slips under a jab.
Longabaugh looks to land a left hand but Buddha moved out of range nicely.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Longabaugh throws a body punch but Buddha moves out of range.
Longabaugh walks into a straight right hand from Buddha.
Buddha scores with a nice strike.
Longabaugh avoids the body shot from Buddha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Buddha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Longabaugh scores with a body shot.
Longabaugh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Longabaugh throws an off balance right hand
and Buddha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Longabaugh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Longabaugh tries to roll over but Buddha keeps him under control.
Buddha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Longabaugh trying to get back to full guard but Buddha takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Buddha trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha is landing with some decent strikes but Longabaugh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Longabaugh bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Longabaugh content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Buddha has locked up a guillotine! Buddha's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Longabaugh is holding on here and Buddha must be using up a lot of energy. Longabaugh has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Buddha gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samson Buddha!
Samson Buddha retains his welterweight title!
Samson Buddha thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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