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OFK 423-Anderson Vs Calrissian PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rylan Wheeler (ranked 1862 p4p, 2180 weight class) and Isoa Tawake (ranked 243 p4p, 276 weight class). Rylan Wheeler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Isoa Tawake's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rylan Wheeler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Isoa Tawake!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tawake with a nice calf kick.
Wheeler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tawake! But no joy.
Tawake lands with a right hand.
Tawake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tawake connects with a leg kick.
Wheeler looks to throw the jab but Tawake is out of range.
Tawake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tawake lands a leg kick that knocks Wheeler off balance momentarily.
Tawake moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Tawake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wheeler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wheeler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tawake counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Wheeler.
Tawake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tawake connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tawake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wheeler misses with a double jab.
Tawake feints a counter leg kick.
Tawake throws a sloppy head kick and Wheeler moves out of range easily.
Rylan Wheeler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wheeler connects with a jab.
Wheeler throws a sloppy head kick
and Tawake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tawake avoids the head kick by Wheeler.
Tawake misses with a left hand
and Wheeler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Isoa Tawake has been cut.
Wheeler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tawake throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wheeler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tawake blocks a low kick nicely.
Wheeler lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wheeler misses with a hook. Tawake ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler moves into the clinch.
Tawake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wheeler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tawake tries to roll over but Wheeler keeps him under control.
Tawake is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wheeler jumps into side control!
Wheeler works to advance to full mount. Tawake defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tawake is looking to improve his position but Wheeler isn't that keen on the idea.
Tawake is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tawake regains half guard.
Wheeler stops Tawake from getting back to his feet.
Tawake tries to get to full guard but Wheeler has control of the leg.
Tawake gets full guard.
Tawake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wheeler trying to control the position from guard on top but Tawake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tawake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wheeler is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wheeler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wheeler tries to clinch but Tawake moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Tawake. Those never looked like landing.
Wheeler throws a lazy right hand but Tawake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wheeler takes a swing at Tawake's ribcage but misses.
Tawake takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wheeler takes the fight into the clinch.
Wheeler blocking some punches.
Tawake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tawake shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tawake is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wheeler thuds his right hand into Tawake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Isoa Tawake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isoa Tawake's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wheeler cracks Tawake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wheeler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tawake has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wheeler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tawake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rylan Wheeler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wheeler is looking to clinch but Tawake is avoiding it.
Tawake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tawake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wheeler swings widly with a right hand
and Tawake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wheeler connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tawake.
Wheeler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tawake manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wheeler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tawake throws a body punch but Wheeler moves out of range.
Wheeler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tawake on the side of the head.
Tawake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wheeler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tawake defending well as Wheeler loads up on a big left hand.
Tawake looks to land a right hand but Wheeler moved out of range.
Wheeler tries to clinch up but Tawake circles away and keeps his distance.
Wheeler throws a hook to the side of Tawake's head but Tawake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wheeler throws a body shot but no joy.
Wheeler has Tawake up against the cage in a clinch.
Wheeler is trying to pull guard but Tawake has him pressed against the cage.
Wheeler breaks the clinch.
Wheeler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Isoa Tawake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tawake scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Wheeler as he connects with a hook.
Wheeler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tawake thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wheeler if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler wants to clinch
and Tawake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wheeler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tawake's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tawake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wheeler's guard.
Wheeler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tawake is one step ahead there.
Tawake loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wheeler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tawake wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving.
Tawake might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wheeler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tawake wants to stand but Wheeler is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tawake should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wheeler has tightened it up now! Tawake should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rylan Wheeler!
Rylan Wheeler really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Stoner's Killer Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandria OcasioCortez (ranked 1577 p4p, 2407 weight class) and Matt Cooper (ranked 109 p4p, 151 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandria OcasioCortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OcasioCortez drives through and clinches with Cooper against the cage.
Cooper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OcasioCortez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cooper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning OcasioCortez up against the cage.
OcasioCortez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
OcasioCortez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
OcasioCortez tries to land knees in the clinch but Cooper avoids the damage to the body.
OcasioCortez swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cooper avoids the elbow strike from OcasioCortez, against the cage.
OcasioCortez is trying to maintain a safe position but Cooper gets an underhook and turns OcasioCortez into the cage.
OcasioCortez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from OcasioCortez.
Cooper looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OcasioCortez lands an elbow inside that Cooper shrugs off.
It looks like Matt Cooper has been cut.
Cooper takes an elbow to the temple.
OcasioCortez pushes off an throws an elbow but Cooper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
OcasioCortez throws an elbow but it misses.
OcasioCortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OcasioCortez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Matt Cooper's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cooper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cooper working hard to break the clinch.
Cooper stalling in the clinch but OcasioCortez improves position.
OcasioCortez is pushing Cooper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by OcasioCortez.
Matt Cooper's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cooper throws a head punch that misses.
Cooper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
OcasioCortez tries to land knees in the clinch but Cooper avoids the damage to the body.
OcasioCortez throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
OcasioCortez lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Cooper's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexandria OcasioCortez!
After winning the bout, Alexandria OcasioCortez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Darkins (ranked 2010 p4p, 1586 weight class) and Remington Knox (ranked 137 p4p, 110 weight class). Darkins comes to the cage accompanied by Throne. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darrell Darkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remington Knox!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darkins slips under a jab.
A jab from Knox misses.
Darkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Knox looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Knox defending against the ground and pound.
Darkins tries for a kimura but Knox is defending well.
Knox stops Darkins from passing to mount.
Knox can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox prevents Darkins from moving into mount.
Darkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knox keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Knox has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Darkins but great work by Knox.
Darkins is looking for a sweep.
Darkins looking for a sweep but Knox has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Darkins is working to get back to half guard.
Darkins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Darkins wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knox keeping full guard, as Darkins tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkins throws an elbow that misses. Knox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Darkins's guard. Nice move by Knox!
Darkins is looking for a triangle but Knox pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knox is one step ahead there.
Knox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Darkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Darkins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Darkins manages to get back to half guard.
Darkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Knox's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Knox's back!
Darkins has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Knox's body.
Darkins scores with punches and elbows.
Darkins trying to control.
Darkins seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Knox is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkins scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Knox is looking for a way out.
Darkins is looking to control Knox but Knox is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Knox manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Knox.
Darkins trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darkins wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.
Knox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Darkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Darkins fails to land the takedown.
Darrell Darkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darkins tries to clinch but Knox moves away
and Darkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Darkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darkins tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Darkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Knox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Darkins.
Knox prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Darkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Darkins's head.
Knox stops a takedown attempt from Darkins.
Knox cracks Darkins with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Darkins backwards.
Knox tries to work over Darkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox is leaning against Darkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
A short right from Knox.
Knox misses with a body punch.
Knox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Darkins.
Knox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox pushes Darkins against the cage. Knox is working some dirty boxing. Knox pushes off with a quick right hook! Darkins goes down! Darkins tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Knox moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remington Knox!
Our winner, Remington Knox, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Lingfield (ranked 1193 p4p, 2306 weight class) and Sergey Bakarow (ranked 160 p4p, 286 weight class). Jim Lingfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Lingfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Bakarow!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bakarow.
Lingfield swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bakarow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lingfield clinches.
Bakarow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lingfield drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bakarow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lingfield gets caught flat footed, as Bakarow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow wanted to stand there but Lingfield had control of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bakarow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bakarow stopping the sweep attempt from Lingfield.
Lingfield looking for a guillotine here but Bakarow defends easily.
Bakarow is looking to work some ground and pound but Lingfield has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lingfield controlling the position.
Lingfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bakarow manages to get himself to full guard.
Lingfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bakarow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lingfield.
Bakarow is trying to control the position but Lingfield postures up.
Lingfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lingfield postures up.
Lingfield working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lingfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bakarow's head.
Lingfield is working Bakarow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lingfield stops Bakarow from standing up.
Bakarow is trying to keep Lingfield in close.
Lingfield's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lingfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakarow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lingfield is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lingfield scoring with some ground and pound.
Bakarow trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakarow wants to stand but Lingfield is controlling the position.
Lingfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakarow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bakarow tries to clinch but Lingfield is having none of it.
Lingfield fails to land the takedown.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lingfield sprawls well. Lingfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bakarow gets slowly back to his feet.
Lingfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakarow is just out of range.
Lingfield drives through with a takedown into Bakarow's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lingfield trying to control but Bakarow is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lingfield controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakarow wants to stand and escape but Lingfield is having none of it.
Bakarow keeping moving, preventing Lingfield from controlling successfully.
Bakarow seems keen to control Lingfield's posture.
Lingfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lingfield lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakarow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lingfield stops Bakarow from standing up.
Lingfield stopping the sweep attempt from Bakarow.
Bakarow keeping moving, preventing Lingfield from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Lingfield dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lingfield closes the distance and clinches up with Bakarow, looking for a takedown. Lingfield pushes Bakarow against the cage but Bakarow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bakarow slips under a jab.
Lingfield connects with a looping right hand.
Lingfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bakarow can do to turn this around?
Bakarow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lingfield counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bakarow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lingfield is trying to defend but Bakarow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lingfield is looking for a sweep. Bakarow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bakarow lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakarow not doing much here.
Lingfield is trying to maintain the position but Bakarow is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakarow tries to stand and escape but Lingfield is controlling the position.
Lingfield 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.
Bakarow stalling away here and it's allowed Lingfield to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bakarow is fighting to break Lingfield's control of his arms but Lingfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bakarow cracks Lingfield with a solid left hand.
Lingfield keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully.
Bakarow wants to get up but he can't break Lingfield's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lingfield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lingfield looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lingfield working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bakarow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bakarow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lingfield keeping moving, preventing Bakarow from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bakarow doesn't manage to clinch there - Lingfield circles away.
Lingfield half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lingfield goes for a double leg but Bakarow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bakarow continues to drive forward.
Bakarow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Lingfield's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bakarow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Lingfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lingfield is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bakarow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lingfield.
Lingfield is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bakarow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lingfield tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bakarow taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lingfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Bakarow.
Bakarow tries to pull guard but Lingfield forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lingfield is working for takedown but Bakarow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lingfield stops a takedown attempt from Bakarow.
Bakarow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bakarow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lingfield as he jumps to the side.
Lingfield changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lingfield shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bakarow pinned against the cage. Bakarow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bakarow has managed to clinch.
Lingfield can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakarow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lingfield.
Bakarow is trying to stall.
Lingfield wants a takedown but no success here.
Lingfield wants a takedown but no success here.
Lingfield tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lingfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bakarow prevents it.
Lingfield tries to score a body lock takedown but Bakarow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bakarow stalling in the clinch but Lingfield improves position.
Bakarow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakarow decides to pull guard.
Lingfield wants to control from the top but Bakarow keeps moving.
Bakarow trying to keep a closed guard but Lingfield is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Bakarow 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. This is the final round!
Bakarow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lingfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bakarow prevents it.
Bakarow is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bakarow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bakarow has Lingfield pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bakarow pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lingfield tumbling to the mat - Bakarow dives into Lingfield's guard.
Lingfield has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bakarow should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lingfield has tightened it up now! Bakarow should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jim Lingfield!
Jim Lingfield decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zakir Jumayev (ranked 1952 p4p, 1174 weight class) and Maxim Ward (ranked 255 p4p, 156 weight class). Jumayev comes to the cage accompanied by Side to Side. Ward has chosen ERA - Ameno as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zakir Jumayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxim Ward!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jumayev throws a shot to the body.
Jumayev tries to sprawl but Ward drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jumayev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jumayev pushes Ward off looking to stand but Ward dives back in and keeps control.
Ward is taking a breather. Jumayev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jumayev wants to stand back up but Ward manages to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jumayev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ward is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Ward has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ward's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jumayev is pushing Ward's head away, looking to escape. Ward manages to hold on to the position though.
Jumayev trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jumayev is looking to get back to his feet here but Ward is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jumayev's back.
Ward controlling the position well here. Jumayev rolled but Ward kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jumayev trying to get back to his feet but Ward is in full control for now.
Well, with Ward on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jumayev is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Jumayev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jumayev manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Ward scores with a nice strike.
Jumayev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jumayev lands with a cross.
Ward throws an off balance right hand
letting Jumayev counter with a right hand.
Ward scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jumayev is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ward just content to control the position.
Jumayev wants to get back to his feet.
Jumayev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jumayev is trying to buck Ward off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jumayev dodges the ground and pound from Ward.
Jumayev is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ward is controlling him well.
Jumayev seems a little lost for a moment, as Ward dominates the positioning.
Jumayev is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ward asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ward remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Check out the look on Ward's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ward happy to just control the position for now.
Jumayev tries to escape but Ward is in control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jumayev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ward controls the position.
Jumayev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jumayev throws the left hand but Ward avoids the punch easily.
Jumayev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Ward dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jumayev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jumayev lands a nice looking body shot.
Ward throws a nice looking combination but Jumayev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jumayev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maxim Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jumayev missing with a left hand there. Ward was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jumayev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ward momentarily.
Ward looks to land a left hand but Jumayev moved out of range nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ward.
Jumayev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ward just content to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jumayev is trying to buck Ward off.
Ward in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jumayev tries to escape but Ward is in control.
The referee asks Ward politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ward prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ward prevents Jumayev from escaping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jumayev throws a big shot that misses.
Jumayev takes a swing at Ward's ribcage but misses.
Jumayev throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Ward.
Ward is looking to slow Jumayev down with leg kicks.
Maxim Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jumayev circles away quickly and effectively.
Jumayev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a series of punches but Jumayev moves out of range.
Jumayev blocks a head kick by Ward.
Jumayev defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
Jumayev lands a head shot.
Ward has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jumayev slips under a jab.
Jumayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ward moves away.
Ward misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jumayev to counter with a crisp jab.
Ward slips under a jab.
Ward slips a straight right by Jumayev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ward works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jumayev misses the shot to the body.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jumayev as he jumps to the side.
Ward gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zakir Jumayev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jumayev digs a good hook to Ward's body.
Jumayev throws a looping overhand right but Ward ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward throws a hook but Jumayev blocks it.
Jumayev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ward looks to land a left hand but Jumayev moved out of range nicely.
Ward lands with an uppercut that bounces Jumayev off the cage and back into range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ward.
Ward throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jumayev throws the left hand but Ward avoids the punch easily.
Ward plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jumayev lands with an overhand left.
Ward shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jumayev as he jumps to the side.
Ward uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jumayev.
Ward throws out a counter right but Jumayev avoids it with no problem.
Ward looks to throw a body kick
and Jumayev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jumayev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ward.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jumayev. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ward misses with an uppercut. Jumayev saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ward does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jumayev misses the jab.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jumayev throws a hook to the side of Ward's head but Ward sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jumayev. Ward does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jumayev scores with a nice strike.
Ward rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jumayev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zakir Jumayev is winning the standup battle so far.
Jumayev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jumayev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Ward.
A little feinted left hand from Jumayev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ward with a hook.
Ward throws a combination that misses
and Ward takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ward throws a hook to the side of Jumayev's head but Jumayev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ward lands a jab to the head.
Jumayev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward throws a head kick but Jumayev moves out of range.
Ward throws a right hand that misses
and Jumayev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ward thinking.
Jumayev lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Jumayev misses.
Ward is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jumayev with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Ward. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Ward misses the target.
Jumayev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ward can pounce on him.
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 Zakir Jumayev 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. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ward.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Jumayev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ward misses with a wild body shot.
Ward misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick
and Jumayev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Ward.
Ward throws a hook but Jumayev blocks it.
Ward misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ward bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ward tries to bum rush Jumayev with a series of wild strikes but Jumayev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jumayev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ward throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jumayev throws a hook but Ward blocks it.
Jumayev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ward in his tracks.
Ward scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jumayev is looking to escape.
Maxim Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jumayev is trying to escape back to his feet but Ward uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Ward working the ground and pound.
Jumayev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ward moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jumayev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ward has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ward creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jumayev trying to remain calm as Ward controls from the top position.
Jumayev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ward has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ward trying to control the position but Jumayev is working away.
Jumayev throws Ward to one side and escapes!
Jumayev tests Ward's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jumayev is fending him off so far but Ward persists. Nope, Jumayev circles away and we're back to standing.
Zakir Jumayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Ward.
A punch combination from Ward misses.
Ward gets a takedown into half guard.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward stops Jumayev from getting back to his feet.
Jumayev kicks off Ward and gets to his feet.
Ward shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ward ducks under a wild hook from Jumayev.
Ward on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jumayev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jumayev moves forwards but Ward connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ward works over Jumayev's head and body with a nice combination.
Jumayev leaves Ward with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jumayev misses with a body shot.
Jumayev clobbers Ward with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ward jabs Jumayev right on the nose. Jumayev blinks but takes it well.
Ward has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ward slips a jab from Jumayev.
Ward changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jumayev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jumayev misses with a body shot.
Ward walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jumayev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ward on the side of the head.
Ward throws a hook to the side of Jumayev's head but Jumayev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jumayev throws a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ward.
Ward thows a leg kick but Jumayev checks it
and Jumayev counters with a stiff right hand.
Jumayev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ward!
Ward shoots in for a takedown but Jumayev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab, jab by Jumayev - just one landing.
Jumayev lands a body shot.
Jumayev staying out of range there.
Ward takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Jumayev misses.
Ward takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ward misses with an uppercut. Jumayev saw that one coming.
Ward throws a head kick that misses
and Jumayev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ward on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ward walks into a stiff left hand from Jumayev.
Nice shot lands for Jumayev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ward dives in for a single leg takedown but Jumayev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ward moves out of range as Jumayev strikes.
Jumayev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jumayev wants it to stay on the feet.
Ward tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jumayev was well out of range. Poor timing from Ward.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zakir Jumayev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jumayev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zakir Jumayev!
In his post fight interview, Zakir Jumayev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toe Jam (ranked 1542 p4p, 1232 weight class) and Itziar Belmond (ranked 206 p4p, 163 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Toe Jam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Itziar Belmond!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belmond scores with a punch to the head.
Jam scores with a sloppy right hand. Belmond should have avoided that one.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belmond moves away.
Belmond forces Jam back against the cage and clinches.
Jam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Belmond moves out of range of the strikes.
Jam tests Belmond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Belmond fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Jam misses the target.
Belmond doesn't manage to clinch there - Jam circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Belmond.
Nice defenses there by Jam.
Belmond blocks a jab.
Belmond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Belmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belmond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Belmond.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jam scores with a nice hook to the head.
Belmond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jam cracks Belmond with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Belmond clinches up with Jam and pushes him back against the cage.
Belmond keeps control of Jam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Belmond lands a shoulder strike.
Jam is looking to break free of the clinch but Belmond has double underhooks.
Jam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jam prevents a body shot from Belmond.
Jam swings wildly with an uppercut but Belmond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jam wants to break free but Belmond has control.
Jam is working Belmond over against the cage.
Jam misses with a punch on the inside.
Belmond takes a shot to the head.
Jam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jam is trying to break free.
Jam is trying to push Belmond away but Belmond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jam misses with a punch on the inside.
Belmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Belmond blocking some punches.
Jam lands a body punch.
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!
Jam misses with a punch on the inside.
Belmond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jam is trying to break the clinch but Belmond is controlling him.
Jam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jam gets through Belmond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belmond has him pressed against the cage.
Jam misses with some punches.
Belmond can't find room to land a body shot as Jam controls the action.
Jam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belmond's elbow.
Belmond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jam's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jam scores with a shoulder strike.
Belmond lands an elbow that stopped Jam in his tracks for a moment.
Belmond lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jam.
Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Jam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belmond tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.
Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Jam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Belmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belmond misses with a kick to the body
and Jam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
 Belmond is rocked!
Belmond moves in looking to clinch but Jam pushes him off.
Jam jabs Belmond to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jam misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmond wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belmond has Jam up against the cage in a clinch.
Belmond blocks an uppercut.
Jam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jam tries to break the clinch but Belmond is controlling the position.
Jam lands a left hand.
Jam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belmond.
Jam lands a nice hook to Belmond's body. Belmond takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toe Jam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Belmond scoring well with a low kick there.
Belmond connects with a leg kick.
Belmond throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jam on the side of the head.
Belmond drives through and clinches with Jam against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Jam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itziar Belmond's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Belmond rushes Jam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Belmond blocks an uppercut.
Belmond blocks an uppercut.
Jam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belmond backwards.
Jam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belmond can do to turn this around?
Belmond closes the distance and pushes Jam back into the cage.
Jam breaks from the clinch.
Belmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belmond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belmond clinches up against the cage.
Jam wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Belmond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jam.
Belmond keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jam's efforts to push away.
Jam is trying to break the clinch but Belmond is controlling him.
Jam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Belmond.
 It looks like Toe Jam has been cut.
Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Belmond throws a big shot that misses.
Belmond tries to clinch but Jam is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Jam misses its target.
Jam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Belmond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belmond is looking to clinch but Jam is avoiding it.
Belmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Jam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Jam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jam.
Belmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Jam finish him?
Jam flashes Belmond a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Belmond's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Belmond crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Jam punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toe Jam!
An out of breath and clearly excited Toe Jam thanked Northern Zombie for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chame Boxing Champ (ranked 1147 p4p, 1579 weight class) and John Edmonds (ranked 151 p4p, 194 weight class). Edmonds has chosen Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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198
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190
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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 39 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chame Boxing Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 37 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmonds swings for the body but Boxing Champ moves out of range.
A jab from Boxing Champ misses.
Boxing Champ wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Edmonds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boxing Champ tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edmonds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edmonds throws out a counter right but Boxing Champ avoids it with no problem.
Edmonds swinging wildly here.
Boxing Champ moves into the clinch.
Edmonds stalling against the cage.
Edmonds lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edmonds.
Edmonds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boxing Champ moves away from the strike by Edmonds.
A telegraphed right hand from Edmonds misses the target.
Boxing Champ dives in and grabs Edmonds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edmonds pushes down on Boxing Champ's head and hops out.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing Champ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Edmonds was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxing Champ.
Edmonds lands a body shot.
Boxing Champ pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Edmonds slips under a jab.
Edmonds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Edmonds shoots in but Boxing Champ avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edmonds moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Boxing Champ tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boxing Champ tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Edmonds defends well and Boxing Champ ends up having to push Edmonds into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Edmonds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boxing Champ is keeping busy.
Boxing Champ wants to get back to striking at distance but Edmonds won't allow it.
Boxing Champ drops down looking for an ankle pick but Edmonds pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chame Boxing Champ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxing Champ moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Edmonds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds dodges the punch combination from Boxing Champ.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxing Champ misses with a straight right.
Boxing Champ gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Edmonds to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boxing Champ is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Edmonds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edmonds can't get the takedown.
Edmonds has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boxing Champ is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boxing Champ misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edmonds.
Edmonds has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Boxing Champ regains guard immediately.
Boxing Champ scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Boxing Champ.
Boxing Champ misses with a hook. Edmonds ducked under it nicely.
Edmonds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Edmonds, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edmonds lands a glancing blow to the side of Boxing Champ's head.
Boxing Champ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edmonds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boxing Champ moves in looking to clinch but Edmonds pushes him off.
Edmonds lands a jab to Boxing Champ's midsection.
Chame Boxing Champ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Edmonds - just one landing.
Edmonds misses with an uppercut. Boxing Champ saw that one coming.
Edmonds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boxing Champ looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boxing Champ walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Edmonds lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxing Champ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edmonds throws out the jab.
Edmonds throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boxing Champ was covering up waiting for the punch and Edmonds finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Boxing Champ is looking to stand up but Edmonds isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Boxing Champ keeps moving.
Edmonds sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boxing Champ's guard.
Boxing Champ wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Edmonds dominated that 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.
Edmonds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boxing Champ throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John Edmonds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edmonds thuds a left hand into Boxing Champ's body.
Edmonds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boxing Champ finds it's way round the side to connect with Edmonds's head.
Boxing Champ throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edmonds's waist but Edmonds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boxing Champ off to one side.
Edmonds staying out of range there.
Edmonds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmonds lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Boxing Champ misses.
Boxing Champ darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boxing Champ misses the jab.
Boxing Champ throws a push kick but Edmonds slaps the foot to one side.
Boxing Champ staying out of range there.
Boxing Champ showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edmonds.
Boxing Champ with a poor takedown
and Edmonds counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Edmonds lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chame Boxing Champ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boxing Champ fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing Champ blocks a jab.
Edmonds has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Boxing Champ drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds controlling the position.
Boxing Champ works over Edmonds with some ground and pound from guard.
Boxing Champ throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boxing Champ's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Edmonds keeps moving.
Boxing Champ sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edmonds's guard.
Edmonds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boxing Champ's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boxing Champ's back!
Boxing Champ trying to get back to his feet but Edmonds is in full control for now.
Edmonds trying to control momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ showing good submission defense here.
Boxing Champ is trying to get back to his feet but Edmonds has full control of the position and if anything, Boxing Champ has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boxing Champ manages to stand up with Edmonds still on his back. Eventually Edmonds drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Edmonds.
Edmonds throws a lazy right hand but Boxing Champ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edmonds looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxing Champ is just out of range.
Boxing Champ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds swings for the body but Boxing Champ moves out of range.
It looked like Boxing Champ wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boxing Champ closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Edmonds moves out of range of the strikes.
Edmonds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Edmonds.
Boxing Champ shoots in and gets a takedown into Edmonds's guard.
Boxing Champ sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edmonds's guard.
Boxing Champ gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Boxing Champ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edmonds.
Boxing Champ tries to clinch but Edmonds is having none of it.
Boxing Champ moves out of range of the strikes.
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Boxing Champ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edmonds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edmonds lands with an uppercut that bounces Boxing Champ off the cage and back into range.
Boxing Champ tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Boxing Champ misses.
Edmonds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxing Champ lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Edmonds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boxing Champ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boxing Champ drops Edmonds with a left and a right! Oh, Edmonds is hurt - Boxing Champ dives into side control looking to finish!
Edmonds is rocked!
It looks like John Edmonds has been cut.
Edmonds is breathing heavily.
Boxing Champ lands a strong strike to the head of Edmonds. That's dazed him! Boxing Champ looking to finish here. Edmonds is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Boxing Champ lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chame Boxing Champ!
Chame Boxing Champ gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Old Leg Tartakov (ranked 880 p4p, 1548 weight class) and Jerome Kyrylo (ranked 67 p4p, 107 weight class). Jerome Kyrylo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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266
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Old Leg Tartakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerome Kyrylo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tartakov clinches.
Tartakov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kyrylo can't find room to land a body shot as Tartakov controls the action.
Kyrylo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tartakov or not.
Kyrylo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kyrylo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kyrylo pushes Tartakov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tartakov is breathing heavily.
Kyrylo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kyrylo as Tartakov tries to tie him up.
Kyrylo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tartakov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've been informed that Kyrylo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tartakov tries to throw a body punch but Kyrylo avoids it by throwing Tartakov back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tartakov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kyrylo lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kyrylo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyrylo breaks from the clinch.
Tartakov loads up on a big right hand but Kyrylo slips the punch.
Tartakov misses with a two punch combination.
Tartakov looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kyrylo lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tartakov. Kyrylo pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Kyrylo!
Jerome Kyrylo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jones Anderson (ranked 98 p4p, 518 weight class) and Dumbledore Calrissian (ranked 11 p4p, 67 weight class). Dumbledore Calrissian has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jones Anderson's chin.
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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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jones Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dumbledore Calrissian!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calrissian moves out of range of the body kick from Anderson.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Calrissian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Calrissian.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Calrissian is just out of range.
Calrissian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anderson. Anderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Calrissian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Calrissian throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson throws a low kick but Calrissian avoids it.
Calrissian lands a body shot.
A left lands for Calrissian.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Calrissian had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calrissian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dumbledore Calrissian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calrissian scores with a punch to the head.
Calrissian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Calrissian with a hook.
Calrissian moves away from the strike by Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson takes a swing at Calrissian's ribcage but misses.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Calrissian misses.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Calrissian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anderson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Calrissian scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
Calrissian is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Anderson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Calrissian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson misses with a hook. Calrissian ducked under it nicely.
Calrissian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calrissian blocks a jab.
Calrissian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Calrissian moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Calrissian didn't see that one coming.
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Calrissian is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calrissian misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Calrissian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Calrissian shoots in but no luck this time.
Calrissian dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Calrissian's head and hops out.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calrissian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Jones Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dumbledore Calrissian.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calrissian has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Calrissian lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Calrissian to score with a decent uppercut.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Calrissian's corner calls for a 1-2. Calrissian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Calrissian throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Calrissian.
Anderson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Calrissian's sensitive parts.
Calrissian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calrissian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Calrissian.
Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Calrissian seems unphased.
Calrissian looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anderson!
Anderson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Calrissian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calrissian, as that shot connected.
Calrissian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Calrissian slips a straight right by Anderson.
Nice uppercut there from Calrissian.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Calrissian's head.
Anderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Calrissian checks a low kick from Anderson.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson with a nice cross.
Anderson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Calrissian dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Calrissian's head and hops out.
Calrissian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Calrissian lands the left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Calrissian shoots in.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Anderson walks into a stiff left hand from Calrissian.
Calrissian feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Calrissian changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Anderson has his hands on Calrissian's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calrissian trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Calrissian preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jones Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Calrissian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Calrissian checks a leg kick.
Calrissian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Calrissian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Calrissian coming out on top.
Anderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Calrissian throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot lands for Calrissian.
Calrissian scores with a takedown into Anderson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calrissian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calrissian stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson trying to control the position here.
Calrissian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calrissian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calrissian's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson pulls Calrissian in close to prevent any damage.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Calrissian controlling him for the moment.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calrissian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Calrissian takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Calrissian had a free shot at his head there.
Calrissian might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Calrissian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Calrissian moved out of range.
Calrissian doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calrissian.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Calrissian.
Anderson scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Calrissian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Calrissian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Calrissian goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calrissian lands a lovely overhand right.
Calrissian throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Calrissian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Calrissian misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dumbledore Calrissian.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calrissian.
Calrissian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Calrissian just manages to avoid it.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Calrissian. Calrissian gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Calrissian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calrissian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Calrissian fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Calrissian there.
Crunch! Anderson slams his shin into Calrissian's torso.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anderson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Calrissian has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Calrissian and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Calrissian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson jabs at Calrissian's body.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calrissian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Calrissian.
Calrissian shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Calrissian trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calrissian.
Calrissian working some strikes from top position.
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dumbledore Calrissian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Calrissian moves away and avoids it.
Calrissian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Calrissian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook but Calrissian blocks it.
Calrissian lands with a hook. Anderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Calrissian throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Calrissian.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Calrissian.
Anderson throws the left hand but Calrissian avoids the punch easily.
Calrissian moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calrissian.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calrissian goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.
Calrissian throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calrissian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Calrissian looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Calrissian with that takedown attempt.
Jones Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dumbledore Calrissian.
Anderson lands with a kick to the temple. Calrissian shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Dumbledore Calrissian has been cut.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Calrissian slips a jab from Anderson.
Calrissian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Calrissian persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Anderson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Calrissian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Calrissian lunges at Anderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anderson's hand.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calrissian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calrissian misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calrissian. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Calrissian shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Calrissian scores with a hook.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Calrissian, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Calrissian scores with a hook.
Anderson catches Calrissian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Calrissian lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Calrissian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson works Calrissian's body with a nice hook.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Calrissian's shoulder, as Calrissian tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but Calrissian ducks down to avoid it.
Calrissian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calrissian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Calrissian looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Good work by Calrissian as he checks the leg kick.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Calrissian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Calrissian.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Calrissian moved away.
Calrissian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Calrissian.
Nice jab there from Anderson.
Calrissian is rocked!
Calrissian needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Calrissian is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
A jab from Calrissian misses.
Anderson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Calrissian to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Calrissian looks to clinch but Anderson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Calrissian taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jones Anderson!
An out of breath Jones Anderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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