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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emberson Cabral (ranked 1563 p4p, 2594 weight class) and Donovan Lang (ranked 188 p4p, 297 weight class). Lang is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Land Down Under - Luude Remix. This should be fireworks!
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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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Emberson Cabral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donovan Lang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabral takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cabral circles away quickly and effectively.
Lang lands with a shot to the body.
Cabral goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lang looks to land a combination but Cabral avoids it well.
Lang throws a poor cross that misses
and Cabral counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Cabral looks at the referee who does nothing so Cabral lands a crushing right that sends Lang to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emberson Cabral!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rukter Demenok (ranked 1528 p4p, 1999 weight class) and Rampage Lokka (ranked 137 p4p, 180 weight class). Demenok comes to the cage accompanied by The Moby Dick Speech. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rukter Demenok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rampage Lokka!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demenok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Demenok lands with a kick to the ribs.
Demenok lunges at Lokka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lokka's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokka misses the target.
Lokka looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Lokka thumps Demenok with a low kick.
Rampage Lokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Demenok jabs Lokka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lokka has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lokka thuds his right hand into Demenok's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lokka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok slips under a jab from Lokka.
Lokka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
Lokka misses with a looping left.
Demenok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Lokka works the jab nicely.
Lokka throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Demenok has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Donk. Lokka catches Demenok right on the button with a cross.
Demenok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Demenok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demenok throws a body punch but Lokka moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lokka.
Demenok misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
A quick step to the side and Demenok tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokka just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Lokka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok throws a jab when Lokka was well out of range.
Demenok lands with a shot to the body.
Lokka misses with a low kick.
Lokka throws out a leg kick but Demenok moves out of range and Lokka only half commits.
Lokka misses with a hook
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demenok tries to land a front kick but Lokka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Demenok is looking to wear down Lokka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lokka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lokka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Lokka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokka dips to his left and cracks Demenok with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Demenok.
Demenok tries to work over Lokka's front leg with a kick but Lokka checks it.
Lokka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Demenok throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Demenok connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lokka throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Lokka blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Demenok throws the kick towards the body but Lokka avoids it.
Lokka misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
Demenok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok throws a jab when Lokka was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokka.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lokka.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lokka throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Demenok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Demenok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Demenok lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lokka will feel that in the morning.
Lokka lands a jab.
Demenok tries a head kick but it misses.
Demenok lands with a hook. Lokka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big left from Demenok misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokka.
Demenok throws a head kick that misses.
Lokka ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Lokka avoids a kick to the body.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body. Lokka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lokka checks a leg kick nicely.
Lokka tried to score with a low kick but Demenok checks it.
Demenok throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lokka avoids it.
A left lands for Lokka.
The fighters circling - Demenok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Demenok slips under a jab.
Demenok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lokka. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Demenok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Demenok is looking to counter with a body kick.
Demenok displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Demenok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demenok there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lokka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokka misses with a straight right.
Lokka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lokka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Lokka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lokka misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demenok.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokka misses the target.
Demenok avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lokka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Demenok as he checks the leg kick.
Lokka drops his hands momentarily and Demenok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Demenok - that will leave a mark!
Lokka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demenok paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lokka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
Lokka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Demenok had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lokka swings widly with a right hand
and Demenok counters with a leg kick.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
Lokka looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokka throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lokka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok 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.
Lokka misses with a straight left.
Demenok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lokka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lokka moves out of range of the strikes.
Lokka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokka throws a low kick but Demenok avoids it.
It appears Demenok was looking to counter with a kick there.
Demenok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lokka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lokka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Demenok has got the better of the exchanges.
Demenok loads up on a big right hand but Lokka slips the punch.
Lokka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Demenok. That did some damage!
A punch lands to the side of Demenok 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lokka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demenok.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Lokka misses with a leg kick
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lokka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Demenok doesn't seem bothered though.
Demenok misses with a hook. Lokka ducked under it nicely.
Demenok connects with a single shot there.
Lokka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lokka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokka walks into a jab.
Lokka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Demenok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Lokka misses with a straight right.
Lokka throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Demenok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lokka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demenok misses with a straight right.
Demenok slips a straight right by Lokka.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokka thuds a left hand into Demenok's body.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Demenok blocks a jab.
It looked like Demenok was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lokka.
Rukter Demenok is winning the standup battle so far.
Lokka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demenok.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lokka.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lokka throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Lokka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Demenok lands with a nice body punch.
Demenok stuns Lokka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok lands with a nice body kick.
Demenok tries to land a front kick but Lokka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demenok connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokka. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokka.
Lokka missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lokka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lokka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the liver by Demenok. Beautiful body shot.
Demenok takes one on the button.
Demenok staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demenok.
A jab from Lokka misses.
Lokka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Lokka misses.
Demenok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lokka can do to turn this around?
A head kick from Demenok lands but Lokka takes it in his stride.
Demenok takes a jab right on the kisser.
Demenok slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lokka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Demenok checks it well.
Lokka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lokka's head backwards.
Demenok punishes Lokka's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokka takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Lokka does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Demenok checks a leg kick.
Lokka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokka is just out of range.
Lokka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lokka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Demenok.
Demenok lands with a shot to the body.
Lokka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Lokka. Beautiful body shot.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lokka moves out of range of the body kick.
Lokka moves out of range of the leg kick from Demenok.
Lokka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Demenok 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Demenok.
Lokka avoids the head kick by Demenok.
A big right from Lokka misses.
A big left from Lokka misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demenok.
Lokka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demenok moves away from the strike by Lokka.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokka. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokka misses with a body shot.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Demenok connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lokka's hands.
Nice defenses there by Lokka.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Lokka.
Demenok sizes up Lokka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Demenok throws a body punch but Lokka moves out of range.
Lokka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Demenok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lokka swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Lokka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lokka throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lokka staying out of range there.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rukter Demenok dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lokka lands with a hook. Demenok tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lokka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Demenok under the eye.
Lokka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
Lokka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokka.
A counter left hand to the body from Demenok misses its target.
Lokka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Demenok.
Lokka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Demenok staying out of range there.
Demenok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lokka misses the shot to the body.
Lokka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Demenok is out of range and Lokka settles back down.
Demenok is looking to counter punch.
Demenok throws a body kick that misses.
Lokka lands the left hand.
Lokka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokka scores with a nice strike.
Lokka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Demenok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Demenok checks a leg kick.
Demenok thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lokka if he has to take too many more of those.
Demenok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lokka misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Lokka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok moves out of range as Lokka strikes.
Lokka misses with a wild body shot.
Lokka throws out a leg kick but Demenok moves out of range and Lokka only half commits.
Lokka checks a low kick from Demenok.
Demenok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Demenok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Demenok's corner calls for a 1-2. Demenok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Demenok slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Demenok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lokka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokka is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Demenok.
Lokka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lokka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Lokka moves away from the strike by Demenok.
Lokka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Demenok throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Demenok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lokka slips under a jab from Demenok.
Demenok swings for the body but Lokka moves out of range.
Demenok punishes Lokka's body with a nice straight punch.
Lokka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Demenok throws a body punch but Lokka moves out of range.
Demenok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokka manages to avoid it.
Demenok throws a body punch but Lokka moves out of range.
Lokka lands the left hand.
Lokka connects with a crisp jab.
Demenok slips under a jab.
Demenok takes a swing at Lokka's ribcage but misses.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lokka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lokka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lokka ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Lokka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Demenok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters circling a little - Demenok finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lokka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Demenok slips a jab from Lokka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lokka misses with an uppercut.
Demenok works Lokka's body with a nice hook.
Demenok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lokka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lokka misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Demenok.
Lokka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Demenok. That's going to slow Lokka down.
Demenok misses with a low kick.
Lokka throws a body shot but no joy.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Demenok throws out a powerful jab.
Demenok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Demenok throws a wild body kick that Lokka sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lokka.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokka manages to avoid it.
Lokka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Demenok.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokka is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokka is looking to slow Demenok down with leg kicks.
Lokka misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lokka looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Lokka's shoulder, as Lokka tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok scores with a jab.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Lokka's head but Lokka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lokka cracks Demenok with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lokka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lokka lands an overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok.
Lokka misses the jab.
Lokka connects with an inside leg kick.
Demenok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lokka at a distance.
Lokka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lokka avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Lokka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Demenok, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lokka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lokka was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Demenok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rampage Lokka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lokka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Demenok.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rukter Demenok.
Well Demenok has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
During a confident post fight interview, Rukter Demenok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Kirk (ranked 1395 p4p, 1910 weight class) and Thor White (ranked 169 p4p, 219 weight class). Kirk comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Use My Third Arm. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor White!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Kirk lands a right hook to the body.
White throws a big shot that misses.
Kirk lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kirk misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and White releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kirk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Kirk misses the target.
Kirk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kirk throws a shot to the body.
Kirk thows a left - swing and a miss!
White scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Kirk prevents White from improving position.
Kirk wants to control but White postures up.
A lull in the action here as White stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kirk trying to control here.
Kirk won't allow White to pass to mount.
Kirk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White is working away from the top position though.
Kirk is not content to let White control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
White is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
White is trying to work for a kimura but Kirk is defending well.
Kirk is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White is looking for a kimura but Kirk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White to get the leverage.
White trying to control from Kirk's half guard. Kirk has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kirk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Kirk's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kirk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
Kirk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kirk keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kirk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
James Kirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirk throws a good cross that connects.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White looks to throw the jab but Kirk is out of range.
Kirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White throws out a loose jab but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
James Kirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White throws a hook but Kirk blocks it.
White takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
White blocks a head kick by Kirk.
Nice body kick from Kirk.
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kirk as he jumps to the side.
Kirk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping White at a distance.
Kirk lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White blocks a head kick by Kirk.
White lands with a good body shot.
Kirk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
White looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kirk kicks White off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirk dominated that round.
That's time! Kirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Kirk's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kirk looks to land a right hand but White moved out of range.
Kirk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirk with a nice cross.
White with a hook.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Kirk counters with a thumping low kick.
White is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kirk connects with a solid leg kick.
White takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kirk's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirk trying to control from the bottom.
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
White passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk is trying desperately to improve position.
White avoids the attempt from Kirk to control.
White wants to control the pace but Kirk is squirming around nicely.
Kirk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
White looking to control but Kirk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White has hold of Kirk's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kirk manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
White goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kirk is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
White stands and throws Kirk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White working away.
White tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no White has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
White tries for a kimura but Kirk is defending well.
White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kirk gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kirk is defending against the submission attempts here by White.
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
White is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kirk sees it coming and defends easily.
Kirk is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thor White 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!
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Kirk.
Kirk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
White connects with a single shot there.
A combination from Kirk does no damage.
Kirk throws a front kick that sends White stumbling back into the cage.
White swings for the body but Kirk moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kirk. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirk.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White thuds his right hand into Kirk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk lands a nice hook to White's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
White takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James Kirk is winning the standup battle so far.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kirk looks to land a combination but White avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk misses with a left hand
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kirk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kirk throws a leg kick that is checked
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Kirk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Kirk.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kirk lands a jab to the nose.
Kirk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Kirk moves away from the strike by White.
Kirk throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
Kirk misses with a hook.
White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Kirk. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirk with a hook.
Kirk throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
Kirk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kirk moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kirk.
White keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circle momentarily. White darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kirk throws out the jab.
White takes one to the side of the head.
Kirk's corner calls for a 1-2. Kirk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kirk.
White dives in and grabs Kirk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kirk pushes down on White's head and hops out.
White misses with a hook
and Kirk counters with a nice uppercut.
White swings for the body but Kirk moves out of range.
Kirk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kirk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
White misses with a looping left.
Kirk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White's head.
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from White does it's job there.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kirk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kirk.
White tries to counter with a clinch but Kirk shakes him off and moves away.
Kirk throws a jab when White was well out of range.
A jab from Kirk finds it's way through White's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirk manages to avoid it.
White shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kirk defends it nicely.
Kirk with a nice cross.
White scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
White is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kirk is just riding it out for now. White eventually gives up the hold.
White keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Kirk.
I think Kirk 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thor White!
Thor White thanked the fans post fight for their support.
James Kirk spoke after the fight, saying 'KHAAAAAAN!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olyksandr Chai (ranked 2596 p4p, 1611 weight class) and Zeta Knox (ranked 302 p4p, 208 weight class). Knox comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Five Finger Death Punch | Bad Company kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Zeta Knox struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 267.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Olyksandr Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 52 - 41 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeta Knox!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai clinches.
I was talking to Chai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Chai drives through with a takedown into Knox's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chai pushing down on Knox's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chai is trying to work for a kimura but Knox is defending well.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Knox is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai seems to be looking for submissions.
Chai is working for a kimura but Knox is defending it quite comfortably.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Knox defends it.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chai is keen to just control but Knox is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chai prevents Knox from improving his position.
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Knox defends it.
Chai passes the guard and advances to mount!
Chai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knox is looking to escape.
Chai is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Knox is in real trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai looking for the choke from the back.
Chai patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chai has the hooks in. Knox is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Knox is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chai gets his way!
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chai has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chai working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Knox is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Chai has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Knox taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olyksandr Chai!
An out of breath Olyksandr Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Zeta Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marek Cervenka (ranked 758 p4p, 1377 weight class) and Godefroy Courtial (ranked 70 p4p, 125 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Cervenka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 20 - 3, fighting out of London, Godefroy Courtial!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Courtial slips a jab from Cervenka.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Courtial darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Courtial throws a hook to the side of Cervenka's head but Cervenka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Cervenka - just one landing.
Cervenka moves out of range as Courtial strikes.
Courtial takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Courtial connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Courtial throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Courtial walks into a left hand.
Courtial sizes up Cervenka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cervenka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Courtial misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cervenka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Cervenka throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Courtial is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cervenka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Courtial scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cervenka doesn't seem bothered though.
Courtial pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Cervenka misses.
Courtial on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Courtial checks a low kick from Cervenka.
Courtial stuns Cervenka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervenka misses with a body shot.
Courtial has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Courtial pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Courtial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cervenka throws out the jab.
Courtial lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Courtial steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
Cervenka looks to score with a jab to the body but Courtial is just out of range.
Courtial looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Courtial's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Courtial duly obliges.
Cervenka throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Courtial keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cervenka.
Cervenka lands with a good body shot.
Courtial takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cervenka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cervenka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervenka looks to score with a jab to the body but Courtial is just out of range.
Cervenka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cervenka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Courtial circles away quickly and effectively.
Cervenka misses with a hook. Courtial ducked under it nicely.
Courtial lands a nice hook to Cervenka's body. Cervenka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cervenka moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Cervenka misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cervenka manages to avoid it.
Courtial scores with a jab to the body.
Courtial tries to move into range but Cervenka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cervenka throws a jab when Courtial was well out of range.
Courtial waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cervenka.
Cervenka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Cervenka just misses with a punch to the body.
Cervenka misses with a right hand
and Courtial counters with a thumping low kick.
Cervenka throws out a powerful jab.
Cervenka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Courtial manages to avoid it.
Courtial slips under a jab.
Courtial moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Courtial drops his hands momentarily and Cervenka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cervenka is looking to score with low kicks.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cervenka.
Courtial fails to land with a series of punches.
Courtial throws a right hand that misses
and Cervenka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Courtial misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cervenka.
Courtial throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cervenka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka missing with a left hand there. Courtial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cervenka with a nice cross.
Courtial misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Courtial jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cervenka dodges the punch combination from Courtial.
Cervenka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Courtial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cervenka.
Cervenka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Courtial takes one to the chin there.
Cervenka slips a jab from Courtial.
A left lands for Courtial.
Courtial scores with the left hand. Cervenka knows he should have avoided that one.
Cervenka misses with a straight right.
Cervenka avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Cervenka is looking for a counter combo.
Courtial gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Cervenka catches Courtial right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cervenka misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
Cervenka takes one to the chin there.
Cervenka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Courtial sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cervenka throws a hook but Courtial avoids it easily.
Cervenka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Courtial lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Courtial defending well as Cervenka loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Courtial on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Cervenka misses.
Cervenka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cervenka throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Courtial now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Courtial.
Courtial takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Courtial moves away from the strike by Cervenka.
Courtial looks to land a left hand but Cervenka moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial slips a jab and a cross from Cervenka.
Courtial lands a jab to Cervenka's midsection.
A big left from Cervenka misses.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut. Courtial saw that one coming.
Cervenka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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 Marek Cervenka will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cervenka throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cervenka slips under a jab from Courtial.
Cervenka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Courtial looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Cervenka. Those never looked like landing.
Cervenka connects with a jab.
Cervenka drops his hands momentarily and Courtial takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cervenka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Courtial slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Courtial there.
Cervenka misses the shot to the body.
Courtial doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Cervenka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Courtial missing with a left hand there. Cervenka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cervenka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cervenka throws a looping overhand right but Courtial ducks down to avoid it.
Cervenka sizes up Courtial with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervenka scores with a hook.
Courtial closes the distance and clinches.
Courtial misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Courtial fails to land.
Cervenka misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervenka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cervenka looking to throw knees to the head but Courtial is blocking nicely.
Cervenka throws a head punch that misses.
Courtial has a couple of punches blocked by Cervenka.
Courtial tries to work over Cervenka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Courtial lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
Courtial presses Cervenka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Courtial can't find room to land a body shot as Cervenka controls the action.
Courtial swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Courtial working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Courtial fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Courtial managing to block the knees to the body from Cervenka.
Cervenka landing knees to the head.
 It looks like Godefroy Courtial has been cut.
Courtial lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cervenka.
Cervenka tries to land a knee to the head but Courtial blocks with his arms.
Cervenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Courtial.
Courtial prevents a body shot from Cervenka.
Courtial blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Cervenka avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Cervenka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Courtial misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cervenka scores with a knee to the head.
Courtial blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cervenka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cervenka lands with a light punch inside.
Courtial breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cervenka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Courtial moves out of range as Cervenka strikes.
Courtial let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cervenka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cervenka slips under a jab from Courtial.
Courtial misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Courtial misses with a hook.
Courtial scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Cervenka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cervenka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloppy strikes from Courtial. Those never looked like landing.
Courtial moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Cervenka blocks the leg kick.
Cervenka throws a hook but Courtial blocks it.
Cervenka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Courtial.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Courtial cracks Cervenka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Courtial connects with a jab.
Cervenka loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
Cervenka slips a jab and a cross from Courtial.
Courtial lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Cervenka finds it's way through Courtial's defenses.
Courtial fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cervenka manages to avoid it.
Courtial uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cervenka.
Cervenka connects with a jab.
Courtial misses with an uppercut
and Cervenka counters with a stiff right hand.
Cervenka loads up on a big right hand but Courtial slips the punch.
Courtial misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Courtial connects with a high kick.
Courtial swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cervenka slips a straight right by Courtial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Courtial takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Courtial lands with a nice body punch.
Courtial's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cervenka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Courtial scrambles back to his feet.
Cervenka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Courtial avoids the body shot from Cervenka.
Cervenka sizes up Courtial with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cervenka throws a lazy right hand but Courtial sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cervenka misses with a looping right.
Cervenka lands a jab to the nose.
Courtial on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Cervenka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Courtial lands with a cross.
Courtial slips under a jab.
Courtial unleashes a big counter combination but Cervenka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Marek Cervenka is winning the standup battle so far.
Courtial throws a nice looking combination but Cervenka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Courtial wants to slow Cervenka down by chopping away at his legs.
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 Marek Cervenka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Godefroy Courtial's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cervenka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cervenka misses with a body shot.
Cervenka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cervenka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cervenka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cervenka misses with a looping right.
Courtial gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cervenka moves away from the strike by Courtial.
Courtial throws a shot to the body.
Cervenka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cervenka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cervenka scores with a sloppy right hand. Courtial should have avoided that one.
Cervenka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Courtial.
Cervenka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cervenka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courtial throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cervenka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cervenka misses with a left hand
and Courtial counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Cervenka uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervenka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Courtial works over Cervenka's head and body with a nice combination.
Cervenka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cervenka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cervenka lunges at Courtial with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Courtial's hand.
A big left from Courtial misses.
Cervenka takes a swing at Courtial's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Cervenka does it's job there.
Courtial connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Courtial misses.
Cervenka throws a hook but Courtial blocks it.
Courtial lands with a shot to the body.
Cervenka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Courtial ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Courtial lands a jab to the nose.
Cervenka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
Cervenka throws a looping overhand right but Courtial ducks down to avoid it.
Cervenka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courtial moves out of range as Cervenka strikes.
Courtial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cervenka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Courtial.
Cervenka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Courtial manages to avoid it.
Courtial appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Courtial swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cervenka.
Cervenka cracks Courtial with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cervenka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Courtial throws out a loose jab but Cervenka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Cervenka. That snapped Courtial's head back.
Cervenka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cervenka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Courtial.
Cervenka blocks a leg kick.
Courtial moves away from the strike by Cervenka.
Courtial throws a nice inside leg kick.
Courtial just misses with a punch to the body.
Cervenka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courtial scores with a shot to the body.
Courtial moves forwards but Cervenka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Courtial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cervenka misses with a wild combination.
Courtial misses with a double jab.
Cervenka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Courtial.
As Cervenka backs off Courtial throws a huge counter combo but Cervenka manages to avoid it all.
Cervenka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Courtial lands with a hook. Cervenka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A left lands for Courtial.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cervenka was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Courtial works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Courtial punishes Cervenka's body with a nice straight punch.
Courtial staying out of range there.
Courtial works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Courtial has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cervenka moves away.
It looked like Cervenka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Courtial.
Cervenka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Courtial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka scores with a jab.
Courtial pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cervenka connects with a right hand. Courtial shakes it off.
Cervenka misses with a straight left.
Cervenka lands a lovely overhand right.
Cervenka lands with a nice body punch.
Courtial misses with a straight left.
A big right from Cervenka misses.
Courtial feints a counter leg kick.
Courtial ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Courtial ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Courtial misses its intended target.
Courtial loads up on a big right hand but Cervenka slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Courtial.
Cervenka throws a hook to the side of Courtial's head but Courtial sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Courtial throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cervenka throws the left hand but Courtial avoids the punch easily.
Cervenka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Godefroy Courtial has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marek Cervenka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Courtial misses with an uppercut.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Cervenka is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Godefroy Courtial.
Well Cervenka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Cervenka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski (ranked 694 p4p, 1079 weight class) and Danila Bagrov (ranked 98 p4p, 137 weight class). Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski comes to the cage accompanied by Meet Fran. Bagrov has chosen Империя зла as his entrance music. Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Danila Bagrov'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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danila Bagrov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagrov walks into a stiff left hand from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Bagrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a hook.
Bagrov with the counter takedown but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it easily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swinging wildly here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings away with a body shot that misses
so Bagrov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bagrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Danila Bagrov has been cut.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski punishes Bagrov's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagrov defending well as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski loads up on a big left hand.
Bagrov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looks to land a left hand but Bagrov moved out of range nicely.
Bagrov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski lands a leg kick that knocks Bagrov off balance momentarily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bagrov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bagrov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bagrov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bagrov throwing shots but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is blocking nicely.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bagrov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bagrov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to improve his position.
Bagrov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bagrov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bagrov blocks the body kick.
Bagrov feints the counter takedown.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out a loose jab but Bagrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a looping overhand right but Bagrov ducks down to avoid it.
Bagrov blocks a head kick by Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bagrov.
Bagrov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a shot from downtown. Bagrov moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski does no damage.
Bagrov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski defends it well.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a jab but it's blocked by Bagrov.
Bagrov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a straight right.
Bagrov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski thuds his right hand into Bagrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bagrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski connects with a jab.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a right hand that Bagrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Bagrov also avoids with ease.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body kick.
And Bagrov tries to counter it with a takedown but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski wants to land a leg kick but Bagrov is out of range.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bagrov.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a left hand
and Bagrov counters with a shoot takedown. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski fights it but they end up in guard.
Bagrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Bagrov throws a strike but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danila Bagrov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bagrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body kick.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bagrov.
Bagrov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swinging wildly here.
Bagrov feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bagrov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a head kick that misses.
Bagrov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bagrov slips under a jab.
Bagrov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski defends it well.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an overhand right that lands on Bagrov's shoulder, as Bagrov tries to avoid the shot.
Bagrov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses the target.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a straight right.
Bagrov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a sloppy right hand. Bagrov should have avoided that one.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is winning the standup battle so far.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bagrov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is trying to escape back to his feet but Bagrov uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bagrov can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski stops Bagrov from passing to mount.
The strikes coming from Bagrov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Bagrov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Bagrov crashes against the mat.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagrov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bagrov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bagrov cracks Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a big right hand but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bagrov lands an elbow.
Bagrov throws a strike aimed at the side of Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski's head but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it well.
Bagrov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bagrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bagrov moves out of range as Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski strikes.
Bagrov with the counter takedown but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski avoids it easily.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws an overhand right that lands on Bagrov's shoulder, as Bagrov tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bagrov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries a head kick but it misses.
Bagrov avoids a kick to the body.
Bagrov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Bagrov tries to counter it with a takedown but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bagrov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bagrov feints the counter takedown.
Bagrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
Bagrov feints the counter takedown.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scores with a nice right hand.
Bagrov slips under a jab from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski misses with a wild body shot.
Bagrov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice body kick from Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fran Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danila Bagrov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski scoring well with a low kick there.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bagrov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bagrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bagrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bagrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bagrov slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagrov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski defending well though.
Bagrov working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagrov tries to pass to full mount but Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski defends it.
Bagrov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bagrov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski tries to hold on but Bagrov pushes him away.
Bagrov dominating with strikes here.
The referee warns Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bagrov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bagrov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
 Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is rocked!
Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bagrov.
Bagrov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Danila Bagrov has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bagrov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bagrov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bagrov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bagrov lands a big elbow - Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Stalinovskovichdaviddivitchski is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Danila Bagrov!
A victorious Danila Bagrov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Spicoli (ranked 283 p4p, 949 weight class) and Caleb DeCoteau (ranked 39 p4p, 120 weight class). Spicoli's entrance music is Money Buy Drugs. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Spicoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb DeCoteau!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spicoli gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spicoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeCoteau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spicoli manages to avoid it.
DeCoteau moves away from the strike by Spicoli.
A telegraphed right hand from Spicoli misses the target.
A big left from DeCoteau misses.
Spicoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeCoteau.
Spicoli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Globo Gym (5000) in the buildup to the fight.
DeCoteau cracks Spicoli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spicoli misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Spicoli as DeCoteau shoots in.
It looked like Spicoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeCoteau tries to move into range but Spicoli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Caleb DeCoteau has been cut.
A jab from DeCoteau finds it's way through Spicoli's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicoli misses with a wild combination.
DeCoteau takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DeCoteau misses the shot to the body.
DeCoteau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Spicoli.
DeCoteau misses with a double jab
and Spicoli counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck for DeCoteau with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli lands a body shot.
Spicoli connects with a jab.
Spicoli throws a jab but it's blocked by DeCoteau.
DeCoteau throws a jab when Spicoli was well out of range.
Spicoli throws a looping overhand right but DeCoteau ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeCoteau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spicoli.
DeCoteau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spicoli.
DeCoteau avoids the head kick by Spicoli.
Spicoli looks to land a left hand but DeCoteau moved out of range nicely.
DeCoteau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeCoteau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeCoteau. Spicoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spicoli misses the jab.
Spicoli lands with an overhand left.
Spicoli cracks DeCoteau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
DeCoteau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spicoli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
DeCoteau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spicoli misses the jab.
DeCoteau pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spicoli back to the cage. DeCoteau follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Spicoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeCoteau closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeCoteau lands with a nice body punch.
Spicoli throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeCoteau counters with a left and a right that stings Spicoli.
DeCoteau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spicoli.
Spicoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeCoteau takes one on the button.
DeCoteau moves out of range of the strikes.
Spicoli misses with an uppercut
and DeCoteau counters with a stiff right hand.
Spicoli just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Jeff Spicoli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DeCoteau takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Spicoli cracks a nice hook into DeCoteau's ribs.
Spicoli lands a big head kick that sends DeCoteau tumbling to the mat! Spicoli takes a step backwards and waves DeCoteau back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 DeCoteau is rocked!
Spicoli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeCoteau is still on wobbly legs! Can Spicoli finish him?
Spicoli darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! DeCoteau's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Spicoli before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeff Spicoli!
Jeff Spicoli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Unang Zemin (ranked 645 p4p, 208 weight class) and Violent Femme (ranked 48 p4p, 17 weight class). Zemin comes into the arena with 부모님 은혜 blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Unang Zemin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Violent Femme!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Femme misses with a body shot.
Femme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zemin misses with a looping right.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zemin manages to avoid it.
Zemin tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Femme was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Femme swats away the attempt to clinch by Zemin.
Zemin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Femme's hands.
Femme lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Femme misses with a hook.
Zemin sizes up Femme with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Femme thuds his right hand into Zemin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zemin is looking to clinch but Femme is avoiding it.
Zemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Femme circles away.
Zemin slips a straight right by Femme.
Femme moves out of range of the strikes.
Femme paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Femme looks to land a left hand but Zemin moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Femme misses the target.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Femme lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Zemin lands with a cross.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Zemin's shoulder, as Zemin tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Zemin misses.
Femme punishes Zemin's body with a nice straight punch.
Zemin moves out of range as Femme strikes.
Zemin misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Femme misses
and Zemin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zemin tries to clinch but Femme is having none of it.
Femme scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zemin doesn't seem bothered though.
Femme thuds a left hand into Zemin's body.
Zemin wants to clinch up but Femme keeps it at a distance.
Zemin wants to clinch up but Femme keeps it at a distance.
Femme shoots in looking for a takedown. Zemin tries to sprawl out of it but Femme keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zemin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zemin scores with a jab.
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!
Femme thuds a left hand into Zemin's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zemin is looking to clinch but Femme is avoiding it.
Femme listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zemin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Femme takes one on the button.
Nice shot by Femme.
Femme lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zemin at a distance.
Zemin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Femme drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zemin being controlled here, momentarily.
Zemin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Femme dives into side control.
Zemin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Zemin pushes Femme away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Femme gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zemin bucks up and tries to throw Femme off but instead Femme has got his back!
Zemin is trying to get back to his feet but Femme has full control of the position and if anything, Zemin has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Femme is riding his opponent, not letting Zemin buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zemin is trying to get back to his feet but Femme has full control of the position and if anything, Zemin has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Zemin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Violent Femme dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Femme lands with a good body shot.
Femme misses with a body shot.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Zemin is out of range.
Femme lands with an overhand left.
Femme throws a hook but Zemin blocks it.
Femme has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Femme scores with a jab to the body.
Femme scores with a nice right hand.
Femme scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Femme takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zemin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Femme keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for Zemin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zemin throws a hook but Femme avoids it easily.
Femme stuns Zemin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zemin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zemin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zemin tries to clinch there but Femme circles away.
Femme loads up on a big right hand but Zemin slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Zemin.
Zemin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Femme scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Femme misses.
Zemin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zemin gets a clinch.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Femme misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Femme.
Femme misses with some punches.
Zemin blocking some punches.
Zemin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zemin misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Femme.
Femme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Femme.
Femme misses with the head strike.
Femme lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zemin wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Femme takes a shot to the head.
Zemin prevents a body shot from Femme.
Zemin controlling the action here for a moment.
Femme has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zemin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Femme can turn it around.
Femme throws a head punch that misses.
Femme misses with some punches.
Femme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Femme misses with a body punch.
Femme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Femme stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Femme throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Femme fails to land.
Femme misses with a punch to the body.
Femme blocks an uppercut.
Zemin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Femme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Femme.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Femme jumps guard but Zemin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zemin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Femme or not.
Femme working aggressively here.
Zemin blocks an uppercut.
Zemin working aggressively here.
Femme lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
Femme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zemin scores with a shot to the side of Femme's head.
Zemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Femme misses with some punches.
Femme scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Femme blocking some punches.
Zemin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zemin misses with some punches.
Zemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Femme lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zemin misses with a knee to the head.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Femme uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Femme lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zemin backwards.
Zemin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zemin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Femme.
Femme tries to throw a body punch but Zemin avoids it by throwing Femme back against the cage.
Femme gets control of Zemin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Femme will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Femme has a closed guard, preventing Zemin from standing up.
Femme 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.
Violent Femme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zemin wants to clinch.
Femme lands a glancing blow to the side of Zemin's head.
Femme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Femme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zemin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Femme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zemin was well out of range. Poor timing from Femme.
Zemin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zemin closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Femme fails to land.
Femme breaks from the clinch.
Zemin has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Zemin fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Femme.
Zemin looking to throw knees to the head but Femme is blocking nicely.
Zemin looking to stall.
Zemin swings wildly with an uppercut but Femme uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Femme pushes Zemin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zemin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Femme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Femme throws a shot to the body.
Zemin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zemin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Femme doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Violent Femme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zemin missing with a left hand there. Femme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zemin defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand.
Zemin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Femme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Femme looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donk. Zemin catches Femme right on the button with a cross.
Femme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zemin.
Zemin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Femme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zemin throws out the jab.
Femme ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Unang Zemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Femme scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Zemin moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Femme misses the target.
Femme lands a nice shot that snaps Zemin's head back.
Femme moves out of range of the strikes.
Zemin drops his hands momentarily and Femme takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Femme checks a leg kick nicely.
Femme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zemin jabs Femme right on the nose. Femme blinks but takes it well.
Zemin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zemin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zemin throws a wild body kick that Femme sees coming a mile off.
Femme looking to score a takedown here. Zemin is defending well but Femme drives through and ends up in Zemin's guard.
Zemin wants to get back to his feet but Femme passes into half guard.
Zemin wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zemin 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.
Zemin tries to kick Femme off in order to stand up. Femme Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Zemin pushes Femme away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Femme gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zemin bucks up and tries to throw Femme off but instead Femme has got his back!
Zemin is trying to get back to his feet but Femme has full control of the position and if anything, Zemin has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Femme has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Zemin's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Violent Femme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Femme has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Violent Femme!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Roberto (ranked 151 p4p, 110 weight class) and Lewis Pendragon (ranked 14 p4p, 11 weight class). Roberto comes into the arena with Samba de Roda blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Roberto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lewis Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberto lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Roberto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendragon moves into the clinch.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roberto works on Pendragon's body with a couple of short punches.
Roberto prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
Good body shot from Roberto.
Pendragon blocks an uppercut.
Pendragon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roberto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Pendragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pendragon tries a body shot but Roberto blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roberto struggles to land a body shot inside as Pendragon controls his hands.
Pendragon breaks the clinch.
Roberto lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberto takes the fight into the clinch.
Pendragon cracks Roberto with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberto.
Pendragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto lands with a short shot to the head.
Roberto misses with the head strike.
Pendragon avoids a wild elbow strike from Roberto.
Roberto lands a damaging elbow.
Pendragon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pendragon throws a head punch that misses.
Roberto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roberto has a couple of punches blocked by Pendragon.
Roberto tries to throw a body punch but Pendragon avoids it by throwing Roberto back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Roberto.
Roberto has a couple of punches blocked by Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberto.
Pendragon tries to work over Roberto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roberto working aggressively here.
Roberto blocking some punches.
Roberto trying to land knees to the body.
Roberto misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon is trying to force a seperation but Roberto has the dominant position.
Pendragon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendragon misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Roberto.
Roberto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pendragon misses with the head strike.
Roberto throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto.
Roberto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pendragon tries a body shot but Roberto blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Roberto as the two fighters clinch.
Pendragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pendragon clinches.
Roberto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pendragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Roberto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pendragon misses with some punches.
Roberto throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Roberto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pendragon struggles to land a body shot inside as Roberto controls his hands.
Roberto has a couple of punches blocked by Pendragon.
Pendragon breaks the clinch.
Pendragon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No joy there for Roberto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roberto throws an off balance right hand
and Pendragon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pendragon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roberto, pushing him back against the cage.
Pendragon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pendragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pendragon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pendragon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roberto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberto lands with a short shot to the head.
Roberto lands a left hand.
Pendragon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roberto backwards.
Roberto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Roberto.
Roberto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pendragon's elbow.
Pendragon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roberto blocks a body shot from Pendragon.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roberto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pendragon's brow.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roberto working aggressively here.
Pendragon blocks an uppercut.
Pendragon wants to get back to striking at distance but Roberto won't allow it.
Roberto misses with a knee to the head.
Roberto landing knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Pendragon.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pendragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roberto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon tries a body shot but Roberto blocks it.
Pendragon takes a shot to the head.
Roberto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Pendragon trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Roberto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Roberto.
Roberto misses with a wild body shot.
Roberto misses with a straight right.
Pendragon moves out of range of the strikes.
Pendragon moves into the clinch.
Roberto misses with some punches.
Roberto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pendragon has had enough of the clinch but Roberto keeps him there for the moment.
Roberto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roberto pushes Pendragon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roberto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pendragon's elbow.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roberto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pendragon can do to turn this around?
Roberto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pendragon lands with a light punch inside.
Paulo Roberto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roberto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roberto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pendragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto tries a body shot but Pendragon blocks it.
Roberto prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
Roberto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Roberto lands a hook that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Pendragon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Pendragon.
Pendragon lands a shot to the body.
Pendragon misses with a body punch.
Roberto lands an uppercut.
Pendragon can't find room to land a body shot as Roberto controls the action.
Roberto misses with some punches.
Pendragon has a couple of punches blocked by Roberto.
Roberto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roberto lands a right hand.
Pendragon tries to work over Roberto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roberto prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
Pendragon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pendragon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendragon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pendragon misses with a body punch.
Roberto missing with knees to the body.
Pendragon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pendragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pendragon misses with a punch to the body.
Roberto throws a punch but it's blocked by Pendragon.
Roberto scores with a shot to the side of Pendragon's head.
Pendragon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto lands with a short shot to the head.
Pendragon throws a head punch that misses.
Roberto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pendragon blocks it with crossed arms.
Roberto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pendragon's elbow.
Roberto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pendragon.
Pendragon can't find room to land a body shot as Roberto controls the action.
Roberto cracks Pendragon with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberto's elbow.
Roberto lands an elbow that stopped Pendragon in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Lewis Pendragon has been cut.
Roberto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roberto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Roberto on the inside.
Roberto takes a shot to the head.
Roberto looking to throw knees to the head but Pendragon is blocking nicely.
Roberto tries a body shot but Pendragon blocks it.
Pendragon tries a body shot but Roberto blocks it.
Pendragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roberto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roberto lands an elbow just above Pendragon 's eye.
Nice elbow from Roberto.
Pendragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roberto throws an elbow that misses.
Pendragon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pendragon misses with the head strike.
Roberto lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roberto.
Pendragon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pendragon blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roberto.
Roberto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roberto lands a nice elbow.
Pendragon working aggressively here.
Pendragon misses with the head strike.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pendragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roberto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pendragon moves into the clinch.
Pendragon can't find room to land a body shot as Roberto controls the action.
Roberto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roberto missing with knees to the body.
Pendragon lands with a short shot to the head.
Pendragon misses with a punch to the body.
Roberto lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Roberto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lewis Pendragon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Roberto misses its intended target.
Pendragon darts in and clinches Roberto up against the cage.
Pendragon digs a right hand into Roberto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Roberto's gas tank.
Pendragon can't find room to land a body shot as Roberto controls the action.
Pendragon is trying to force a seperation but Roberto has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Roberto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pendragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberto.
Roberto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Pendragon working hard to break the clinch.
Roberto digs a right hand into Pendragon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pendragon's gas tank.
Pendragon can't find room to land a body shot as Roberto controls the action.
Good body shot from Roberto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roberto scores with a shoulder strike.
Roberto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pendragon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Roberto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Roberto.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roberto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pendragon's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto takes a shot to the head.
Pendragon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pendragon misses with a punch on the inside.
Pendragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pendragon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pendragon misses with a punch to the body.
Pendragon tries to throw a body punch but Roberto avoids it by throwing Pendragon back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roberto.
Pendragon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roberto.
Pendragon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paulo Roberto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pendragon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pendragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto tries to work over Pendragon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roberto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon misses with a punch to the body.
Pendragon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pendragon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roberto has him pressed against the cage.
Roberto pushes Pendragon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pendragon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roberto misses with a knee strike.
Pendragon misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pendragon.
Pendragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Roberto on the inside.
Pendragon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pendragon misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pendragon lands a body punch.
Pendragon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pendragon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pendragon fails to land.
Roberto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pendragon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Roberto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pendragons head.
Lewis Pendragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roberto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pendragon.
Pendragon misses with a body punch.
Pendragon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roberto's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pendragon misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Roberto.
Pendragon avoids a wild elbow strike from Roberto.
Pendragon wants to break free but Roberto has control.
Pendragon misses with a punch on the inside.
Pendragon avoiding damage as Roberto throws knees to the body.
Pendragon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roberto lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendragon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pendragon misses with some punches.
Roberto blocks an uppercut.
Roberto throws a head punch that misses.
Pendragon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pendragon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roberto lands an elbow that stopped Pendragon in his tracks for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paulo Roberto.
Well Roberto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Roberto!
Paulo Roberto was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 6 p4p, 66 weight class) and Curtis Rome (ranked 1 p4p, 8 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curtis Rome!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rome staying out of range there.
Rome shoots in and gets a takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Rome is pushing down on Nurmagomedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nurmagomedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Rome has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Rome control the position.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Rome is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov's coaches at Casa Steel have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Nurmagomedov tries to roll over but Rome keeps him under control.
Nurmagomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Nurmagomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome passes to side control.
Nurmagomedov sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rome frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nurmagomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rome looking to isolate an arm here. Nurmagomedov doesn't see it coming and as Rome extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Rome!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Curtis Rome!
Curtis Rome is the new lightweight champion!
Curtis Rome managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co, into his post fight interview.
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