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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjallis Kalske (ranked 51 p4p, 48 weight class) and Wille Thai (ranked 13 p4p, 12 weight class). Kalske comes to the cage accompanied by Children Of Bodom - Are You Dead Yet?. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske throws a hook but Thai blocks it.
Kalske throws a poor cross that misses
and Thai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thai works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kalske is trying to keep Thai in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai wants to pass the guard but Kalske is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thai is one step ahead there.
Thai drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kalske looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kalske looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kalske!
Kalske working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske gets to mount! Thai was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Thai sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Thai is trying to get back to full guard.
Kalske is trying to control. Thai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kalske in particular looking to stall.
Thai looking for submissions off his back.
Kalske is trying to control the action in half guard but Thai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai wants to get back to full guard.
Thai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thai actively working from the bottom here.
Thai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalske trying to control from half guard but Thai is working away.
Kalske frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thai is squirming around, avoiding Kalske's attempts to control the action.
Kalske controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske wants to control the pace but Thai is squirming around nicely.
Thai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kalske trying to control but Thai is having none of it.
Thai tries to reverse the position but Kalske maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai keeps trying to improve his position.
Thai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Thai wants to get back to full guard.
Thai is pressing down on Kalske's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thai keeping full guard, as Kalske tries to pass.
Thai working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kalske has passed into half guard!
Kalske is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thai is just riding it out for now. Kalske eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thai actively working from the bottom here.
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 Hjallis Kalske will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalske circles away.
Kalske swings widly with a right hand
and Thai counters with a single leg into guard. Kalske didn't expect that.
Kalske trying to control the position.
Kalske is looking for a triangle but Thai pushes his legs off easily.
Thai trying to move into half guard but instead Kalske has managed to sweep!
Thai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalske can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kalske can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalske defends well.
Thai is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thai is keeping the position for now.
Kalske trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thai's guard.
Kalske trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Kalske stopping the sweep attempt from Thai.
Thai keeping full guard, as Kalske tries to pass.
Kalske got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kalske has managed to get both his arms back between Thai's legs - danger averted.
Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kalske gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thai is looking for a triangle but Kalske pushes his legs off easily.
Kalske with a nice head shot there.
Thai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thai is looking for a triangle but Kalske pushes his legs off easily.
Kalske stands up over Thai, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kalske working some strikes from top position.
Wille Thai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thai has an active guard here but Kalske has managed to pass into half guard.
Thai is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalske pulls his head out easily.
Kalske sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thai taking some punishment here, with Kalske in his half guard.
Kalske wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thai keeps working.
Thai actively working from the bottom here.
Thai looking for submissions off his back.
Kalske is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thai defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Still in half guard, Kalske seems content to control.
Thai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kalske pulls his head out easily.
Kalske takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kalske working the head and body with strikes.
Kalske working the head and body with strikes.
Kalske is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kalske content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kalske moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Thai.
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 Hjallis Kalske will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalske.
Thai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thai tries to keep at a distance but Kalske has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thai is trying to drag Kalske to the mat but Kalske just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thai goes for a takedown attempt but Kalske pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thai slips under a jab from Kalske.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kalske jabs Thai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kalske's waist but Kalske gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thai off to one side.
Hjallis Kalske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalske wants to clinch up but Thai keeps it at a distance.
Thai is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kalske displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thai.
Kalske tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thai manages to circle out of the way.
Kalske tries to clinch there but Thai circles away.
Kalske tests Thai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thai closes the distance and clinches up with Kalske, looking for a takedown. Thai pushes Kalske against the cage but Kalske circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kalske seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kalske pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thai is out of range and Kalske settles back down.
And Thai tries to counter it with a takedown but Kalske pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kalske tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Kalske misses.
Kalske leaves Thai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kalske clinches with his opponent.
Kalske misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kalske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thai.
Kalske prevents the takedown attempt.
Thai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kalske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kalske prevents it.
A short right from Kalske.
A short uppercut from Kalske.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kalske lands a shot to the body.
Thai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good body shot from Kalske.
Kalske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalske lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Kalske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Thai is trying to drag Kalske to the mat but Kalske just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kalske prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kalske gets through Thai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kalske scores with a hook to the body.
Kalske tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalske lands a body shot.
Kalske throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thais head.
Kalske digs a right hand into Thai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thai's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kalske.
Kalske is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thai can do to turn this around?
Thai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kalske walks away with a smile on his face. Thai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice body punch from Kalske.
Kalske digs a good hook to Thai's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalske looks to land a left hand but Thai moved out of range nicely.
Kalske lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kalske throws an overhand right that lands on Thai's shoulder, as Thai tries to avoid the shot.
Thai flicks out a counter leg kick but Kalske steps away.
Hjallis Kalske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kalske scoring well with a low kick there.
Hjallis Kalske is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalske rushes Thai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thai tries for a takedown but Kalske sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kalske was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kalske throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kalske misses with a body shot.
Thai shoots in for a double leg but Kalske sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kalske is looking to counter punch.
Kalske takes the fight into the clinch.
Kalske lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske misses with a punch to the body.
Kalske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thai has Kalske pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kalske manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hjallis Kalske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Kalske scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thai tries for a takedown but Kalske manages to get underhooks.
Thai is trying to pull guard but Kalske turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Thai is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kalske lands with a short shot to the head.
Kalske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hjallis Kalske has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kalske stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kalske tries a body shot but Thai blocks it.
Thai wants a takedown.
Kalske tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalske stalling against the cage.
Kalske makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kalske lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kalske lands a nice uppercut.
Kalske scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head.
Kalske lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Kalske back against the cage.
Kalske presses Thai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Kalske.
Kalske tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Kalske back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalske.
Thai prevents a body shot from Kalske.
Kalske working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kalske stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kalske lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kalske lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kalske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thai.
Kalske misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kalske.
Kalske lands with a left to the head.
Kalske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Kalske lands a nice uppercut.
Kalske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thai.
Kalske misses with a body punch.
Kalske lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kalske.
Kalske scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalske pushes Thai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalske tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Kalske back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kalske as the two fighters clinch.
Kalske lands a shot to the body.
Kalske lands a body punch.
Kalske throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kalske pushes Thai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalske misses with a punch to the body.
Kalske tries to throw a body punch but Thai avoids it by throwing Kalske back against the cage.
Thai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kalske is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kalske lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thai.
Kalske lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kalske - that landed with a thud.
Kalske lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Kalske scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Kalske.
Kalske softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kalske.
Kalske scores with a hook to the body.
Kalske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thai wants a takedown.
Thai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kalske lands a body punch.
Kalske lands with a short shot to the head.
Kalske misses with a body punch.
Thai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalske smiles and moves away.
Thai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kalske looks to score with a jab to the body but Thai is just out of range.
Thai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hjallis Kalske had his way with Wille Thai in that round.
That's time! Kalske's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kalske wants to clinch up but Thai keeps it at a distance.
Thai feints the counter takedown.
Kalske scores with a head kick. Thai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kalske 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.
Thai wants to counter the offense by Kalske and move into the clinch position.
Hjallis Kalske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalske tests Thai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalske darts in and clinches Thai up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske gets through Thai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thai prevents a body shot from Kalske.
Nice body punch from Kalske - that landed with a thud.
Kalske lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thai is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kalske gets underhooks to prevent Thai's takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Kalske.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske lands with a light punch inside.
Thai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kalske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Kalske digs a right hand into Thai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thai's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Kalske.
Thai prevents a body shot from Kalske.
Kalske scores with a shoulder strike.
Kalske gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thai.
Hjallis Kalske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Kalske lands a hook that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Kalske gets underhooks to prevent Thai's takedown attempt.
Thai has Kalske pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kalske manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kalske prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kalske scores with a hook to the body.
Kalske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kalske to keep the fight standing.
Kalske misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Kalske.
Kalske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Kalske is leaning against Thai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalske.
Kalske scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head.
Kalske is working Thai over against the cage.
Kalske tries to work over Thai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalske lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Kalske is leaning against Thai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kalske lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Kalske lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kalske scores with a shoulder strike.
Kalske presses Thai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kalske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thai fails to pull guard.
Kalske struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske pushes Thai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kalske tries a body shot but Thai blocks it.
Kalske lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalske misses with a body punch.
Thai is looking for a takedown.
Kalske misses with a punch to the body.
Kalske lands a shoulder strike.
Thai wants to take the fight to the mat but Kalske manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kalske.
Kalske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalske lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kalske softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kalske is working Thai over against the cage.
A short right from Kalske on the inside.
Kalske lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kalske scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
 Thai is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Kalske on the inside.
Thai is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalske finish him?
Kalske works on Thai's body with a couple of short punches.
Kalske scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalske lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalske is leaning against Thai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Kalske.
A right handed body shot lands from Kalske.
A right handed body shot lands from Kalske.
Thai wants to take the fight to the mat but Kalske manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kalske working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kalske avoiding damage.
Thai seems to have recovered his senses.
Kalske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kalske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Thai can't get the takedown.
Kalske tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Kalske prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kalske doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hjallis Kalske showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalske has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:42
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:43
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 48:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hjallis Kalske!
Hjallis Kalske retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hjallis Kalske thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caio Carvalho (ranked 613 p4p, 327 weight class) and Rickson Caceres (ranked 86 p4p, 46 weight class). Carvalho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pentagono - É o Moio. Caio Carvalho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rickson Caceres's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caio Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rickson Caceres!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Caceres steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carvalho.
And Caceres tries to counter it with a takedown but Carvalho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carvalho throws a good cross that connects.
Carvalho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Caceres counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Carvalho is looking to sweep but instead, Caceres has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carvalho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carvalho is on top in guard.
Caceres looking for a sweep. Not yet Caceres, not yet.
Our spies down at at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu inform us that Caceres has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho throws a strike but Caceres rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Caceres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carvalho is keeping the position for now.
Caceres sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Carvalho's guard.
Carvalho wants to get back to full guard.
Caceres is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Caceres advances to half guard.
Caceres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Carvalho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Carvalho's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carvalho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Caceres looking to pass the guard.
Caceres slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caceres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carvalho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carvalho keeping full guard, as Caceres tries to pass.
Caceres avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caceres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carvalho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Caceres is looking to work some ground and pound but Carvalho has wrist control.
Carvalho looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Caceres advances position into side control!
Carvalho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caceres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Carvalho is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Caceres dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Caceres is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carvalho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carvalho appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Caceres misses with a takedown attempt - Carvalho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carvalho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caceres stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho throws a right hand that misses
and Caceres counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carvalho!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Carvalho is looking for a sweep.
Caceres tries to advance to mount but can't.
Carvalho wants to control but Caceres postures up.
Caceres is trying to get an arm triangle but Carvalho is defending well.
Caceres works to advance to full mount. Carvalho defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho can't escape the position.
Caceres goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Carvalho turns into him and now he's in Caceres's guard.
Caceres lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Carvalho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Caceres content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carvalho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Caceres defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho throws his legs up looking for a submission but Caceres uses it to pass to side control.
Carvalho trying his best to control but Caceres has mounted him.
Carvalho looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Carvalho fending off the submission attempt from Caceres.
Carvalho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caceres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Caceres trying to mount his opponent but Carvalho defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho regains full guard. Nicely done.
Carvalho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caceres is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Caceres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Caceres bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Caio Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carvalho is looking to regain half guard here but Caceres keeps moving and retains side control.
Carvalho is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Caceres is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho throwing hammer fists to the chest of Caceres. What's that going to do exactly?
Caceres takes Carvalho's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Carvalho is in trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres tightening his grip on Carvalho, looking for the choke.
Caceres looking for the RNC.
Carvalho wants to escape the position.
Carvalho showing good submission defense here.
Caceres seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Carvalho's chin but Carvalho turns very nicely into Caceres's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Carvalho.
Rickson Caceres is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho pushing down on Caceres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Caceres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carvalho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carvalho's back!
You can see the frustration on Carvalho's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Caceres is trying to stick to Carvalho's back but Carvalho is turning into Caceres. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Caceres's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Carvalho.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Caceres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Caceres is retaining full guard.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Caceres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carvalho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Caceres is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carvalho tries to roll over but Caceres keeps him under control.
Caceres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carvalho gets full guard.
Carvalho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caceres is one step ahead there.
Carvalho has an active guard here but Caceres has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caceres is working away from the top position though.
Caceres prevents Carvalho from improving his position.
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Carvalho is defending well.
Carvalho gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carvalho can't keep his opponent in guard - Caceres advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Caceres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Caceres winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Caceres!
A determined Rickson Caceres didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micah Frank (ranked 753 p4p, 789 weight class) and Jalo Ilmarinen (ranked 97 p4p, 103 weight class). Micah Frank has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177
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174
12 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jalo Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank throws a lazy right hand but Ilmarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ilmarinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frank defends well and Ilmarinen ends up having to push Frank into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ilmarinen looks to throw the jab but Frank is out of range.
Ilmarinen ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Frank tries to score with a low kick but Ilmarinen moves his leg out of the way.
Frank takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A cross from Frank lands.
Frank misses the body punch
and Ilmarinen counters with a shoot takedown. Frank fights it but they end up in guard.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank wants to stand up but Ilmarinen is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank 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.
Frank has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ilmarinen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Micah Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Ilmarinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Frank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ilmarinen throws a hook but Frank blocks it.
Frank throws an off balance right hand
and Ilmarinen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Frank misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Ilmarinen.
Frank lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frank trying to control the position but instead, Ilmarinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frank into the cage.
Ilmarinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen has hold of one of Frank's legs. Frank is fighting the takedown attempt but Ilmarinen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen looking to pass the guard.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of digs.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Frank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen stands up over Frank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Frank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Ilmarinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ilmarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ilmarinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Frank uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ilmarinen is out of range.
Frank sets himself, and Ilmarinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Frank avoids it this time.
Ilmarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ilmarinen blocks a jab.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a clinch but Frank shakes him off and moves away.
Ilmarinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ilmarinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frank looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Frank throws a hook but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Ilmarinen.
Frank attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Micah Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice right hand.
Frank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ilmarinen throws a shot from downtown. Frank moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jalo Ilmarinen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ilmarinen tests Frank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frank takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ilmarinen throws the left hand but Frank avoids the punch easily.
Ilmarinen checks the leg kick.
Frank takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ilmarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jalo Ilmarinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frank misses with a hook.
Frank looks to land a right hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Ilmarinen misses
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Frank misses with a low kick.
Ilmarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Frank.
Frank misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ilmarinen wants to counter with a clinch but Frank pushes him away.
Nice shot by Ilmarinen.
A slow jab from Frank misses its intended target.
Ilmarinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ilmarinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Frank is just out of range.
Frank cracks Ilmarinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ilmarinen checks a leg kick.
Ilmarinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Frank tests Ilmarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frank swings for the body but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
Ilmarinen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ilmarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frank throws out the jab.
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ilmarinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ilmarinen walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Frank
and Ilmarinen counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ilmarinen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ilmarinen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ilmarinen working the strikes but Frank uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ilmarinen is taking a breather. Frank says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ilmarinen thows a huge punch but Frank dodges it nicely.
Ilmarinen winds up and cracks Frank with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jalo Ilmarinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen working over Frank with some ground and pound. Frank looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ilmarinen lands strikes from half guard.
Ilmarinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Frank is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
Ilmarinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frank's head.
Frank makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Frank throws a leg kick
and Ilmarinen counters by moving into the clinch.
Ilmarinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ilmarinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Ilmarinen avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ilmarinen backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ilmarinen lands a nice uppercut.
Ilmarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ilmarinen scores with a shot to the side of Frank's head.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ilmarinen.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Ilmarinen.
Frank tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Good body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen goes for a takedown attempt but Frank pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frank throws a big shot that misses.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Frank to score with a decent uppercut.
Frank throws a head kick that misses
and Ilmarinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ilmarinen drops his hands momentarily and Frank takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jalo Ilmarinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Frank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ilmarinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot.
Ilmarinen stuns Frank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frank on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ilmarinen throws a big shot that misses.
Frank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ilmarinen.
Frank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank looks for the body kick but Ilmarinen saw that one coming.
Frank lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ilmarinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ilmarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank.
Frank manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ilmarinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Frank lands a jab to the head.
Ilmarinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ilmarinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frank throws a leg kick but Ilmarinen checks it.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the side of Frank's head but Frank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ilmarinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ilmarinen tries to move into range but Frank moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ilmarinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Frank throws an overhand right that lands on Ilmarinen's shoulder, as Ilmarinen tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank lands a slapping body shot.
Frank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ilmarinen.
Frank tried to score with a low kick but Ilmarinen checks it.
Ilmarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ilmarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ilmarinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range nicely.
Ilmarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice right hand.
Frank scoring well with a low kick there.
Ilmarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
Ilmarinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frank walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ilmarinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ilmarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ilmarinen looks to throw the jab but Frank is out of range.
Frank walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ilmarinen manages to avoid it.
Ilmarinen instigates a clinch.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ilmarinen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frank is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ilmarinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ilmarinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jalo Ilmarinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ilmarinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Ilmarinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ilmarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jalo Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ilmarinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Frank pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Micah Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ilmarinen blocks a body shot from Frank.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jalo Ilmarinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ilmarinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jalo Ilmarinen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kano Sicarius (ranked 1352 p4p, 1467 weight class) and Sonny Barella (ranked 94 p4p, 104 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sicarius might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Klendathu Drop. Barella is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Prova del 9. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kano Sicarius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sonny Barella!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barella scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 It looks like Kano Sicarius has been cut.
Barella avoids the body shot from Sicarius.
Decent striking displayed by Sicarius there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barella has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Barella throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sicarius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barella misses with a wild combination.
Barella tries to clinch there but Sicarius circles away.
Sicarius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barella misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barella misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barella blocks a jab.
Barella misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Sicarius as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barella misses with a double jab.
Barella with a jab.
Barella looks for the body kick but Sicarius saw that one coming.
Sicarius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barella.
Sicarius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sicarius lands with a nice body punch.
Barella misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sicarius swings for the body but Barella moves out of range.
Sicarius misses with an uppercut. Barella saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barella fails with a takedown attempt.
Barella tries to land a front kick but Sicarius steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sicarius smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sicarius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barella on the side of the head.
Barella lands with a right hand.
Sicarius misses with a body shot.
Barella lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sicarius misses with a wild body shot.
Barella scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barella throws a series of punches but Sicarius moves out of range.
Barella is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sicarius.
Barella looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barella slips a straight right by Sicarius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sicarius takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barella displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sicarius throws out the jab.
Barella tries a head kick but it misses.
Sicarius throws a looping overhand right but Barella ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barella lands a lovely overhand right.
Barella instigates a clinch.
Barella drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barella can't keep his opponent in guard - Sicarius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sicarius wants to pass to mount but Barella is defending the position.
Barella is looking to escape.
Barella blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sicarius.
Barella moves into full guard.
Sicarius throws a big elbow that misses.
Barella keeping moving, preventing Sicarius from controlling successfully.
Sicarius won't allow Barella to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sicarius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sicarius wants to pass the guard but Barella is keeping the position.
Sicarius trying to control the position from guard on top but Barella is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barella is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sicarius passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sicarius working the ground and pound from side control.
Sicarius lands a few punches from side control.
Sicarius fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barella tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barella is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sicarius off and has taken his back!
Sicarius staying busy and making it hard for Barella to control.
Barella is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sicarius tries to roll but Barella sticks to his back.
Sicarius is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Barella has the hooks in. Sicarius is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Barella working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sicarius tries to roll but Barella sticks to his back.
Sicarius turns into Barella and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Barella dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kano Sicarius's cut.
That's time! Sicarius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Barella clinches up against the cage.
Sicarius wants a takedown.
Sicarius keeps control of Barella as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sicarius has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Barella clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sicarius gets his hands free as Barella looks to control.
Kano Sicarius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Will Sicarius go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Barella right now.
Sicarius throwing wild punches that miss their target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sicarius is working the ground and pound. Can Barella escape?
Sicarius controlling the position well here. Barella rolled but Sicarius kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Barella wants to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sicarius connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Barella to escape the position.
Barella wants to escape the position.
Sicarius gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Sicarius throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Can Barella hold on?! Sicarius is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Barella is in bad spot here.
Sicarius is punishing Barella with some ground and pound.
Barella breaks Sicarius's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Barella wants to control from the top but Sicarius keeps moving.
Barella stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sicarius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sicarius wants to sweep here but Barella controlling him for the moment.
Barella postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barella showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barella trying to control the position from guard on top but Sicarius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sicarius not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sicarius lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sicarius slips nicely into half guard.
Sicarius drops an elbow to the side of Barella's head.
Barella trying to control here.
Sicarius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barella's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sicarius passes to side control.
Sicarius is trying to ground and pound but Barella uses the momentary lack of control by Sicarius to regain half guard.
Barella is trying to control but can't.
Sicarius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sicarius looks to land a strike but Barella avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sicarius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sicarius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sicarius wants to control from the top but Barella keeps moving.
Sicarius might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barella wants to stand and escape but Sicarius is having none of it.
Barella is controlling Sicarius's posture.
Sicarius works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sicarius drops an elbow to the side of Barella's head.
Barella works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barella tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sicarius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barella trying to control the position.
Sicarius throws an elbow that misses. Barella uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sicarius's guard. Nice move by Barella!
Barella preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kano Sicarius dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kano Sicarius'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barella scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barella swinging wildly here.
Sicarius shoots for a takedown but Barella saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Sicarius as Barella shoots in.
Barella dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sicarius throws a looping overhand right but Barella ducks down to avoid it.
Barella throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sicarius throws a shot to the body.
Sicarius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sicarius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sicarius. Barella does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sicarius slips under a jab.
Sicarius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barella was well out of range. Poor timing from Sicarius.
Barella misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, jab by Sicarius - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sicarius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sicarius scores with a jab to the body.
Sicarius throws a body punch but Barella moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barella throws a sloppy head kick and Sicarius moves out of range easily.
Sicarius slips a jab and a cross from Barella.
Sicarius avoids the body shot from Barella.
Barella tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barella takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - Barella throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barella misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Sicarius.
A combination from Barella does no damage.
The fighters circling - Sicarius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Sicarius misses the target.
Sicarius scores with a jab.
Barella moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barella tries to bum rush Sicarius with a series of wild strikes but Sicarius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barella swinging wildly here.
Barella swinging wildly here.
Barella throws a sloppy head kick and Sicarius moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sicarius lands a body shot.
Sicarius works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sicarius throws a hook but Barella blocks it.
Barella swinging wildly here.
Barella throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sicarius drops down looking for a counter takedown but Barella sprawls and moves away.
Sonny Barella seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sicarius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sicarius trying to control but Barella is working from the bottom.
Sicarius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barella is trying to keep Sicarius in close.
Sicarius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barella works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sicarius landing some decent shots from guard.
Sicarius postures up in Barella's guard and throws a big left but Barella blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sicarius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barella swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sicarius looking to sit in guard and control but Barella gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sicarius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barella trying to control the position from guard on top but Sicarius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barella trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sicarius's guard.
Barella won't allow Sicarius to sweep him here.
Sicarius is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sicarius is looking to advance position but Barella won't allow it.
Barella taking some punishment here, with Sicarius in his half guard.
Barella moves into full guard.
Barella keeping full guard, as Sicarius tries to pass.
Sicarius distracts Barella with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sicarius stands up over Barella, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barella wants to stand up but Sicarius is controlling him.
Sicarius stands up over Barella, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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 Kano Sicarius.
I think Sicarius 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 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kano Sicarius!
Kano Sicarius seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Sonny Barella spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Beardsley (ranked 827 p4p, 772 weight class) and Panda MacLeod (ranked 57 p4p, 54 weight class). Peter Beardsley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Beardsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beardsley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 It looks like Panda MacLeod has been cut.
MacLeod misses with a body shot
and Beardsley counters with a body kick that stops MacLeod in his tracks momentarily.
MacLeod looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
MacLeod misses with a body shot.
MacLeod misses with a looping left.
Beardsley slips under a jab.
MacLeod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beardsley counters with a two punch combo.
MacLeod throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Beardsley to counter with a crisp jab.
MacLeod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beardsley.
Beardsley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
MacLeod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacLeod takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacLeod clinches up against the cage.
MacLeod tries a body shot but Beardsley blocks it.
MacLeod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beardsley blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beardsley pulls guard effortlessly.
Beardsley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beardsley managing to control the position.
Beardsley keeping moving, preventing MacLeod from controlling successfully.
MacLeod pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beardsley is keeping the position for now.
MacLeod wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLeod content to stall in guard here.
Beardsley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beardsley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacLeod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacLeod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beardsley has control of MacLeod's left arm, preventing MacLeod from doing any damage.
Beardsley keeping moving, preventing MacLeod from controlling successfully.
MacLeod tries to free his leg and advance position but Beardsley is retaining full guard.
Beardsley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacLeod defends it easily.
Beardsley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacLeod can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beardsley keeping moving, preventing MacLeod from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley trying to keep a closed guard but MacLeod is proving a slippery customer.
MacLeod trying to control the position from guard on top but Beardsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacLeod pushes down on Beardsley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacLeod is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beardsley defends it well.
Beardsley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Copes, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Beardsley looking for submissions off his back.
MacLeod is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beardsley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beardsley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four 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.
MacLeod looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Beardsley looking for submissions off his back.
MacLeod seems to be working for a kimura but Beardsley defends the submission attempt.
Beardsley is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beardsley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beardsley is looking for a sweep. MacLeod is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Beardsley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panda MacLeod's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
MacLeod wants to clinch.
Beardsley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacLeod at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Beardsley.
It looked like Beardsley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from MacLeod.
MacLeod walks into a stiff left hand from Beardsley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod misses with a lunging right hand
and Beardsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacLeod moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Beardsley.
Beardsley tries to throw a body punch but MacLeod avoids it by throwing Beardsley back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod tries a body shot but Beardsley blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Beardsley.
Beardsley lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacLeod backwards.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beardsley misses with a punch to the body.
Beardsley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beardsley working aggressively here.
Beardsley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beardsley tries to break free but MacLeod pushes him back against the cage.
Beardsley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beardsley.
MacLeod misses with a body punch.
MacLeod blocks a body shot from Beardsley.
MacLeod prevents a body shot from Beardsley.
Beardsley misses with a punch to the body.
Beardsley pulls guard successfully.
Beardsley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
MacLeod drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacLeod jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod trying to control the position from guard on top but Beardsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beardsley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacLeod defends it easily.
Beardsley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacLeod defends well.
MacLeod thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beardsley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacLeod can do to turn this around?
MacLeod wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving.
Beardsley has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. MacLeod is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Beardsley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacLeod wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beardsley, who protects the arm well.
MacLeod is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beardsley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacLeod trying to control the position but Beardsley is working away.
MacLeod tries for a kimura but Beardsley is defending well.
Beardsley tries to buck MacLeod off but MacLeod is having none of it.
Beardsley sneaks back into half guard.
Beardsley wants to control but MacLeod is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
MacLeod wants to work for an arm triangle but Beardsley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
MacLeod tries to pass to full mount but Beardsley defends it.
Beardsley is trying to maintain the position but MacLeod is very close to passing his half guard.
Beardsley manages to get to full guard.
MacLeod postures up.
Beardsley keeping moving, preventing MacLeod from controlling successfully.
Beardsley working for submissions but it's allowed MacLeod to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beardsley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacLeod pulls his head out easily.
MacLeod is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Beardsley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Panda MacLeod's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
MacLeod swats away the attempt to clinch by Beardsley.
Beardsley swings for the body but MacLeod moves out of range.
Peter Beardsley is winning the standup battle so far.
Beardsley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
Beardsley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beardsley walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Beardsley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley cracks MacLeod with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacLeod misses with a shot to the body
and Beardsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beardsley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacLeod misses with a body shot.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut. Beardsley saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beardsley. MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacLeod tries to counter by closing the distance.
MacLeod closes the distance and pushes Beardsley back into the cage.
MacLeod throws a punch but it's blocked by Beardsley.
A short body shot lands from MacLeod as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacLeod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beardsley.
Panda MacLeod seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
MacLeod misses with a body punch.
MacLeod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacLeod gets through Beardsley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacLeod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panda MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beardsley backwards.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacLeod scores with a shot to the side of Beardsley's head.
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!
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacLeod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beardsley has a couple of punches blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
MacLeod is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from MacLeod.
It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
MacLeod lands a nice shot to the body.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacLeod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beardsley backwards.
MacLeod tries a body shot but Beardsley blocks it.
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as Beardsley controls the action.
MacLeod lands a shot to the body.
MacLeod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacLeod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacLeod tries to throw a body punch but Beardsley avoids it by throwing MacLeod back against the cage.
Beardsley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
MacLeod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for MacLeod.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from MacLeod.
A short right from MacLeod.
MacLeod tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beardsley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacLeod lands a hook that snaps the head of Beardsley backwards.
MacLeod pushes Beardsley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Beardsley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacLeod lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from MacLeod as the two fighters clinch.
MacLeod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacLeod can't find room to land a body shot as Beardsley controls the action.
MacLeod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beardsley backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod digs a right hand underneath Beardsley's ribcage. Beardsley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beardsley prevents a body shot from MacLeod.
A short right hand to the side of the head by MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from MacLeod.
A nice left hand lands by MacLeod.
MacLeod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
 Beardsley is rocked!
MacLeod is trying to pull guard but Beardsley has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, MacLeod scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Beardsley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from MacLeod.
Beardsley seems to have got his legs back now.
MacLeod works on Beardsley's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
MacLeod is working Beardsley over against the cage.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beardsley misses with the head strike.
Beardsley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacLeod walks away with a smile on his face. Beardsley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Beardsley avoids the body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beardsley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beardsley throws out a loose jab but MacLeod uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panda MacLeod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Beardsley 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Beardsley!
After the fight, Peter Beardsley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ville Valo (ranked 1523 p4p, 1353 weight class) and Tauski Mountain (ranked 96 p4p, 88 weight class). Ville Valo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ville Valo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tauski Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mountain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mountain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Valo tries to bum rush Mountain with a series of wild strikes but Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mountain throws out a counter right but Valo avoids it with no problem.
A head kick by Valo misses
and Mountain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valo is breathing heavily.
Valo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Valo misses with the combination.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo misses with a head kick.
A big right from Mountain misses.
Valo tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mountain throws a leg kick which misses Valo's front leg but catches the back leg as Valo tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Mountain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valo looks to land a combination but Mountain avoids it well.
Mountain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valo.
Mountain connects with a jab.
Mountain misses with a straight left.
Valo throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Valo ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
Valo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mountain counters with a nice right hand that sends Valo toppling to the canvas! Valo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mountain finish him?!
Valo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Valo covering up! Mountain comes in with a big uppercut and Valo goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tauski Mountain!
After the big win, Tauski Mountain made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors NARCOS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Ville Valo spoke after the fight, saying 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Orel (ranked 1629 p4p, 891 weight class) and Santino Cabal (ranked 215 p4p, 108 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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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 21 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Orel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santino Cabal!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabal throws a looping overhand right but Orel ducks down to avoid it.
Cabal throws the kick towards the body but Orel avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Cabal.
Adam Orel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cabal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Orel swinging wildly here.
Cabal misses with a wild body shot.
A nice combination there by Orel.
Orel slips under a jab.
Cabal throws an overhand right that lands on Orel's shoulder, as Orel tries to avoid the shot.
Cabal misses with a low kick.
Orel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cabal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cabal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Orel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabal appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cabal tests Orel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cabal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Orel circles away quickly and effectively.
Orel checks a leg kick nicely.
Orel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cabal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cabal connects with a body shot that sends Orel's belly button to the back.
A jab from Orel does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cabal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orel.
Orel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Orel lands with a shot to the body.
Orel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cabal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cabal scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Orel misses.
Cabal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orel throws a hook but Cabal blocks it.
Cabal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cabal misses with an uppercut. Orel saw that one coming.
Orel misses with an uppercut.
Cabal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orel.
A head kick misses from Cabal.
Cabal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cabal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabal. Orel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Orel finds it's way round the side to connect with Cabal's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabal slips a straight right by Orel.
Orel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orel ducks under a wild hook from Cabal.
Cabal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cabal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orel.
Cabal just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabal manages to avoid it.
Cabal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice cross by Orel.
Orel blocks a head kick by Cabal.
Orel feints a jab promting Cabal to slip. Orel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cabal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cabal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cabal throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Orel misses.
Orel scores with a nice strike.
Cabal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabal.
Orel cracks Cabal with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabal misses with a looping right.
Cabal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cabal scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Orel misses.
Cabal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orel throws a right hand that misses
and Cabal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Cabal.
Cabal cracks a nice hook into Orel's ribs.
Cabal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabal slips a jab from Orel.
Orel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cabal counters with a body kick.
Orel is breathing heavily.
Cabal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cabal.
Orel is rocked!
Orel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cabal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Orel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cabal walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Orel drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Cabal swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Orel's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santino Cabal!
After the fight, Santino Cabal was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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