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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Naruesorn Chaiyachue (ranked 3047 p4p, 22574 weight class) and Pawel Nastula (ranked 263 p4p, 399 weight class). Pawel Nastula will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 84 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pawel Nastula!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nastula looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chaiyachue!
Nastula is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chaiyachue is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Chaiyachue on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chaiyachue tries to get out of the position.
You can see the frustration on Chaiyachue's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaiyachue is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nastula is controlling him well.
Nastula is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chaiyachue is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nastula trying to control the position but Chaiyachue is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nastula looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chaiyachue might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet but Nastula drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastula is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chaiyachue is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chaiyachue struggling a bit here.
Chaiyachue is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nastula is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet.
Chaiyachue stops Nastula from passing to mount.
Nastula working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nastula is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chaiyachue is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Nastula is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chaiyachue has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chaiyachue is trying to get back to half guard.
Chaiyachue is trying to control Nastula's posture but Nastula avoids it.
Chaiyachue tries to buck Nastula off but Nastula is having none of it.
Chaiyachue gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chaiyachue is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chaiyachue is controlling Nastula's trapped leg to prevent Nastula from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaiyachue is looking to control Nastula's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chaiyachue avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue is looking for a sweep. Nastula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chaiyachue looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nastula is looking for a kimura but Chaiyachue is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nastula to get the leverage.
Nastula prevents Chaiyachue from standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chaiyachue trying to control but Nastula postures up.
Nastula is trying to work for a kimura but Chaiyachue is defending well.
Nastula is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nastula passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue wants to get back to his feet.
Chaiyachue is squirming around, avoiding Nastula's attempts to control the action.
Nastula looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nastula is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chaiyachue tries to buck Nastula off but he can't manage it.
Chaiyachue wants to hold on but Nastula pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chaiyachue can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Nastula dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nastula shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chaiyachue sprawls well. Chaiyachue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nastula gets slowly back to his feet.
Chaiyachue manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nastula on his heels. He'll look to pass Nastula's guard now, I'm sure.
Chaiyachue wanted to stand there but Nastula had control of the position.
Nastula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chaiyachue stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaiyachue clinches up with Nastula and pushes him back against the cage.
Chaiyachue digs a right hand into Nastula's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nastula's gas tank.
Chaiyachue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nastula avoids it.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue looking to control.
Chaiyachue wants to stand but Nastula is controlling the position.
Nastula drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nastula jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chaiyachue has his hands on Nastula's head, controlling the position.
Nastula wants to pass the guard but Chaiyachue is keeping the position.
Pawel Nastula has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chaiyachue wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nastula drops back looking for a leg! Chaiyachue is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chaiyachue manages to kick Nastula off! Nastula jumps back into Chaiyachue's guard.
Chaiyachue wants to stand up but Nastula is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nastula sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chaiyachue's guard.
Chaiyachue is trying to stand.
Chaiyachue tries to get to full guard but Nastula has control of the leg.
Chaiyachue is trying to stand up here but Nastula is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nastula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chaiyachue's waist but Chaiyachue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nastula off to one side.
Chaiyachue clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chaiyachue obliges.
Chaiyachue lands a good knee to the midsection. Nastula won't want to take too many of those.
Nastula is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Chaiyachue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue presses Nastula against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nastula is defending well for now.
Chaiyachue landing knees to the body.
Nastula managing to block the knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue lands a nice knee to the body.
Chaiyachue trying to land knees to the body.
Chaiyachue lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nastula or not.
Chaiyachue missing with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue has clasped his hands together around Nastula's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Chaiyachue stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Chaiyachue rushes Nastula and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Chaiyachue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nastula on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaiyachue crunches a lovely knee into Nastula's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue lands a body shot.
Chaiyachue scores a nice knee to the body.
Chaiyachue stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nastula avoiding damage as Chaiyachue throws knees to the body.
Chaiyachue has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nastula uses from the top position.
Nastula thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chaiyachue wants to stand but Nastula is controlling the position.
Chaiyachue looking for a sweep. Not yet Chaiyachue, not yet.
Nastula is fighting to break Chaiyachue's control of his arms but Chaiyachue is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chaiyachue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nastula on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naruesorn Chaiyachue dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chaiyachue instigates a clinch.
Nastula has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chaiyachue is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chaiyachue is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nastula can do to turn this around?
Chaiyachue landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nastula on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chaiyachue throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chaiyachue manages to pull guard.
Chaiyachue is looking for a triangle but Nastula pushes his legs off easily.
Chaiyachue wants to stand and escape but Nastula is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chaiyachue is on top in guard.
Nastula has a closed guard, preventing Chaiyachue from standing up.
Nastula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaiyachue controlling from the top position.
Chaiyachue wanted to stand there but Nastula had control of the position.
Chaiyachue 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.
Chaiyachue trying to control the position from guard on top but Nastula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nastula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chaiyachue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nastula being controlled here, momentarily.
Nastula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nastula 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chaiyachue closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chaiyachue obliges.
Chaiyachue is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chaiyachue digs a right hand underneath Nastula's ribcage. Nastula let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chaiyachue decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastula stops Chaiyachue from standing up.
Chaiyachue 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.
Chaiyachue seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nastula stops Chaiyachue from standing up.
Chaiyachue looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nastula is one step ahead there.
Chaiyachue has control of Nastula's left arm, preventing Nastula from doing any damage.
Chaiyachue thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nastula is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chaiyachue closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nastula's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaiyachue decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nastula ducks right into an uppercut from Chaiyachue.
Chaiyachue clinches.
Chaiyachue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chaiyachue lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nastula or not.
Chaiyachue gets control of Nastula's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chaiyachue will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nastula prevents Chaiyachue from getting back to his feet.
Chaiyachue is pulling down on Nastula's head. It's preventing any offense from Nastula, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaiyachue is looking to stand up but Nastula isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naruesorn Chaiyachue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chaiyachue has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naruesorn Chaiyachue!
A relieved looking Naruesorn Chaiyachue thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Albertson (ranked 24326 p4p, 3276 weight class) and Steven Seagal (ranked 522 p4p, 377 weight class). Seagal has chosen Route 23 as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, John Albertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 34 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Steven Seagal!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Albertson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Seagal's guard.
Albertson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Albertson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Seagal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Albertson wants to control from the top but Seagal keeps moving.
Albertson throws a big right hand that misses.
Seagal wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Albertson with that takedown attempt.
Seagal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Seagal tests Albertson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Albertson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Seagal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like John Albertson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertson looking to score a takedown here. Seagal is defending well but Albertson drives through and ends up in Seagal's guard.
Albertson tries to stand but Seagal is controlling from the bottom.
Seagal wants to stand and escape but Albertson is having none of it.
Seagal keeping moving, preventing Albertson from controlling successfully.
Seagal wants to stand up but Albertson is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Seagal lands a body shot.
Seagal gets in close and tags Albertson with a short punch that almost sends Albertson to the mat! Oh Albertson is in big trouble! He turns his back on Seagal, trying to create some distance but Seagal rushes him, striking wildly and Albertson goes down! The referee tackles Seagal into the cage to end the fight! Seagal is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Seagal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Patryk (ranked 2620 p4p, 2398 weight class) and Robbie Shakespeare (ranked 306 p4p, 288 weight class). Robbie Shakespeare has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lukasz Patryk's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lukasz Patryk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Shakespeare!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Shakespeare misses the target.
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Patryk.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
Patryk rushes Shakespeare and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Patryk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shakespeare finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Patryk shoots in but Shakespeare avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Patryk is defended easily by Shakespeare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patryk.
Patryk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shakespeare's guard.
Shakespeare is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Patryk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakespeare won't allow Patryk to pass to mount.
Patryk is looking to take a break and control but Shakespeare is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Patryk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shakespeare's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shakespeare can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shakespeare pushes Patryk off looking to stand but Patryk dives back in and keeps control.
Patryk escapes and gets back to his feet.
Patryk misses with a head kick.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Patryk is out of range.
Shakespeare cracks Patryk with an open hand slap.
It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
Patryk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shakespeare looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Shakespeare.
Patryk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Patryk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shakespeare connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Patryk's hands.
Patryk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Shakespeare to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakespeare's coach down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shakespeare's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Robbie Shakespeare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Shakespeare looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shakespeare throws a right hand that misses
enabling Patryk to counter with a crisp jab.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patryk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shakespeare throws a hook but Patryk avoids it easily.
Patryk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Shakespeare. Those never looked like landing.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Patryk is out of range.
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Patryk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patryk drives through and clinches with Shakespeare against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Shakespeare's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shakespeare is looking to break free of the clinch but Patryk has double underhooks.
Shakespeare can't break the clinch.
Patryk has Shakespeare pressed against the cage, preventing Shakespeare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Patryk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shakespeare's efforts to push away.
Patryk has Shakespeare pressed against the cage, preventing Shakespeare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shakespeare gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Patryk.
Patryk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shakespeare is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Patryk tries for a takedown but Shakespeare manages to get underhooks.
Shakespeare pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shakespeare misses with a low kick.
Patryk slips a jab from Shakespeare.
Patryk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patryk shoots in looking for a takedown. Shakespeare tries to sprawl out of it but Patryk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shakespeare manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shakespeare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patryk was well out of range. Poor timing from Shakespeare.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Shakespeare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Patryk ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare scores with a crisp jab that stopped Patryk in his tracks.
Shakespeare throws a right hand that misses
and Patryk counters with a left and a right that stings Shakespeare.
Shakespeare scores with a nice strike.
Shakespeare keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Patryk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patryk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shakespeare.
Patryk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patryk.
Patryk throws a combination. Shakespeare tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Patryk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shakespeare moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patryk shoots in and drives through. Shakespeare sprawls well.
Shakespeare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patryk manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patryk shoots for a takedown but Shakespeare saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patryk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patryk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shakespeare lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Patryk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Patryk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shakespeare appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shakespeare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Patryk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
Patryk went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Patryk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shakespeare lands a nice shot to the body.
Shakespeare throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Patryk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shakespeare keeps the fight on the outside.
Patryk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakespeare.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patryk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shakespeare sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Patryk somewhat.
Shakespeare misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Patryk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Patryk.
Patryk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shakespeare.
As Shakespeare tries to get set, Patryk tries to push him back and clinch up but Shakespeare manages to avoid the attempt.
Patryk tries for a takedown but Shakespeare sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Patryk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakespeare throws out the jab.
Shakespeare defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Patryk.
Shakespeare fails to land with a series of punches.
Shakespeare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patryk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shakespeare lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shakespeare misses with a low kick as Patryk jumps back.
Patryk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shakespeare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patryk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shakespeare to score with a decent uppercut.
Lukasz Patryk's cut is getting worse.
Patryk throws a series of punches but Shakespeare moves out of range.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Patryk saw that one coming.
Patryk slips a straight right by Shakespeare.
Patryk is looking for a counter combo.
Shakespeare throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Patryk on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patryk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shakespeare misses with a straight right.
Shakespeare throws an off balance right hand
and Patryk counters with a three punch combo that has Shakespeare backing up. Shakespeare nods at Patryk to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patryk shoots for a double leg takedown but Shakespeare sprawls well. He's pushed Patryk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Patryk shoots and misses
and Shakespeare counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakespeare takes a swing at Patryk's ribcage but misses.
Shakespeare looks to land a left hand but Patryk moved out of range nicely.
Shakespeare throws a hook but Patryk avoids it easily.
Shakespeare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Patryk ducks under a wild hook from Shakespeare.
A punch combination from Shakespeare misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Shakespeare showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lukasz Patryk's cut.
That's time! Patryk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Patryk is defended easily by Shakespeare.
Patryk is looking to clinch.
Shakespeare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robbie Shakespeare seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shakespeare looks to throw the jab but Patryk is out of range.
Patryk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Patryk fails to land the takedown.
Patryk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakespeare changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patryk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare misses with an uppercut. Patryk saw that one coming.
Patryk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patryk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakespeare.
Shakespeare throws a jab but it's blocked by Patryk.
Patryk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shakespeare sprawls and moves away.
Shakespeare throws a one two combo.
Nice takedown defense from Shakespeare. No joy for Patryk on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukasz Patryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shakespeare cracks Patryk's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Patryk slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Shakespeare can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robbie Shakespeare!
After winning the bout, Robbie Shakespeare thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Lukasz Patryk stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will never give up!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eli Vieira (ranked 2348 p4p, 18849 weight class) and Andor Kovacs (ranked 271 p4p, 565 weight class). Andor Kovacs will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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26 - 31 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eli Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andor Kovacs!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacs scores with a leg kick.
Vieira blocks a low kick nicely.
Kovacs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vieira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kovacs throws a sloppy head kick
and Vieira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Kovacs misses.
Kovacs throws a solid leg kick but Vieira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kovacs.
Kovacs throws a lazy head kick
and Vieira counters with a shoot takedown. Kovacs fights it but they end up in guard.
Vieira controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira prevents Kovacs from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira pushes down on Kovacs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vieira works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vieira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kovacs's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Vieira controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Kovacs really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Vieira controlling from the full mount.
Kovacs is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kovacs defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vieira.
Kovacs is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Vieira has taken his back!
Kovacs is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Vieira sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Kovacs has no choice but to tap and Vieira jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eli Vieira!
Eli Vieira opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
In defeat, Andor Kovacs stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tnough lost , i want bum phillps next'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva (ranked 2713 p4p, 1678 weight class) and Ragnar Jahr (ranked 349 p4p, 222 weight class). Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ragnar Jahr!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jahr misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a head kick that Jahr semi-blocks.
Jahr misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Ferreira Da Silva tenderised Jahr's leg. Jahr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferreira Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jahr just misses with a punch to the body.
Jahr looks for the body kick but Ferreira Da Silva saw that one coming.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a three punch combo!
Jahr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva has been cut.
Jahr tried to score with a low kick but Ferreira Da Silva checks it.
Jahr misses with a straight right.
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!
Jahr lands a nice looking body kick.
Jahr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira Da Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Jahr misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferreira Da Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jahr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jahr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ferreira Da Silva checks it well.
Jahr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy body kick from Jahr
and Ferreira Da Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Jahr.
Ferreira Da Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jahr misses the target.
It looked like Ferreira Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferreira Da Silva connects with an inside leg kick.
Jahr connects with a high kick.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira Da Silva closes the distance but Jahr moves to the side
letting Jahr counter with a right hand.
Ferreira Da Silva has Jahr up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jahr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jahr digs a right hand underneath Ferreira Da Silva's ribcage. Ferreira Da Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ferreira Da Silva is stalling here.
Jahr can't break the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jahr tries to break free but Ferreira Da Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Jahr dodges an elbow strike from Ferreira Da Silva.
Jahr takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Da Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Jahr is stalling here.
Ferreira Da Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jahr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ragnar Jahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jahr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jahr throws an overhand right that lands on Ferreira Da Silva's shoulder, as Ferreira Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Ferreira Da Silva lands with a nice combination. Jahr backs away looking to recover.
Ferreira Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jahr.
Jahr lands a left and a right that send Ferreira Da Silva crashing to the mat, dazed. Jahr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira Da Silva staying out of range there.
Ferreira Da Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jahr thumps Ferreira Da Silva with a low kick.
Ferreira Da Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jahr. Jahr obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferreira Da Silva scores with a hook.
Jahr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 Ferreira Da Silva is rocked!
Ferreira Da Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ferreira Da Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Jahr. Jahr gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a low kick.
Jahr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Ferreira Da Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jahr.
Jahr tries to clinch up
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jahr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferreira Da Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ragnar Jahr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ferreira Da Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jahr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ferreira Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jahr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jahr lands a big head kick that sends Ferreira Da Silva tumbling to the mat! Jahr takes a step backwards and waves Ferreira Da Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch up but Jahr circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jahr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Ferreira Da Silva blocks a leg kick.
Ferreira Da Silva appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jahr drops Ferreira Da Silva with a beautiful combination! Ferreira Da Silva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jahr is looking for the KO!
Oh Ferreira Da Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva's cut is getting worse.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferreira Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Ferreira Da Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Ferreira Da Silva seems to have got his legs back now.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ferreira Da Silva throws an elbow but misses.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling against the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a body punch.
Jahr stalls.
Ferreira Da Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jahr's efforts to push away.
Ferreira Da Silva's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stalling in the clinch from Ferreira Da Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to stall but Jahr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jahr trying to control the position but instead, Ferreira Da Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jahr into the cage.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Jahr tries to break free but Ferreira Da Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Jahr breaks the clinch.
Jahr lands with a good body shot.
Jahr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jahr with a nice calf kick.
Ferreira Da Silva slips under a jab from Jahr.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with the combination.
Ferreira Da Silva has Jahr up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira Da Silva stalling in the clinch but Jahr improves position.
Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jahr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ferreira Da Silva has Jahr pushed against the cage.
Jahr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ferreira Da Silva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jahr can turn it around.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with an elbow strike.
Ferreira Da Silva has Jahr pressed against the cage, preventing Jahr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jahr breaks the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferreira Da Silva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jahr misses with an uppercut
and Jahr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jahr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jahr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jahr throws a body punch but Ferreira Da Silva moves out of range.
Ferreira Da Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch but Jahr moves out of range.
Ferreira Da Silva tries a low kick but Jahr avoids it.
Jahr throws a head kick that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jahr checks it well.
Jahr connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a nice looking combination but Jahr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jahr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jahr throws a head kick that misses
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Jahr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch there but Jahr circles away.
Jahr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jahr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Jahr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferreira Da Silva explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jahr. Ferreira Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferreira Da Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jahr, pushing him back against the cage.
Jahr is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferreira Da Silva has double underhooks.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jahr has had enough of the clinch but Ferreira Da Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Jahr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva letting Jahr take a breather here.
Jahr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jahr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferreira Da Silva can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick lands for Ferreira Da Silva.
Jahr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jahr throws a head kick that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferreira Da Silva throws a big counter combination but Jahr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jahr throws a head kick that misses.
Jahr throws a head kick that misses.
Ferreira Da Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ferreira Da Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jahr wants to break free but Ferreira Da Silva has control.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Ferreira Da Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ferreira Da Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Ferreira Da Silva.
Ferreira Da Silva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferreira Da Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ferreira Da Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jahr is trying to break free.
Jahr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jahr connects with a single shot there.
Ferreira Da Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferreira Da Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jahr throws a body punch but Ferreira Da Silva moves out of range.
Jahr is looking to chop away at Ferreira Da Silva's legs.
Jahr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ragnar Jahr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ferreira Da Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jahr unleashes a big counter combination but Ferreira Da Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jahr lands a head kick!
Jahr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Jahr misses.
Ferreira Da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ferreira Da Silva.
A low kick from Jahr is predictable there
and Ferreira Da Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jahr misses with a head kick.
Ferreira Da Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ferreira Da Silva keeps Jahr at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jahr misses with a low kick.
Ferreira Da Silva moves in looking to clinch but Jahr pushes him off.
Jahr tries a quick counter leg kick but Ferreira Da Silva is wise to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferreira Da Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferreira Da Silva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jahr back to the cage. Ferreira Da Silva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jahr tries to land a front kick but Ferreira Da Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Ferreira Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferreira Da Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ferreira Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Jahr circles away.
Ferreira Da Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Jahr off balance momentarily.
Ferreira Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jahr.
Ferreira Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
Jahr connects with a solid leg kick.
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 Virgulino Ferreira Da Silva.
I think Jahr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Jahr!
Ragnar Jahr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hermio Junior (ranked 1473 p4p, 3334 weight class) and Davide Farina (ranked 200 p4p, 374 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hermio Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Davide Farina!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junior fails with the takedown
and Farina counters with a good low kick that Junior was not able to check.
Junior looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Junior takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Farina scores with a decent looking hook.
Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Junior closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Junior checks a low kick from Farina.
Junior takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Farina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farina wants it to stay on the feet.
Junior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Junior drops back looking for a leg! Farina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farina manages to kick Junior off! Junior jumps back into Farina's guard.
Farina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Farina is controlling Junior's posture.
Junior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Farina's guard.
Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
Farina is trying to maintain the position but Junior is very close to passing his half guard.
Junior is working for a kimura but Farina is defending it quite comfortably.
Farina moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Farina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farina trying to control the position.
Farina really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Junior pushes down on Farina's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Farina is defending against the submission attempts here by Junior.
Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Farina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior.
Junior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farina sees it coming and defends easily.
Junior uses his free foot to push down on Farina's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Farina.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking for a guillotine from mount but Farina is having none of it.
Junior looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Farina tries to reverse the position but Junior maintains control.
Junior goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Farina turns into him and now he's in Junior's guard.
Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farina defends it easily.
Farina postures up in Junior's guard and throws a big left but Junior blocks it.
Farina trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farina trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farina's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Farina has picked Junior up and slammed him! Junior can't keep hold of the triangle and Farina manages to pass to side control!
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Junior regains half guard.
Farina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Farina sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Junior defending well though.
Junior moves into full guard.
Farina avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Junior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Junior working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farina.
Farina wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hermio Junior dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Farina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Junior or perhaps it was just good defense by Farina, which made it look bad.
Farina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Junior.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Farina! But no joy.
Junior scores with a takedown into Farina's guard.
Junior postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Farina is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Junior, into his guard.
Junior working for a triangle but Farina defends it easily.
Farina engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior working for a triangle but Farina defends it easily.
Farina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farina passes into half guard.
Junior makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Junior.
Farina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Junior has an active guard here but Farina has managed to pass into half guard.
Farina working the head and body with strikes.
Farina passes to side control.
Hermio Junior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Junior defending against the ground and pound.
Farina is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Junior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Farina looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farina throws an elbow but Junior slips to the side and avoids it well.
Junior is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior regains half guard.
Junior tries to roll over but Farina keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Junior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Farina's guard.
Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Junior drops back looking for a leg! Farina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farina manages to kick Junior off! Junior jumps back into Farina's guard.
Farina wants to sweep here but Junior controlling him for the moment.
Junior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
Farina controls Junior momentarily but Junior frees himself.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Farina keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass.
Farina trying to control the position.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Farina tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Farina is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Farina has escaped and now he's on top!
Farina with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farina trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farina advances to half guard.
Junior manages to get to full guard.
Farina wants to control from the top but Junior keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junior is on top in guard.
Junior stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farina swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Hermio Junior will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Farina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Farina wants it to stay on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Junior fails to land the takedown.
Farina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hermio Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Farina counter with a right hand.
Farina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Junior fails to pull guard.
Junior is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Farina to keep the fight standing.
Farina digs a right hand underneath Junior's ribcage. Junior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Junior tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior tries to pull guard but Farina holds him up against the cage and eventually Junior drops back down to his feet.
Farina gets control of Junior's arms and successfully pulls guard. Farina will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Junior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Farina seems keen to control Junior's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior passes Farina's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Farina wants to control but Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Farina defends the submission attempt.
Farina is holding on to half guard well.
Junior is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Farina keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Davide Farina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Farina doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior.
Junior is thwarting Farina's attempts to control the position.
Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Farina defends the submission attempt.
Farina holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Junior tries to pass to full mount but Farina defends it.
Farina is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farina is just riding it out for now. Junior eventually gives up the hold.
Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Farina defends the submission attempt.
Junior trying to pass the guard but Farina defending well.
Junior is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Farina defends it well.
Junior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farina is just riding it out for now. Junior eventually gives up the hold.
Farina is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Junior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Farina knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Farina is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Junior passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Farina is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Farina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junior thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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 Hermio Junior.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Junior, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hermio Junior!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 819 p4p, 2263 weight class) and Junior Junior (ranked 108 p4p, 263 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Iron man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Junior!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Junior lands a jab-cross combination.
We've been hearing reports that Anderson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Junior cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson scores with a decent looking hook.
 It looks like Junior Junior has been cut.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Junior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Junior throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Junior avoids them all with ease.
Junior misses with a jab, cross combination.
Junior takes one to the side of the head.
Brownie Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Junior.
As Junior looks to move away, Anderson throws a big counter combo but Junior just gets out of the way.
Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson defending well as Junior loads up on a big left hand.
Junior has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Junior's head.
 Junior is rocked!
Anderson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Junior! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Brownie Anderson!
Post fight, Brownie Anderson took to the microphone: 'And still, thanks to all my team around me. Can't wait to put off another good performance.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 932 p4p, 22616 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 121 p4p, 557 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anstey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Let's hear it for the boy. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 83 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pudzianowski won't be happy with that.
Anstey controlling from side mount.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet but Anstey is dominant here and he's now got Pudzianowski's back!
Anstey is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Pudzianowski is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Corwin Anstey!
An intense looking Corwin Anstey took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'That's how it's done, I want to go again asap.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bjornsson (ranked 732 p4p, 1560 weight class) and Floyd Gayweather (ranked 97 p4p, 203 weight class). Floyd Gayweather has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddie Bjornsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Floyd Gayweather!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gayweather with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bjornsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Bjornsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bjornsson is pushing down on Gayweather's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gayweather is fighting to maintain full guard but Bjornsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bjornsson controlling the action here.
Bjornsson wants to control but Gayweather is keeping him busy.
Gayweather trying to control but Bjornsson postures up.
Gayweather is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bjornsson is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gayweather does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gayweather looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bjornsson trying to pass the guard but Gayweather defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson is looking to take a break and control but Gayweather is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bjornsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gayweather throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Bjornsson manages to pass to side control.
Bjornsson controls the position.
Bjornsson trying to control the position but Gayweather is working away.
Gayweather manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bjornsson's best efforts.
Gayweather is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gayweather keeps trying to improve his position.
Gayweather is trying to control but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bjornsson misses with a hook. Gayweather ducked under it nicely.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot.
Bjornsson looks for a takedown but Gayweather sprawls well.
Gayweather scores with a one two! Bjornsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Eddie Bjornsson has been cut.
Eddie Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Gayweather.
Gayweather looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bjornsson lands with a nice body punch.
Nice cross by Gayweather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bjornsson working away.
Gayweather is not content to let Bjornsson control the position.
Bjornsson controls the position.
Bjornsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gayweather is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bjornsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gayweather regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson controlling from the top position.
Bjornsson throwing strikes but missing.
Bjornsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson won't allow Gayweather to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson stands up over Gayweather, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Bjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gayweather looks to land a combination but Bjornsson avoids it well.
Bjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gayweather can do to turn this around?
Bjornsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Gayweather counters with a right hand to the body.
Bjornsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Gayweather sprawls well. He's pushed Bjornsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gayweather's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gayweather duly obliges.
Bjornsson takes a swing at Gayweather's ribcage but misses.
Bjornsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bjornsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Bjornsson won't allow Gayweather to sweep him here.
Gayweather is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gayweather is looking to stall here but Bjornsson recovers full guard.
Gayweather is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Eddie Bjornsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gayweather.
Gayweather in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bjornsson pulls Gayweather in close to his closed guard and prevents Gayweather from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gayweather works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gayweather is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Gayweather lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gayweather is just content to waste time from the top position. Bjornsson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gayweather wants to control from the top but Bjornsson keeps moving.
Gayweather throws an elbow that misses. Bjornsson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gayweather's guard. Nice move by Bjornsson!
Gayweather lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gayweather trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bjornsson's guard.
Bjornsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gayweather is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Gayweather throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gayweather is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bjornsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gayweather with the ground and pound but Bjornsson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gayweather controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gayweather postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Gayweather showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gayweather connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gayweather throws a hook to the side of Bjornsson's head but Bjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gayweather throws a nice looking combination but Bjornsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bjornsson attempts a counter takedown but Gayweather avoids it well and moves away.
Bjornsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Eddie Bjornsson's cut is getting worse.
Gayweather misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Bjornsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gayweather throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Bjornsson has Gayweather up against the cage in a clinch.
Bjornsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gayweather controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayweather breaks the clinch.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut. Gayweather saw that one coming.
Bjornsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Floyd Gayweather seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Gayweather.
Floyd Gayweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gayweather lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gayweather.
Bjornsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gayweather.
Gayweather scores with a jab to the head.
Eddie Bjornsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gayweather moves away.
Gayweather lands a nice hook to Bjornsson's body. Bjornsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bjornsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bjornsson prevents Gayweather from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gayweather is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gayweather wants to control but Bjornsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bjornsson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bjornsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gayweather has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gayweather 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather wants to improve his position but Bjornsson is controlling well.
Bjornsson content to control rather than advance.
Gayweather is looking for a sweep. Bjornsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gayweather slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bjornsson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gayweather striking off his back but it's not causing Bjornsson any problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bjornsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bjornsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gayweather is retaining full guard.
Bjornsson wants to control from the top but Gayweather keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gayweather lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gayweather scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gayweather lunges at Bjornsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bjornsson's hand.
Bjornsson looks to land a right hand but Gayweather moved out of range.
Gayweather looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bjornsson throws a shot from downtown. Gayweather moves away and avoids it.
Bjornsson shoots in for a takedown but Gayweather shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Gayweather releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gayweather tries to clinch up.
Nice defenses there by Gayweather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Gayweather really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gayweather!
Gayweather is trying to get back to half guard.
Bjornsson trying to control the action but Gayweather is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayweather tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gayweather being controlled for a moment.
Check out the look on Bjornsson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gayweather wants to control but Bjornsson postures up.
The referee asks Bjornsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bjornsson prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bjornsson working away.
Gayweather tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gayweather manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gayweather is looking to take a break and control but Bjornsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bjornsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gayweather with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gayweather wants to pass to mount but Bjornsson is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gayweather is working away from the top position though.
Gayweather is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gayweather missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gayweather frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bjornsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bjornsson wants to control but Gayweather is having none of it.
Gayweather looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bjornsson hang on?
Gayweather looking to control but Bjornsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bjornsson is bucking up trying to escape but Gayweather cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gayweather looking to control but Bjornsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bjornsson tries to lock up and control but Gayweather gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gayweather punching from mount but Bjornsson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Gayweather dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Bjornsson'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. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Gayweather misses the target.
Gayweather displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gayweather slips under a jab from Bjornsson.
Gayweather steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
Gayweather lands with an overhand left.
Bjornsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gayweather swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gayweather keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Gayweather was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gayweather misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gayweather misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Bjornsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Bjornsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bjornsson.
Eddie Bjornsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gayweather will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bjornsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gayweather misses with a body shot.
Bjornsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Gayweather ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gayweather uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bjornsson.
Gayweather slips under a jab.
Bjornsson throws the left hand but Gayweather avoids the punch easily.
Gayweather looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gayweather misses with a body shot.
Gayweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gayweather fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Floyd Gayweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Floyd Gayweather 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.
Bjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gayweather throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bjornsson counters with a nice body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gayweather enables Bjornsson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gayweather manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gayweather not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gayweather tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bjornsson postures up.
Bjornsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bjornsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gayweather for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson wants to control from the top but Gayweather keeps moving.
Gayweather is trying to control the position but Bjornsson postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bjornsson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gayweather.
Bjornsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gayweather tries to avoid it but Bjornsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gayweather to the ground. Gayweather escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gayweather cracks a nice hook into Bjornsson's ribs.
Gayweather throws a nice looking combination but Bjornsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bjornsson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gayweather to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gayweather displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gayweather scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bjornsson with a poor takedown
and Gayweather cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bjornsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjornsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gayweather misses with a wild combination.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gayweather moves away.
Gayweather clinches up with Bjornsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Gayweather wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gayweather looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Gayweather comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gayweather has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 46:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Gayweather!
Floyd Gayweather is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hall (ranked 738 p4p, 1861 weight class) and Jonathas Araujo (ranked 69 p4p, 168 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Araujo won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Araujo trying to control here.
Araujo gets full guard.
Hall slips nicely into half guard.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Araujo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Araujo is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
Araujo trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Araujo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hall is working for a kimura but Araujo is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Araujo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Araujo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Araujo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hall wants to clinch.
Araujo throws a counter combo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hall.
Araujo tries to improve position but can't.
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Araujo, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Araujo gets back to full guard.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo looking to control.
Hall passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Araujo.
Hall stuffs the takedown.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?
Araujo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Araujo is pushing down on Hall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hall is fighting to maintain full guard but Araujo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall gets full guard.
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Araujo pushes down on Hall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
Jonathas Araujo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Araujo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Araujo.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Araujo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Araujo's back!
Hall is hanging on to Araujo's back as he tries to escape.
Hall doesn't have the hooks in and Araujo manages to turn into his guard.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Araujo defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hall manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Araujo has Hall in his guard.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall postures up.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Araujo has Hall pulled in close to control his posture.
Araujo is continuing to stall.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonathas Araujo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Araujo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Araujo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araujo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hall won't allow Araujo to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
Araujo passes to full mount!
Araujo working for a submission but Hall is keeping him at bay.
Araujo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hall is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hall and Araujo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall looking for a sweep but Araujo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Araujo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hall trying to hold on to Araujo's head to control him but Araujo postures up.
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Araujo is working away from the top position though.
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hall has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hall keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Araujo defends well.
Araujo forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathas Araujo really dominated that round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Araujo shoots and misses
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Araujo defends the submission attempt.
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araujo defends it well.
Araujo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall is really struggling to control Araujo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Araujo wants to control the position but Hall says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hall trying to control the pace.
Araujo trying to control but Hall postures up.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hall scores with a takedown into Araujo's guard.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Araujo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Araujo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Araujo!
Hall tries to buck Araujo off but Araujo is having none of it.
Araujo working away.
Hall is not content to let Araujo control the position.
Araujo has knee on belly momentarily but Hall bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
Araujo is looking to advance position but Hall won't allow it.
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Araujo is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Richard Hall will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Araujo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hall but Hall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Araujo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Araujo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is looking to advance position but Araujo won't allow it.
Araujo makes his way to full guard, as Hall worked for a kimura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo looking for a sweep. Not yet Araujo, not yet.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Araujo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hall to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.
Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hall trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Araujo's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Araujo holds on and takes a little breather.
Hall drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Araujo dives on top into guard.
Hall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araujo preventing the sweep.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo is looking to pass into half guard but Hall pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hall is in guard.
Hall being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hall 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Richard Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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