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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zekariays Solomon (ranked 2029 p4p, 2094 weight class) and Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov (ranked 244 p4p, 252 weight class). Solomon comes to the cage accompanied by Mato-Caen Lets Dance ( ft Bowie ). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zekariays Solomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Solomon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zhanbolatov keeping hold of Solomon's head, controlling as best he can.
Solomon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zhanbolatov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zhanbolatov is trying to maintain the position but Solomon is very close to passing his half guard.
Solomon is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhanbolatov is refusing to be controlled, as Solomon sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhanbolatov tries to roll over but Solomon keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhanbolatov is defending against the submission attempts here by Solomon.
Zhanbolatov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Solomon.
Solomon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zhanbolatov keeping hold of Solomon's head, controlling as best he can.
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.
Zhanbolatov is refusing to be controlled, as Solomon sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zhanbolatov throws a jab when Solomon was well out of range.
Solomon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Zhanbolatov.
Solomon tries to clinch up but Zhanbolatov circles away and keeps his distance.
Solomon throws out a powerful jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zhanbolatov!
Zhanbolatov gets a clinch.
Zhanbolatov is pressed up against the cage. Solomon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zhanbolatov down to the mat. Zhanbolatov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zhanbolatov loads up on a big right hand but Solomon slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Zhanbolatov.
Solomon throws a sloppy head kick
and Zhanbolatov counters with a straight right hand.
Zhanbolatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Solomon was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhanbolatov.
Solomon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon works the jab nicely.
Zhanbolatov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solomon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solomon throws a hook but Zhanbolatov avoids it easily.
Solomon misses with a looping right.
Solomon takes a swing at Zhanbolatov's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Solomon misses.
Solomon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Solomon misses with a takedown attempt - Zhanbolatov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Solomon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhanbolatov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Solomon backwards.
Zhanbolatov misses with a punch to the body.
Solomon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Solomon throws a right hand that Zhanbolatov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhanbolatov also avoids with ease.
Zhanbolatov throws an overhand right that lands on Solomon's shoulder, as Solomon tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Solomon.
Solomon moves in looking to clinch but Zhanbolatov pushes him off.
Solomon swinging wildly here.
Zhanbolatov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Zhanbolatov - just one landing.
Solomon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Solomon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Solomon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhanbolatov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhanbolatov throws a lazy right hand but Solomon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Solomon throws a hook but Zhanbolatov avoids it easily.
Solomon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Solomon scores with a takedown into Zhanbolatov's guard.
Solomon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zhanbolatov has control of Solomon's left arm, preventing Solomon from doing any damage.
Solomon throws an elbow that misses. Zhanbolatov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Solomon's guard. Nice move by Zhanbolatov!
Solomon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zhanbolatov defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zekariays Solomon 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.
Zhanbolatov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zhanbolatov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zhanbolatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solomon moves away.
Solomon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Solomon showed some decent athleticism there.
Zhanbolatov controlling the position for now.
Solomon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zhanbolatov is not content to let Solomon control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Solomon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zekariays Solomon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Solomon wants to pass to mount but Zhanbolatov is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhanbolatov wants to control but Solomon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Solomon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Solomon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zhanbolatov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Solomon is just content to waste time from the top position. Zhanbolatov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Solomon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zhanbolatov keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
Solomon working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Solomon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zhanbolatov wants to sweep here but Solomon controlling him for the moment.
Solomon looking to pass the guard.
Solomon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Solomon distracts Zhanbolatov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Solomon trying to control but Zhanbolatov is working from the bottom.
Solomon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zhanbolatov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon throws an elbow that misses. Zhanbolatov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Solomon's guard. Nice move by Zhanbolatov!
Solomon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zhanbolatov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zhanbolatov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Solomon looking to control.
Zhanbolatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Solomon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhanbolatov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zhanbolatov wants to pass the guard but Solomon is keeping the position.
Solomon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhanbolatov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zhanbolatov lands a couple of elbows.
Solomon looking to control but Zhanbolatov passes into half guard.
Solomon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zhanbolatov pulls his head out easily.
Solomon wants to get back to full guard but Zhanbolatov has mounted him!
Zhanbolatov looking to finish Solomon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Solomon!
Zhanbolatov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Solomon tries to reverse the position but Zhanbolatov maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Zhanbolatov.
Solomon wants to hold on but Zhanbolatov pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Zhanbolatov tries to clinch there but Solomon circles away.
Solomon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Solomon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhanbolatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Solomon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zekariays Solomon is winning the standup battle so far.
Solomon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zhanbolatov throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Solomon.
Zhanbolatov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zhanbolatov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Solomon's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Solomon drops his hands momentarily and Zhanbolatov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Solomon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zhanbolatov misses with a looping left.
Zekariays Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Solomon misses.
It seemed like Zhanbolatov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Solomon drops his hands momentarily and Zhanbolatov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Solomon swings for the body but Zhanbolatov moves out of range.
Solomon moves out of range of the body kick from Zhanbolatov.
A punch lands to the side of Solomon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Solomon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zhanbolatov under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon tries to clinch up
and Zhanbolatov counters with a beautiful punch that sends Solomon to the canvas!
 Solomon is rocked!
Zhanbolatov works over Solomon with some ground and pound from guard.
Solomon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zhanbolatov passes into side control.
Zhanbolatov grinds an elbow into Solomon's temple.
Oh Solomon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Solomon is looking for a sweep.
Solomon seems to have got his legs back now.
Zhanbolatov cracks Solomon with a big right hand but Solomon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zhanbolatov working the ground and pound.
A big shot lands for Zhanbolatov! That's hurt Solomon! Will he recover? Zhanbolatov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov!
Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luka Sorenson (ranked 1676 p4p, 1778 weight class) and Jaxson Munro (ranked 215 p4p, 224 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luka Sorenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaxson Munro!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorenson tries to bum rush Munro with a series of wild strikes but Munro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luka Sorenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sorenson is working Munro over against the cage.
Sorenson trying to land knees to the body.
Munro is trying to break the clinch but Sorenson is controlling him.
Sorenson lands a shoulder strike.
Sorenson scores with a shot to the side of Munro's head.
Sorenson scores with a hook to the body.
Munro tries for a takedown but Sorenson manages to get underhooks.
Sorenson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sorenson lands an uppercut.
Sorenson is pushing Munro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Munro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sorenson is keeping busy.
Sorenson tries to work over Munro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Munro breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Munro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sorenson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A right-left combo lands from Sorenson.
Sorenson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munro.
Munro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luka Sorenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxson Munro.
Munro slips a jab and a cross from Sorenson.
Sorenson tries to clinch there but Munro circles away.
Munro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Munro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Luka Sorenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Munro.
Sorenson tries to clinch but Munro is having none of it.
Munro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sorenson defends it well.
Sorenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sorenson works over Munro's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Sorenson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sorenson clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sorenson misses with the head strike.
Sorenson scores with a shot to the side of Munro's head.
Sorenson scores with a shot to the side of Munro's head.
Sorenson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sorenson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Sorenson on the inside.
A short left from Sorenson.
Munro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sorenson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sorenson lands an uppercut.
Munro takes a shot to the head.
Munro looking to stall.
Sorenson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Munro tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sorenson.
Sorenson lands a hook that snaps the head of Munro backwards.
Sorenson pushes Munro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Sorenson on the inside.
Sorenson is leaning against Munro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sorenson lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Sorenson.
Sorenson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sorenson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Munro tries to break the clinch but Sorenson is controlling the position.
Sorenson lands with a light punch inside.
Sorenson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Munro is defending well for now.
Sorenson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Sorenson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sorenson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Munro tries to circle away but Sorenson has him pinned against the cage.
Sorenson lands an elbow that stopped Munro in his tracks for a moment.
Sorenson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munros head.
Munro takes a knee right on the jaw!
 Munro is rocked!
Sorenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Munro is still on wobbly legs! Can Sorenson finish him?
Sorenson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Sorenson.
Sorenson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sorenson lands a body shot.
Sorenson lands a shot to the body.
Sorenson controlling the action here for a moment.
Sorenson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Munro.
Munro seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Sorenson.
Sorenson scores with a shot to the side of Munro's head.
Sorenson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munros head.
Sorenson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sorenson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stalling in the clinch from Sorenson.
Sorenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sorenson lands a left hand.
Sorenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Sorenson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sorenson connects with a single shot there.
Sorenson scores with a jab.
Sorenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sorenson lands a lovely overhand right.
Sorenson throws a head kick that misses.
Sorenson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sorenson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sorenson moves in looking to clinch but Munro pushes him off.
Munro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A punch combination from Munro misses.
A head kick misses from Munro.
As Munro tries to get set, Sorenson tries to push him back and clinch up but Munro manages to avoid the attempt.
Sorenson pushes Munro up against the cage in a clinch.
Sorenson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munro backwards.
Luka Sorenson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sorenson pushes Munro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Munro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sorenson.
Sorenson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Munro or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sorenson - that landed with a thud.
Munro blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sorenson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sorenson.
Still in the clinch, Sorenson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sorenson.
A short left from Sorenson.
Sorenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sorenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sorenson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sorenson.
Sorenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munro can do to turn this around?
Sorenson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Munro backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorenson cracks Munro with a nice body shot.
Munro has picked Sorenson up - he's going for a ride! Munro dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sorenson has one foot on Munro's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Munro is breathing heavily.
We've been told by Sorenson's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sorenson clobbers Munro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sorenson clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Sorenson.
Sorenson lands with a right to the head.
Sorenson lands a body shot.
Sorenson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sorenson scores with a hook to the body.
Sorenson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sorenson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sorenson lands a damaging elbow.
Sorenson lands a shoulder strike.
Sorenson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sorenson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Munro is defending well for now.
Sorenson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short left from Sorenson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sorenson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sorenson gets through Munro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorenson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munro backwards.
Sorenson gets through Munro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sorenson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sorenson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knees to the body from Sorenson.
Sorenson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sorenson.
Sorenson lands a left hand.
Sorenson lands with a left to the head.
Sorenson lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Sorenson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sorenson scores with a shot to the side of Munro's head.
Sorenson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sorenson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sorenson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Munro's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Munro drops to his knees and Sorenson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Sorenson!
Luka Sorenson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Cross (ranked 1796 p4p, 1515 weight class) and Wolfgang Pauli (ranked 213 p4p, 185 weight class). Cross comes to the cage accompanied by Irregular God. Wolfgang Pauli has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Simon Cross'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 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Pauli!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross avoids a kick to the body.
Cross closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pauli's guard.
Cross drops back looking for a leg! Pauli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pauli manages to kick Cross off! Cross jumps back into Pauli's guard.
Cross postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pauli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cross, into his guard.
Pauli trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Cross escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pauli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pauli defends it easily.
Cross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pauli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cross is tightening it up a little... Pauli has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pauli reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pauli taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cross!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Simon Cross!
A less than humble Simon Cross misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Martin Nejc (ranked 1614 p4p, 1279 weight class) and Yevgeny Ignatov (ranked 191 p4p, 153 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Nejc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yevgeny Ignatov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nejc staying out of range there.
Ignatov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nejc can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatov controls the action.
Nejc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nejc looking to stall.
Ignatov gets control of Nejc's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ignatov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ignatov is looking for a triangle but Nejc pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nejc is aware though and is defending well.
Ignatov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nejc doesn't defend quickly enough and Ignatov has managed to lock this one up! Can Nejc escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ignatov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yevgeny Ignatov!
A relieved looking Yevgeny Ignatov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bugsy Seigel (ranked 1183 p4p, 691 weight class) and Giro Inhanamoto (ranked 156 p4p, 85 weight class). Seigel comes to the cage accompanied by Paradise City - Guns N' Roses. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bugsy Seigel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giro Inhanamoto!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Inhanamoto tries to clinch up but Seigel circles away and keeps his distance.
Seigel gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Inhanamoto counters with an outside leg kick.
Inhanamoto throws an overhand right that lands on Seigel's shoulder, as Seigel tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Seigel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Seigel sets himself, and Inhanamoto steps forward looking for the clinch! Seigel avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seigel throws an off balance right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Inhanamoto clinches up with Seigel and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhanamoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Inhanamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seigel lands with a right to the head.
Seigel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Inhanamoto's face.
Inhanamoto avoiding damage as Seigel throws knees to the body.
Seigel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Inhanamoto avoids it.
Inhanamoto scores with a shot to the side of Seigel's head.
Inhanamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inhanamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seigel lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seigel.
Inhanamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inhanamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Inhanamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seigel's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Seigel fails to land.
Seigel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Seigel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inhanamoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Inhanamoto.
Seigel is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Inhanamoto presses Seigel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Seigel avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Inhanamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Inhanamoto.
I was talking to Seigel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hand to the body from Inhanamoto.
A left hand lands to the body for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inhanamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Inhanamoto.
Seigel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Inhanamoto on the inside.
Seigel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seigel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Inhanamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seigel's elbow.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand.
Seigel missing with knees to the body.
Inhanamoto lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Inhanamoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seigels head.
Inhanamoto is leaning against Seigel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Inhanamoto.
Seigel blocks a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands with a right to the head.
Inhanamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seigel's elbow.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Inhanamoto.
Seigel prevents a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto slowing the pace effectively.
Good body shot from Inhanamoto.
Seigel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Inhanamoto.
A left hand lands to the body for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot.
Inhanamoto just leaning against Seigel, taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inhanamoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto pushes Seigel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Inhanamoto digs a right hand underneath Seigel's ribcage. Seigel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Seigel misses with the head strike.
Inhanamoto pushes Seigel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seigel backwards.
Inhanamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto lands a shot to the body.
Seigel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seigel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Seigel is rocked!
Inhanamoto dips a shoulder and cracks Seigel with a mighty uppercut! Seigel falls back against the cage and Inhanamoto unloads with a barrage of strikes! Seigel is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Inhanamoto screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sumbu Kalambay (ranked 440 p4p, 476 weight class) and Takehiko Hidaka (ranked 58 p4p, 65 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sumbu Kalambay !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takehiko Hidaka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hidaka stuns Kalambay with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kalambay lands the left hand.
Kalambay looks to land a left hand but Hidaka moved out of range nicely.
Hidaka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kalambay throws a lazy right hand but Hidaka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hidaka throws a head kick that misses
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalambay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hidaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalambay misses the target.
It seemed like Hidaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalambay throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay throws a lazy uppercut
and Hidaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalambay throws a leg kick
and Hidaka counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalambay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hidaka misses with a left hand
and Kalambay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalambay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hidaka checks a leg kick.
Kalambay misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalambay misses the target.
Hidaka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kalambay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kalambay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hidaka in his tracks.
Kalambay scores with a leg kick.
Kalambay lands a nice looking body shot.
Kalambay lands a slapping body shot.
Kalambay throws a shot from downtown. Hidaka moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalambay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kalambay .
Kalambay throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalambay with the inside leg kick.
Hidaka misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Hidaka.
Sumbu Kalambay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalambay wants to slow Hidaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Kalambay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hidaka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kalambay feints and then cracks Hidaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hidaka down.
That kick from Kalambay tenderised Hidaka's leg. Hidaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalambay misses with an uppercut
enabling Hidaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Hidaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hidaka misses with a few strikes there.
Kalambay steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hidaka.
Hidaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalambay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kalambay .
Kalambay wants to clinch up but Hidaka keeps it at a distance.
Hidaka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kalambay moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Hidaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hidaka moves away from the strike by Kalambay .
Kalambay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hidaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Kalambay as he checks the leg kick.
Kalambay connects with a crisp jab.
Hidaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalambay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Kalambay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalambay throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hidaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalambay scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kalambay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hidaka moves away from the strike by Kalambay .
Kalambay throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sumbu Kalambay dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kalambay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hidaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kalambay appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hidaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hidaka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kalambay throws a chopping leg kick but Hidaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kalambay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalambay moves in looking to clinch but Hidaka pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hidaka! But no joy.
Kalambay lands a right hook to the body.
Hidaka ducks under a wild hook from Kalambay .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hidaka throws a big shot that misses.
Kalambay is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hidaka.
A cross from Kalambay lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalambay lands with a good body shot.
Hidaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sumbu Kalambay is winning the standup battle so far.
Hidaka throws the left hand but Kalambay avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Kalambay .
Hidaka takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hidaka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kalambay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hidaka can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Kalambay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalambay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hidaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalambay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hidaka manages to avoid it.
Kalambay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hidaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hidaka ducks right into an uppercut from Kalambay .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hidaka ducks right into an uppercut from Kalambay .
Kalambay takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hidaka ducks under a wild hook from Kalambay .
Kalambay misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Hidaka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalambay checks a low kick from Hidaka.
Kalambay tries to land a front kick but Hidaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kalambay backing away here, and Hidaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hidaka throws a body kick that misses.
Hidaka looks to land a left hand but Kalambay moved out of range nicely.
Kalambay connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hidaka slips under a jab from Kalambay .
Hidaka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalambay with the inside leg kick.
Hidaka throws a one two combo.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hidaka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kalambay has got the better of the exchanges.
Kalambay wants to clinch up but Hidaka keeps it at a distance.
Hidaka is looking for the big counter here.
A swing and a miss from Kalambay .
Kalambay swings for the body but Hidaka moves out of range.
Hidaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hidaka misses with a wild combination.
Kalambay misses with a hook to the body
and Hidaka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kalambay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hidaka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hidaka throws a hook to the side of Kalambay 's head but Kalambay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalambay just misses with a punch to the body.
Hidaka throws out a counter right but Kalambay avoids it with no problem.
Kalambay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kalambay scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hidaka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hidaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalambay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalambay swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kalambay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hidaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kalambay throws a good cross that connects.
Kalambay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sumbu Kalambay dominated that second round.
That's time! Kalambay 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Kalambay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hidaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takehiko Hidaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalambay throws the left hand but Hidaka avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalambay .
A telegraphed right hand from Kalambay misses the target.
Kalambay digs a good hook to Hidaka's body.
Hidaka misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hidaka misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalambay counters with a solid body kick.
Kalambay throws a solid leg kick but Hidaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kalambay .
Hidaka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hidaka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kalambay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hidaka's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalambay throws a solid leg kick but Hidaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kalambay .
A jab from Kalambay misses.
Kalambay lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hidaka. Kalambay does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalambay misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kalambay .
A big right from Hidaka misses.
A punch lands to the side of Hidaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kalambay takes a swing at Hidaka's ribcage but misses.
Hidaka avoids the body shot from Kalambay .
Kalambay misses with a body kick.
Hidaka is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hidaka keeps the fight on the outside.
Kalambay scores with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Hidaka misses.
Kalambay lands a really nice looking cross but Hidaka seems unphased.
Kalambay drives through and clinches with Hidaka against the cage.
Hidaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Kalambay throws a good cross that connects.
Good exchange - Hidaka coming out on top.
Hidaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kalambay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalambay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalambay throws an off balance right hand
and Hidaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hidaka misses with a body kick.
Kalambay looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kalambay scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Kalambay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kalambay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kalambay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hidaka at a distance.
Kalambay slips under a jab.
Hidaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hidaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalambay slips under a jab from Hidaka.
Nice uppercut there from Hidaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalambay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalambay cracks Hidaka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Hidaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Hidaka backs away, Kalambay returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kalambay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kalambay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hidaka to score with a decent uppercut.
Kalambay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kalambay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hidaka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kalambay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hidaka moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sumbu Kalambay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalambay 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sumbu Kalambay !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Furioto (ranked 572 p4p, 696 weight class) and Willie Dixon (ranked 50 p4p, 57 weight class). Furioto comes to the cage accompanied by 韻踏合組合 - . I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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46
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Willie Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon closes the distance and clinches.
Furioto turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Furioto manages to end up in side control.
Furioto working the ground and pound but Dixon is defending the strikes.
Dixon tries to buck Furioto off but Furioto is having none of it.
Furioto is trying to get an arm triangle but Dixon is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Dixon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Furioto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Furioto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furioto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dixon is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Furioto off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Furioto has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dixon working for a choke but Furioto reverses nicely into Dixon 's guard.
Furioto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Furioto.
Furioto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Furioto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dixon working for a triangle but Furioto defends it easily.
Furioto keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dixon's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furioto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dixon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Furioto has managed to get both his arms back between Dixon's legs - danger averted.
Dixon has his foot on Furioto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Furioto works his way back into a safe position though.
Dixon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Furioto lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dixon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furioto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Furioto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Furioto defends it easily.
Furioto working some strikes from top position.
Furioto landing some decent shots from guard.
Furioto postures up in Dixon's guard and throws a big left but Dixon blocks it.
Furioto is sitting in close to Dixon's body. Dixon has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Furioto is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Furioto is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Dixon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Willie Dixon!
A victorious Willie Dixon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Maximus Furioto had this to say: 'oohhh!nooooo!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Alonzo Longabaugh (ranked 511 p4p, 581 weight class) and Caio Carvalho (ranked 70 p4p, 79 weight class). Carvalho comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pentagono - É o Moio kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caio Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Longabaugh is trying to defend but Carvalho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Longabaugh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carvalho on the ground.
Carvalho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Longabaugh defending well though.
Longabaugh wants to get back to full guard.
Carvalho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carvalho has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Carvalho prevents Longabaugh from getting the reversal.
Carvalho throwing strikes here but Longabaugh is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Carvalho unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Carvalho.
Longabaugh wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Carvalho.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho punching from mount but Longabaugh doing a good job of avoiding damage.
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Carvalho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Carvalho throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Longabaugh tries to reverse the position but Carvalho maintains control.
Carvalho thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho tries to control but Longabaugh wriggling away.
Carvalho throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Longabaugh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carvalho has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Longabaugh's face.
Longabaugh is trying desperately to improve position.
Carvalho lands a big elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Longabaugh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Carvalho connects with a nice short shot to Longabaugh's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is taking a breather. Longabaugh says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Longabaugh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carvalho thows a huge punch but Longabaugh dodges it nicely.
Carvalho prevents Longabaugh from improving his position.
Carvalho lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Longabaugh wants to get back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carvalho throwing shots but Longabaugh is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Carvalho has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Longabaugh sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Longabaugh is trying to get back to full guard.
Longabaugh is staying active underneath Carvalho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho wants to free his trapped foot but Longabaugh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carvalho is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Carvalho landing strikes from the mount and Longabaugh is in trouble!
Carvalho landing shots from mount.
Longabaugh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho trying to control but Longabaugh is having none of it.
Carvalho working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carvalho dominating with strikes here.
Longabaugh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Longabaugh is in trouble now - Carvalho has advanced to mount!
Carvalho throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Longabaugh can't escape the position.
Longabaugh 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.
Longabaugh wants to improve his position but Carvalho is controlling well.
Carvalho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Longabaugh keeps working.
Carvalho is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Longabaugh!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Carvalho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Longabaugh tries to bum rush Carvalho with a series of wild strikes but Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carvalho connects with a body shot that sends Longabaugh's belly button to the back.
Longabaugh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Longabaugh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longabaugh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carvalho on the side of the head.
Longabaugh moves out of range of the strikes.
Longabaugh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Carvalho goes for a double leg but Longabaugh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Longabaugh continues to drive forward.
Carvalho with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvalho. Longabaugh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longabaugh moves away.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longabaugh was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.
An attempted straight right counter from Longabaugh misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Carvalho is just out of range.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh lands with a shot to the body.
Carvalho moves out of range as Longabaugh strikes.
Carvalho feints the counter takedown.
Longabaugh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
 It looks like Caio Carvalho has been cut.
Carvalho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carvalho misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Longabaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longabaugh throws a jab when Carvalho was well out of range.
Longabaugh throws the left hand but Carvalho avoids the punch easily.
Carvalho lands a really nice looking cross but Longabaugh seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it.
Carvalho doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Longabaugh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carvalho is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Longabaugh rather than just go for the knockout.
Longabaugh connects with a right hand. Carvalho shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longabaugh misses with a looping left.
A big right from Longabaugh misses.
Carvalho feints the counter takedown.
Longabaugh misses with a hook. Carvalho ducked under it nicely.
Longabaugh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Longabaugh with a jab.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvalho tries to land a leg kick but Longabaugh saw it coming and moves away.
Longabaugh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho feints and then cracks Longabaugh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longabaugh down.
Nice defenses there by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Carvalho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Longabaugh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carvalho moves away from the strike by Longabaugh.
And Carvalho tries to counter it with a takedown but Longabaugh pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is winning the standup battle so far.
Longabaugh cracks Carvalho with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Longabaugh has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Carvalho to stand back up!
Carvalho is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carvalho throws a lazy uppercut
and Longabaugh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carvalho is still on wobbly legs! Can Longabaugh finish him?
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Carvalho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carvalho takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Longabaugh punishes Carvalho's body with a nice straight punch.
Carvalho is holding his hands too far apart here. Longabaugh throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Carvalho is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
A relieved looking Harry Alonzo Longabaugh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshima Nagasaki (ranked 199 p4p, 246 weight class) and Mordor Mettovaara (ranked 27 p4p, 33 weight class). Nagasaki comes to the cage accompanied by Ground Zero (MOP). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroshima Nagasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mordor Mettovaara!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mettovaara takes the fight into the clinch.
Nagasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mettovaara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagasaki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki blocking some punches.
Mettovaara misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mettovaara's elbow.
A body shot lands from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki is working Mettovaara over against the cage.
Nagasaki stalls.
Nagasaki scores with a shoulder strike.
Mettovaara blocks a body shot from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki tries a body shot but Mettovaara blocks it.
Mettovaara pulls guard effortlessly.
Nagasaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nagasaki looking to pass the guard.
Nagasaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mettovaara wants to control but Nagasaki passes easily into half guard.
Mettovaara is trying to maintain the position but Nagasaki is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mettovaara is looking for a sweep. Nagasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mettovaara has a hand on Nagasaki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nagasaki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mettovaara working to try and regain half guard.
Mettovaara keeps trying to improve his position.
Nagasaki get's back to his feet.
Mordor Mettovaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki misses with a body shot
and Mettovaara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Hiroshima Nagasaki has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki misses with a left hand
and Mettovaara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mettovaara is looking to chop away at Nagasaki's legs.
Mettovaara looks to land a body kick but Nagasaki moved away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mettovaara!
Mettovaara scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nagasaki avoids the head kick by Mettovaara.
Mettovaara lands with a nice body kick.
Mettovaara checks a low kick from Nagasaki.
Mettovaara rushes Nagasaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Mettovaara.
A body shot lands from Mettovaara.
Nagasaki is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki tries a body shot but Mettovaara blocks it.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mettovaara.
Mettovaara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mettovaara scores with a leg kick.
Mettovaara tries to clinch but Nagasaki is having none of it.
Nagasaki pushes Mettovaara away with a front kick.
Mettovaara throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nagasaki.
Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut is getting worse.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick
and Mettovaara counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mordor Mettovaara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mettovaara lands a big head kick that sends Nagasaki tumbling to the mat! Mettovaara takes a step backwards and waves Nagasaki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mordor Mettovaara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagasaki dips to his left and cracks Mettovaara with an uppercut!
Mettovaara feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nagasaki sprawling to the canvas! Nagasaki rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mettovaara finish him?!
Nagasaki is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mettovaara clinches with his opponent.
Nagasaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mettovaara tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagasaki tries to work over Mettovaara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Nagasaki tries to work over Mettovaara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Mettovaara.
Nagasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagasaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagasaki blocks a body shot from Mettovaara.
Mettovaara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mettovaara blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Nagasaki.
A body shot lands from Nagasaki.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nagasaki.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki lands with a left to the head.
Mettovaara blocks a body shot from Nagasaki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mettovaara.
Mettovaara throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
A head punch on the inside from Mettovaara fails to land.
Mettovaara is trying to pull guard but Nagasaki has him pressed against the cage.
Mettovaara working aggressively here.
Nagasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mettovaara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagasaki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mettovaara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagasaki prevents a body shot from Mettovaara.
Nagasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mettovaara throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki gets through Mettovaara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Nagasaki as the two fighters clinch.
Mettovaara tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nagasaki smiles and moves away.
Hiroshima Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mordor Mettovaara.
Nagasaki stuns Mettovaara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mettovaara is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mettovaara.
Nagasaki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nagasaki lands a big uppercut and Mettovaara crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mettovaara looks OK. Nagasaki waves Mettovaara back to his feet!
Mettovaara is rocked!
Mettovaara wants to clinch up but Nagasaki keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Nagasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagasaki throws a head kick that misses.
Mettovaara tries to clinch but Nagasaki is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mettovaara.
Nagasaki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mettovaara clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mettovaara.
Mettovaara blocks a body shot from Nagasaki.
Mettovaara scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mettovaara.
Mettovaara lands a left hand.
Mettovaara successfully pulls guard.
Mettovaara is trying to keep Nagasaki in close.
Mettovaara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki is sitting in close to Mettovaara's body. Mettovaara has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nagasaki is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nagasaki is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mettovaara.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mordor Mettovaara!
A relieved looking Mordor Mettovaara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lemuel Denver (ranked 51 p4p, 65 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 6 p4p, 9 weight class). Denver kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Марш нової армії. Drago has chosen Drago Theme as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lemuel Denver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Denver fails with a takedown attempt.
Denver shoots in for a double leg but Drago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drago is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drago counters with a crisp right hand that drops Denver! Drago lets Denver back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Lemuel Denver has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denver throws a right hand that misses
and Drago rattles Denver with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Denver tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Drago dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Denver stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Drago!
Ivan Drago is the new heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ivan Drago made sure he mentioned Furnace Performance 🔥, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Lemuel Denver spoke after the fight, saying 'I just don't know anymore.'.
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