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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tevita Maui (ranked 1220 p4p, 1910 weight class) and Ville Valo (ranked 71 p4p, 98 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Tevita Maui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ville Valo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valo closes the distance and clinches.
Valo manages to break the clinch.
Valo stuffs the takedown attempt from Maui. Maui gets slowly back to his feet.
Maui has Valo up against the cage in a clinch.
Maui tries to pull guard but Valo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maui moves into the clinch successfully.
Valo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Valo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Valo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Valo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valo throws a one two combo.
 It looks like Tevita Maui has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maui avoids the head kick by Valo.
Maui is looking to counter punch.
Valo throws a sloppy head kick and Maui moves out of range easily.
Maui cracks Valo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maui has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Valo to stand back up!
 Valo is rocked!
 It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maui throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valo is still on wobbly legs! Can Maui finish him?
Maui takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maui closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maui manages to break the clinch.
Maui fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Valo square on the jaw! Damn, Valo is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tevita Maui!
After winning the bout, Tevita Maui thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ville Valo spoke after the fight, saying 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rico Milka (ranked 1391 p4p, 1175 weight class) and Raja Guru (ranked 124 p4p, 110 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rico Milka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raja Guru!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milka moves into the clinch successfully.
Guru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Milka.
Guru lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Milka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guru working aggressively here.
Guru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Guru lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Guru.
A shot in the inside from Milka.
Guru prevents a body shot from Milka.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Guru.
Nice body punch from Guru.
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!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Guru lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Guru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guru breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guru. That's going to slow Milka down.
Guru punishes Milka's body with a nice straight punch.
Guru is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Guru lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Guru connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Milka momentarily.
 Milka is rocked!
Milka is looking to score with low kicks.
Guru doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Milka tries to clinch but Guru moves out of range.
Guru connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Milka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milka tries to close the distance and clinch but Guru swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Milka seems to have got his legs back now.
Guru lands a high kick!
It looks like Rico Milka has been cut.
Milka just misses with a punch to the body.
Guru avoids the head kick by Milka.
Guru now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Guru throws a half hearted mid kick.
Milka is looking to counter the offense by Guru and move into the clinch.
Guru ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Milka tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Guru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Milka is breathing heavily.
Milka throws a lazy head kick
and Guru counters with a good, hard body kick but Milka shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guru dances in with a quick combination. Milka is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Guru snaps Milka's head back. Milka stumbles backwards against the cage. Guru steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Milka's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Milka just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raja Guru!
The defeated Rico Milka had this to say: 'whaaaat ?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 1116 p4p, 875 weight class) and Henry Hall (ranked 140 p4p, 109 weight class). Ainsworth's entrance music is Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin'. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 30 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Hall!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall swings for the body but Ainsworth moves out of range.
Ainsworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall lands a head shot.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Hall has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Hall misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Ainsworth saw that one coming.
Hall tries to clinch up but Ainsworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Ainsworth is looking to counter punch.
Ainsworth throws a shot to the body.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ainsworth throws a lazy uppercut
and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ainsworth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
Hall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ainsworth avoids a kick to the body.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall digs a good body shot into Ainsworth's ribs.
Hall throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Ainsworth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ainsworth takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hall lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ainsworth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ainsworth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth misses the jab.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hall tries to land a leg kick but Ainsworth saw it coming and moves away.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ainsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Hall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Hall off balance momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Ainsworth. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hall is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick from Ainsworth, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ainsworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Hall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ainsworth. Ainsworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Hall avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Hall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Hall avoids it.
Hall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth with a jab.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Hall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hall down.
A telegraphed right hand from Ainsworth misses the target.
Ainsworth looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Hall's leg but Hall calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hall throws a head kick that Ainsworth semi-blocks.
Hall throws a hook but Ainsworth blocks it.
Hall misses with a low kick as Ainsworth jumps back.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ainsworth lands a really nice looking cross but Hall seems unphased.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Hall blocks the leg kick.
Hall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
Hall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall drops his hands momentarily and Ainsworth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ainsworth misses with a few strikes there.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Hall checks it.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth walks into a straight right hand from Hall.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ainsworth counter with a right hand.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.
Hall checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall thinks about the counter body kick.
Hall walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ainsworth checks a low kick from Hall.
Ainsworth is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ainsworth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hall lands a jab to the head.
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 Wilfred Ainsworth 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.
Ainsworth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ainsworth scores with a jab.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Hall throws a big counter head kick but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Hall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wilfred Ainsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall checks a leg kick.
Hall throws a low kick but Ainsworth moves out of range easily.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Hall misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hall.
Hall throws a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Hall misses.
Ainsworth jabs Hall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ainsworth loads up on a big right hand but Hall slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands with a shot to the body.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Hall misses with an attempted mid kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ainsworth.
Hall avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Hall checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Hall moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Ainsworth moves out of range easily.
Ainsworth throws out a leg kick but Hall moves out of range and Ainsworth only half commits.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Hall sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hall throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ainsworth counters with a thumping low kick.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth motions for Hall to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Ainsworth jabs at Hall's body.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Hall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.
Ainsworth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hall's head.
Ainsworth slips under a jab from Hall.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Hall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Hall counters with a thumping low kick.
Hall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ainsworth counters with a thumping low kick.
Hall lands a high kick!
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Hall.
Ainsworth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hall on the side of the head.
Ainsworth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ainsworth. Ainsworth obviously looking to wear him down.
Hall connects with a looping right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall with a nice calf kick.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Ainsworth coming out on top.
Ainsworth slips a jab from Hall.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth wants to slow Hall down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hall! But no joy.
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!
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Hall misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Hall checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth thumps Hall with a low kick.
Ainsworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Hall coming out on top.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
Hall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range and Hall settles back down.
Ainsworth checks a leg kick nicely.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Hall's midsection.
Ainsworth lands a jab to the head.
Ainsworth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ainsworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ainsworth defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Hall cracks Ainsworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ainsworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hall stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hall looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ainsworth lands a glancing blow to the side of Hall's head.
Hall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall misses the jab.
Hall lands a nice hook to Ainsworth's body. Ainsworth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ainsworth's knee momentarily.
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Ainsworth counters with a straight right hand.
Hall throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth walks into a jab.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Hall follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth ducks right into an uppercut from Hall.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hall, as that shot connected.
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!
Hall wants to slow Ainsworth down by chopping away at his legs.
Hall takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ainsworth misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall misses with a looping right.
Hall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hall checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ainsworth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut lands for Hall. That snapped Ainsworth's head back.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Hall's legs.
A little jabbing left from Hall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hall misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Hall avoids it.
Hall throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Hall.
It looked like Ainsworth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Hall moved away.
And Hall responds with a good body kick, but Ainsworth manages to step out the way in time.
Hall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ainsworth's sensitive parts.
Henry Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Hall throws out a counter right but Ainsworth avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ainsworth.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hall.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Hall moves his leg out of the way.
Ainsworth throws a right and a left that Hall avoids nicely.
Hall tried to score with a low kick but Ainsworth checks it.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth moves forwards but Hall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ainsworth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hall might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ainsworth has got the better of the exchanges.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Ainsworth misses with a hook. Hall ducked under it nicely.
Hall looks to throw the jab but Ainsworth is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ainsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hall is out of range and Ainsworth settles back down.
Ainsworth punishes Hall's body with a nice straight punch.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ainsworth cracks Hall with an open hand slap.
Wilfred Ainsworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall flicks out a counter leg kick but Ainsworth steps away.
Hall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Hall.
Ainsworth looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Hall moves his leg out of the way.
Hall takes a swing at Ainsworth's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Hall.
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ainsworth swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Ainsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hall at a distance.
Ainsworth tries to work over Hall's front leg with a kick but Hall checks it.
Hall wants to land a leg kick but Ainsworth is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Ainsworth as he connects with a hook.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ainsworth cracks a nice hook into Hall's ribs.
Hall is looking to chop away at Ainsworth's legs.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ainsworth 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!
Our winner, Wilfred Ainsworth, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Dayton (ranked 543 p4p, 1134 weight class) and Diogo Martins (ranked 54 p4p, 107 weight class). Martins has chosen Monte Tiene Garabato as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Diogo Martins will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145
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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 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Small Dayton !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diogo Martins!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martins rushes Dayton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martins misses with some punches.
Martins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dayton prevents a body shot from Martins.
Dayton pulls guard successfully.
Dayton wants to improve his position but instead Martins has moved into half guard.
Martins is trying to control the action in half guard but Dayton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martins is controlling the pace.
Dayton is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton is trying to get back to full guard.
Dayton has a hand on Martins's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Martins takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Martins prevents Dayton from getting the reversal.
Dayton is working hard here to advance position.
Martins wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Martins blocks Dayton 's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dayton is looking to escape.
Dayton can't escape the position.
Dayton regains half guard.
Dayton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dayton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Martins controls the pace.
Dayton striking off his back but it's not causing Martins any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins looking to pass the guard.
Martins wants to stand but Dayton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Martins slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Dayton .
The fighters are battling for position here. Dayton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dayton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Martins wants to get back to his feet.
Martins is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dayton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Martins tries to kick Dayton off but Dayton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dayton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dayton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Martins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dayton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dayton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Small Dayton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Martins looks to land a combination but Dayton avoids it well.
Martins's coach down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Martins wants to clinch.
Martins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Martins clinches with his opponent.
Martins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton is trying to pull guard but Martins has him pressed against the cage.
Martins lands with a right to the head.
Martins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton jumps guard but Martins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dayton takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Martins.
Martins has a couple of punches blocked by Dayton .
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Martins misses with an elbow over the top.
Dayton is trying to pull guard but Martins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Dayton . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dayton blocks an elbow strike from Martins.
Martins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martins working aggressively here.
Martins has Dayton pressed against the cage.
Martins controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Martins's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dayton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
Martins wants to stall.
Martins misses with the head strike.
Martins lands a shot to the body.
Dayton jumps guard but Martins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins misses with some punches.
Diogo Martins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martins scores with a shot to the side of Dayton 's head.
Martins lands an uppercut.
Martins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dayton jumps guard but Martins stands there with Dayton around his waist. Dayton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Martins throws an elbow but misses.
Dayton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Martins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dayton blocks an uppercut.
Martins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Martins fails to land.
Martins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dayton s head.
Dayton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Martins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Martins.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Martins digs a right hand underneath Dayton 's ribcage. Dayton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dayton tries to pull guard but Martins won't allow it.
Martins misses with a punch on the inside.
Martins has a couple of punches blocked by Dayton .
Dayton has Martins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Martins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Dayton blocks it.
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!
Dayton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Martins smiles and moves away.
Martins cracks Dayton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dayton 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Martins clinches with his opponent.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dayton 's face.
Martins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dayton backwards.
Dayton blocking some punches.
Dayton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martins walks away with a smile on his face. Dayton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Martins cracks Dayton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martins lands an overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Martins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martins lands a right hook to the body.
Martins rushes Dayton and presses him up against the cage.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Dayton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins's corner calls for a 1-2. Martins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins lands a nice looking body kick.
Martins throws a series of punches but Dayton avoids them all with ease.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Martins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martins moves into range and clinches up with Dayton .
Martins scores with a knee to the head.
Dayton jumps guard but Martins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Dayton . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dayton jumps guard and drags Martins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dayton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dayton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins won't allow Dayton to sweep him here.
Martins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dayton scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Martins pushes down on Dayton 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dayton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Martins's guard.
Dayton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martins looking to control.
Dayton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins is wriggling around but Dayton manages to pass to half guard.
Martins tries to get to full guard but Dayton has control of the leg.
Dayton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dayton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dayton .
Martins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Martins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dayton is controlling him.
Small Dayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dayton distracts Martins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dayton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dayton distracts Martins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dayton prevents Martins from getting back to his feet.
Martins pulls Dayton in close to prevent any damage.
Dayton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Martins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Martins 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diogo Martins!
Diogo Martins bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teo-King Beanbag (ranked 627 p4p, 954 weight class) and Maman Suraman (ranked 83 p4p, 127 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180
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World class boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teo-King Beanbag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maman Suraman!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beanbag connects with a leg kick.
Beanbag pushes Suraman up against the cage in a clinch.
Suraman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Suraman is trying to work for a kimura but Beanbag is defending well.
Suraman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Suraman thows a huge punch but Beanbag dodges it nicely.
Suraman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Suraman thows a huge punch but Beanbag dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suraman wants to work for an arm triangle but Beanbag is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beanbag is controlling Suraman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Suraman controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beanbag is refusing to be controlled, as Suraman sits in half guard.
Well, if Suraman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Suraman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beanbag's head.
Suraman is trying for a kimura here. Beanbag looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Suraman wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maman Suraman!
After winning the bout, Maman Suraman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remington Knox (ranked 579 p4p, 1032 weight class) and Munkh Tengri (ranked 38 p4p, 62 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remington Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Munkh Tengri!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Tengri counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Tengri.
Knox cracks Tengri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tengri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tengri connects with a single shot there.
Tengri throws a front kick that sends Knox stumbling back into the cage.
Tengri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Nice shot lands for Tengri.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tengri slips under a jab.
And Tengri responds with a good body kick, but Knox manages to step out the way in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tengri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Tengri.
Tengri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Tengri jabs Knox to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tengri.
Tengri avoids the body shot from Knox.
Tengri thinks about the counter body kick.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Tengri lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knox will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Tengri.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Knox misses with a hook
and Tengri counters with a nice right hand that sends Knox toppling to the canvas! Knox scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tengri finish him?!
It looks like Remington Knox has been cut.
Tengri ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tengri has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Knox is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tengri is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Knox flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Knox is out cold! Tengri holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Munkh Tengri!
A victorious Munkh Tengri thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Adamovic (ranked 366 p4p, 584 weight class) and Ivan Sidorov (ranked 41 p4p, 71 weight class). Sidorov has chosen Sidorov's Heart as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valentin Adamovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Sidorov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidorov.
Sidorov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adamovic defends it well.
Adamovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Adamovic misses with a kick to the body
and Sidorov counters with a single leg into guard. Adamovic didn't expect that.
Sidorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adamovic wants to sweep here but Sidorov controlling him for the moment.
Adamovic is pulling down on Sidorov's head to control his posture.
Sidorov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidorov postures up in Adamovic's guard and throws a big left but Adamovic blocks it.
Sidorov throws an elbow that misses. Adamovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sidorov's guard. Nice move by Adamovic!
Adamovic postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Adamovic trying to hold on to Sidorov's head to control him but Sidorov postures up.
Sidorov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sidorov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adamovic keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Adamovic moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov throws an elbow that misses. Adamovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sidorov's guard. Nice move by Adamovic!
Sidorov controlling the position.
Adamovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sidorov trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov pulls Adamovic in close to prevent any damage.
Sidorov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adamovic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sidorov's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sidorov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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.
Adamovic rushes Sidorov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adamovic is pressed up against the cage. Sidorov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adamovic down to the mat. Adamovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Adamovic misses the target.
Sidorov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Adamovic throws a jab when Sidorov was well out of range.
Adamovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Sidorov.
Sidorov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Adamovic misses with an uppercut. Sidorov saw that one coming.
Adamovic looks to land a left hand but Sidorov moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Adamovic lands.
Adamovic throws a hook but Sidorov blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adamovic lands a high kick!
It looks like Ivan Sidorov has been cut.
Adamovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adamovic drops Sidorov with a beautiful combination! Sidorov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Adamovic is looking for the KO!
Sidorov is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Sidorov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sidorov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adamovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sidorov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamovic misses with a straight right.
Adamovic stuffs the takedown.
Adamovic tries to counter by clinching up but Sidorov breaks away and moves out of range.
Adamovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sidorov can do to turn this around?
Sidorov misses with a takedown attempt - Adamovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valentin Adamovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Sidorov.
Adamovic throws a leg kick which misses Sidorov's front leg but catches the back leg as Sidorov tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamovic connects with a looping right hand.
Adamovic throws a series of punches but Sidorov moves out of range.
Adamovic lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamovic misses with a looping right.
Sidorov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adamovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adamovic throws a good cross that connects.
Adamovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sidorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Adamovic.
Adamovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentin Adamovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Sidorov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sidorov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adamovic.
Sidorov walks into a left hand.
Adamovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidorov manages to avoid it.
Adamovic forces Sidorov back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sidorov is looking for a takedown.
Our sources have told us that Adamovic has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Sidorov fails to pull guard.
Adamovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sidorov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adamovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sidorov tries to pull guard but Adamovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Sidorov drops back down to his feet.
Adamovic with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Ivan Sidorov's cut even more.
Adamovic lands a shoulder strike.
Sidorov tries to pull guard but Adamovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Sidorov drops back down to his feet.
Sidorov manages to pull guard.
Sidorov keeping moving, preventing Adamovic from controlling successfully.
Adamovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sidorov wants to sweep here but Adamovic controlling him for the moment.
Adamovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamovic is working hard here to advance position.
Sidorov 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.
Adamovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ivan Sidorov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sidorov is looking for a triangle but Adamovic pushes his legs off easily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Sidorov with that takedown attempt.
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.
Sidorov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adamovic. Adamovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Adamovic throws the left hand but Sidorov avoids the punch easily.
Sidorov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adamovic defends it well.
Adamovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sidorov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adamovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adamovic throws a shot from downtown. Sidorov moves away and avoids it.
Adamovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sidorov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adamovic defends it well.
Adamovic looks to land a combination but Sidorov avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Adamovic misses the target.
Sidorov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Sidorov's cut.
That's time! Adamovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Adamovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sidorov under the eye.
Ivan Sidorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sidorov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Adamovic's half guard.
Sidorov is just content to waste time from the top position. Adamovic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sidorov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adamovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Sidorov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sidorov is looking to work some ground and pound but Adamovic has wrist control.
Sidorov wants to control from the top but Adamovic keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sidorov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adamovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sidorov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Adamovic!
Adamovic regains half guard, as Sidorov was trying to land strikes.
Sidorov misses with a head shot. Adamovic uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sidorov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adamovic keeping moving, preventing Sidorov from controlling successfully.
Sidorov being controlled here momentarily.
Sidorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov throws a big elbow that misses.
Sidorov throwing strikes from guard but Adamovic blocks nicely.
Sidorov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Valentin Adamovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sidorov throwing strikes from guard but Adamovic blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sidorov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adamovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sidorov somewhat.
Adamovic works Sidorov's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adamovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Sidorov tries to counter it with a takedown but Adamovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Adamovic works the jab nicely.
Adamovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sidorov staying out of range there.
And Sidorov tries to counter it with a takedown but Adamovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Adamovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valentin Adamovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adamovic works Sidorov's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Adamovic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good leg kick by Adamovic.
Adamovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sidorov.
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 Valentin Adamovic.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adamovic, 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 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Adamovic!
An out of breath Valentin Adamovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stres Fleshou Jr (ranked 428 p4p, 219 weight class) and Mombasa Magabi (ranked 29 p4p, 16 weight class). Fleshou Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Ace Of Spades- Motorhead. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stres Fleshou Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mombasa Magabi !
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Fleshou Jr finds it's way through Magabi 's defenses.
It looks like Mombasa Magabi has been cut.
Good exchange - Fleshou Jr coming out on top.
Magabi throws a jab but it's blocked by Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr lands a big right hand that sends Magabi crashing to the mat! Fleshou Jr stays standing though and waves Magabi back to his feet!
Fleshou Jr has Magabi up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Fleshou Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fleshou Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Mombasa Magabi 's cut even more.
Fleshou Jr blocks a body shot from Magabi .
Fleshou Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Fleshou Jr missing with knees to the body.
Magabi scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magabi .
Magabi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magabi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleshou Jr.
Fleshou Jr missing with knees to the body.
Fleshou Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Magabi tries to throw a body punch but Fleshou Jr avoids it by throwing Magabi back against the cage.
Fleshou Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Magabi uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Fleshou Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fleshou Jr missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magabi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magabi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magabi slows down the pace here.
Fleshou Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magabi .
Magabi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fleshou Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magabi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fleshou Jr lands a shoulder strike.
The cut above Mombasa Magabi 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Magabi lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Stres Fleshou Jr has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleshou Jr.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Magabi tries to work over Fleshou Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fleshou Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magabi tries to throw a body punch but Fleshou Jr avoids it by throwing Magabi back against the cage.
Fleshou Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magabi backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fleshou Jr as Magabi tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fleshou Jr.
Magabi looks winded!
Magabi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fleshou Jr.
Mombasa Magabi 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magabi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fleshou Jr is trying to drag Magabi to the mat but Magabi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fleshou Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Magabi avoids the damage to the body.
Fleshou Jr prevents a body shot from Magabi .
Magabi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Magabi blocking some punches.
Fleshou Jr missing with knees to the body.
Fleshou Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magabi .
Fleshou Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magabi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stres Fleshou Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magabi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fleshou Jr missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magabi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Magabi blocking some punches.
Fleshou Jr lands a left hand.
Magabi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fleshou Jr connects with a single shot there.
Magabi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fleshou Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Magabi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magabi ducks under a wild hook from Fleshou Jr.
Magabi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mombasa Magabi 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stres Fleshou Jr!
Stres Fleshou Jr managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BANZAI NUTRITION, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reino Ruttu (ranked 140 p4p, 123 weight class) and Samson Buddha (ranked 23 p4p, 20 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reino Ruttu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Buddha!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruttu throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruttu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ruttu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buddha.
Ruttu misses with a left hand
and Buddha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buddha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ruttu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddha.
Buddha with a nice cross.
Buddha throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruttu lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruttu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Buddha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ruttu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruttu misses with an uppercut. Buddha saw that one coming.
Ruttu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruttu.
Buddha clobbers Ruttu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Ruttu misses its intended target.
Ruttu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruttu throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Ruttu.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Ruttu.
Ruttu scoring well with a low kick there.
Reino Ruttu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruttu throws the left hand but Buddha avoids the punch easily.
Ruttu thows a leg kick but Buddha checks it
and Buddha counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buddha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruttu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buddha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buddha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ruttu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buddha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruttu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruttu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buddha.
Ruttu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buddha on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha passes into half guard.
Buddha is trying to work for a kimura but Ruttu is defending well.
Buddha with the ground and pound but Ruttu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Buddha sitting in guard here, content to control.
Buddha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four 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.
Buddha 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.
Buddha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruttu is keeping the position for now.
Ruttu looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruttu, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buddha slips nicely into half guard.
Buddha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruttu keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samson Buddha 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.
Ruttu walks into a left hand.
Ruttu throws a shot from downtown. Buddha moves away and avoids it.
Ruttu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ruttu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buddha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buddha.
Ruttu throws out a leg kick but Buddha moves out of range and Ruttu only half commits.
Buddha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruttu.
Buddha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruttu at a distance.
Ruttu wants to land a leg kick but Buddha is out of range.
Good exchange - Ruttu coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddha. Ruttu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruttu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ruttu misses with a jab to the body
and Buddha counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Buddha lands a nice short elbow.
Buddha not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Buddha is trying to work for a kimura but Ruttu is defending well.
Buddha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruttu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buddha is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruttu keeping hold of Buddha's head, controlling as best he can.
Buddha is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Buddha thows a huge punch but Ruttu dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ruttu defend it? Buddha steps over the head and cranks it - Ruttu is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Buddha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samson Buddha!
A very excited looking Samson Buddha made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wille Thai (ranked 78 p4p, 257 weight class) and Kwawi Mumba (ranked 14 p4p, 35 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwawi Mumba!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumba throws a jab when Thai was well out of range.
Mumba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Kwawi Mumba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Mumba misses its intended target.
Thai tried to counter with a leg kick but Mumba avoided it.
Mumba misses with a double jab.
Thai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mumba.
Thai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thai slips under a jab from Mumba.
Thai feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba throws a body shot but no joy.
Thai clinches up with Mumba and pushes him back against the cage.
Mumba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kwawi Mumba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumba gets caught flat footed, as Thai shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Thai advances to half guard.
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Mumba is defending well.
Thai is looking for a kimura but Mumba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thai to get the leverage.
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mumba is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.
Thai wants to pass to mount but Mumba is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai is working for a submission of some sort.
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mumba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mumba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mumba is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.
Mumba looking for submissions off his back.
Mumba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thai is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mumba gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thai tries to move to mount but Mumba blocks the move with his legs.
Thai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mumba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wille Thai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mumba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mumba wants it to stay on the feet.
Mumba cracks Thai with an open hand slap.
It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
Mumba misses with a hook. Thai ducked under it nicely.
Thai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt
and Mumba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mumba scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumba scores with a punch to the head.
Thai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thai tries for a takedown but Mumba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mumba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thai counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mumba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thai sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mumba's guard.
Thai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mumba defends it well.
Thai is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumba is trying to get back to full guard.
Mumba looking for submissions off his back.
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mumba is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.
Mumba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thai is looking for a kimura here.
Thai seems to be working for a kimura but Mumba defends the submission attempt.
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thai is working for a kimura but Mumba is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mumba trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai moves into full mount! Mumba won't be happy about that!
Thai is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mumba has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mumba!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kwawi Mumba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai'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.
Mumba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mumba swings for the body but Thai moves out of range.
Mumba with a jab.
Thai dives in for a single leg takedown but Mumba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mumba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thai fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mumba sprawls well initially but Thai persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thai wants to work for an arm triangle but Mumba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba wants to improve his position but Thai is controlling well.
Thai is working for a kimura but Mumba is defending it quite comfortably.
Wille Thai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thai is thwarting Mumba's attempts to control the position.
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.
Thai is looking for a kimura but Mumba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thai to get the leverage.
Mumba trying to control here.
Thai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mumba is just riding it out for now. Thai eventually gives up the hold.
Thai tries to pass to full mount but Mumba defends it.
That's two 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.
Mumba looking for submissions off his back.
Mumba trying to hold on to Thai's head to control him but Thai postures up.
Mumba gets full guard.
Thai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mumba working a defensive guard here.
Thai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mumba can't do much from the bottom here.
Thai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mumba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mumba is looking to reverse the position.
That's four 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.
Mumba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mumba, who protects the arm well.
Mumba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Thai seems to be looking for submissions.
Thai is looking for a kimura but Mumba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thai to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai wants to work for an arm triangle but Mumba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mumba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mumba defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wille Thai clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mumba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mumba throws a combination. Thai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mumba lands a jab to the nose.
Nice takedown defense from Mumba. No joy for Thai on that attempt.
A little jabbing left from Mumba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mumba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thai somewhat.
Thai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mumba circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mumba misses the shot to the body.
Thai attempts a counter takedown but Mumba avoids it well and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mumba. Thai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thai looks for a takedown but Mumba sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big left from Mumba misses.
Thai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mumba.
Mumba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mumba lands a glancing blow to the side of Thai's head.
Mumba misses with a looping left.
Mumba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kwawi Mumba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mumba throws out the jab.
Thai blocks a jab.
Thai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mumba manages to circle out of the way.
Mumba pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thai back to the cage. Mumba follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mumba digs a good hook to Thai's body.
Mumba misses the shot to the body.
Thai feinted with a counter takedown.
Mumba drops Thai with a beautiful combination! Thai stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mumba is looking for the KO!
Wille Thai's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mumba tries to pull guard but Thai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mumba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mumba tries to pull guard but Thai holds him up against the cage and eventually Mumba drops back down to his feet.
Thai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mumba just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thai has clasped his hands together around Mumba's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mumba knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mumba stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwawi Mumba dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
That's time! Thai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mumba throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mumba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thai manages to avoid it.
Thai drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mumba sprawls and moves away.
Mumba misses with a wild body shot.
Thai tries to counter with a takedown but Mumba is quick to defend against it.
Mumba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thai feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumba scores with a shot to the body.
Mumba misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Thai.
Thai shoots in for a takedown but Mumba shows good takedown defense.
Thai shoots for a double leg takedown but Mumba sprawls well. He's pushed Thai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mumba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thai counters with a shoot takedown. Mumba fights it but they end up in guard.
Mumba managing to control the position.
Mumba is looking for a triangle but Thai pushes his legs off easily.
Thai looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumba controls Thai momentarily but Thai frees himself.
Thai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mumba is keeping the position for now.
Thai 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.
Mumba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thai is aware though and is defending well.
Mumba can't keep his opponent in guard - Thai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mumba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mumba wants to improve his position but Thai is controlling well.
Mumba is defending against the submission attempts here by Thai.
Thai is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thai moves into full mount! Mumba won't be happy about that!
That's four 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.
Mumba is looking to improve his position but Thai isn't that keen on the idea.
Thai jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mumba is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mumba and Thai has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Thai tries for a kimura but Mumba is defending well.
Mumba is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai swings around for an armbar but Mumba sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thai's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kwawi Mumba.
I think Mumba 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwawi Mumba!
A victorious Kwawi Mumba thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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