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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matvey Buryckin (ranked 2024 p4p, 2360 weight class) and Bryer McGuire (ranked 233 p4p, 273 weight class). McGuire has chosen Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matvey Buryckin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryer McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buryckin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGuire.
Buryckin dives in for a single leg takedown but McGuire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buryckin scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
Buryckin misses with the head strike.
McGuire jumps guard.
Buryckin stopping the sweep attempt from McGuire.
Buryckin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buryckin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buryckin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McGuire has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Buryckin tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buryckin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Buryckin is pressing down on McGuire's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGuire is holding on for now.
Buryckin passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buryckin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt McGuire will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Buryckin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Buryckin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Buryckin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGuire knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McGuire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buryckin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGuire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Buryckin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buryckin takes a little break here. McGuire wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Buryckin trying to control the action but McGuire is working from the bottom.
McGuire is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Buryckin stalls from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buryckin working away.
Buryckin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGuire is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Buryckin controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGuire is not content to let Buryckin control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matvey Buryckin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Buryckin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McGuire on his heels. He'll look to pass McGuire's guard now, I'm sure.
McGuire has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BattleForged MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
McGuire working a defensive guard here.
Buryckin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McGuire looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuire, not yet.
Buryckin is pushing down on McGuire's leg trying to pass to half guard. McGuire is fighting to maintain full guard but Buryckin has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buryckin is taking a breather. McGuire says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is looking to escape.
Buryckin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McGuire won't allow Buryckin to pass to mount.
Buryckin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGuire clinches.
McGuire is looking to take this one to the mat.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Buryckin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buryckin lands an uppercut.
Buryckin misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Buryckin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buryckin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGuire can't fight it off and eventually Buryckin manages to take the fight to the floor. McGuire looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Buryckin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire pulls Buryckin in to control the position.
Buryckin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buryckin is one step ahead there.
McGuire trying to keep a closed guard but Buryckin is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire wants to sweep here but Buryckin controlling him for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGuire can do anything to dispel that myth.
Buryckin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Buryckin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buryckin stays in close to McGuire's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Buryckin shoots for a double leg takedown but McGuire sprawls well. He's pushed Buryckin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buryckin shoots in looking for a takedown. McGuire tries to sprawl out of it but Buryckin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGuire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Buryckin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buryckin dives in and grabs McGuire's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes down on Buryckin's head and hops out.
Buryckin misses with a takedown
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Buryckin moves out of range.
Buryckin feinted with a counter takedown.
Buryckin closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGuire circles away.
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Buryckin tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Buryckin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Buryckin is rocked!
 It looks like Matvey Buryckin has been cut.
McGuire lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Buryckin - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for McGuire!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryer McGuire!
A very excited looking Bryer McGuire 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodri Yairguez (ranked 1683 p4p, 1836 weight class) and Dan Gable (ranked 150 p4p, 164 weight class). Yairguez comes into the arena with El Corrido De Chihuahua - Los Rieleros Del Norte blaring out of the sound system. Dan Gable is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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14 - 5 - 0 |
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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 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Rodri Yairguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Gable!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yairguez throws a hook to the side of Gable's head but Gable sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yairguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Yairguez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gable tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yairguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gable looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dan Gable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yairguez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gable fails with a takedown attempt.
Gable lands a nice looking body shot.
Gable tries to clinch up but Yairguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Yairguez looks to land a combination. Gable sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 It looks like Dan Gable has been cut.
Yairguez throws out a loose jab but Gable uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yairguez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gable throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yairguez looks to land a right hand but Gable moved out of range.
Gable takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Gable.
Yairguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gable drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yairguez pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yairguez throws a nice looking combination but Gable bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gable avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gable tries to clinch up but Yairguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab by Yairguez.
Gable tries to clinch there but Yairguez circles away.
Yairguez throws a body punch but Gable moves out of range.
Gable tries to clinch up but Yairguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gable fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gable shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yairguez as he avoids it easily.
Rodri Yairguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Gable.
Yairguez throws a shot from downtown. Gable moves away and avoids it.
Yairguez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gable scores with a hook.
Yairguez misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Gable finds it's way through Yairguez's defenses.
Gable rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yairguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yairguez misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yairguez tries to clinch but Gable moves out of range.
Yairguez dives in and scores a takedown into Gable's guard.
Yairguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gable has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yairguez has managed to get both his arms back between Gable's legs - danger averted.
Yairguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Gable is retaining full guard.
Gable controlling the position.
Yairguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yairguez won't allow Gable to sweep him here.
Yairguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gable controls Yairguez momentarily but Yairguez frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable being controlled here, momentarily.
Yairguez wants to control from the top but Gable keeps moving.
Gable looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yairguez is one step ahead there.
Gable seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yairguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yairguez scores with a sloppy right hand. Gable should have avoided that one.
Gable tries to clinch but Yairguez is having none of it.
Gable swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yairguez misses with a straight left.
Gable lands a really nice looking cross but Yairguez seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yairguez, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Gable.
Gable blocks an elbow strike from Yairguez.
Gable scores with a shot to the side of Yairguez's head.
Yairguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Gable.
Yairguez tries a body shot but Gable blocks it.
Gable makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yairguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gable's elbow.
Yairguez connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yairguez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Yairguez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gable is working for takedown but Yairguez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yairguez misses with the head strike.
Yairguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodri Yairguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Gable's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gable misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gable's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gable duly obliges.
Gable listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yairguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yairguez misses with a hook. Gable ducked under it nicely.
Yairguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gable lands with a right hand.
Yairguez throws a jab when Gable was well out of range.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch but Yairguez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yairguez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick lands for Yairguez.
Yairguez scoring well with a low kick there.
Gable tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yairguez counters with an outside leg kick.
Yairguez throws a leg kick that misses.
Yairguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gable can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yairguez throws a looping overhand right but Gable ducks down to avoid it.
Yairguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gable misses with a straight right.
Rodri Yairguez is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gable throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yairguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yairguez throwing a counter right hand but Gable manages to avoid it.
Gable closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yairguez obliges.
Yairguez looking for a takedown.
Yairguez tries to land knees in the clinch but Gable avoids the damage to the body.
Gable is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodri Yairguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Gable.
Yairguez working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Gable - that landed with a thud.
The referee calls for Gable to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gable.
Yairguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gable blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez misses with a knee to the head.
Yairguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Gable uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gable lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gable looking for a takedown.
Gable's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gable is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yairguez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gable goes for a takedown attempt but Yairguez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gable tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yairguez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gable fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gable misses with a straight right.
It looked like Yairguez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gable gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yairguez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yairguez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gable fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gable pushes Yairguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Yairguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yairguez has a couple of punches blocked by Gable.
Yairguez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Yairguez manages to end up in side control.
Yairguez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yairguez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gable is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gable tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yairguez taking a break here but Gable is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez is looking for a kimura but Gable is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yairguez to get the leverage.
Gable tries to roll over but Yairguez keeps him under control.
Gable wants to control but Yairguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Yairguez 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.
Gable keeping hold of Yairguez's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yairguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodri Yairguez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Gable's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Yairguez punishes Gable's body with a nice straight punch.
Gable tries to clinch up.
Gable has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yairguez landing knees to the body.
Yairguez lands with a right to the head.
Yairguez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gable.
Gable is stalling here.
Yairguez scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yairguez tries to buck Gable off but Gable is having none of it.
Rodri Yairguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gable in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yairguez is trying to improve his position.
Yairguez manages to get back to half guard.
Yairguez wants to control but Gable is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yairguez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gable is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yairguez is looking for a sweep. Gable is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gable wants to free his trapped foot but Yairguez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gable wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yairguez keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice strikes from Gable there.
Yairguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yairguez.
Yairguez trying to keep a closed guard but Gable is proving a slippery customer.
Yairguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gable is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yairguez 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.
Gable is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rodri Yairguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez seems keen to control Gable's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yairguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gable throws out the jab.
Gable throws a lazy uppercut
and Yairguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gable takes the fight into the clinch.
Gable tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yairguez wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yairguez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rodri Yairguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Gable.
Gable is looking for a takedown.
Rodri Yairguez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gable is pushing Yairguez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gable swings wildly with an uppercut but Yairguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rodri Yairguez.
Well Yairguez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodri Yairguez!
A very excited looking Rodri Yairguez 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caelan Aengus (ranked 1231 p4p, 1633 weight class) and Damian Dilbrandt (ranked 129 p4p, 164 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caelan Aengus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Aengus cracks Dilbrandt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy right hand but Aengus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dilbrandt 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.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Aengus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aengus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aengus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Aengus tries for a takedown but Dilbrandt circles away easily
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aengus throws a right and a left that Dilbrandt avoids nicely.
Dilbrandt flicks out a counter leg kick but Aengus steps away.
Aengus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dilbrandt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aengus closes the distance and clinches.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with an uppercut but Aengus uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aengus blocks an uppercut.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position but instead, Aengus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dilbrandt into the cage.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aengus manages to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Aengus slips the punch.
Aengus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aengus breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
Aengus defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Damian Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aengus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Aengus.
It looked like Aengus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aengus misses the jab.
Dilbrandt wants to counter the offense by Aengus and move into the clinch position.
Dilbrandt with a nice calf kick.
Aengus looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Aengus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dilbrandt eats them both and turns towards Aengus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aengus doesn't seem bothered though.
Aengus throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Despite the aggression on Dilbrandt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aengus lunges at Dilbrandt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dilbrandt's hand.
Aengus misses with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with an outside leg kick.
Aengus staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Aengus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aengus throws a big counter combination but Dilbrandt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Aengus moves out of range easily.
Aengus pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Aengus manages to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Aengus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt misses with the combination.
Aengus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aengus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aengus misses the jab.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aengus feints a jab promting Dilbrandt to slip. Aengus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dilbrandt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aengus lunges at Dilbrandt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dilbrandt's hand.
Aengus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caelan Aengus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt throws out a loose jab but Aengus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aengus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dilbrandt throws a front kick aimed at Aengus's knee but Aengus avoids it well.
Aengus connects with a looping right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aengus.
Aengus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aengus throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt walks into a jab.
Aengus throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caelan Aengus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aengus moves out of range of the leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt slips a jab and a cross from Aengus.
A left and a right from Dilbrandt both land. Nice combination.
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Aengus.
Dilbrandt wants to counter with a clinch but Aengus pushes him away.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Aengus lands a glancing blow to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Aengus's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt tries a low kick but Aengus avoids it.
Aengus looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt cracks Aengus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Aengus takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aengus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dilbrandt stuffs the takedown attempt from Aengus. Aengus gets slowly back to his feet.
Aengus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aengus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick, looking for Aengus's leg but Aengus calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Aengus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aengus lands with an overhand left.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Aengus throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Aengus rushes Dilbrandt and presses him up against the cage.
Aengus blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Aengus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt tries to circle away but Aengus has him pinned against the cage.
Aengus lands a right hand.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Aengus blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Aengus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt misses with a punch on the inside.
Aengus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aengus lands with a right to the head.
Aengus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Aengus controls his hands.
Aengus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aengus is working Dilbrandt over against the cage.
Dilbrandt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aengus breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Aengus strikes.
Dilbrandt takes one to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt misses with an uppercut
enabling Aengus to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Aengus counters with a nice uppercut.
Aengus ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
An attempted straight right counter from Aengus misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dilbrandt.
Aengus scores with a sloppy right hand. Dilbrandt should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Aengus pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Aengus lands with a right to the head.
Aengus breaks the clinch.
Aengus wants to clinch but Dilbrandt slips to the side
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Aengus moves out of range.
Aengus connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Aengus does no damage.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the body
and Aengus counters with a stiff right hand.
Dilbrandt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aengus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Caelan Aengus is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aengus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Aengus checks a leg kick nicely.
Aengus throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Aengus.
Aengus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aengus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caelan Aengus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Aengus is out of range.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Aengus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Aengus counter with a right hand.
Aengus misses with a straight left.
Aengus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Aengus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Aengus misses the target.
Dilbrandt slips a jab and a cross from Aengus.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Dilbrandt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aengus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aengus moves out of range of the strikes.
Aengus looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Aengus sets himself, and Dilbrandt steps forward looking for the clinch! Aengus avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aengus moves out of range of the leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Aengus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aengus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aengus misses with an uppercut. Dilbrandt saw that one coming.
Aengus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aengus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt unleashes a big counter combination but Aengus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aengus with a hook.
Dilbrandt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
Aengus misses with a left hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aengus.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot that snaps Aengus's head back.
Dilbrandt lands a jab-cross combination.
Aengus is rocked!
Aengus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dilbrandt.
Oh Aengus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aengus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aengus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Aengus.
Dilbrandt tries to counter with a clinch but Aengus shakes him off and moves away.
Aengus seems to have got his legs back now.
Aengus swings widly with a right hand
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Aengus closes the distance and pushes Dilbrandt back into the cage.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt looking to slow down the pace here.
Aengus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Aengus.
Aengus jabs Dilbrandt right on the nose. Dilbrandt blinks but takes it well.
Aengus lands a lovely overhand right.
Aengus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aengus.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the nose.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Aengus there.
Dilbrandt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Aengus checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aengus throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Aengus blocks a head kick by Dilbrandt.
Aengus misses with a hook.
Damian Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilbrandt cracks a nice hook into Aengus's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aengus.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook
and Aengus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aengus slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Aengus misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Aengus strikes.
Aengus throws a push kick but Dilbrandt slaps the foot to one side.
Dilbrandt misses with the combination.
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 Caelan Aengus.
Well Aengus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caelan Aengus!
A victorious Caelan Aengus 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Frewin (ranked 2092 p4p, 2255 weight class) and Jah Kid (ranked 88 p4p, 92 weight class). Frewin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Billy the Squid's Water Pistol by The Neptunas. Kid has chosen Walk - Pantera as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Butch Frewin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jah Kid!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frewin tries to clinch but Kid moves away
letting Kid counter with a right hand.
Frewin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frewin catches Kid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kid takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Frewin slips a straight right by Kid.
Frewin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Frewin misses with a lunging right hand
and Kid counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kid is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frewin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kid is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frewin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Frewin prevents Kid from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frewin is trying to get back to his feet.
Frewin is letting Kid control him for a moment.
Frewin prevents Kid from improving position.
Kid is still trying to improve position.
Kid wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frewin, who protects the arm well.
Frewin trying to remain calm as Kid controls from the top position.
Kid tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Frewin tries to escape but Kid is in control.
Kid is working to tighten his grip on Frewin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Frewin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kid is really squeezing tight and eventually Frewin passes out! Kid breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jah Kid!
After winning the bout, Jah Kid thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Butch Frewin had this to say: 'What in tarnation!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Monroe (ranked 1235 p4p, 988 weight class) and Ludko Struja Jr (ranked 169 p4p, 134 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Struja Jr's choice of entrance music: Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludko Struja Jr!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struja Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Struja Jr. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Struja Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Struja Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monroe. That one must have hurt.
Monroe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Struja Jr avoids them all with ease.
Monroe scores with the left hand. Struja Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Struja Jr misses with a double jab.
Monroe misses with a wild combination.
Struja Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Struja Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Struja Jr dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Struja Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Struja Jr throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Struja Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Struja Jr throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely.
Struja Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Francesco Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monroe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Struja Jr slips under a jab.
Struja Jr is looking for the big counter here.
We've been told by Monroe's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Monroe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Struja Jr. Struja Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Monroe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Struja Jr is in Monroe's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Struja Jr won't allow Monroe to get back to his feet.
Monroe controls Struja Jr momentarily but Struja Jr frees himself.
Monroe trying to control the position here.
Monroe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Struja Jr postures up in Monroe's guard and throws a big left but Monroe blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Struja Jr clinches with his opponent.
Struja Jr keeps control of Monroe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Monroe is trying to maintain a safe position but Struja Jr gets an underhook and turns Monroe into the cage.
Struja Jr manages to break the clinch.
Monroe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Struja Jr lands a nice hook to Monroe's body. Monroe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Struja Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Monroe lands with a big left! Struja Jr is wobbled badly! Monroe comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Struja Jr to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Francesco Monroe!
Francesco Monroe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akahoshi Hisashi (ranked 695 p4p, 942 weight class) and Scott Adams (ranked 91 p4p, 115 weight class). Hisashi comes to the cage accompanied by Feng Shui. Scott Adams has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Akahoshi Hisashi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Akahoshi Hisashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Adams!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Hisashi throws a hook but Adams avoids it easily.
A jab from Adams finds it's way through Hisashi's defenses.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisashi.
Adams misses with a leg kick
and Hisashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi.
Adams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hisashi with a body shot.
Hisashi throws a front kick aimed at Adams's knee but Adams avoids it well.
We've been told by Hisashi's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hisashi's head backwards.
Hisashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi.
Hisashi misses with a hook
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Hisashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Adams.
Adams digs a good body shot into Hisashi's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hisashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adams defending well as Hisashi loads up on a big left hand.
Adams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hisashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Adams.
Hisashi slips a straight right by Adams.
Adams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hisashi moves out of range as Adams strikes.
Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adams counters with a nice body shot.
Hisashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hisashi lands a head kick!
It looks like Scott Adams has been cut.
Nice shot by Hisashi.
Adams 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.
Adams misses with a low kick.
Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adams counters with a nice uppercut.
Adams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Adams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adams takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hisashi manages to avoid it.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Hisashi's head but Hisashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
It seemed like Adams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams misses with an uppercut. Hisashi saw that one coming.
Hisashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Hisashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Adams throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi lands a jab to the nose.
Hisashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Adams cracks Hisashi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adams blocks a head kick by Hisashi.
Adams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adams blocks a jab.
Hisashi backing away here, and Adams unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hisashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hisashi is looking to chop away at Adams's legs.
Adams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hisashi counters with a straight right hand.
Adams scores with a hook to the body. Hisashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.
Adams throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hisashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hisashi with a nice cross.
Adams misses with an uppercut.
Adams throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hisashi throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
Adams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hisashi with a body shot.
Adams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adams scores with a leg kick.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hisashi moves away.
Hisashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi.
Adams checks a leg kick.
Adams misses the body punch
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hisashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Hisashi misses with a wild body shot.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hisashi.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hisashi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hisashi swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Hisashi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Adams scores with a jab to the body.
Hisashi lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
Hisashi rushes Adams and presses him up against the cage.
Adams avoids the elbow strike from Hisashi, against the cage.
Adams working hard to break the clinch.
Hisashi throws an elbow but it misses.
Hisashi misses with some punches.
Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Hisashi controls the action.
Hisashi trying to stall but Adams improves his position.
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Adams throws a leg kick
and Hisashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Adams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hisashi drops his hands momentarily and Adams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adams misses the body punch
and Hisashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi.
Hisashi looks to land a left hand but Adams moved out of range nicely.
Adams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Adams lands with an overhand left.
Adams jabs Hisashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scott Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick from Adams, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hisashi moves away.
Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Adams throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range.
Adams lands a glancing blow to the side of Hisashi's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hisashi throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hisashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams throws a right hand that misses
and Hisashi counters with a series of strikes. Adams will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams scores with a leg kick.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Hisashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Adams avoided it.
Adams throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hisashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Hisashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hisashi rather than just go for the knockout.
Hisashi blocks a jab.
A big right from Adams misses.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut
and Adams counters with an inside leg kick.
Adams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adams misses the jab.
Hisashi pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adams as Hisashi tries to tie him up.
Adams tries to break free but Hisashi pushes him back against the cage.
Hisashi just leaning against Adams, taking a breather.
Hisashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hisashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Adams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hisashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Adams misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hisashi ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Adams throws a jab but it's blocked by Hisashi.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adams.
Hisashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adams takes a swing at Hisashi's ribcage but misses.
Hisashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Adams tries to work over Hisashi's front leg with a kick but Hisashi checks it.
Hisashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adams can pounce on him.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hisashi throws a right hand that misses
and Hisashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisashi.
Hisashi dips to his left and cracks Adams with an uppercut!
Adams lands a nice looking body shot.
Hisashi slips under a jab.
Hisashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adams's hands.
Hisashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Adams counters with a nice uppercut.
Hisashi cracks Adams with an open hand slap.
Adams blocks a low kick nicely.
Hisashi throws a solid leg kick but Adams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hisashi.
Adams misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Hisashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hisashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Hisashi misses the target.
Adams throws out a counter right but Hisashi avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams walks into a jab.
Adams scores with a hook to the body. Hisashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adams slips a jab from Hisashi.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hisashi feints and then cracks Adams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adams down.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Adams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Adams cracks Hisashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Adams.
Adams throws a low kick, looking for Hisashi's leg but Hisashi calmly moves out of range.
Hisashi swings widly with a right hand
and Adams counters with a left and a right that stings Hisashi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hisashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Adams connects with a body shot that sends Hisashi's belly button to the back.
Hisashi takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Adams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hisashi.
Adams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adams throws a leg kick which misses Hisashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Hisashi tries to avoid it.
Adams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adams misses with a body shot
enabling Hisashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hisashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hisashi. Hisashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hisashi blocks a jab.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hisashi avoids the body shot from Adams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hisashi counter with a right hand.
Adams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adams scores with a leg kick.
Adams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hisashi avoids a kick to the body.
Adams misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Hisashi misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Hisashi. Those never looked like landing.
Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Hisashi throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
Adams throws a jab but it's blocked by Hisashi.
Adams digs a good hook to Hisashi's body.
Adams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Adams sizes up Hisashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hisashi. Hisashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Adams connects with a body shot.
Hisashi misses with a wild body shot.
Adams misses with a low kick.
Hisashi avoids the body shot from Adams.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams! But no joy.
Hisashi connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hisashi moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams feints and then cracks Hisashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hisashi down.
Hisashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hisashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams throws a body kick that misses.
Hisashi throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
Adams swings for the body but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi lands a body shot.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams moves away from the strike by Hisashi.
Adams lands a leg kick that knocks Hisashi off balance momentarily.
A shot to the body from Adams misses
and Hisashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hisashi throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a leg kick.
Adams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice cross by Hisashi.
Adams misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Hisashi.
Adams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Adams misses with a looping right.
A big right from Adams misses.
Hisashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adams tries a low kick but Hisashi avoids it.
Hisashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adams throws out a counter right but Hisashi avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Adams does it's job there.
Hisashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adams slips under a jab from Hisashi.
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Adams is predictable there
and Hisashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams lands a nice shot that snaps Hisashi's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hisashi at a distance.
Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
Hisashi slips under a jab from Adams.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisashi.
Adams moves forwards but Hisashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hisashi moves out of range as Adams strikes.
Adams connects with a solid leg kick.
Adams scores with a hook to the body. Hisashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hisashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hisashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Adams throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hisashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adams 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 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Adams!
Scott Adams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Beardsley (ranked 729 p4p, 717 weight class) and Dick Glover (ranked 39 p4p, 38 weight class). Peter Beardsley has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Beardsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Glover!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beardsley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Glover takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Dick Glover has been cut.
The fighters circling - Glover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Glover scores with a takedown into Beardsley's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Beardsley controls Glover momentarily but Glover frees himself.
Beardsley keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully.
Beardsley is trying to control the position but Glover postures up.
Beardsley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glover defends well.
Beardsley has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Glover should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Beardsley has tightened it up now! Glover should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter Beardsley!
Peter Beardsley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Handler (ranked 498 p4p, 624 weight class) and Gunt Jernit (ranked 50 p4p, 63 weight class). Handler comes to the cage accompanied by KEEPINITBEEFY. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Handler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunt Jernit!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jernit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jernit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Handler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handler slips a straight right by Jernit.
Handler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Handler throws a right hand that misses
and Jernit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jernit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Handler to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Gunt Jernit has been cut.
Jernit scores with a hook to the body. Handler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Handler dives in for a single leg takedown but Jernit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Handler has a couple of punches blocked by Jernit.
Handler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jernit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handler's elbow.
Handler blocks an uppercut.
Handler misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Jernit.
Jernit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jernit works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Handler keeping moving, preventing Jernit from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit wants to pass the guard but Handler is keeping the position.
Jernit controlling from the top position.
Jernit trying to control but Handler is working from the bottom.
Jernit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jernit looking to sit in guard and control but Handler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jernit trying to control the position here.
Handler forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handler passes to full mount!
Jernit is desperately trying to improve his position but Handler has a good base and remains in mount.
Handler tries to control but Jernit wriggling away.
BOOM! Handler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jernit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Handler breaks from Jernit's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jernit is looking to get to half guard.
Handler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handler dominating with strikes here.
Handler trying to control but Jernit is having none of it.
Jernit slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handler moves into full mount! Jernit won't be happy about that!
Jernit is working to get back to half guard.
Handler punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Handler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
 Jernit is rocked!
That has opened up Gunt Jernit's cut even more.
Jernit is squirming around, avoiding Handler's attempts to control the action.
Jernit is still in real trouble! Can Handler finish him?
Jernit tries to hold on but Handler postures up.
Handler looking to control but Jernit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jernit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jernit seems to have recovered his senses.
Handler lands a big elbow - Jernit is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Jernit is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jacob Handler!
An out of breath Jacob Handler 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Krylov (ranked 448 p4p, 551 weight class) and Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 56 p4p, 69 weight class). Ainsworth is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin'. Anton Krylov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Krylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ainsworth under the eye.
Ainsworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krylov.
Ainsworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ainsworth misses the target.
Krylov is looking to counter punch.
Krylov ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Krylov moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Krylov avoids it easily.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ainsworth throws a low kick, looking for Krylov's leg but Krylov calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov blocks a leg kick.
Krylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ainsworth.
Nice shot by Ainsworth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a right and a left that Krylov avoids nicely.
Krylov connects with a crisp jab.
Krylov missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ainsworth avoids the body shot from Krylov.
Krylov avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
A little feinted left hand from Krylov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
A slow jab from Krylov misses its intended target.
Ainsworth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Krylov's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Ainsworth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Krylov off balance momentarily.
Krylov tests Ainsworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ainsworth lands with an uppercut that bounces Krylov off the cage and back into range.
Krylov connects with the punch.
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!
Krylov takes one on the button.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Krylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ainsworth misses with a looping right.
Krylov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ainsworth connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Krylov scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krylov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ainsworth misses with a straight left.
Krylov blocks a low kick nicely.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krylov is out of range.
Krylov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That kick from Ainsworth tenderised Krylov's leg. Krylov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
Krylov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A leg kick checked by Krylov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
Krylov throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
Krylov misses with a straight left.
Ainsworth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Krylov misses.
A big right from Ainsworth misses.
Krylov checks a low kick from Ainsworth.
Krylov misses with a looping left.
Ainsworth loads up on a big right hand but Krylov slips the punch.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krylov throws a right hand that Ainsworth ducks under and follows up with a left that Ainsworth also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Ainsworth dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Krylov avoids it.
Ainsworth moves out of range of the strikes.
Krylov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Krylov misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ainsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Krylov as he connects with a hook.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Krylov moved away.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Krylov checks it.
Krylov throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot that sends Krylov's belly button to the back.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ainsworth throws a right hand that Krylov ducks under and follows up with a left that Krylov also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ainsworth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Krylov staying out of range there.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ainsworth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krylov throws out the jab.
Krylov with a jab.
Krylov looks to land a left hand but Ainsworth moved out of range nicely.
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov throws a hook to the side of Ainsworth's head but Ainsworth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ainsworth throws a series of punches but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ainsworth on the side of the head.
Krylov throws out a loose jab but Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ainsworth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Krylov checks a leg kick nicely.
Krylov throws an overhand right that lands on Ainsworth's shoulder, as Ainsworth tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth misses with an uppercut. Krylov saw that one coming.
Ainsworth lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick
and Krylov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Ainsworth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ainsworth.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krylov.
An attempted straight right counter from Krylov misses the target.
Ainsworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
Krylov checks a leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ainsworth tries a quick counter leg kick but Krylov is wise to it.
Krylov loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Ainsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Krylov avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Krylov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krylov is looking to counter punch.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krylov moves out of range as Ainsworth strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Krylov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Krylov misses with a body shot.
Ainsworth connects with a looping right hand.
Ainsworth throws a hook but Krylov blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Ainsworth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ainsworth throws out a powerful jab.
Ainsworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ainsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Krylov.
Krylov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ainsworth throws a body kick that misses.
Ainsworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov misses with a hook. Ainsworth ducked under it nicely.
Krylov checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krylovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Krylov's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krylov checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Krylov moves out of range.
Krylov misses with a straight right.
Krylov checks a leg kick.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth wants to land a leg kick but Krylov is out of range.
The fighters circling - Krylov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ainsworth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Krylov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ainsworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krylov throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
A leg kick checked by Krylov.
Ainsworth scores with a leg kick.
Ainsworth takes a swing at Krylov's ribcage but misses.
Ainsworth wants to slow Krylov down by chopping away at his legs.
Krylov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ainsworth connects with a nice looking jab.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Krylov throws the left hand but Ainsworth avoids the punch easily.
Anton Krylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ainsworth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krylov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ainsworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ainsworth slips a straight right by Krylov.
Ainsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Krylov.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Krylov's front leg but catches the back leg as Krylov tries to avoid it.
Wilfred Ainsworth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ainsworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ainsworth slips under a jab.
A jab from Krylov finds it's way through Ainsworth's defenses.
Ainsworth lands a jab to Krylov's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Krylov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Krylov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krylov avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ainsworth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ainsworth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krylov tests Ainsworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krylov checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Krylov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Krylov avoids it.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ainsworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krylov manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ainsworth has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!
During a confident post fight interview, Wilfred Ainsworth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rimtas Kentas (ranked 564 p4p, 207 weight class) and Kuromiya Hiro (ranked 53 p4p, 24 weight class). Kuromiya Hiro told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rimtas Kentas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Kuromiya Hiro!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kentas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hiro manages to avoid it.
Hiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiro. Kentas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kentas throwing a counter right hand but Hiro manages to avoid it.
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Hiro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kentas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kentas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kentas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiro.
Rimtas Kentas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Kentas misses.
Kentas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiro throws an overhand right that lands on Kentas's shoulder, as Kentas tries to avoid the shot.
Kentas misses with a left hand
enabling Hiro to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Rimtas Kentas has been cut.
Kentas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kentas looks to land a left hand but Hiro moved out of range nicely.
Hiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kentas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentas misses with a jab to the body
and Hiro counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Kentas out cold! What a finish! Hiro is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kuromiya Hiro!
After winning the bout, Kuromiya Hiro 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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