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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Nimoy (ranked 1503 p4p, 1607 weight class) and Ragnar Jahr (ranked 190 p4p, 209 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 33 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Nimoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ragnar Jahr!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nimoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jahr throws a body shot but no joy.
Nimoy throws a shot from downtown. Jahr moves away and avoids it.
Jahr throws a lazy head kick
and Nimoy counters with a thumping low kick.
Nimoy blocks a head kick by Jahr.
Nimoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jahr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nimoy counters with a nice uppercut.
Jahr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jahr fails with the takedown.
Jahr misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nimoy.
Jahr misses the shot to the body.
Jahr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Nimoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jahr. Nimoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jahr throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Nimoy counter with a right hand.
Nimoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jahr.
Nimoy misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jahr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jahr throws a series of strikes that have Nimoy backpedaling.
Nimoy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jahr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nimoy if he has to take too many more of those.
Nimoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nimoy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jahr blocks a head kick by Nimoy.
Nimoy avoids the body shot from Jahr.
Nimoy is looking to counter punch.
Nimoy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Nimoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jahr throws a leg kick but Nimoy checks it.
Jahr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nimoy throws a right hand that Jahr ducks under and follows up with a left that Jahr also avoids with ease.
Jahr throws out a counter right but Nimoy avoids it with no problem.
Ragnar Jahr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nimoy throws a lazy right hand but Jahr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jahr lands with a right hand.
Jahr throws a leg kick but Nimoy sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Nimoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jahr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nimoy rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jahr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jahr lands a lovely overhand right.
 It looks like Leonard Nimoy has been cut.
Jab from Nimoy.
Nimoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jahr.
Jahr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nimoy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jahr throws a leg kick which misses Nimoy's front leg but catches the back leg as Nimoy tries to avoid it.
Nimoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jahr was well out of range. Poor timing from Nimoy.
Jahr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jahr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nimoy.
Jahr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jahr throws a nice head kick!
Jahr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Jahr misses
and Nimoy counters with a straight right hand.
Jahr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jahr.
Jahr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nimoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Jahr.
Nimoy checks the leg kick.
Jahr connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Nimoy! He's out on his feet! Jahr rushes in and drops Nimoy with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ragnar Jahr!
Ragnar Jahr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rodrigues (ranked 878 p4p, 1161 weight class) and Tico Tico (ranked 79 p4p, 97 weight class). Tico has chosen Paco De Lucia - Tico Tico as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jake Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tico Tico!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigues walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tico throws a head kick but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues moves away from the strike by Tico.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rodrigues throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tico works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Tico connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rodrigues. That's going to slow Tico down.
A good leg kick by Rodrigues.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Rodrigues coming out on top.
Tico buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Tico.
Tico 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.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tico slips under a jab from Rodrigues.
Tico fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
It looked like Rodrigues wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodrigues takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rodrigues takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at Old School FC that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tico moves away.
Tico connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodrigues. Rodrigues circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Tico avoids it easily.
Tico throws a jab when Rodrigues was well out of range.
Tico Tico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Rodrigues coming out on top.
Tico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rodrigues looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tico throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tico ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Rodrigues is looking to counter punch.
Rodrigues dodges the punch combination from Tico.
Tico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigues.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rodrigues.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tico misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a nice body shot.
Rodrigues lands a nice shot that snaps Tico's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tico swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodrigues cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tico.
Tico throws a head kick that misses
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Rodrigues blocks the low kick.
It looked like Rodrigues was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tico.
Tico throws a hook but Rodrigues avoids it easily.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick as Tico jumps back.
Tico throws a poor cross that misses
and Rodrigues counters with an outside leg kick.
Tico rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigues moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
As Tico backs away, Rodrigues returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tico thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Tico lands.
A low kick from Rodrigues is predictable there
and Tico counters with a nice uppercut.
Tico feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodriguess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rodrigues with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.
 It looks like Tico Tico has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Tico.
Rodrigues takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rodrigues lands a lovely overhand right.
 Tico is rocked!
Tico swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Rodrigues connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tico. Tico circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tico is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
Tico misses with a straight left.
Tico seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodrigues moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rodrigues scores with a sloppy right hand. Tico should have avoided that one.
Tico misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodrigues lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rodrigues throws the left hand but Tico avoids the punch easily.
Tico tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
Tico misses with a low kick.
Tico buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tico's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rodrigues's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tico connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodrigues scrambles back to his feet.
Rodrigues defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues is looking to slow Tico down with leg kicks.
Tico scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigues darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodrigues connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tico's hands.
Tico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a low kick but Tico avoids it.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigues was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Tico tries to land a leg kick but Rodrigues saw it coming and moves away.
Rodrigues is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Tico avoids it easily.
Rodrigues scores with a punch to the head.
Tico chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodrigues cracks Tico with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tico misses the jab.
Tico throws a body kick that misses.
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Rodrigues.
A jab from Tico misses.
Rodrigues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tico throws out the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tico takes a swing at Rodrigues's ribcage but misses.
Tico shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tico closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Tico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rodrigues scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tico in his tracks.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tico swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Tico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tico throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Rodrigues misses with a looping left.
Tico takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tico throws a hook to the side of Rodrigues's head but Rodrigues sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Tico throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigues ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodrigues sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tico is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodrigues.
Tico misses with a low kick as Rodrigues jumps back.
Tico lands the left hand.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tico moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tico in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Rodrigues connects with a body shot that sends Tico's belly button to the back.
Rodrigues lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Tico.
Tico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tico tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigues was well out of range. Poor timing from Tico.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Tico waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodrigues.
Tico throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tico moves away from the strike by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the body kick from Tico.
Tico misses with a right hand
and Tico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tico ducks under a wild hook from Rodrigues.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tico.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tico tests Rodrigues's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tico gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodrigues.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico swings widly with a right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodrigues throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tico on the side of the head.
Rodrigues misses with a straight right.
As Rodrigues backs off Tico throws a huge counter combo but Rodrigues manages to avoid it all.
Rodrigues pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tico is out of range and Rodrigues settles back down.
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tico throws a right and a left that Rodrigues avoids nicely.
Tico scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rodrigues misses with a two punch combination.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tico has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodrigues throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tico comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Rodrigues, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodrigues.
Tico is looking to land body kicks.
Rodrigues is looking to counter punch.
Tico throws a leg kick which misses Rodrigues's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodrigues tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Tico.
Rodrigues moves forwards but Tico connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Rodrigues checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tico lands the left hand.
Tico scores with a jab. Rodrigues acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tico misses with a body kick.
A big right from Tico misses.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Rodrigues - just one landing.
Tico is looking to score with low kicks.
Tico takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tico falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodrigues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodrigues scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tico in his tracks.
Rodrigues is looking to slow Tico down with leg kicks.
Rodrigues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a front kick aimed at Tico's knee but Tico avoids it well.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tico has time to react.
Rodrigues connects with a body shot.
Tico keeps Rodrigues at a distance using the push kick.
Tico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Tico lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Tico misses.
Tico misses with a hook
letting Rodrigues counter with a right hand.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Rodrigues defending well as Tico loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tico. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tico checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tico misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Tico ducked under it nicely.
Tico throws a body kick that misses.
Rodrigues misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Tico's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tico lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tico misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a solid body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tico Tico's cut.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tico misses with a double jab
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
Tico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tico.
Rodrigues drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodrigues connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tico darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rodrigues closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tico punishes Rodrigues's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Tico avoids them all with ease.
Tico wants to counter with a clinch but Rodrigues pushes him away.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues throws a front kick aimed at Tico's knee but Tico avoids it well.
Rodrigues has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tico finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodrigues's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tico's corner calls for a 1-2. Tico obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodrigues chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tico can pounce on him.
Rodrigues tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodrigues.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tico takes one to the side of the head.
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tico lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodrigues's head.
Good work by Rodrigues as he checks the leg kick.
Rodrigues misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tico! But no joy.
Rodrigues swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodrigues attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tico throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tico throws a series of punches but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Tico connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rodrigues scoring well with a low kick there.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tico! But no joy.
Rodrigues takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tico staying out of range there.
Tico cracks Rodrigues with a good jab.
Tico thuds a left hand into Rodrigues's body.
Rodrigues gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
Rodrigues throws a right and a left that Tico avoids nicely.
Tico looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodrigues takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Tico swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rodrigues counters with a left to the body.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodrigues lands a slapping body shot.
Rodrigues connects with a right hand. Tico shakes it off.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut
enabling Tico to counter with a crisp jab.
Tico throws a looping overhand right but Rodrigues ducks down to avoid it.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Rodrigues does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tico takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tico fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tico thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Rodrigues scores with a leg kick.
Tico jabs at Rodrigues's body.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tico with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Tico pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tico.
Rodrigues walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Tico.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tico - that will leave a mark!
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
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!
Tico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tico misses the shot to the body.
Tico lands a jab to the nose.
Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Tico let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rodrigues keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tico.
Rodrigues lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodrigues blocks a jab.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Tico moves away and avoids it.
Tico misses with a straight right.
Tico throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tico.
Tico looks to land a body kick but Rodrigues moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Tico throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Tico blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tico Tico.
Well Rodrigues 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rodrigues!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Adams (ranked 1540 p4p, 1088 weight class) and Sabas Mendiola (ranked 198 p4p, 152 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sabas Mendiola!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendiola scores with a sloppy right hand. Adams should have avoided that one.
Adams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mendiola works the jab nicely.
Mendiola misses the shot to the body.
Mendiola scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendiola. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendiola manages to avoid it.
Mendiola throws a body shot but no joy.
Adams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendiola throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
Adams misses with a hook. Mendiola ducked under it nicely.
Adams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mendiola's head backwards.
Adams is looking to slow Mendiola down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendiola moves out of range as Adams strikes.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Adams.
Adams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendiola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mendiola changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adams tries to avoid it but Mendiola manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adams to the ground. Adams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adams throws a hook but Mendiola blocks it.
Adams stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendiola. Mendiola gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a leg kick.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Mendiola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adams looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Adams misses with an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Mendiola.
A lazy left from Adams finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.
Adams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mendiola checks a leg kick.
Adams throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendiola counters with a shoot takedown. Adams fights it but they end up in guard.
Adams pushes Mendiola off and gets back to his feet.
Mendiola just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mendiola.
Adams thumps Mendiola with a low kick.
Mendiola walks into a straight right hand from Adams.
Mendiola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adams finds it's way round the side to connect with Mendiola's head.
Mendiola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adams rather than just go for the knockout.
Adams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mendiola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mendiola misses with a hook to the body
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendiola.
Adams loads up on a big right hand but Mendiola slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Adams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Adams. No joy for Mendiola on that attempt.
Scott Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sabas Mendiola.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendiola.
Adams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mendiola counters with a stiff right hand.
Adams throws a jab when Mendiola was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendiola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scott Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Adams is predictable there
and Mendiola counters with a shoot takedown into half 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.
Mendiola wants to free his trapped foot but Adams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Adams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendiola.
Mendiola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mendiola throwing shots but Adams is blocking nicely.
Mendiola is trying to control the action in half guard but Adams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Adams dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Adams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adams moves out of range as Mendiola strikes.
Mendiola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendiola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Adams walks into a stiff left hand from Mendiola.
The fighters circling - Mendiola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Mendiola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendiola misses with a right hand
and Adams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Mendiola. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Adams throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mendiola counters with a shoot takedown. Adams fights it but they end up in guard.
Adams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendiola throwing strikes but missing.
Mendiola throwing strikes from guard but Adams blocks nicely.
Mendiola trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendiola is looking to work some ground and pound but Adams has wrist control.
Adams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendiola's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
Mendiola looking to pass the guard.
Mendiola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendiola throwing strikes but missing.
Mendiola connects with a couple of short punches.
Adams looking for a sweep. Not yet Adams, not yet.
Adams controls Mendiola momentarily but Mendiola frees himself.
Mendiola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendiola throwing strikes from guard but Adams blocks nicely.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Mendiola from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendiola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mendiola is looking to clinch.
Adams wants to slow Mendiola down by chopping away at his legs.
Adams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mendiola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adams's head backwards.
Adams throws a looping overhand right but Mendiola ducks down to avoid it.
Adams tests Mendiola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendiola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams scores with a nice head shot.
An inside leg kick from Adams misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Adams misses with a hook. Mendiola ducked under it nicely.
Adams lands a lovely overhand right.
Adams circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mendiola to the canvas! Mendiola doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Adams keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Adams!
During a confident post fight interview, Scott Adams 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramone Rocksaw (ranked 800 p4p, 746 weight class) and Wilfred Ainsworth (ranked 106 p4p, 94 weight class). Ainsworth has chosen Fred Neil - Everybody's Talkin' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramone Rocksaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfred Ainsworth!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ainsworth throws a hook to the side of Rocksaw's head but Rocksaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Rocksaw misses its target.
Ainsworth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ainsworth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rocksaw throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
Ainsworth defending well as Rocksaw loads up on a big left hand.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that misses.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the side of Rocksaw's head but Rocksaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ainsworth lands a right hook to the body.
Ainsworth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ainsworth 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.
A jab from Ainsworth finds it's way through Rocksaw's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth punishes Rocksaw's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Ainsworth.
Rocksaw dives in for a single leg takedown but Ainsworth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rocksaw looks to land a right hand but Ainsworth moved out of range.
Rocksaw throws a looping overhand right but Ainsworth ducks down to avoid it.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Rocksaw down with leg kicks.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Rocksaw moves away and avoids it.
Ainsworth throws a chopping leg kick but Rocksaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rocksaw cracks Ainsworth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ainsworth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rocksaw is out of range.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick.
Rocksaw moves away from the strike by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking body shot.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Rocksaw off balance momentarily.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ainsworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rocksaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rocksaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick lands for Ainsworth.
We've been hearing reports that Rocksaw has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rocksaw scores with a jab to the body.
Rocksaw jabs Ainsworth right on the nose. Ainsworth blinks but takes it well.
Ainsworth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rocksaw misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth's corner calls for a 1-2. Ainsworth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ainsworth digs a good hook to Rocksaw's body.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ainsworth has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rocksaw finds it's way round the side to connect with Ainsworth's head.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth connects with a body shot that sends Rocksaw's belly button to the back.
Wilfred Ainsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocksaw checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rocksaw throwing a counter right hand but Ainsworth manages to avoid it.
Rocksaw throws a right and a left that Ainsworth avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Ainsworth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rocksaw checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ainsworth ducks under a wild hook from Rocksaw.
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ainsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rocksaw.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rocksaw throws a lazy right hand but Ainsworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rocksaw throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ainsworth on the side of the head.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick.
Rocksaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Ainsworth counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ainsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rocksaw is able to avoid easily.
Rocksaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rocksaw looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half 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.
Ainsworth is trying to control but can't.
Ainsworth keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ainsworth trying to hold on to Rocksaw's head to control him but Rocksaw postures up.
Rocksaw passes into side control, despite Ainsworth's attempt to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilfred Ainsworth 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.
Rocksaw misses with a low kick.
Ainsworth only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ainsworth drops his hands momentarily and Rocksaw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rocksaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ainsworth connects with a looping right hand.
Ainsworth tries to land a leg kick but Rocksaw saw it coming and moves away.
Rocksaw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ainsworth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Rocksaw off balance momentarily.
Ainsworth lands a nice shot to the body.
Rocksaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ainsworth lands with an overhand left.
Rocksaw moves forwards but Ainsworth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rocksaw checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rocksaw went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ainsworth feints and then cracks Rocksaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rocksaw down.
Rocksaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Ainsworth misses.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick which misses Rocksaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Rocksaw tries to avoid it.
Rocksaw dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocksaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocksaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Rocksaw misses its intended target.
Ainsworth lands a lovely overhand right.
Ainsworth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ainsworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ainsworth tries to score with a low kick but Rocksaw moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ainsworth slips a jab from Rocksaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the body.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Rocksaw moves out of range.
Ainsworth with the inside leg kick.
Ainsworth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rocksaw on the side of the head.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there
and Rocksaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ainsworth is looking to slow Rocksaw down with leg kicks.
Rocksaw avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth throws a hook to the side of Rocksaw's head but Rocksaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocksaw was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rocksaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rocksaw throws a jab when Ainsworth was well out of range.
Ainsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocksaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Rocksaw moves out of range easily.
Rocksaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rocksaw misses with a hook.
Ainsworth throws a right hand that Rocksaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Rocksaw also avoids with ease.
Rocksaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ainsworth throws out the jab.
It looked like Rocksaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ainsworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocksaw is looking to counter punch.
Rocksaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Rocksaw is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rocksaw.
Rocksaw throws a big counter combination but Ainsworth scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ainsworth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rocksaw has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rocksaw and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rocksaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rocksaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw takes one to the side of the head.
Ainsworth is looking to score with low kicks.
Ainsworth motions for Rocksaw to come forward. Ainsworth throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ainsworth misses with a body shot.
Rocksaw moves out of range as Ainsworth strikes.
Ainsworth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rocksaw stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick
and Rocksaw counters with a series of strikes. Ainsworth will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rocksaw looks to land a combination. Ainsworth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ainsworth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rocksaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ainsworth throws a solid leg kick but Rocksaw takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ainsworth.
Rocksaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ainsworth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rocksaw somewhat.
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. This is the final round!
Ainsworth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rocksaw misses the jab.
Ainsworth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rocksaw takes one to the chin there.
Ainsworth lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Rocksaw.
Ainsworth lands a leg kick that knocks Rocksaw off balance momentarily.
Ainsworth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth tried to score with a low kick but Rocksaw checks it.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Rocksaw moved away.
It looked like Rocksaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ainsworth misses the shot to the body.
Ainsworth is looking to chop away at Rocksaw's legs.
Ainsworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ainsworth.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Rocksaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Rocksaw misses its target.
Ainsworth staying out of range there.
Ainsworth lands a nice looking body shot.
Ainsworth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ainsworth throws a good cross that connects.
Ainsworth blocks a jab.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramone Rocksaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw missing with a left hand there. Ainsworth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Ainsworth coming out on top.
Ainsworth throws a low kick but Rocksaw moves out of range easily.
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!
Rocksaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rocksaw ducks under a wild hook from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws an overhand right that lands on Rocksaw's shoulder, as Rocksaw tries to avoid the shot.
Ainsworth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rocksaw with a nice cross.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A left and a right from Ainsworth both land. Nice combination.
Ainsworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rocksaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rocksaw avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ainsworth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ainsworth throws a body punch but Rocksaw moves out of range.
Rocksaw was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rocksaw stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ainsworth jabs at Rocksaw's body.
Ainsworth misses with a leg kick
and Rocksaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rocksaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ainsworth.
Ainsworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocksaw is looking to counter punch.
Wilfred Ainsworth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but Rocksaw checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ainsworth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rocksaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Nice uppercut there from Rocksaw.
Ainsworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocksaw loads up on a big right hand but Ainsworth slips the punch.
Rocksaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Ainsworth is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ainsworth.
Rocksaw misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Ainsworth catches Rocksaw right on the button with a cross.
Ainsworth misses with a straight right.
Ainsworth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rocksaw doesn't seem bothered though.
Rocksaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rocksaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ainsworth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rocksaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ainsworth punishes Rocksaw's body with a nice straight punch.
Rocksaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Ainsworth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Ainsworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ainsworth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Ainsworth!
After winning the bout, Wilfred Ainsworth thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ramone Rocksaw was interviewed post fight and said 'Lanky piece of shit, it’s a joke'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Flo Holl (ranked 613 p4p, 755 weight class) and Mateo Hernandez (ranked 55 p4p, 67 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Flo Holl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mateo Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Holl throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hernandez counters with a straight right hand.
Holl throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez checks a leg kick.
Hernandez is looking to score with low kicks.
Holl has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! in the buildup to the fight.
Hernandez throws a jab but it's blocked by Holl.
Holl fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hernandez just manages to avoid it.
Hernandez fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Holl. Those never looked like landing.
Hernandez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hernandez looks for the body kick but Holl saw that one coming.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Holl is able to avoid easily.
Holl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
Holl clobbers Hernandez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holl cracks Hernandez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holl throws a leg kick but Hernandez moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holl moves away.
Holl slips under a jab.
Hernandez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hernandez misses with a looping left.
Hernandez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Holl has closed the distance and engaged Hernandez in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernandez.
Holl working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Holl prevents a body shot from Hernandez.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
Holl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hernandez avoids it.
Holl creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Holl.
Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hernandez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Holl does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holl misses with a leg kick.
Holl throws a leg kick that misses.
Hernandez scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Holl.
Holl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holl was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Holl drives through and clinches with Hernandez against the cage.
Hernandez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holl blocking some punches.
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hernandez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Holl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. Holl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hernandez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holl rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Hernandez misses.
Holl throws a big counter combination but Hernandez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Holl tries to clinch but Hernandez is having none of it.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holl tried to counter with a leg kick but Hernandez avoided it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Holl checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holl scores with a head kick.
Holl misses with a double jab.
Good shot there by Holl.
Nice defenses there by Holl.
Holl moves away from the strike by Hernandez.
Hernandez checks a low kick from Holl.
Hernandez tests Holl's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Hernandez.
Holl with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hernandez misses with a two punch combination.
Hernandez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holl manages to avoid it.
Holl is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hernandez lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Holl catches Hernandez right on the button with a cross.
Holl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hernandez is able to avoid easily.
Holl catches Hernandez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holl takes one to the side of the head.
Holl blocks a jab.
Hernandez misses with a looping left.
Holl feints and then cracks Hernandez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hernandez down.
Holl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
That kick from Hernandez tenderised Holl's leg. Holl is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hernandez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hernandez throws the left hand but Holl avoids the punch easily.
Holl delivers a nice body kick.
Hernandez connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hernandez.
Holl checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holl jabs at Hernandez's body.
Holl ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hernandez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holl counters with a big head kick but Hernandez shrugs it off.
Holl avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mateo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Holl is just out of range.
Holl wants to clinch up but Hernandez keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holl manages to avoid it.
Holl checks a leg kick nicely.
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Holl tries to clinch up.
Hernandez cracks Holl with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick from Holl misses
and Hernandez counters with a low kick, right behind Holl 's knee.
Holl misses with an uppercut.
Holl ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Holl feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hernandez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Holl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl misses with a straight left.
Holl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mateo Hernandez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holl moves away.
Hernandez throws a hook but Holl blocks it.
Mateo Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holl scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Hernandez. Beautiful body shot.
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Holl's shoulder, as Holl tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez moves out of range of the leg kick from Holl.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Holl.
Hernandez punishes Holl's body with a nice straight punch.
Holl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hernandez.
We've been informed that Hernandez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Holl throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Holl wants to clinch.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez throws a big shot that misses.
Holl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holl takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holl misses with an uppercut.
Holl ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Holl swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holl jabs at Hernandez's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holl misses with an uppercut.
Holl misses with a low kick.
Hernandez thows a leg kick but Holl checks it
and Holl counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice body punch from Hernandez.
Holl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Hernandez misses.
As Hernandez backs away, Holl returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Holl takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Holl takes the fight into the clinch.
Holl tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Holl back against the cage.
Hernandez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holl blocks a body shot from Hernandez.
Holl has a couple of punches blocked by Hernandez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez blocks an uppercut.
Holl lands an elbow inside.
Hernandez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holl looking to throw knees to the head but Hernandez is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from Holl.
Nice elbow from Holl.
Holl creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Holl lands an elbow inside that Hernandez shrugs off.
It looks like Mateo Hernandez has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holl throws an elbow but misses.
Hernandez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hernandez blocks an uppercut.
Hernandez has a couple of punches blocked by Holl.
Holl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holl.
Holl misses with a knee strike.
Hernandez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Holl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holl blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holl tries to land knees in the clinch but Hernandez avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with some punches.
Holl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hernandez's efforts to push away.
Hernandez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hernandez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Holl tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Holl slips under a jab from Hernandez.
A nice leg kick from Holl, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Holl lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Holl misses with a combination
and Hernandez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holl's knee momentarily.
Hernandez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holl loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch.
Hernandez throws a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Flo Holl will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mateo Hernandez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Holl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Hernandez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Holl throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hernandez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hernandez wants to land a leg kick but Holl is out of range.
Hernandez throws a right hand that misses
and Holl makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hernandez jabs Holl right on the nose. Holl blinks but takes it well.
Holl takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holl fails to land with a series of punches.
Hernandez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez scores with a one two! Holl had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Holl drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot by Hernandez.
Holl looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez connects with a single shot there.
Holl is looking to clinch but Hernandez is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holl moves away.
Holl tries to clinch there but Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez lands an overhand right.
Holl moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Holl slips the punch.
Holl looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hernandez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hernandez.
Hernandez cracks Holl with an open hand slap.
Holl connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hernandez's hands.
Holl checks a low kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez lands a nice shot that snaps Holl's head back.
Holl takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Hernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Holl.
Holl scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hernandez doesn't seem bothered though.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holl lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hernandez defending well as Holl loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Holl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holl just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez throws a low kick but Holl avoids it.
Hernandez cracks a nice hook into Holl's ribs.
Holl avoids a kick to the body.
Holl takes a jab right on the kisser.
Holl fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hernandez, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hernandez.
Holl misses with an elbow strike.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but Holl has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holl throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Hernandez on the inside.
Hernandez lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holl working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holl just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hernandez's brow.
Hernandez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holl throws a head punch that misses.
Hernandez blocks an elbow strike from Holl.
Holl looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hernandez has a couple of punches blocked by Holl.
Hernandez misses with a punch to the body.
Holl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hernandez avoiding damage as Holl throws knees to the body.
Hernandez managing to block the knees to the body from Holl.
Hernandez lands a hook that snaps the head of Holl backwards.
Hernandez presses Holl against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holl misses with the head strike.
Hernandez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hernandez tries for a takedown but Holl manages to get underhooks.
Hernandez lands an uppercut.
Hernandez misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holl blocking some punches.
Holl looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holl lands an elbow that stopped Hernandez in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holl just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hernandez's brow.
Holl lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Holl.
Hernandez tries to work over Holl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hernandez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hernandez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hernandez misses with a lunging right hand
and Holl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hernandez scoring well with a low kick there.
Holl walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holl 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.
Hernandez with the inside leg kick.
A left and a right from Holl both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateo Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hernandez 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateo Hernandez!
A less than humble Mateo Hernandez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Journey Sky (ranked 594 p4p, 493 weight class) and Taromaru Momoji (ranked 69 p4p, 61 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Journey Sky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taromaru Momoji!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Momoji feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Momoji fails with a takedown attempt.
Momoji misses with a right hand
and Sky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sky has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlaw MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Momoji misses with an uppercut
and Sky counters with a nice body shot.
Momoji swings widly with a right hand
and Sky counters with a left to the body.
Momoji lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sky ducks right into an uppercut from Momoji.
Momoji steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sky.
Momoji cracks a nice hook into Sky's ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Momoji has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Momoji lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Momoji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Sky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Momoji.
It looked like Sky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Momoji connects with a single shot there.
Momoji shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sky keeping moving, preventing Momoji from controlling successfully.
Sky is looking to stand up but Momoji isn't so interested in that idea.
Momoji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Momoji keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Momoji trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sky manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sky is fighting to break Momoji's control of his arms but Momoji is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Momoji looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sky is one step ahead there.
Sky wants to stand but Momoji is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sky stopping the sweep attempt from Momoji.
Sky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sky has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Momoji is proving hard to escape from.
Momoji seems keen to control Sky's posture.
Sky stands and steps away. Momoji gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Good standup being displayed there by Momoji as he connects with a hook.
Sky tries to move into range but Momoji moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momoji misses with a series of wild punches.
Momoji manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sky on his heels. He'll look to pass Sky's guard now, I'm sure.
Momoji missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Momoji stops Sky from standing up.
Momoji wants to control from the top but Sky keeps moving.
Sky keeping full guard, as Momoji tries to pass.
Sky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Momoji.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Momoji in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sky keeping moving, preventing Momoji from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Momoji scores with a sloppy right hand. Sky should have avoided that one.
Momoji misses with a lunging right hand
and Sky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Taromaru Momoji has been cut.
Journey Sky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sky blocks a head kick by Momoji.
Momoji uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Momoji might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Momoji shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sky defends it nicely.
Momoji scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taromaru Momoji dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taromaru Momoji's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Momoji feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Momoji in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Momoji wants to control from the top but Sky keeps moving.
Momoji looking to pass the guard.
Momoji slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Momoji is keen to just control but Sky is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momoji is looking to advance position but Sky won't allow it.
Momoji is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Momoji is looking to stall here but Sky recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momoji seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Momoji is looking to advance position but Sky has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Sky trying to control but Momoji is having none of it.
Momoji is looking to get to half guard.
Sky is looking to stand but Momoji has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sky tries to stand up but Momoji grabs his leg and drags him down! Momoji is now on top, in side control.
Taromaru Momoji has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sky taking a bit of punishment here - Momoji scoring with strikes.
Sky is not content to let Momoji control the position.
Momoji working the ground and pound from side control.
Momoji controlling the position from side mount.
Momoji working the head with strikes.
Momoji is looking to take a break and control but Sky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Momoji advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momoji throwing strikes here but Sky is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Momoji scoring with strikes but Sky is staying in there.
Momoji punishing his opponent with strikes.
Momoji with shots to the head and body - Sky looks very uncomfortable down there.
Momoji can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sky is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sky is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Momoji sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Momoji pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Momoji lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sky hang on?
Sky manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Sky, under a barage of strikes from Momoji.
Momoji throws a strike but Sky avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sky keeping moving, preventing Momoji from controlling successfully.
Momoji has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Momoji stands and throws Sky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taromaru Momoji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taromaru Momoji's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Momoji. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Momoji.
Journey Sky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Momoji clobbers Sky with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Momoji misses the target.
Sky takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Momoji connects with a single shot there.
Momoji throws a body punch but Sky moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sky on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Sky.
Momoji tests Sky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momoji lunges at Sky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sky's hand.
Momoji walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sky checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Momoji swings for the body but Sky moves out of range.
It looked like Sky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Momoji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sky shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Momoji tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sky swivels and escapes.
Momoji has a takedown stuffed.
Sky is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A cross from Momoji lands.
Sky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sky slips a straight right by Momoji.
Momoji misses the shot to the body.
Momoji goes for a double leg but Sky avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sky continues to drive forward.
Journey Sky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taromaru Momoji.
Momoji with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Momoji shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sky pinned against the cage. Sky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Momoji throws a combination that misses
and Sky counters with a stiff right hand.
Momoji misses with a hook
and Sky counters with a straight right hand.
Momoji shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sky as he jumps to the side.
Sky is looking to counter punch.
Sky on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taromaru Momoji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Momoji.
Sky throwing a counter right hand but Momoji manages to avoid it.
Taromaru Momoji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Momoji looks to land a right hand but Sky moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sky 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momoji misses with a hook
and Sky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Momoji throws a hook but Sky blocks it.
Sky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Momoji lands a lovely overhand right.
Momoji misses with a body shot
and Sky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Momoji looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Momoji trying to control the position from guard on top but Sky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Momoji with a nice head shot there.
Sky has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Momoji has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Momoji managing to block the knees to the body from Sky.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Momoji tries to break free but Sky pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sky tries a body shot but Momoji blocks it.
Sky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Momoji tries to circle away but Sky has him pinned against the cage.
Momoji wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sky has him pressed against the cage.
Momoji scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Momoji.
Momoji has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sky is trying to keep an underhook but Momoji manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sky is staying active underneath Momoji, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sky is looking to escape.
Momoji is keen to just control but Sky is a slippery customer.
Sky wants to control but Momoji is keeping busy.
Taromaru Momoji is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taromaru Momoji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Momoji 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taromaru Momoji!
Taromaru Momoji 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 937 p4p, 874 weight class) and Gunt Jernit (ranked 95 p4p, 91 weight class). Howlett comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructible. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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13 - 4 - 0 |
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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 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunt Jernit!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howlett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jernit is holding on to half guard well.
Jernit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jernit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jernit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett tries to free his leg and advance position but Jernit is retaining full guard.
Jernit wants to sweep here but Howlett controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jernit trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett won't allow Jernit to sweep him here.
Howlett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Howlett stopping the sweep attempt from Jernit.
Jernit pulls Howlett in close to his closed guard and prevents Howlett from doing any damage or advancing position.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Howlett won't allow Jernit to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jernit is on top in guard.
Howlett looking for a sweep. Not yet Howlett, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jernit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howlett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jernit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Howlett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Howlett fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Jernit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Howlett takes one to the side of the head.
Howlett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jernit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown. Jernit tries to sprawl out of it but Howlett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jernit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jernit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett avoids the head kick by Jernit.
Jernit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Howlett has time to react.
Howlett slips a jab from Jernit.
Howlett drives through with a takedown into Jernit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jernit has control of Howlett's left arm, preventing Howlett from doing any damage.
Howlett stays in close to Jernit's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jernit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Howlett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jernit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jernit looking for a sweep. Not yet Jernit, not yet.
Howlett wants to pass the guard but Jernit is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett preventing the sweep.
Jernit is still trying to improve position.
Jernit trying to keep a closed guard but Howlett is proving a slippery customer.
Howlett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jernit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jernit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jernit has Howlett pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett shoots in but Jernit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Howlett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jernit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Jernit misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunt Jernit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jernit throws an overhand right that lands on Howlett's shoulder, as Howlett tries to avoid the shot.
Howlett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jernit is fending him off so far but Howlett persists. Nope, Jernit circles away and we're back to standing.
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jernit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Howlett with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jernit. That's going to slow Howlett down.
Jernit takes a swing at Howlett's ribcage but misses.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Jernit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett moves forwards but Jernit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gunt Jernit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howlett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jernit connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett tries to clinch but Jernit moves out of range.
A nice side step and Jernit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Jernit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howlett 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.
James Howlett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howlett has his takedown stuffed
and Jernit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gunt Jernit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jernit lands a leg kick that knocks Howlett off balance momentarily.
Jernit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Howlett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Howlett dives in and grabs Jernit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jernit pushes down on Howlett's head and hops out.
Howlett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jernit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jernit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Howlett.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt - Jernit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howlett is defended easily by Jernit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jernit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt
and Howlett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Howlett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jernit. Jernit obviously looking to wear him down.
Howlett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jernit stuffs the takedown.
Nice body punch from Jernit.
James Howlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
Jernit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jernit misses with a hook. Howlett ducked under it nicely.
Jernit misses with a low kick.
Howlett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jernit.
Howlett fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett darts in trying to clinch
and Jernit counters with a right hand to the body.
Howlett moves in looking to clinch but Jernit pushes him off.
Jernit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jernit as he jumps to the side.
Jernit throws out a counter right but Howlett avoids it with no problem.
Howlett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jernit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jernit scores with a three punch combo!
Jernit lands a jab to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Howlett.
Jernit lands a head shot.
Jernit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Howlett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Howlett shoots in looking for a takedown. Jernit tries to sprawl out of it but Howlett keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jernit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jernit lunges at Howlett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Howlett's hand.
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!
Jernit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Howlett shoots in but no luck this time.
Howlett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jernit as he avoids it easily.
Jernit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Jernit as Howlett shoots in.
Jernit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Jernit finds it's way through Howlett's defenses.
Howlett moves to clinch but Jernit breaks away
and Jernit counters with an outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunt Jernit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Howlett or perhaps it was just good defense by Jernit, which made it look bad.
Jernit leaves Howlett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jernit with a hook.
Howlett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jernit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jernit slaps away a takedown attempt from Howlett, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jernit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit throws a shot to the body.
Howlett drives through and clinches with Jernit against the cage.
Jernit manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Jernit misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett fails with the takedown
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Jernit misses with a wild body shot.
Howlett looking to score a takedown here. Jernit is defending well but Howlett drives through and ends up in Jernit's guard.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howlett prevents Jernit from getting back to his feet.
Jernit pulls Howlett in close to prevent any damage.
Jernit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jernit is pulling down on Howlett's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jernit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howlett fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jernit sprawls well initially but Howlett persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jernit is trying to get back to full guard.
James Howlett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jernit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jernit is trying to control but can't.
Jernit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jernit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Howlett is one step ahead there.
Howlett trying to control but Jernit is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jernit is on top in guard.
Jernit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Howlett trying to keep a closed guard but Jernit is proving a slippery customer.
Howlett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Howlett controls Jernit momentarily but Jernit frees himself.
Jernit controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jernit has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Howlett is proving hard to escape from.
Howlett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunt Jernit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jernit wants to pass the guard but Howlett is keeping the position.
Jernit keeps trying to improve his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jernit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jernit lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
James Howlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howlett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunt Jernit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jernit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunt Jernit!
A victorious Gunt Jernit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rimtas Kentas (ranked 831 p4p, 814 weight class) and Kano Sicarius (ranked 78 p4p, 76 weight class). Sicarius is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Klendathu Drop. Kano Sicarius is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kano Sicarius!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kentas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sicarius on his heels. He'll look to pass Sicarius's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas controlling from the top position.
Sicarius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kentas is one step ahead there.
Sicarius keeping moving, preventing Kentas from controlling successfully.
Kentas slips nicely into half guard.
Sicarius has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kentas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kentas seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sicarius tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kentas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rimtas Kentas!
A victorious Rimtas Kentas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Krylov (ranked 285 p4p, 283 weight class) and Kevin Jones (ranked 32 p4p, 31 weight class). Kevin Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 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 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Krylov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Krylov stuffs the takedown.
Krylov throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Krylov counters with a nice uppercut.
Anton Krylov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Jones with a jab.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Krylov back into the cage.
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Krylov trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krylov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krylov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looking for a triangle here. Krylov is fighting it but it looks tight! Jones pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Krylov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kevin Jones!
A very excited looking Kevin Jones rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius Ghetea (ranked 14 p4p, 88 weight class) and Samson Buddha (ranked 4 p4p, 14 weight class). Darius Ghetea could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Samson Buddha's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Ghetea!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Buddha!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buddha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghetea stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ghetea works Buddha's body with a nice hook.
Ghetea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghetea throws a leg kick that is checked
and Buddha counters with a shoot takedown. Ghetea fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghetea seems keen to control Buddha's posture.
Buddha preventing the sweep.
Ghetea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghetea is pulling down on Buddha's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea keeping moving, preventing Buddha from controlling successfully.
Buddha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ghetea's guard.
Ghetea 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.
Buddha is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha stops Ghetea from getting back to his feet.
Ghetea is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghetea wants to control but Buddha passes into side.
Ghetea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ghetea is working hard here to advance position.
Sloppy strikes there by Buddha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
My spies in Animal Fight Club inform me that Buddha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ghetea wants to control but Buddha is keeping busy.
Ghetea keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Buddha is looking to take a break and control but Ghetea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buddha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ghetea trying to hold on to Buddha's head to control him but Buddha postures up.
Ghetea is looking to improve his position.
Ghetea keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea wants to control but Buddha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buddha wants to work for an arm triangle but Ghetea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ghetea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buddha.
Ghetea wants to get back to full guard.
Ghetea is trying to control but can't.
Ghetea is staying active underneath Buddha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ghetea is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buddha seems to be working for a kimura but Ghetea defends the submission attempt.
Ghetea tries to roll over but Buddha keeps him under control.
Ghetea keeping control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Buddha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ghetea under the eye.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Ghetea misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Buddha misses.
Ghetea connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Buddha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Buddha lands a jab to the head.
Ghetea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Buddha! But no joy.
Ghetea throws a leg kick which misses Buddha's front leg but catches the back leg as Buddha tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Buddha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ghetea misses with a lunging right hand
and Buddha counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghetea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buddha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Ghetea.
Buddha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buddha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buddha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ghetea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
Ghetea tries to land a front kick but Buddha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Darius Ghetea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghetea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddha misses with a few strikes there.
Ghetea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ghetea throws a chopping leg kick but Buddha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Ghetea.
Buddha looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ghetea is trying to control but can't.
Buddha seems to be working for a kimura but Ghetea defends the submission attempt.
Ghetea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ghetea has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ghetea keeping moving, preventing Buddha from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghetea, not yet.
Buddha tries to free his leg and advance position but Ghetea is retaining full guard.
Ghetea looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghetea, not yet.
Ghetea keeping full guard, as Buddha tries to pass.
Ghetea is trying to control the position but Buddha postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Buddha wants to control from the top but Ghetea keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buddha with a jab.
Ghetea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ghetea ducks under a wild hook from Buddha.
Ghetea misses with a right hand
and Buddha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea looks to throw the jab but Buddha is out of range.
Darius Ghetea is winning the standup battle so far.
Buddha jabs Ghetea right on the nose. Ghetea blinks but takes it well.
Ghetea closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ghetea needs to keep his hands up - Buddha had a free shot at his head there.
Ghetea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buddha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddha scores with the left hand. Ghetea knows he should have avoided that one.
Buddha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ghetea throws a shot from downtown. Buddha moves away and avoids it.
Buddha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samson Buddha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Buddha punishes Ghetea's body with a nice straight punch.
Ghetea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buddha.
Ghetea throws a hook but Buddha avoids it easily.
Buddha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ghetea throws a leg kick that is checked
and Buddha counters with an outside leg kick.
Ghetea swings widly with a right hand
and Buddha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Buddha prevents Ghetea from improving his position.
Ghetea keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea is looking to improve his position.
Buddha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetea wants to get back to full guard but Buddha has mounted him!
Buddha controlling the pace for now.
Buddha with shots to the head and body - Ghetea looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ghetea can't escape the position.
Buddha is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ghetea can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ghetea is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson Buddha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buddha lands a couple of good shots and Ghetea has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ghetea tries to break free.
Ghetea turns into Buddha and is now in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghetea won't allow Buddha to sweep him here.
Ghetea wants to stand but Buddha has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Buddha controls Ghetea momentarily but Ghetea frees himself.
Buddha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buddha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ghetea sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buddha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghetea showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ghetea wants to control from the top but Buddha keeps moving.
Ghetea wants to get up but he can't break Buddha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghetea controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ghetea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Buddha really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Buddha jabs Ghetea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ghetea digs a good hook to Buddha's body.
Buddha lands with a shot to the body.
Buddha misses with a hook. Ghetea ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Ghetea was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Buddha.
Buddha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Buddha misses with a head kick.
Ghetea throws a looping overhand right but Buddha ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha throws a push kick but Ghetea slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghetea. Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buddha fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetea connects with a solid leg kick.
Ghetea throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Buddha takes a swing at Ghetea's ribcage but misses.
Ghetea was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ghetea defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
Ghetea tried to counter with a leg kick but Buddha avoided it.
Ghetea takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ghetea swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Ghetea tries to score with a low kick but Buddha moves his leg out of the way.
Ghetea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Buddha connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Buddha closes the distance and clinches up with Ghetea, looking for a takedown. Buddha pushes Ghetea against the cage but Ghetea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ghetea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Buddha scores with a decent looking hook.
Buddha cracks Ghetea with an open hand slap.
Buddha moves out of range of the strikes.
Ghetea scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha scores with a leg kick.
Buddha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Buddha closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ghetea's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea is pulling down on Buddha's head. It's preventing any offense from Buddha, at least for the moment.
Ghetea keeping moving, preventing Buddha from controlling successfully.
Ghetea controlling the position.
Buddha postures up and lands a big shot to Ghetea's brow.
Ghetea controlling the position.
Buddha wants to control from the top but Ghetea keeps moving.
Buddha stands up over Ghetea, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Buddha won't allow Ghetea to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buddha postures up and lands a big shot to Ghetea's brow.
Ghetea looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghetea, not yet.
Buddha wants to control from the top but Ghetea keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buddha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Buddha throws out a loose jab but Ghetea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Buddha dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ghetea closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Buddha to the mat! Buddha manages to get full guard.
Ghetea sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ghetea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghetea seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Buddha keeping moving, preventing Ghetea from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buddha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buddha keeping moving, preventing Ghetea from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetea would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Buddha holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ghetea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buddha's sensitive parts.
Ghetea throws a shot from downtown. Buddha moves away and avoids it.
Ghetea thows a leg kick but Buddha checks it
and Buddha counters with an outside leg kick.
Ghetea tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buddha connects with a right hand. Ghetea shakes it off.
Buddha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ghetea but Ghetea pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha slips under a jab.
Ghetea misses with a jab to the body
and Buddha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ghetea's knee momentarily.
Buddha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buddha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ghetea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ghetea with the inside leg kick.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghetea.
Samson Buddha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha slips a jab from Ghetea.
Ghetea moves out of range of the leg kick from Buddha.
Ghetea appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Buddha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ghetea counters with a straight right hand.
Buddha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ghetea misses with a low kick.
Ghetea misses the body punch
and Buddha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buddha.
That kick from Buddha tenderised Ghetea's leg. Ghetea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ghetea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ghetea throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha loads up on a big right hand but Ghetea slips the punch.
Ghetea feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ghetea steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Buddha. That one must have hurt.
Ghetea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buddha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Buddha tenderised Ghetea's leg. Ghetea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buddha clobbers Ghetea with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghetea loads up on a big right hand but Buddha slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddha. Ghetea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darius Ghetea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Buddha. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samson Buddha.
Well Buddha 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:50
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Buddha!
Samson Buddha is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Samson Buddha 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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