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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Branch (ranked 5152 p4p, 5219 weight class) and Junior Vailima (ranked 438 p4p, 442 weight class). Branch's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 28 by Zach Bryan. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Branch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Vailima!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branch ducks right into an uppercut from Vailima.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vailima. Branch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vailima lands with a straight right. Branch didn't see that one coming.
Branch takes a jab right on the kisser.
 Branch is rocked!
Vailima circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Branch to the canvas! Branch doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Vailima keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Vailima!
A very excited looking Junior Vailima made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Taylor (ranked 4583 p4p, 4804 weight class) and Ragnar Fialkowska (ranked 391 p4p, 411 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ragnar Fialkowska!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fialkowska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fialkowska scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fialkowska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska scores with a nice strike.
Fialkowska pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Taylor back to the cage. Fialkowska follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Fialkowska.
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fialkowska counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fialkowska lands a slapping body shot.
Fialkowska scores with a nice right hand.
Fialkowska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Fialkowska throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fialkowska.
Donk. Fialkowska catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
Fialkowska scores with a jab to the body.
Fialkowska is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taylor rather than just go for the knockout.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fialkowska looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Fialkowska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fialkowska darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fialkowska fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fialkowska shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taylor's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fialkowska doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Taylor is tightening it up a little... Fialkowska has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fialkowska reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fialkowska taps out! Nice BJJ there by Taylor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Taylor!
An out of breath John Taylor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jones (ranked 5136 p4p, 4665 weight class) and Elliot Carney (ranked 437 p4p, 398 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elliot Carney!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carney looking for submissions off his back.
Jones slows the pace down in half guard.
Carney punching from the bottom.
Carney gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Carney's brow.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Carney is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones advances to half guard.
Carney keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Carney is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Carney tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Carney is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carney wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Carney breaks away and moves out of range.
Jones 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.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones postures up.
Jones stands up over Carney, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carney looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carney taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Carney is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Carney on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Carney's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones has clasped his hands together around Carney's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Carney struggling a bit here.
Jones remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Carney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carney is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Carney's hands, connecting with Carney's forehead.
Johnny Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones works his way into side control.
Carney gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones scoring with strikes but Carney is staying in there.
Jones lands a heavy elbow.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Carney taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a big elbow.
Jones prevents Carney from getting the reversal.
Jones lands a big elbow.
Jones landing strikes from the mount.
 Carney is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Carney is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Carney seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Carney takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones breaks from Carney's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Carney wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Carney tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jones landing shots from mount.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Carney that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to finish Carney with some ground and pound. This is bad for Carney!
Jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carney for as long as he can get away with.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carney can do to turn this around?
Jones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carney looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Jones dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Carney tries to tie him up.
Carney tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Carney gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Carney tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carney tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnny Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliot Carney.
Carney manages to break the clinch.
Carney tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carney throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Carney tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Carney didn't expect that.
Carney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones passes Carney's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Carney's temple.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Carney has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jones is on him like a limpet, forcing Carney back against the cage.
Jones has Carney pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Carney tumbling to the mat - Jones dives into Carney's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones postures up.
Jones 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Carney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Carney does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The referee asks Jones politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jones prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Jones!
A relieved looking Johnny Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Drechsler (ranked 25519 p4p, 3160 weight class) and Eli Hancock (ranked 477 p4p, 303 weight class). Drechsler comes to the cage accompanied by Back in Black. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hancock's choice of entrance music: Eminem - Till I Collapse. Eli Hancock 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Drechsler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Hancock!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Hancock.
Hancock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drechsler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hancock's waist but Hancock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drechsler off to one side.
A jab from Hancock misses.
Hancock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drechsler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hancock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drechsler under the eye.
A punch combination from Hancock misses.
Drechsler appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd cheers as Hancock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drechsler doesn't seem phased though.
Hancock throws a jab when Drechsler was well out of range.
Hancock connects with a body shot that sends Drechsler's belly button to the back.
Drechsler ducks under a wild hook from Hancock.
Drechsler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Drechsler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hancock misses with a body shot.
Drechsler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hancock, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hancock has a couple of punches blocked by Drechsler.
Hancock tries to land a knee to the head but Drechsler blocks with his arms.
Drechsler working hard to break the clinch.
Hancock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hancock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hancock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drechsler's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock trying to stall but Drechsler improves his position.
Drechsler lands a right hand.
Drechsler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hancock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drechsler's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drechsler.
Hancock misses with the head strike.
Hancock tries to work over Drechsler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hancock blocks an elbow strike from Drechsler.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hancock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hancock pushes Drechsler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drechsler fails to pull guard.
Hancock working aggressively here.
Drechsler is trying to push Hancock away but Hancock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Drechsler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hancock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hancock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drechsler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Drechsler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hancock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hancock taking a breather.
Hancock pushes Drechsler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hancock lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hancock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Drechsler tries to pull guard but Hancock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hancock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drechslers head.
Hancock misses with the head strike.
Drechsler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Hancock.
Drechsler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hancock after a bit of a struggle.
Drechsler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hancock avoids it.
Hancock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Drechsler scores with a shoulder strike.
Hancock lands a body shot.
Drechsler is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancock throws a head punch that misses.
Hancock swings wildly with an uppercut but Drechsler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drechsler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hancock struggles to land a body shot inside as Drechsler controls his hands.
Drechsler is trying to pull guard but Hancock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hancock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hancock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hancock lands a shoulder strike.
Hancock is trying to stall.
Hancock trying to land knees to the body.
Hancock stops a takedown attempt from Drechsler.
Hancock misses with the head strike.
Hancock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hancock misses with a punch on the inside.
Hancock lands an uppercut.
Drechsler blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hancock misses with a punch to the body.
Drechsler leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hancock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drechsler's efforts to push away.
Hancock tries to stall but Drechsler uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Drechsler tries to circle away but Hancock has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Hancock on the inside.
 It looks like Tom Drechsler has been cut.
Drechsler blocking some punches.
Hancock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hancock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hancock throws a punch but it's blocked by Drechsler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drechsler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hancock missing with knees to the body.
Hancock looking to slow down the pace here.
Hancock tries to throw a body punch but Drechsler avoids it by throwing Hancock back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Hancock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Drechsler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hancock throws a body punch but Drechsler moves out of range.
Drechsler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hancock but Hancock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, jab by Hancock - just one landing.
Drechsler is rocked!
Drechsler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Drechsler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eli Hancock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hancock throws a low kick but Drechsler avoids it.
Hancock drops Drechsler with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hancock follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Hancock!
Eli Hancock made sure to mention his sponsor, Feeble Fightware in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pieter Dijk (ranked 4912 p4p, 3546 weight class) and Chad Price (ranked 344 p4p, 280 weight class). Chad Price 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pieter Dijk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Price!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dijk closes the distance and clinches.
Price tightens his grip and picks Dijk up, before dumping him to the ground. Dijk manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dijk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Price drops back looking for a leg! Dijk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dijk manages to kick Price off! Price jumps back into Dijk's guard.
Dijk is looking to stand up but Price isn't so interested in that idea.
Price thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Price is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price drops back looking for a leg! Dijk is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dijk manages to kick Price off! Price jumps back into Dijk's guard.
Price passes Dijk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Price seems to be working for a kimura but Dijk defends the submission attempt.
Dijk is defending against the submission attempts here by Price.
Dijk tries to kick Price off but Price keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dijk could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Price has cracked it and Dijk is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Price!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Price!
Chad Price decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Newman (ranked 4370 p4p, 4213 weight class) and Jordan Jacobs (ranked 446 p4p, 436 weight class). Newman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter Sandman. Jacobs has chosen Pressure-Rushy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Newman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacobs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Newman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jacobs is fending him off so far but Newman persists. Nope, Jacobs circles away and we're back to standing.
Newman slips under a jab.
Newman darts in and clinches Jacobs up against the cage.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
Newman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jacobs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jacobs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Jacobs.
Newman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Newman staying out of range there.
Newman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jacobs tries to clinch up but Newman circles away and keeps his distance.
Newman drives through and clinches with Jacobs against the cage.
Jacobs breaks from the clinch.
Newman tries to clinch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Newman.
Newman throws a push kick but Jacobs slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs keeps the fight on the outside.
Jacobs throws out a loose jab but Newman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs misses with a hook.
Jacobs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Newmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Newman misses with a takedown attempt - Jacobs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs throws a jab but it's blocked by Newman.
Jacobs lands with a kick to the temple. Newman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jacobs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newman slips a straight right by Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with a straight right.
Newman tries for a takedown but Jacobs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Newman 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Newman 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 Jacobs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jacobs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jacobs stuffs the takedown attempt from Newman. Newman gets slowly back to his feet.
Newman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacobs circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs loads up on a big right hand but Newman slips the punch.
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
Jacobs throws a jab when Newman was well out of range.
Jordan Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jacobs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs sneaks out the side door and pushes Newman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Newman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobs.
Newman tries to clinch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Newman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jacobs is fending him off so far but Newman persists. Nope, Jacobs circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacobs looks to throw the jab but Newman is out of range.
Newman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacobs's head.
Jacobs 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.
Nice defenses there by Newman.
Newman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacobs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Newman is breathing heavily.
Jacobs looks to land a left hand but Newman moved out of range nicely.
Newman tries to clinch up but Jacobs circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Newman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobs.
Newman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs throws a looping overhand right but Newman ducks down to avoid it.
Newman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newman ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
Newman shoots in but Jacobs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jacobs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacobs 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.
Newman moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacobs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jacobs lands a glancing blow to the side of Newman's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman has Jacobs up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
Newman shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Newman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jacobs scores with a punch to the head.
Newman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jacobs tries to avoid it but Newman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jacobs to the ground. Jacobs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Jacobs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jacobs misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by Jacobs.
Newman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobs.
Jacobs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Newman shoots for a double leg takedown but Jacobs sprawls well. He's pushed Newman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jacobs missing with a left hand there. Newman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacobs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Jacobs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut.
Newman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Jacobs.
Newman has Jacobs up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacobs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Newman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jacobs is defending well.
Newman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Jacobs misses its intended target.
Newman ducks under a wild hook from Jacobs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs looks to land a right hand but Newman moved out of range.
Newman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jacobs.
Newman moves out of range as Jacobs strikes.
Newman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Newman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacobs cracks Newman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Newman closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newman throws a head kick but Jacobs moves out of range.
Newman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jacobs throws a looping overhand right but Newman ducks down to avoid it.
Jacobs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jacobs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jacobs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newman staying out of range there.
Jacobs moves into range and clinches up with Newman.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs keeps the fight on the outside.
Newman takes the fight into the clinch.
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newman shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobs scores with a nice head shot.
Jacobs misses with a looping left.
Newman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jacobs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Some bone on bone action there as Jacobs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jacobs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alex Newman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newman tries to clinch but Jacobs moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Jacobs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacobs takes the fight into the clinch.
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman tries to clinch up.
Jacobs cracks Newman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jacobs scores with a hook.
Jacobs lands a leg kick that knocks Newman off balance momentarily.
Jacobs moves into the clinch.
Jacobs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Jacobs misses.
Newman shoots in looking for a takedown but Jacobs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Newman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jacobs gets a clinch.
Jacobs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jordan Jacobs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobs looks to land a left hand but Newman moved out of range nicely.
Jacobs scores with a leg kick.
Newman is looking to clinch.
Jacobs looks to land a left hand but Newman moved out of range nicely.
Newman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jacobs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs misses with an uppercut. Newman saw that one coming.
Jacobs loads up on a big right hand but Newman slips the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jacobs scores with a jab. Newman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Newman tries to clinch there but Jacobs circles away.
Newman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jacobs pinned against the cage. Jacobs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacobs.
Jacobs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Newman moves in looking to clinch but Jacobs pushes him off.
Newman looks to land a combination but Jacobs avoids it well.
Jacobs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newman is looking for a counter combo.
Jacobs swings widly with a right hand
enabling Newman to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacobs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Newman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jacobs throws a good cross that connects.
Newman moves into range and clinches up with Jacobs.
Newman jumps guard and drags Jacobs to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Newman pushes Jacobs off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jacobs lands a really nice looking cross but Newman seems unphased.
Newman tries to clinch up.
Newman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jacobs, pushing him back against the cage.
Jacobs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Newman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Newman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jacobs throws a body punch but Newman moves out of range.
A jab from Jacobs misses.
Newman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobs.
Newman is looking for a counter combo.
Newman walks into a straight right hand from Jacobs.
Jacobs darts in and clinches Newman up against the cage.
Newman jumps guard.
Newman has his feet on Jacobs's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Newman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Newman tries to clinch there but Jacobs circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jacobs.
Jacobs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs cracks a nice hook into Newman's ribs.
Newman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Newman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jacobs connects with a right hand. Newman shakes it off.
Jacobs lands a nice shot that snaps Newman's head back.
Newman slips under a jab.
Jacobs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newman.
Jacobs throws a hook but Newman avoids it easily.
A jab from Jacobs misses.
Jacobs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Newman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jacobs circles away quickly and effectively.
Newman fails to land the takedown.
Jacobs throws out a counter right but Newman avoids it with no problem.
Jacobs misses with a hook.
Newman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Newman tries to clinch but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs looks to land a right hand but Newman moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Jacobs misses.
Newman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Newman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jacobs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Newman with a poor takedown
and Jacobs counters with a good low kick that Newman was not able to check.
Jacobs lands with an uppercut that bounces Newman off the cage and back into range.
Jacobs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Newman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jacobs with the inside leg kick.
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
Jacobs misses with a lunging right hand
and Newman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jacobs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newman counters with a left to the body.
Jacobs looks to land a right hand but Newman moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Newman. That did some damage!
Jacobs looks to score with a jab to the body but Newman is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking to slow Newman down with leg kicks.
Jacobs lands with an overhand left.
Jacobs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacobs scores with a jab.
Jordan Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jacobs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Newman tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacobs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacobs throws a head kick that Newman semi-blocks.
Jacobs jabs Newman right on the nose. Newman blinks but takes it well.
Jacobs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Newman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacobs. Jacobs obviously looking to wear him down.
Jacobs throws a jab when Newman was well out of range.
Jacobs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newman.
Alex Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan Jacobs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jacobs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Jacobs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jacobs 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 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Jacobs!
Jordan Jacobs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joo Sang Yoo (ranked 3704 p4p, 3549 weight class) and Merab Kvaratskhelia (ranked 296 p4p, 282 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joo Sang Yoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Merab Kvaratskhelia!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvaratskhelia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yoo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kvaratskhelia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yoo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kvaratskhelia sprawls well initially but Yoo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yoo tries to pass to full mount but Kvaratskhelia defends it.
Yoo is stalling here. Kvaratskhelia is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Yoo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kvaratskhelia has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Yoo is looking for a sweep.
Kvaratskhelia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yoo to see if he's OK.
Yoo is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kvaratskhelia working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kvaratskhelia in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kvaratskhelia scores with punches from side control.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Yoo with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia scoring with punches from side control.
Kvaratskhelia cracks Yoo with a big elbow.
Yoo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kvaratskhelia off and has taken his back!
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the hands but Yoo breaks the grip.
Kvaratskhelia has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Kvaratskhelia is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Yoo 's hooks.
Yoo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kvaratskhelia tries to lock up and control but Yoo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kvaratskhelia tries to reverse the position but Yoo maintains control.
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.
Kvaratskhelia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yoo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kvaratskhelia is trying desperately to improve position.
Kvaratskhelia defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yoo.
Kvaratskhelia regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kvaratskhelia manages to get to full guard.
Kvaratskhelia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yoo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kvaratskhelia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Yoo wants to stand but Kvaratskhelia is controlling the position.
Kvaratskhelia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kvaratskhelia landing some decent shots from guard.
Yoo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvaratskhelia wants to control from the top but Yoo keeps moving.
Yoo is trying to keep Kvaratskhelia in close.
Kvaratskhelia with a nice head shot there.
Kvaratskhelia works over Yoo with some ground and pound from guard.
Kvaratskhelia is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kvaratskhelia won't allow Yoo to sweep him here.
Kvaratskhelia pushing down on Yoo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kvaratskhelia winds up and cracks Yoo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kvaratskhelia is nestled in close to Yoo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kvaratskhelia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Yoo is rocked!
Kvaratskhelia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yoo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Yoo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kvaratskhelia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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!
Kvaratskhelia is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Merab Kvaratskhelia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yoo tries to sprawl but Kvaratskhelia drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kvaratskhelia lands a nice short elbow.
Yoo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kvaratskhelia trying to control the action but Yoo is working from the bottom.
Yoo is looking for a sweep. Kvaratskhelia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kvaratskhelia working Yoo over with strikes.
Kvaratskhelia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kvaratskhelia lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Yoo quite badly. Yoo pulls Kvaratskhelia in close trying to recover. Kvaratskhelia postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Yoo on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Yoo doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merab Kvaratskhelia!
A less than humble Merab Kvaratskhelia 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akmat Zhakypov (ranked 3298 p4p, 2982 weight class) and Dymitriusz Detyna (ranked 320 p4p, 289 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Akmat Zhakypov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dymitriusz Detyna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhakypov misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Detyna to counter with a crisp jab.
Detyna looks to throw the jab but Zhakypov is out of range.
Zhakypov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Detyna sprawls and moves away.
Zhakypov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Detyna let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zhakypov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Detyna counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akmat Zhakypov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Detyna misses the jab.
Zhakypov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Akmat Zhakypov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhakypov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Detyna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Detyna throws a series of punches but Zhakypov moves out of range.
Zhakypov shoots and misses
and Detyna counters with a big right hand! Oh Zhakypov is in trouble here! Detyna follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dymitriusz Detyna!
Our winner, Dymitriusz Detyna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umar Hagmedov (ranked 3427 p4p, 2968 weight class) and Jump Nelson (ranked 397 p4p, 359 weight class). Umar Hagmedov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jump Nelson's chin.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Umar Hagmedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jump Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagmedov feints and as Nelson raises his hands in defense, Hagmedov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hagmedov's guard.
Hagmedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Hagmedov, not yet.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hagmedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Hagmedov keeps moving.
Nelson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagmedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson advances nicely into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Hagmedov turns into him and now he's in Nelson's guard.
Hagmedov is working Nelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hagmedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hagmedov distracts Nelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hagmedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hagmedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson has momentary wrist control but Hagmedov slips an elbow through the middle.
Hagmedov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hagmedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hagmedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nelson is rocked!
Hagmedov distracts Nelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hagmedov works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
Hagmedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nelson is still in real trouble! Can Hagmedov finish him?
Hagmedov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nelson covers up, he's hurt! Hagmedov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hagmedov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hagmedov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umar Hagmedov!
Post fight, Umar Hagmedov stared into the camera and said 'I want to thank just fights for giving me a chance to say my good bye and thanks for everything…i’m laying them down.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wulong Li (ranked 2478 p4p, 3372 weight class) and John Malxoey (ranked 302 p4p, 392 weight class). John Malxoey 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wulong Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Malxoey!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malxoey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Malxoey stuffs the takedown.
Malxoey throws out a counter right but Li avoids it with no problem.
Li has his takedown stuffed
and Malxoey counters with a series of strikes. Li will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malxoey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Li on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Malxoey misses the target.
Li dives in for a single leg takedown but Malxoey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wulong Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malxoey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malxoey scores with a jab.
Li closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malxoey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malxoey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Malxoey breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malxoey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Li on the side of the head.
Malxoey loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch.
A jab from Malxoey misses.
Li half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Li shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malxoey defends it nicely.
Li shoots in for a double leg but Malxoey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Malxoey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Li darts in looking for a takedown but Malxoey gets double underhooks and turns Li into the cage.
Li manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malxoey with a jab.
Malxoey looks to land a combination. Li sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Li tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malxoey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Li somewhat.
Li takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Li darts in looking for a takedown but Malxoey gets double underhooks and turns Li into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malxoey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Li is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malxoey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Malxoey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malxoey misses the jab.
Malxoey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Li has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Li with that takedown attempt.
Li shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Malxoey pinned against the cage. Malxoey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Li doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malxoey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Li thinking.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malxoey throws out the jab.
Malxoey misses with the combination.
Li attempts a counter takedown but Malxoey avoids it well and moves away.
Malxoey 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.
Malxoey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Li counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malxoey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Li is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Li lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Malxoey is not content to let Li control the position.
Malxoey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Li is thwarting Malxoey's attempts to control the position.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malxoey keeps working.
Li has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Li uses his free foot to push down on Malxoey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Malxoey.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malxoey wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Malxoey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Li fails to land the takedown.
Malxoey looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.
John Malxoey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malxoey sizes up Li with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Li checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Malxoey.
A telegraphed right hand from Malxoey misses the target.
Malxoey throws a right hand that misses
and Li counters with a takedown into side control.
Malxoey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Li taking a breather here.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malxoey keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Malxoey is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Li working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Malxoey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Li postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Malxoey struggling a bit here.
Wulong Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malxoey is looking for a sweep.
Li is putting a hurting on Malxoey here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li works to advance to full mount. Malxoey defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Li can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Malxoey is looking to escape.
Li working the ground and pound effectively.
Li in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Li scoring with strikes but Malxoey is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Malxoey scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Li land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Li stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wulong Li!
An out of breath Wulong Li 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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