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RMMA 6 - Calixte v Casteel PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hendri Sloof (ranked 4821 p4p, 4785 weight class) and Abner Johnson (ranked 477 p4p, 476 weight class). Sloof comes to the cage accompanied by The Ecstasy of Gold - The Chill Loungers. Abner Johnson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hendri Sloof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abner Johnson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hendri Sloof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloof fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Sloof scores with a jab to the body.
Sloof fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Sloof persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sloof slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson won't allow Sloof to pass to mount.
Sloof is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloof works his way into side control.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Sloof controls from the top position.
Sloof passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sloof controlling from the full mount.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Sloof has a good base and remains in mount.
Sloof controlling the position easily from mount.
Sloof'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.
Sloof seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloof continues to stall.
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.
Sloof moves to back control.
Sloof controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendri Sloof dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sloof looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Sloof misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Sloof backing up. Sloof nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Sloof digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Some wild striking there from Sloof.
Sloof looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloof thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson tries to move into range but Sloof moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sloof digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Sloof throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to counter with a clinch but Sloof shakes him off and moves away.
Sloof scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloof looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Sloof is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloof swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Sloof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Sloof scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sloof. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hendri Sloof is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloof lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Sloof.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloof throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Sloof as he connects with a hook.
Sloof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloof scores with a nice right hand.
 Johnson is rocked!
Sloof swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sloof finish him?
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Sloof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloof scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloof is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sloof lands a lovely overhand right.
Sloof shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloof lands with a shot to the body.
Sloof fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloof digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Sloof goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sloof avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloof is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sloof lands a lovely overhand right.
Abner Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloof misses with a wild body shot.
Sloof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sloof.
Sloof misses with a double jab.
Sloof cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Sloof throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloof shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Sloof throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Sloof misses the shot to the body.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sloof sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Sloof lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloof scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Sloof.
Nice shot by Sloof.
Sloof connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sloof lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sloof. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloof throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloof tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sloof somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hendri Sloof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson dives in and grabs Sloof's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sloof pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Sloof lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Sloof lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloof uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnson has time to react.
Sloof misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloof scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sloof smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloof misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloof swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sloof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sloof.
Sloof stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hendri Sloof dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Sloof sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sloof ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Sloof lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sloof works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Sloof displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson unleashes a big counter combination but Sloof bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloof lands with a cross.
Sloof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sloof.
Sloof tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sloof.
Sloof fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloof lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sloof scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sloof.
Sloof swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloof throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloof misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Sloof backs off Johnson throws a huge counter combo but Sloof manages to avoid it all.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
and Sloof counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloof misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Sloof backing up. Sloof nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloof lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnson fakes the leg kick and cracks Sloof in the body.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Sloof.
Sloof moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sloof is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Sloof circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloof fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Sloof misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloof misses the shot to the body.
Sloof throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Sloof connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sloof explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Johnson avoids the body shot from Sloof.
Sloof swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Sloof misses the shot to the body.
Sloof throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloof misses the shot to the body.
Sloof lands a slapping body shot.
Sloof misses the shot to the body.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Sloof keeps it at a distance.
Sloof thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Sloof finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sloof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloof ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sloof fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Sloof digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sloof.
Sloof misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloof stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sloof wants it to stay on the feet.
Hendri Sloof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abner Johnson.
Sloof throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Sloof.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sloof sprawls well. Sloof wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloof swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sloof lands a slapping body shot.
Sloof swinging wildly here.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sloof circles away.
Abner Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloof throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hendri Sloof showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sloof 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hendri Sloof!
Hendri Sloof gave a mention to Warpath Wear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Melo Rocha (ranked 4906 p4p, 4833 weight class) and Luke Rolland (ranked 457 p4p, 451 weight class). Rolland has chosen Ghetts - Artillery as his entrance music. Felipe Melo Rocha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felipe Melo Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Rolland!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolland swinging wildly here.
Rolland shoots in for a takedown but Melo Rocha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Melo Rocha is looking to counter the offense by Rolland and move into the clinch.
Melo Rocha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rolland.
We've been hearing reports that Melo Rocha has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Melo Rocha blocks the leg kick.
Melo Rocha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rolland as he avoids it easily.
Rolland misses with a combination
so Melo Rocha counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Melo Rocha advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolland is controlling Melo Rocha's trapped leg to prevent Melo Rocha from advancing to side control.
Melo Rocha is controlling the pace.
Rolland tries to get to full guard but Melo Rocha has control of the leg.
Rolland 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo Rocha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rolland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolland is not content to let Melo Rocha control the position.
Melo Rocha seems to be looking for submissions.
Rolland trying to control but Melo Rocha postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Melo Rocha looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rolland wants to get back to his feet.
Rolland is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolland wants to control but Melo Rocha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolland is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Melo Rocha is staying active.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Melo Rocha clinches up with Rolland and pushes him back against the cage.
Melo Rocha is looking for a takedown.
Melo Rocha breaks from the clinch.
Rolland misses with a takedown attempt - Melo Rocha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Melo Rocha seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Felipe Melo Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Rolland.
Rolland misses with a takedown
and Melo Rocha counters with a single leg into guard. Rolland didn't expect that.
Rolland looks winded!
Melo Rocha content to stall in guard here.
Rolland wants to improve his position but instead Melo Rocha has moved into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolland gets back to full guard.
Melo Rocha is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rolland has his feet on Melo Rocha's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Melo Rocha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rolland, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolland looking for a takedown.
Melo Rocha tries to score a body lock takedown but Rolland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Melo Rocha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Melo Rocha dominated that round.
That's time! Melo Rocha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Melo Rocha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rolland.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Melo Rocha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rolland but Rolland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Melo Rocha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rolland tries to avoid it but Melo Rocha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rolland to the ground. Rolland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rolland goes for a double leg but Melo Rocha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Melo Rocha continues to drive forward.
Melo Rocha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rolland.
Melo Rocha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rolland misses with a double jab
and Melo Rocha moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melo Rocha prevents the takedown attempt.
Felipe Melo Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Rolland.
Rolland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Melo Rocha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Melo Rocha manages to pull guard.
Melo Rocha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rolland can do to turn this around?
Rolland is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Melo Rocha has Rolland pulled in close to control his posture.
Rolland wants to control from the top but Melo Rocha keeps moving.
Rolland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Felipe Melo Rocha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Melo Rocha is trying to control the position but Rolland postures up.
Melo Rocha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolland is one step ahead there.
Melo Rocha pulls Rolland in close to prevent any damage.
Melo Rocha is looking to stand up but Rolland isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two 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.
Rolland throws a shot from downtown. Melo Rocha moves away and avoids it.
Rolland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Melo Rocha pinned against the cage. Melo Rocha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rolland throws a series of punches but Melo Rocha avoids them all with ease.
Luke Rolland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Rolland misses.
Rolland throws a series of strikes that have Melo Rocha backpedaling.
Melo Rocha checks a low kick from Rolland.
Rolland gets tackled into the cage by Melo Rocha. Melo Rocha maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo Rocha has clasped his hands together around Rolland's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Melo Rocha tries to stand but Rolland is controlling his head.
I wouldn't like to be where Rolland is right now.
Melo Rocha content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rolland can't do much from the bottom here.
Rolland is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolland looking for a sweep but Melo Rocha has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Melo Rocha is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rolland can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rolland tries to hold on but Melo Rocha postures up.
Melo Rocha working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melo Rocha is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rolland can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rolland tries to hold on but Melo Rocha pushes him away.
Rolland working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Melo Rocha dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Melo Rocha scores with a takedown into Rolland's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolland is looking to stand up but Melo Rocha isn't so interested in that idea.
Rolland controlling the position.
Melo Rocha trying to control but Rolland is working from the bottom.
Melo Rocha is in close to Rolland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolland is pulling down on Melo Rocha's head to control his posture.
Rolland is trying to keep Melo Rocha in close.
Rolland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolland keeping moving, preventing Melo Rocha from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Luke Rolland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melo Rocha looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Melo Rocha decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rolland gets full guard.
Rolland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Melo Rocha postures up and lands a big shot to Rolland's brow.
Melo Rocha tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolland is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolland is looking to sweep but instead, Melo Rocha has passed into half guard.
Rolland trying to control here.
Melo Rocha takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Melo Rocha prevents Rolland from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rolland is pressing down on Melo Rocha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rolland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rolland 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.
Rolland keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo Rocha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rolland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Melo Rocha passes into side control.
Rolland tries to improve position but can't.
Melo Rocha controlling the position.
Rolland looking for a sweep but Melo Rocha has passed into full mount! Oh no!
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.
Melo Rocha looking to control but Rolland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Melo Rocha raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rolland is looking to get to half guard.
Rolland tries to lock up and control but Melo Rocha gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melo Rocha working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Melo Rocha is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rolland can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Felipe Melo Rocha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rolland takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Melo Rocha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Melo Rocha, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Melo Rocha!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Le Pain (ranked 4525 p4p, 4848 weight class) and Eric Koones (ranked 263 p4p, 267 weight class). Koones comes into a darkened arena with his song building. SAW THEME SONG kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre Le Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Koones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koones wants to land a leg kick but Le Pain is out of range.
Koones misses with a wild combination.
Le Pain is looking to counter punch.
Koones is looking to land body kicks.
Koones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Pain moves away.
Koones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Le Pain could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Koones tries to clinch but Le Pain is having none of it.
Le Pain looks to score with a jab to the body but Koones is just out of range.
Koones misses with a head kick.
Koones darts in and clinches Le Pain up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koones misses with an uppercut. Le Pain saw that one coming.
Koones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Le Pain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Le Pain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Le Pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koones throws a series of punches but Le Pain avoids them all with ease.
Koones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Le Pain misses.
Koones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Le Pain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koones scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Koones misses.
Koones moves in looking to clinch but Le Pain pushes him off.
Le Pain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koones doesn't manage to clinch there - Le Pain circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Le Pain misses the target.
Koones looks to clinch
and Le Pain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Pain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Koones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koones misses with a low kick.
Le Pain is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koones. Le Pain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Le Pain thuds his right hand into Koones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Koones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koones misses with a low kick as Le Pain jumps back.
Koones looks winded!
Le Pain missing with a left hand there. Koones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Le Pain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koones misses with a wild combination.
Koones throws a nice looking combination but Le Pain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Pain dips to his left and cracks Koones with an uppercut!
Le Pain moves out of range as Koones strikes.
Le Pain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koones tries to clinch but Le Pain is having none of it.
Le Pain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Koones misses.
Le Pain throwing a counter right hand but Koones manages to avoid it.
Le Pain lands a really nice looking cross but Koones seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koones is looking to clinch but Le Pain is avoiding it.
Le Pain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Le Pain misses its intended target.
Koones throws a right hand that Le Pain ducks under and follows up with a left that Le Pain also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Koones.
Koones closes the distance but Le Pain moves to the side
and Le Pain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Pain is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Le Pain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koones.
Le Pain lands a glancing blow to the side of Koones's head.
Koones looks to clinch
letting Le Pain counter with a right hand.
Koones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looks like Le Pain has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Le Pain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koones.
Koones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le Pain.
Koones wants to clinch but Le Pain slips to the side
letting Le Pain counter with a right hand.
A big left from Le Pain misses.
Eric Koones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Pain throws out a loose jab but Koones uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Le Pain - just one landing.
Koones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Pain lands with an uppercut that bounces Koones off the cage and back into range.
Koones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Le Pain.
Koones cracks Le Pain with a good jab.
Koones tries to clinch but Le Pain is having none of it.
Le Pain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koones slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Koones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Koones staying out of range there.
Koones is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Koones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koones closes the distance but Le Pain moves to the side
and Le Pain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Le Pain.
Le Pain lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Le Pain dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Koones tries to clinch but Le Pain is having none of it.
Koones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le Pain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koones wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Pain misses the target.
Koones tries to clinch there but Le Pain circles away.
A big left from Koones misses.
Koones tries to clinch there but Le Pain circles away.
Le Pain is looking to counter punch.
Koones moves away from the strike by Le Pain.
Koones unleashes a big counter combination but Le Pain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koones throws the left hand but Le Pain avoids the punch easily.
Koones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Le Pain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koones.
Le Pain ducks under a wild hook from Koones.
Le Pain is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koones throws a head kick that misses.
Koones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Le Pain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koones can do to turn this around?
Koones misses with a hook
and Le Pain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koones tries to clinch but Le Pain moves out of range.
Le Pain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koones is breathing heavily.
Le Pain misses with a looping left.
Le Pain misses with a straight right.
Koones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Le Pain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Pain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Le Pain throws a hook but Koones blocks it.
Le Pain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eric Koones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Koones throws a chopping leg kick but Le Pain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koones moves away from the strike by Le Pain.
Le Pain steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Koones. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koones throws a low kick but Le Pain moves out of range easily.
Le Pain slips a straight right by Koones.
Koones tries to clinch there but Le Pain circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Pain misses the target.
Le Pain misses with a hook.
Koones misses with an uppercut. Le Pain saw that one coming.
Koones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Le Pain on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Pain ducks under a wild hook from Koones.
Le Pain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koones throws the left hand but Le Pain avoids the punch easily.
Le Pain circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Koones misses
and Le Pain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Pain throws a big shot that misses.
Koones tries a quick counter leg kick but Le Pain is wise to it.
Koones tries to clinch up.
Pierre Le Pain is winning the standup battle so far.
Koones ducks under a wild hook from Le Pain.
Koones tries to score with a low kick but Le Pain moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Le Pain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Le Pain looks to land a right hand but Koones moved out of range.
Koones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Le Pain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Le Pain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Le Pain throws out a loose jab but Koones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Pain loads up on a big right hand but Koones slips the punch.
Koones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Le Pain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Koones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Le Pain misses its intended target.
Koones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le Pain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Le Pain circles away quickly and effectively.
Le Pain throwing a counter right hand but Koones manages to avoid it.
Le Pain scores with a nice head shot.
Koones throws a leg kick but Le Pain moved away.
Koones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koones takes one to the side of the head.
Koones closes the distance and clinches.
Koones tries to circle away but Le Pain has him pinned against the cage.
Koones blocks the elbow strike.
Le Pain misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Le Pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koones is looking to break free of the clinch but Le Pain has double underhooks.
Koones is trying to break free.
Le Pain has Koones pressed against the cage, preventing Koones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Le Pain misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Le Pain dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A combination from Koones does no damage.
Le Pain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Le Pain cracks Koones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koones throws a solid leg kick but Le Pain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koones.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Pain misses the target.
Le Pain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koones wants to clinch.
Eric Koones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A clash of legs there as Le Pain blocks the low kick.
Koones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koones is looking to clinch but Le Pain is avoiding it.
Koones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Le Pain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Le Pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Pain checks a leg kick.
Le Pain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koones tries to clinch but Le Pain is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Le Pain misses the target.
Koones throws a hook but Le Pain blocks it.
Koones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le Pain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koones 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.
Koones tries to land a leg kick but Le Pain saw it coming and moves away.
Koones is looking to clinch but Le Pain is avoiding it.
Le Pain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Le Pain throws a jab but it's blocked by Koones.
Koones wants to clinch up but Le Pain keeps it at a distance.
Koones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Le Pain.
Koones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Koones does no damage.
Le Pain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koones moves out of range as Le Pain strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koones throws a leg kick but Le Pain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good shot there by Le Pain.
Sloppy strikes from Koones. Those never looked like landing.
Le Pain misses with a straight left.
Koones swinging wildly here.
Le Pain throwing a counter right hand but Koones manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Pain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Le Pain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kooness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Le Pain keeps the fight on the outside.
Le Pain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Pain jabs at Koones's body.
Koones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Pain.
Koones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Pain throws out the jab.
Le Pain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koones on the side of the head.
Le Pain misses with a hook. Koones ducked under it nicely.
Koones throws a head kick but Le Pain moves out of range.
Le Pain throws a lazy right hand but Koones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koones throws a counter combo.
Koones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Le Pain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Le Pain looks to land a right hand but Koones moved out of range.
Koones slips a jab from Le Pain.
Le Pain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koones.
Le Pain blocks a head kick by Koones.
A little feinted left hand from Le Pain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Pain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from Le Pain does it's job there.
Nice uppercut there from Le Pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Pain swats away the attempt to clinch by Koones.
A big left from Le Pain misses.
Koones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Le Pain blocks a jab.
Koones slips under a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Koones. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Le Pain clinches up against the cage.
Le Pain lands a hook that snaps the head of Koones backwards.
Le Pain lands a damaging elbow.
Koones tries to circle away but Le Pain has him pinned against the cage.
Le Pain has Koones pressed against the cage, preventing Koones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Le Pain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Le Pain 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Le Pain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crack Need Em (ranked 4882 p4p, 4263 weight class) and Jonas Engel (ranked 444 p4p, 419 weight class). Crack Need Em is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crack Need Em!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonas Engel!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Engel is defended easily by Need Em.
Engel dives in and grabs Need Em's left leg, looking for a takedown. Need Em pushes down on Engel's head and hops out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Need Em. Engel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Engel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Need Em tries to kick Engel off but Engel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Engel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Need Em is doing well to control the position and prevent Engel from advancing to side control.
Engel prevents Need Em from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engel trying to control from half guard but Need Em is working away.
Need Em is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Need Em keeping hold of Engel's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Engel wants to advance to full mount but Need Em doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Need Em has his feet on Engel's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Engel looks for a takedown but Need Em sprawls well.
Crack Need Em has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Engel.
Engel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Need Em as he avoids it easily.
Need Em swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Engel shoots in but Need Em avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Engel looks winded!
Engel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Need Em.
Need Em fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Engel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Need Em avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Need Em takes a swing at Engel's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Engel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Engel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Need Em as he jumps to the side.
Engel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Need Em throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Engel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Need Em looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Need Em decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Need Em controlling the action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Need Em is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Engel!
Engel is trying to escape the mount.
Need Em sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Need Em has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Need Em'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.
Engel wants to control but Need Em is having none of it.
Need Em controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Need Em controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crack Need Em dominated that round.
That's time! Need Em's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck for Engel with that takedown attempt.
Need Em swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Engel fails with the takedown.
Engel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Need Em.
Engel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Engel looks for a takedown but Need Em sprawls well.
Crack Need Em has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Engel.
Engel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Need Em counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Need Em takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Need Em wants to pass the guard but Engel is defending well.
Engel wants to improve his position but Need Em is controlling well.
Engel is breathing heavily.
Need Em is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Need Em tries to pass the half guard into mount. Engel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Need Em controlling the action here.
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.
Need Em prevents Engel from improving his position.
Need Em tries to pass the half guard into mount. Engel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Need Em not doing much here.
Crack Need Em overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Engel shoots for a double leg takedown but Need Em sprawls well. He's pushed Engel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Engel shoots in but no luck this time.
Engel darts in looking for a takedown but Need Em gets double underhooks and turns Engel into the cage.
Need Em changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Need Em throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Need Em misses with a takedown attempt - Engel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Need Em fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Engel to the ground. Need Em is now in Engel's guard.
Need Em is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Need Em seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Engel for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Need Em could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Engel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Need Em.
Engel shoots in looking for a takedown. Need Em tries to sprawl out of it but Engel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Need Em manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Need Em swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crack Need Em dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Engel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Need Em has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Engel is on him like a limpet, forcing Need Em back against the cage.
Need Em is pressed up against the cage. Engel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Need Em down to the mat. Need Em avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Engel shoots in for a takedown but Need Em shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Engel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Need Em pinned against the cage. Need Em gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Need Em is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crack Need Em has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonas Engel.
Need Em throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Engel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Need Em is in Engel's guard.
Crack Need Em is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Engel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engel has control of Need Em's left arm, preventing Need Em from doing any damage.
Need Em is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Need Em wants to pass the guard but Engel is keeping the position.
Jonas Engel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Need Em is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Engel can do to turn this around?
Need Em controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Engel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Engel is still trying to improve position.
Need Em stands and throws Engel's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here as Need Em stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Need Em passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Engel!
Need Em content just to control the position here.
Engel is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Need Em tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Need Em continues to stall.
Further stalling from Need Em.
Engel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Need Em content just to control the position here.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Need Em is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Need Em.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Engel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crack Need Em showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Need Em 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crack Need Em!
Post fight, an emotional Crack Need Em said 'I can buy crack now and split it amongst my 17 children.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Climber (ranked 3420 p4p, 4709 weight class) and Bryce Swanson (ranked 374 p4p, 437 weight class). Swanson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Swans kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bryce Swanson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terry Climber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryce Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Climber finds it's target.
Climber definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Climber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Climber gets through Swanson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Climber can't find room to land a body shot as Swanson controls the action.
Swanson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Climber.
Swanson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Climber is defending well.
Climber throws a punch but it's blocked by Swanson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swanson.
Swanson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Climber after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Climber lands an uppercut.
Climber working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Climber.
Climber lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swanson backwards.
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!
A short body shot lands from Climber as the two fighters clinch.
Swanson looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Climber lands a right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Swanson 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.
Climber throws a punch but it's blocked by Swanson.
Climber lands with a light punch inside.
Climber lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Climber.
Swanson is rocked!
Climber unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Swanson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Climber is unloading with more strikes now! Swanson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Climber!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hannes Schafer (ranked 3404 p4p, 4364 weight class) and Conben Schallach (ranked 319 p4p, 373 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hannes Schafer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conben Schallach!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schallach displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Schafer walks into a straight right hand from Schallach.
Schafer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schallach wants to counter the offense by Schafer and move into the clinch position.
Schallach pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schafer is out of range and Schallach settles back down.
Schafer shoots in and drives through. Schallach sprawls well.
Schallach bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schafer's head backwards.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schafer prevents the takedown attempt.
Schallach changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schafer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schallach lands a nice shot that snaps Schafer's head back.
Schafer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Schallach on his heels. He'll look to pass Schallach's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schafer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schallach swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schafer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Schafer passes into half guard.
Schafer seems to be looking for submissions.
Schafer is trying to control the action in half guard but Schallach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schafer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schallach sees it coming and defends easily.
Schallach is refusing to be controlled, as Schafer sits in half guard.
Schafer seems to be working for a kimura but Schallach defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schafer is thwarting Schallach's attempts to control the position.
Schafer not doing much here.
Schallach is trying to control but can't.
Schafer trying to mount his opponent but Schallach defends it.
Schallach is looking to control Schafer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schallach avoid being mounted?
Schallach is not content to let Schafer control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schafer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schallach is in trouble now - Schafer has advanced to mount!
Schallach is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Schafer controlling the position easily from mount.
Schafer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schallach is looking to escape.
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.
Schafer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Schallach?
Schallach wants to control but Schafer is having none of it.
Schallach defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Schafer.
Schafer wants to get back to his feet but Schallach is holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schallach is trying desperately to improve position.
Schallach is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hannes Schafer dominated that round.
That's time! Schafer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schafer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schallach swivels and escapes.
Schafer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice shot lands for Schallach.
Schafer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schallach but Schallach pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannes Schafer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schallach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schafer throws a big counter combination but Schallach scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Schallach.
Schafer shoots and misses
and Schallach counters with a straight right hand.
Schallach looks to land a combination but Schafer avoids it well.
Schallach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
 Schafer is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schallach drops Schafer with a big left hand! Schafer is injured, injured bad! Schallach jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conben Schallach!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Georger Jenkins (ranked 3222 p4p, 3349 weight class) and Allen Estes (ranked 274 p4p, 284 weight class). Allen Estes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Georger Jenkins's chin.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Georger Jenkins!
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, Allen Estes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins tries to clinch up.
Estes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Estes misses with an uppercut
and Jenkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Allen Estes has been cut.
Estes scoring well with a low kick there.
Jenkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab from Jenkins.
Estes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Estes.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Estes moves out of range.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Estes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Estes is having none of it.
Estes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jenkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Estes lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Estes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jenkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Estes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jenkins's hands.
A big right from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins misses with the combination.
Estes feints the counter takedown.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Estes as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins dives in and grabs Estes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Estes pushes down on Jenkins's head and hops out.
Estes connects with a single shot there.
Estes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jenkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Estes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet but Estes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Estes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Estes distracts Jenkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Estes won't allow Jenkins to get back to his feet.
Estes with a nice head shot there.
Jenkins working a defensive guard here.
Estes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Estes drops back looking for a leg! Jenkins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jenkins manages to kick Estes off! Estes jumps back into Jenkins's guard.
Estes scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jenkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Estes gets to his feet. Jenkins looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Danga de danga de dang - Estes scores with a four punch combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Estes thuds his right hand into Jenkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Estes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jenkins is rocked!
Estes shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Jenkins takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Estes sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Jenkins bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Allen Estes!
Allen Estes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Czerw (ranked 2869 p4p, 3107 weight class) and Magomed Magomedov (ranked 322 p4p, 347 weight class). Magomedov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Дагестан. Roman Czerw has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190
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195
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Solid boxing
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Determined |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Czerw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Magomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czerw works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've been told by Czerw's head coaches at Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Czerw as he jumps to the side.
Czerw drops Magomedov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Magomedov looks back up at him and smiles so Czerw waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov is aggressively charging in as Czerw backs up avoiding any damage. Czerw tosses out a jab and Magomedov runs right into it face first! Magomedov is out cold! Czerw dropped down on all fours and is barking in Magomedov's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Czerw!
A very excited looking Roman Czerw 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Lidl (ranked 2738 p4p, 2589 weight class) and Onishi Atsushi (ranked 312 p4p, 297 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Lidl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Onishi Atsushi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lidl takes the fight into the clinch.
Atsushi breaks from the clinch.
Atsushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atsushi throws a sloppy head kick and Lidl moves out of range easily.
Atsushi throws a head kick but Lidl moves out of range.
Chuck Lidl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lidl blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Lidl misses the target.
Lidl avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
Lidl has closed the distance and engaged Atsushi in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lidl.
Still in the clinch, Lidl scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atsushi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lidl scores with a shot to the side of Atsushi's head.
Lidl lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lidl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atsushi's efforts to push away.
Lidl throws a head punch that misses.
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch but Lidl keeps him there for the moment.
Atsushi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Atsushi thuds his shin into the meat of Lidl's side.
A head kick misses from Atsushi.
Lidl misses with a looping right.
Atsushi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lidl moves into the clinch.
Lidl has a couple of punches blocked by Atsushi.
Atsushi stalling in the clinch but Lidl improves position.
Lidl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Atsushi backwards.
Atsushi is trying to break the clinch but Lidl has him pressed against the cage.
Atsushi tries to break the clinch but Lidl is controlling the position.
Atsushi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lidl is keeping busy.
A short right from Lidl.
Lidl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atsushi is trying to stall.
Lidl misses with a punch on the inside.
Lidl lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lidl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lidl misses with a body punch.
Atsushi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lidl is keeping busy.
Lidl tries to throw a body punch but Atsushi avoids it by throwing Lidl back against the cage.
Lidl breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lidl closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lidl.
A right hand to the body from Lidl.
Atsushi stalling in the clinch but Lidl improves position.
Atsushi blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lidl.
Lidl has a couple of punches blocked by Atsushi.
Atsushi tries to stall but Lidl uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atsushi struggles to land a body shot inside as Lidl controls his hands.
Lidl scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lidl scores with a shot to the side of Atsushi's head.
Atsushi is looking to control Lidl's arms but Lidl gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atsushi has his back to the cage.
Atsushi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Atsushi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lidl lands a left hand.
Atsushi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lidl lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi trying to stall but Lidl improves his position.
Lidl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atsushi.
Lidl lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Atsushi.
Atsushi looks winded!
Lidl lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atsushi tries to break free but Lidl pushes him back against the cage.
Lidl makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lidl scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Lidl.
Lidl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Onishi Atsushi has been cut.
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Lidl on the inside.
Lidl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lidl scores with a shoulder strike.
Lidl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lidl has a couple of punches blocked by Atsushi.
Lidl lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atsushi backwards.
Lidl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lidl.
Lidl works on Atsushi's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lidl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atsushi's efforts to push away.
Lidl cracks Atsushi with a nice body shot.
Lidl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lidl lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atsushi tries to stall but Lidl uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Lidl.
Atsushi is trying to push Lidl away but Lidl has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Atsushi working hard to break the clinch.
Atsushi tries to break the clinch but Lidl is controlling the position.
Lidl gets through Atsushi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Lidl.
Lidl throws a head punch that misses.
Lidl lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atsushi is trying to break free.
Lidl lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lidl.
Lidl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Lidl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Onishi Atsushi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Atsushi throws a sloppy head kick and Lidl moves out of range easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Atsushi!
Lidl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lidl throws a monster overhand right that drops Atsushi! Lidl follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Lidl!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martial Calixte (ranked 2141 p4p, 2686 weight class) and Frenk Casteel (ranked 153 p4p, 185 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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140
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martial Calixte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frenk Casteel!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calixte tries to clinch there but Casteel circles away.
Calixte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Casteel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calixte seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Casteel moves into the clinch.
A short right from Calixte.
Casteel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Calixte digs a right hand into Casteel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Casteel's gas tank.
Calixte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Casteel throws a head punch that misses.
Casteel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casteel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calixte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Casteel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Calixte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calixte digs a right hand into Casteel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Casteel's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Calixte.
Calixte tries to work over Casteel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casteel tries to work over Calixte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calixte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Calixte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casteel tries to work over Calixte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calixte really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Calixte scores with a shot to the side of Casteel's head.
Casteel tries to break the clinch but Calixte is controlling the position.
Casteel can't break the clinch.
Calixte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calixte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calixte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calixte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Calixte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Casteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Casteel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calixte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Casteel works on Calixte's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Calixte.
Casteel digs a right hand into Calixte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Calixte's gas tank.
Calixte throws a punch but it's blocked by Casteel.
A short uppercut from Calixte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Calixte fails to land.
Calixte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Casteel tries to throw a body punch but Calixte avoids it by throwing Casteel back against the cage.
Calixte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Calixte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Casteel lands a shot to the body.
Calixte throws a punch but it's blocked by Casteel.
Calixte tries to work over Casteel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calixte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calixte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Casteel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Casteel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casteel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Calixte backwards.
Calixte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Casteel's coach down at WillyQuay MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Casteel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Calixte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Casteel is looking to break free of the clinch but Calixte has double underhooks.
Casteel lands a nice uppercut.
Calixte misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Casteel.
Casteel lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casteel prevents a body shot from Calixte.
Casteel slows down the pace here.
Calixte misses with a punch on the inside.
Calixte struggles to land a body shot inside as Casteel controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casteel.
Casteel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calixte gets through Casteel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Casteel - that landed with a thud.
Calixte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Casteel.
Casteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Casteel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calixte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Casteel is trying to push Calixte away but Calixte has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Casteel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Casteel working hard to break the clinch.
Casteel lands a nice shot to the body.
Casteel works on Calixte's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casteel breaks from the clinch.
Calixte tries to clinch there but Casteel circles away.
Calixte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calixte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calixte tries to clinch but Casteel moves away
and Casteel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Martial Calixte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calixte doesn't manage to clinch there - Casteel circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Casteel! But no joy.
Casteel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calixte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calixte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Casteel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Calixte tries to clinch there but Casteel circles away.
Casteel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calixte.
A swing and a miss from Calixte.
Calixte misses with a hook to the body
and Casteel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martial Calixte dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Calixte clinches up with Casteel and pushes him back against the cage.
Casteel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Calixte on the inside.
Calixte lands a nice uppercut.
Calixte prevents a body shot from Casteel.
Calixte tries to throw a body punch but Casteel avoids it by throwing Calixte back against the cage.
Casteel is trying to break the clinch but Calixte has him pressed against the cage.
Calixte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Casteel can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Calixte - that landed with a thud.
Casteel blocks an uppercut.
Casteel blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Calixte fails to land.
Casteel struggles to land a body shot inside as Calixte controls his hands.
Calixte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Casteel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calixte scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Calixte on the inside.
Calixte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calixte working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Casteel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Calixte misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calixte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Casteel's elbow.
Come on Casteel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good body shot from Calixte.
A short right from Casteel on the inside.
Calixte blocks a body shot from Casteel.
Casteel presses Calixte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Calixte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calixte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Casteel backwards.
Casteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Casteel prevents a body shot from Calixte.
Calixte can't find room to land a body shot as Casteel controls the action.
Casteel presses Calixte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Calixte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Casteel.
Casteel presses Calixte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Calixte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Casteel blocking some punches.
Casteel blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casteel working hard to break the clinch.
Calixte misses with a body punch.
Casteel blocking some punches.
Martial Calixte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Calixte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Calixte lands with a left to the head.
Casteel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calixte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Casteel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Casteel as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Calixte.
Casteel misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Casteel.
Calixte takes a shot to the head.
Calixte swings wildly with an uppercut but Casteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Calixte.
A short body shot lands from Casteel as the two fighters clinch.
Casteel cracks Calixte with a nice body shot.
Casteel lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casteel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Casteel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Calixte or not.
Casteel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calixte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Casteel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calixte is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Calixte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Casteel as he connects with a hook.
Calixte takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Casteel clinches up against the cage.
Casteel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Casteel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Calixte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Casteel digs a right hand into Calixte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Calixte's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Casteel.
Calixte misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calixte prevents a body shot from Casteel.
Calixte struggles to land a body shot inside as Casteel controls his hands.
Casteel breaks from the clinch.
Frenk Casteel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calixte throws a big shot that misses.
Calixte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Casteel.
Casteel misses with a looping right.
Calixte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Casteel at a distance.
Casteel clinches up with Calixte and pushes him back against the cage.
Casteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Casteel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Calixte takes a shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Calixte lands with a left to the head.
Casteel blocks a body shot from Calixte.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frenk Casteel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Calixte has closed the distance and engaged Casteel in a clinch.
Casteel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calixte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Casteel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Casteel.
Casteel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Calixte backwards.
Casteel lands a right hand.
Calixte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Casteel misses with a body punch.
Calixte blocks a body shot from Casteel.
Calixte throws a punch but it's blocked by Casteel.
Calixte working aggressively here.
Casteel takes a shot to the head.
Casteel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Calixte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Casteel.
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!
Casteel wants to break free but Calixte has control.
Casteel struggles to land a body shot inside as Calixte controls his hands.
Calixte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calixte takes a shot to the head.
Calixte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Calixte scores with a shot to the side of Casteel's head.
Calixte misses with the head strike.
Calixte lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casteel.
Casteel misses with a body punch.
Calixte digs a right hand underneath Casteel's ribcage. Casteel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Casteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casteel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calixte takes a swing at Casteel's ribcage but misses.
Casteel misses with a few strikes there.
Calixte throws a body shot but no joy.
Casteel throws the left hand but Calixte avoids the punch easily.
Calixte slips a jab from Casteel.
Calixte misses the shot to the body.
Casteel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Casteel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Casteel tries to throw a body punch but Calixte avoids it by throwing Casteel back against the cage.
Casteel struggles to land a body shot inside as Calixte controls his hands.
Casteel looking to stall.
Calixte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Casteel blocking some punches.
Casteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casteel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Calixte blocks a body shot from Casteel.
Calixte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Casteel backwards.
Calixte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Casteel.
Casteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calixte misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calixte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Casteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Casteel is working Calixte over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calixte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Casteel backwards.
Casteel presses Calixte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Casteel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Casteel is leaning against Calixte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Casteel breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Casteel.
Casteel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Calixte on the inside.
Casteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calixte keeps control of Casteel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Calixte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Calixte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calixte throws a punch but it's blocked by Casteel.
Casteel is trying to break the clinch but Calixte has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casteel misses with a punch to the body.
Calixte blocks a body shot from Casteel.
Calixte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calixte tries to throw a body punch but Casteel avoids it by throwing Calixte back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Casteel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casteel can't find room to land a body shot as Calixte controls the action.
Casteel tries to throw a body punch but Calixte avoids it by throwing Casteel back against the cage.
Calixte lands a right hand.
Calixte keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Casteel's efforts to push away.
Casteel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Calixte can't find room to land a body shot as Casteel controls the action.
Casteel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casteel.
Calixte misses with a body punch.
Casteel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Calixte swings wildly with an uppercut but Casteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Casteel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Calixte has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frenk Casteel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Casteel 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frenk Casteel!
During a confident post fight interview, Frenk Casteel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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RATING
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