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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iranian Hulk (ranked 1356 p4p, 1525 weight class) and Barron White (ranked 62 p4p, 71 weight class). Barron White is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iranian Hulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barron White!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulk dives in and grabs White's left leg, looking for a takedown. White pushes down on Hulk's head and hops out.
A nice side step and White releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
White throws a hook but Hulk avoids it easily.
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hulk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hulk throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hulk misses with a looping left.
Hulk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hulk showed some decent athleticism there.
Hulk is looking for a kimura here.
White controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is looking to control Hulk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can White avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hulk.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hulk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hulk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hulk is working away from the top position though.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hulk.
Hulk wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
Hulk throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
White felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
White tries to roll over but Hulk keeps him under control.
Hulk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hulk working the head and body with strikes.
White makes his way to full guard. A much better position for White.
Hulk trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hulk lands a couple of elbows.
White keeping moving, preventing Hulk from controlling successfully.
Hulk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulk looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hulk thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hulk seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hulk wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment.
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hulk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Hulk's legs - danger averted.
Hulk throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Hulk isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. White stacks Hulk on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by White!
White working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulk is looking for a sweep.
Hulk looks to move to half guard but instead White has passed into mount! Damn!
Hulk can't escape the position.
Hulk throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hulk has given up his back here.
White gets his hands free as Hulk looks to control.
Hulk turns into White and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iranian Hulk 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.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barron White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White with a nice cross.
 It looks like Iranian Hulk has been cut.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Hulk.
Hulk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Barron White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hulk closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
White is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hulk is looking to break free of the clinch but White has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by White.
White tries to work over Hulk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hulk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but White is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White misses with the head strike.
White gets underhooks to prevent Hulk's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iranian Hulk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White stops a takedown attempt from Hulk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulk goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oooooh!!! White has knocked Hulk down with a huge combo! White steps away and waves a wobbly Hulk back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Hulk is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White throws a pinpoint strike between Hulk's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Hulk crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and White scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barron White!
A very excited looking Barron White made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kashton Pearce (ranked 614 p4p, 1291 weight class) and Robin Spencer (ranked 80 p4p, 175 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kashton Pearce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearce stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pearce wants it to stay on the feet.
Pearce fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spencer takes a swing at Pearce's ribcage but misses.
Pearce is looking to slow Spencer down with leg kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pearce leaning against his opponent.
Pearce lands a nice shot to the body.
Spencer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pearce walks away with a smile on his face. Spencer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pearce pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spencer is out of range and Pearce settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pearce moves away.
Pearce darts in looking for a takedown but Spencer gets double underhooks and turns Pearce into the cage.
Pearce is pushing Spencer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Spencer tries to pull guard but Pearce forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kashton Pearce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Spencer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearce scores with a hook to the body.
Pearce tries a body shot but Spencer blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pearce lands with a left to the head.
Pearce scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pearce.
Pearce lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pearce wants to stall.
Spencer tries to pull guard but Pearce forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spencer gets control of Pearce's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spencer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spencer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Spencer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spencer won't allow Pearce to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pearce works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spencer advances position into side control!
Pearce is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pearce is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pearce wants to get back to his feet.
Spencer moves nicely into side control.
Spencer trying to control the action but Pearce is working from the bottom.
Spencer working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearce tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spencer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spencer is chipping away with strikes.
Spencer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pearce can't do much from the bottom here.
Pearce is working to avoid the ground and pound but Spencer connects with a decent elbow.
Spencer controls the position from side control.
Spencer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pearce is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Spencer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Spencer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Pearce's face as Spencer controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearce prevents Spencer from moving into mount.
Pearce is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Spencer has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Spencer is putting a hurting on Pearce here, landing some big shots from side control.
Pearce being controlled for a moment.
Pearce is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer lands a nice forearm strike.
Spencer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robin Spencer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pearce throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spencer lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pearce.
We've been told by Pearce's head coaches at Fat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No luck for Spencer with that takedown attempt.
Pearce appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pearce fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spencer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearce lands a big head kick that sends Spencer tumbling to the mat! Pearce takes a step backwards and waves Spencer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Spencer is rocked!
 It looks like Robin Spencer has been cut.
BAM! Pearce delivers a spinning backfist that drops Spencer like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Kashton Pearce!
Kashton Pearce was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Dayton (ranked 1151 p4p, 1431 weight class) and Lyman Hicks (ranked 104 p4p, 130 weight class). Hicks has chosen The Chambers Brothers - Time Has Come Today as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Small Dayton !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lyman Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dayton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dayton manages to avoid it.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Dayton is just out of range.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dayton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hicks throws a jab when Dayton was well out of range.
Hicks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks clobbers Dayton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dayton tries to clinch there but Hicks circles away.
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Hicks lands a nice hook to Dayton 's body. Dayton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hicks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dayton rather than just go for the knockout.
Hicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dayton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hicks works over Dayton 's head and body with a nice combination.
Dayton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hicks finds it's way round the side to connect with Dayton 's head.
Dayton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hicks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks misses with a right hand
and Dayton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dayton .
Hicks stalling against the cage.
Hicks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hicks loads up on a big right hand but Dayton slips the punch.
Dayton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks lands with a nice combination. Dayton backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Hicks fails to land.
Hicks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hicks stalling.
Hicks continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hicks tries to break the clinch but Dayton is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dayton jumps guard but Hicks stands there with Dayton around his waist. Dayton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dayton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Hicks to work.
Hicks slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hicks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dayton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hicks smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dayton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
Dayton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton staying out of range there.
Hicks has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lyman Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks misses with a two punch combination.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks stuns Dayton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton drops his hands momentarily and Hicks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hicks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Dayton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hicks, pushing him back against the cage.
Hicks gets through Dayton 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hicks taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is pressed up against the cage. Dayton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hicks down to the mat. Hicks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hicks throws a series of strikes that have Dayton backpedaling.
Dayton 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hicks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dayton scrambles back to his feet.
Hicks misses with a double jab
and Dayton counters with a single leg into guard. Hicks didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dayton chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton has gone for a leg lock! Hicks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dayton 's guard.
Dayton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dayton , not yet.
Hicks throwing strikes but missing.
Dayton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hicks trying to control but Dayton is working from the bottom.
Hicks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hicks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dayton controls Hicks momentarily but Hicks frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dayton , not yet.
Hicks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dayton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dayton , not yet.
Dayton is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dayton striking off his back but it's not causing Hicks any problems.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Hicks scores with a four punch combination!
Hicks throws an overhand right that lands on Dayton 's shoulder, as Dayton tries to avoid the shot.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Hicks avoids it well and moves away.
Dayton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Dayton .
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Dayton is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dayton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hicks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hicks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hicks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dayton .
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Dayton is out of range.
Lyman Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dayton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dayton shoots for a double leg takedown but Hicks sprawls well. He's pushed Dayton 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks misses with a few strikes there.
Hicks swings for the body but Dayton moves out of range.
Hicks throws a hook but Dayton blocks it.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Dayton .
Hicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hicks scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hicks lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dayton dodges the punch combination from Hicks.
Hicks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dayton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks looks to throw the jab but Dayton is out of range.
Dayton is looking to counter the offense by Hicks and move into the clinch.
Dayton pushes Hicks up against the cage in a clinch.
Dayton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hicks walks away with a smile on his face. Dayton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Dayton . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks cracks Dayton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hicks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lyman Hicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lyman Hicks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hicks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Hicks misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Hicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hicks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lyman Hicks made sure he mentioned 30th Century Beer Store, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Nyla (ranked 750 p4p, 700 weight class) and Mamed Khalidovic (ranked 70 p4p, 65 weight class). Khalidovic has chosen Зима-мама 25/17 as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Nyla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Mamed Khalidovic!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Khalidovic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic ducks under a wild hook from Nyla.
Khalidovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Nyla misses its intended target.
Khalidovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nyla throws a looping overhand right but Khalidovic ducks down to avoid it.
Nyla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khalidovic can pounce on him.
Nyla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khalidovic.
Nyla has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nyla misses with a hook.
Khalidovic scores with a leg kick.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khalidovic scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Khalidovic misses.
Nyla walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nyla stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khalidovic.
A slow jab from Nyla misses its intended target.
Nyla takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovic swings widly with a right hand
and Nyla counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Khalidovic misses with a double jab
and Nyla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khalidovic misses with a low kick.
Nyla throwing a counter right hand but Khalidovic manages to avoid it.
Khalidovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nyla's head backwards.
Nyla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khalidovic can pounce on him.
Khalidovic slips a jab from Nyla.
Khalidovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khalidovic cracks a nice hook into Nyla's ribs.
Khalidovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khalidovic throws a right hand that Nyla ducks under and follows up with a left that Nyla also avoids with ease.
Nyla misses with a straight left.
Nyla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic swinging wildly here.
Nyla is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Khalidovic's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nyla takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidovic defending well as Nyla loads up on a big left hand.
Khalidovic is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nyla looks to land a left hand but Khalidovic moved out of range nicely.
Khalidovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Khalidovic throws a leg kick which misses Nyla's front leg but catches the back leg as Nyla tries to avoid it.
Nyla is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Khalidovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nyla throws the left hand but Khalidovic avoids the punch easily.
Khalidovic scores with a jab to the head.
Khalidovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nyla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Mamed Khalidovic has been cut.
Khalidovic connects with a body shot that sends Nyla's belly button to the back.
Nyla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khalidovic moves out of range as Nyla strikes.
Khalidovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Khalidovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khalidovic misses with a hook to the body
and Nyla counters with a nice uppercut.
Khalidovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic misses with a straight right.
Khalidovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nyla's sensitive parts.
Nyla throws a big shot that misses.
Nyla throws the left hand but Khalidovic avoids the punch easily.
Nyla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khalidovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A cross from Khalidovic lands.
A good leg kick by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic ducks under a wild hook from Nyla.
Khalidovic connects with a crisp jab.
Khalidovic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Khalidovic scores with a jab.
Khalidovic misses with a kick to the body.
Nyla gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalidovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nyla stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khalidovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Khalidovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nyla had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nyla stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Khalidovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic cracks Nyla with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khalidovic misses with a straight right.
Khalidovic misses the body punch
and Khalidovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khalidovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khalidovic defending well as Nyla loads up on a big left hand.
Khalidovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khalidovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khalidovic slips a jab from Nyla.
Khalidovic connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Khalidovic.
Nyla throws a lazy uppercut
and Khalidovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khalidovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Khalidovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nyla with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khalidovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Khalidovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidovic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nyla takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick lands for Khalidovic.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khalidovic. That's going to slow Nyla down.
Nyla scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nyla walks into a straight right hand from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic staying out of range there.
Khalidovic tests Nyla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nyla takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khalidovic cracks Nyla with an open hand slap.
Nyla with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khalidovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Khalidovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidovic throws a hook but Nyla avoids it easily.
Khalidovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nyla takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nyla looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khalidovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Nyla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyla stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Khalidovic lands with a cross.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nyla might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nyla connects with a body shot.
Khalidovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nyla was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khalidovic with the inside leg kick.
Khalidovic misses with a right hand
letting Nyla counter with a right hand.
Khalidovic lands with a hook. Nyla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nyla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nyla is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nyla takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nyla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khalidovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khalidovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nyla.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nyla moves into range and clinches up with Khalidovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nyla scores with a nice head shot.
Khalidovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nyla scores with a jab. Khalidovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khalidovic connects with a body shot.
Khalidovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khalidovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nyla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khalidovic lands with a cross.
Khalidovic staying out of range there.
Khalidovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Nyla on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nyla takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nyla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Nyla lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khalidovic doesn't seem phased though.
Khalidovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nyla on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyla misses with a looping left.
Khalidovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nyla backing away here, and Khalidovic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Khalidovic lands a nice hook to Nyla's body. Nyla takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Khalidovic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nyla will feel that in the morning.
Nyla throws a poor cross that misses
and Khalidovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nyla misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Khalidovic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Khalidovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nyla.
Khalidovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khalidovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nyla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Khalidovic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nyla takes one to the chin there.
Khalidovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nyla missing with a left hand there. Khalidovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic connects with a crisp jab.
Nyla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khalidovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nyla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nyla scores with a sloppy right hand. Khalidovic should have avoided that one.
Nyla takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khalidovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nyla lands a jab to the head.
Khalidovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nyla on the side of the head.
Khalidovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nyla's sensitive parts.
Khalidovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khalidovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khalidovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khalidovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khalidovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nyla throws a looping overhand right but Khalidovic ducks down to avoid it.
Nyla misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidovic's cut.
That's time! Nyla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Khalidovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nyla.
A big left from Nyla misses.
Khalidovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khalidovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nyla's head backwards.
Nyla moves out of range of the strikes.
Nyla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khalidovic with the inside leg kick.
Nyla missing with a left hand there. Khalidovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nyla on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidovic takes a swing at Nyla's ribcage but misses.
Nyla swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nyla takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nyla throws a big shot that misses.
Khalidovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nyla misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovic lands the left hand.
Nyla on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nyla throws a lazy right hand but Khalidovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khalidovic throws out a counter right but Nyla avoids it with no problem.
Khalidovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khalidovic throws an overhand right that lands on Nyla's shoulder, as Nyla tries to avoid the shot.
Nyla is looking to counter punch.
Khalidovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nyla. That did some damage!
Khalidovic lands with a right hand.
Khalidovic lands a head shot.
A jab lands there for Khalidovic.
Khalidovic with a nice cross.
Nyla throws a hook to the side of Khalidovic's head but Khalidovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick lands for Khalidovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A good leg kick by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sammy Nyla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamed Khalidovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyla throws a lazy right hand but Khalidovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nyla looks to land a right hand but Khalidovic moved out of range.
Khalidovic digs a good body shot into Nyla's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic scores with a jab.
Khalidovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nyla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nyla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khalidovic can pounce on him.
Khalidovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nyla's head.
Khalidovic cracks Nyla with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khalidovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nyla.
Khalidovic misses with a low kick as Nyla jumps back.
Khalidovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nyla is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Khalidovic lands with a kick to the temple. Nyla shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Khalidovic wants to land a leg kick but Nyla is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyla throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khalidovic on the side of the head.
Khalidovic moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Nyla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nyla throws the left hand but Khalidovic avoids the punch easily.
Khalidovic throws a big shot that misses.
Nyla misses with a straight right.
Khalidovic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nyla swings for the body but Khalidovic moves out of range.
Khalidovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nyla blocks a head kick by Khalidovic.
Nyla was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khalidovic jabs Nyla to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khalidovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Khalidovic slips under a jab.
Khalidovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nyla throws a right hand that misses
and Khalidovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic lands a nice shot that snaps Nyla's head back.
Nyla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khalidovic can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khalidovic moves away from the strike by Nyla.
Khalidovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khalidovic.
Nyla throws a looping overhand right but Khalidovic ducks down to avoid it.
Khalidovic scores with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Khalidovic.
Nyla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khalidovic throws out the jab.
Khalidovic jabs Nyla to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nyla throws a shot from downtown. Khalidovic moves away and avoids it.
Nyla uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khalidovic has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khalidovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khalidovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nyla swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nyla throws the left hand but Khalidovic avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamed Khalidovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Khalidovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidovic!
A relieved looking Mamed Khalidovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 1393 p4p, 1225 weight class) and Ivan Bispen (ranked 187 p4p, 164 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Bispen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bispen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Bispen is defending well.
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bispen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Bispen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shifter stopping the sweep attempt from Bispen.
Shifter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but Bispen defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bispen is trying to stand back up but Shifter is controlling him
Shifter 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.
Shifter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bispen wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy.
Shifter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bispen wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy.
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shifter is nestled in close to Bispen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bispen is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bispen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Shifter seems to be working for a kimura but Bispen defends the submission attempt.
Shifter is working for a kimura but Bispen is defending it quite comfortably.
Shifter is nestled in close to Bispen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bispen is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Bispen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter thows a huge punch but Bispen dodges it nicely.
Shifter is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shifter is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bispen wants to get back to full guard.
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bispen is trying to control but can't.
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bispen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shifter is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Bispen is defending well.
Shifter prevents Bispen from improving his position.
Shifter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bispen is looking to escape.
Bispen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bispen is trying to maintain the position but Shifter is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Bispen is defending well.
Bispen is looking for a sweep. Shifter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shape Shifter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bispen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bispen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shifter blocks a jab.
Bispen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shifter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bispen is fending him off so far but Shifter persists. Nope, Bispen circles away and we're back to standing.
Bispen connects with a right hand. Shifter shakes it off.
Bispen throws a series of punches but Shifter avoids them all with ease.
Bispen looks to land a right hand but Shifter moved out of range.
Shifter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bispen throws a series of punches but Shifter avoids them all with ease.
Bispen misses with a leg kick.
Shifter tries to counter with a takedown but Bispen is quick to defend against it.
Bispen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter works his way into side control.
Shifter is trying to get an arm triangle but Bispen is defending well.
Bispen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Shifter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bispen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bispen is trying to improve his position.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bispen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bispen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shifter seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Bispen has recovered full guard.
Shifter forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter moves into full mount! Bispen won't be happy about that!
Shifter working for a guillotine from mount but Bispen is in no mood to give up.
Shifter cracks Bispen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shifter wants to finish this one by submission but Bispen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Shifter.
Shifter wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Shifter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shifter jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bispen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bispen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Bispen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shape Shifter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Sidorov (ranked 861 p4p, 833 weight class) and Leg Day (ranked 110 p4p, 106 weight class). Sidorov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sidorov's Heart. Ivan Sidorov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leg Day's chin.
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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 27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Sidorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Leg Day!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidorov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Day.
Day throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day throws a leg kick but Sidorov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy body kick from Day
and Sidorov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sidorov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sidorov looks to land a strike but Day avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Day told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sidorov throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day keeping moving, preventing Sidorov from controlling successfully.
Sidorov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov connects with a couple of short punches.
Day is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sidorov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sidorov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Day wants to get back to his feet but Sidorov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Day has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sidorov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Sidorov tries to pull guard but Day holds him up against the cage and eventually Sidorov drops back down to his feet.
Sidorov manages to pull guard.
Sidorov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Day has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov is looking to regain half guard here but Day keeps moving and retains side control.
Sidorov is trying to control Day's posture but Day avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day decides to stand back up.
Day delivers a nice body kick.
Day throws a wild body kick that Sidorov sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Day throws out a leg kick but Sidorov moves out of range and Day only half commits.
Sidorov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leg Day is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Day.
Sidorov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Day sprawls and moves away.
Day misses with a head kick.
Sidorov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Day. Day obviously looking to wear him down.
Sidorov avoids the head kick by Day.
Day throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sidorov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sidorov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov looks to land a strike but Day avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sidorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sidorov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sidorov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Day wants to get back to his feet but Sidorov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sidorov trying to move into half guard but instead Day has managed to sweep!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sidorov working a defensive guard here.
Sidorov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leg Day dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Day misses with a kick to the body
so Sidorov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sidorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sidorov is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
Sidorov works over Day with some ground and pound from guard.
We've been hearing that Sidorov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sidorov throwing strikes from guard but Day blocks nicely.
Sidorov wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sidorov postures up in Day's guard and throws a big left but Day blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sidorov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Day keeping moving, preventing Sidorov from controlling successfully.
Sidorov with a nice head shot there.
Sidorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Day is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sidorov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sidorov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Day wants to get back to his feet but Sidorov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sidorov throws an elbow that misses. Day uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sidorov's guard. Nice move by Day!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov pulls Day in to control the position.
Sidorov is looking to sweep but instead, Day has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day stands up and beckons Sidorov to join him on the feet.
Sidorov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sidorov feinted with a counter takedown.
Day throws a lazy body kick
and Sidorov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Day's guard.
Day manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Day lands a good knee to the midsection. Sidorov won't want to take too many of those.
Sidorov is trying to pull guard but Day has him pressed against the cage.
Sidorov fails to pull guard.
Sidorov is working for takedown but Day is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Sidorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidorov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Day pulls his leg out and moves away.
Day moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Day throws a sloppy head kick
and Sidorov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Day won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day regains half guard, as Sidorov was trying to land strikes.
Sidorov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Day keeps working.
Day kicks Sidorov off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day tries to clinch but Sidorov moves out of range.
Sidorov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Day sprawls and moves away.
A head kick misses from Day.
Day throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sidorov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leg Day will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Day throws a head kick but Sidorov moves out of range.
Sidorov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ivan Sidorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day scores with a head kick. Sidorov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A low kick from Day misses
and Sidorov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Day keeping moving, preventing Sidorov from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sidorov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidorov is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
Day can't keep his opponent in guard - Sidorov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Day blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sidorov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Day's head.
Sidorov is keen to just control but Day is a slippery customer.
Day makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Day throws a body kick that misses
and Sidorov counters with a shoot takedown. Day fights it but they end up in guard.
Sidorov tries to free his leg and advance position but Day is retaining full guard.
Sidorov throwing strikes from guard but Day blocks nicely.
Sidorov trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Sidorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov throws a big right hand that misses.
Day wants to stand up but Sidorov is controlling him.
Sidorov throws a big right hand that misses.
Day utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sidorov throwing strikes from guard but Day blocks nicely.
Day is looking to stand up but Sidorov isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Day throws a leg kick
and Sidorov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sidorov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sidorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sidorov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Day preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sidorov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sidorov throws a strike but Day rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sidorov looking for a guillotine here but Day defends easily.
Sidorov trying to keep a closed guard but Day is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sidorov looking for subs off his back but Day has passed one foot through into half guard.
Leg Day is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sidorov is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Sidorov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Day has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leg Day!
Leg Day thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Barkley (ranked 511 p4p, 863 weight class) and Sisu Ilmarinen (ranked 28 p4p, 48 weight class). Barkley comes to the cage accompanied by Space Jam. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sisu Ilmarinen enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charles Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sisu Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilmarinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barkley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Sisu Ilmarinen has been cut.
Ilmarinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ilmarinen.
It looks like Charles Barkley has been cut.
Ilmarinen cracks Barkley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barkley misses with a head kick.
Barkley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ilmarinen throws out the jab.
Sisu Ilmarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Barkley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ilmarinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ilmarinen cracks Barkley with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ilmarinen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barkley to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ilmarinen. That did some damage!
Ilmarinen drops Barkley with a huge uppercut! Barkley drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Ilmarinen is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sisu Ilmarinen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sumbu Kalambay (ranked 162 p4p, 605 weight class) and Silvio Van De Leide (ranked 24 p4p, 77 weight class). Van De Leide is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sandstorm - Darude. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sumbu Kalambay !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Silvio Van De Leide!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Leide connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick by Van De Leide misses
and Kalambay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van De Leide thinking.
Van De Leide throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Kalambay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van De Leide sizes up Kalambay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van De Leide paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The fighters circling - Van De Leide throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silvio Van De Leide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalambay ducks under a wild hook from Van De Leide.
Kalambay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Van De Leide misses.
We've been told by Kalambay 's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van De Leide swings for the body but Kalambay moves out of range.
Van De Leide misses the jab.
Kalambay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van De Leide lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalambay drops his hands momentarily and Van De Leide takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van De Leide throws a sloppy head kick
and Kalambay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van De Leide misses with a straight right.
Kalambay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kalambay moves out of range as Van De Leide strikes.
Kalambay moves away from the strike by Van De Leide.
Kalambay throws a counter high kick but Van De Leide was just alert enough to avoid it.
Van De Leide throws a lazy right hand but Kalambay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalambay is looking to counter punch.
Van De Leide throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalambay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van De Leide throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kalambay counter with a right hand.
Van De Leide swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van De Leide throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalambay counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Leide connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van De Leide looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van De Leide throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kalambay counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalambay blocks a jab.
Van De Leide swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kalambay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van De Leide stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van De Leide thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van De Leide throws a poor cross that misses
and Kalambay counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Leide wants to clinch.
Kalambay lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van De Leide misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalambay .
Kalambay was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van De Leide misses with a right hand
and Kalambay makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van De Leide misses with a left hand
and Kalambay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van De Leide misses with a left hand
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Van De Leide misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kalambay misses its target.
Van De Leide fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalambay manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Kalambay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van De Leide throws out a loose jab but Kalambay uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Kalambay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van De Leide.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalambay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van De Leide throws out the jab.
Kalambay throws a quick counter head kick but Van De Leide was just out of range.
Van De Leide fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalambay throwing a counter right hand but Van De Leide manages to avoid it.
Van De Leide tries to clinch up
and Kalambay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van De Leide ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambay moves away.
Kalambay throws a counter high kick but Van De Leide was just alert enough to avoid it.
A big right from Van De Leide misses.
Van De Leide tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Kalambay was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalambay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van De Leide thinking.
Van De Leide misses with a wild body shot.
Kalambay lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Silvio Van De Leide will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Van De Leide just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalambay swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van De Leide tests Kalambay 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van De Leide misses with a hook
letting Kalambay counter with a right hand.
Van De Leide misses with a left hand
letting Kalambay counter with a right hand.
Van De Leide rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kalambay counter with a right hand.
Van De Leide throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kalambay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van De Leide misses with a hook.
Kalambay appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Leide misses with a lunging right hand
and Kalambay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van De Leide tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kalambay throwing a counter right hand but Van De Leide manages to avoid it.
Kalambay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kalambay is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Leide looks to clinch
and Kalambay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kalambay moves out of range as Van De Leide strikes.
Van De Leide lands a nice looking body shot.
Van De Leide misses with a body shot
and Kalambay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van De Leide wants to clinch
and Kalambay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van De Leide thinking.
Nice defenses there by Kalambay .
Kalambay throwing a counter right hand but Van De Leide manages to avoid it.
Van De Leide swings widly with a right hand
and Kalambay counters with a nice uppercut.
Van De Leide is rocked!
Van De Leide tries to clinch but Kalambay moves away
and Kalambay counters with a right hand from hell and Van De Leide is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sumbu Kalambay !
Silvio Van De Leide was interviewed post fight and said 'War should only be in the cage. Peace on Earth.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Jones (ranked 179 p4p, 120 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 23 p4p, 16 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lang's choice of entrance music: Каспийский Груз - Табор уходит в небо. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Clubber Lang was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Lang. Beautiful body shot.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lang.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lang punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Lang back into the cage.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
Jones jumps guard and drags Lang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lang stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a triangle here but Lang uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones is not content to let Lang control the position.
Jones tries to buck Lang off but Lang is having none of it.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Lang dominates the positioning.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lang in particular looking to stall.
Lang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to get back to full guard but Lang takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lang controlling the pace for now.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Lang has a good base and remains in mount.
Lang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jones throws a strike but Lang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Lang pushes his legs off easily.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Lang pushes his legs off easily.
Lang stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lang escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Lang is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lang controlling the position from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lang throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Lang misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Lang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Lang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lang has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Lang defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Lang to get to half guard.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lang wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Lang stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Lang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Let's hope that Lang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lang uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones regains half guard.
Lang controlling the action here.
Lang is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Lang has mounted him!
Lang content just to control the position here.
Lang prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Lang prevents Jones from improving his position.
Lang is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lang prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lang has passed into half guard!
Lang not doing much here.
The adventures of Lang the control monster continue. Boring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Lang has control of the leg.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Lang has mounted him!
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones has a hand on Lang's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lang takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clubber Lang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Clubber Lang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Lang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones blocks a jab.
Lang jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Lang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lang connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lang throws out the jab.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Lang shows good takedown defense.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Lang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Lang swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lang scores with a body shot.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lang as he avoids it easily.
Lang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones dives in and grabs Lang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lang pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lang circles away.
Lang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lang lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Lang thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lang connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Lang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lang lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Kevin Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lang but Lang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lang misses with a body kick.
As Lang tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Lang manages to avoid the attempt.
Lang thumps Jones with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Lang pushes him off.
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clubber Lang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones tries for a takedown but Lang circles away easily
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lang.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Lang and move into the clinch.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lang scores with a nice head shot.
Lang scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Lang lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lang.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Lang.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Lang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lang thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lang - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lang. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang being controlled against the cage.
Lang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Lang has him pressed against the cage.
Lang gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lang - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lang scores with a hook to the body.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones prevents a body shot from Lang.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lang.
Lang lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
Clubber Lang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samson Buddha (ranked 24 p4p, 94 weight class) and Benjamin Noeigati (ranked 4 p4p, 15 weight class). Noeigati has chosen Cremation of Sam McGee as his entrance music. Samson Buddha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Buddha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Noeigati!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noeigati missing with a left hand there. Buddha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buddha lands a jab.
Noeigati ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Noeigati ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati misses with a body shot.
Buddha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noeigati throws a lazy right hand but Buddha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buddha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Noeigati counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Samson Buddha has been cut.
Buddha throws a head kick that misses.
Noeigati doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Buddha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buddha.
Buddha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Noeigati drops his hands momentarily and Buddha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati misses with a looping right.
Noeigati tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Noeigati.
Noeigati has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buddha finds it's way round the side to connect with Noeigati's head.
Buddha scoring well with a low kick there.
Noeigati takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot lands for Buddha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noeigati stuffs the takedown attempt from Buddha. Buddha gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha throws a hook to the side of Noeigati's head but Noeigati sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Noeigati releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Noeigati blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Noeigati releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buddha lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Noeigati has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noeigati and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Noeigati now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Noeigati scores with a jab to the head.
Benjamin Noeigati is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buddha tries to land a leg kick but Noeigati saw it coming and moves away.
Noeigati throws out a counter right but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
Buddha cracks Noeigati with an open hand slap.
Buddha connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati throws a shot to the body.
Noeigati defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Noeigati misses.
Noeigati jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buddha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Buddha misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buddha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noeigati throws a shot to the body.
Buddha works Noeigati's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Buddha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Buddha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Noeigati swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Buddha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noeigati doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buddha.
Noeigati throws out a counter right but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
Buddha swings for the body but Noeigati moves out of range.
A nice side step and Noeigati releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha scores with a body shot.
Noeigati loads up on a big right hand but Buddha slips the punch.
Buddha lands with a kick to the ribs.
Buddha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noeigati can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noeigati now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Buddha defending well as Noeigati loads up on a big left hand.
Buddha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Samson Buddha is winning the standup battle so far.
Buddha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noeigati gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Noeigati throws a lazy uppercut
and Noeigati takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noeigati throws a jab but it's blocked by Buddha.
A quick step to the side and Buddha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buddha misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Noeigati on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noeigati has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Buddha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Noeigati counters with a stiff right hand.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Buddha catches Noeigati right on the button with a cross.
A lazy left from Buddha finds it's target.
Buddha fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Noeigati to the ground. Buddha is now in Noeigati's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noeigati has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Buddha cracks Noeigati with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buddha has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Noeigati wants to get back to his feet but Buddha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Buddha won't allow Noeigati to sweep him here.
Noeigati pulls Buddha in close to his closed guard and prevents Buddha from doing any damage or advancing position.
Buddha won't allow Noeigati to sweep him here.
Buddha trying to control the position from guard on top but Noeigati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buddha won't allow Noeigati to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Buddha wants to control from the top but Noeigati keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, jab by Buddha - just one landing.
Buddha throws a lazy uppercut
and Noeigati counters with a straight right hand.
Buddha connects with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buddha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Noeigati if he has to take too many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Buddha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Noeigati throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noeigati takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Noeigati scores with a hook.
Noeigati slips under a jab.
No joy there for Noeigati, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha throws a leg kick but Noeigati sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noeigati! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Noeigati.
Noeigati misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noeigati uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buddha.
Noeigati appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Buddha digs a good body shot into Noeigati's ribs.
Samson Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha lands a body shot.
Buddha misses with a looping right.
Noeigati throws a hook but Buddha avoids it easily.
Buddha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Noeigati misses with a straight left.
Buddha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha misses with an uppercut
and Noeigati counters with a nice uppercut.
Buddha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Noeigati checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Buddha ducks under a wild hook from Noeigati.
Noeigati blocks a jab.
Noeigati doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Buddha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Noeigati let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Buddha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Noeigati.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buddha. That's going to slow Noeigati down.
Buddha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Noeigati on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buddha throws a low kick but Noeigati avoids it.
It seemed like Noeigati was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Buddha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buddha tried to score with a low kick but Noeigati checks it.
A little jabbing left from Noeigati on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buddha is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buddha fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Noeigati on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noeigati.
Noeigati is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buddha.
Buddha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Buddha fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Buddha clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Noeigati throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buddha tries to land a front kick but Noeigati steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Buddha throws a sloppy head kick and Noeigati moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noeigati! But no joy.
Buddha misses with an uppercut. Noeigati saw that one coming.
Noeigati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Noeigati on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Noeigati counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Buddha fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noeigati! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha throws a lazy uppercut
and Noeigati counters with a right hand to the body.
Noeigati throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Buddha's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Noeigati dives in looking to finish as Buddha flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Noeigati's strikes! Noeigati is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Buddha's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Buddha was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Noeigati!
Benjamin Noeigati is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Benjamin Noeigati thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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