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NYF 107: Carter vs Tawake PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joachim Murat (ranked 1282 p4p, 1844 weight class) and Colin Nox (ranked 116 p4p, 165 weight class). Murat comes into the arena with I Hate My Life - Youth Brigade blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nox's choice of entrance music: Mobb Deep - Shook Ones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joachim Murat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colin Nox!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Murat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left lands for Nox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murat was well out of range. Poor timing from Nox.
Nox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nox.
Murat half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murat clinches.
Murat is stalling here.
Nox stalling.
Murat tries to work over Nox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nox is looking for a takedown.
Nox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murat up against the cage.
Nox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Nox does no damage.
Murat goes for a double leg but Nox avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nox continues to drive forward.
Nox is trying to drag Murat to the mat but Murat just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nox wants to take the fight to the mat but Murat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Joachim Murat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Nox.
Murat is pressed up against the cage. Nox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murat down to the mat. Murat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Murat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nox connects with a body shot.
Murat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murat is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nox.
Nox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murat.
Murat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nox defends well and Murat ends up having to push Nox into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nox shapes to counter with a head kick.
Murat lands a right hand.
Nox lands an uppercut.
Murat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nox drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murat pulls his leg out and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Nox.
It looked like Murat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murat lands a glancing blow to the side of Nox's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nox in his tracks.
Murat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nox misses with a right hand
and Murat counters with a single leg into guard. Nox didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colin Nox will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nox misses with a two punch combination.
Nox misses with a wild body shot.
Murat tries to counter with a takedown but Nox is quick to defend against it.
A punch combination from Nox misses.
Nox throws a hook to the side of Murat's head but Murat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Murat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nox.
Murat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murat is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murat manages to avoid it.
Nox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nox fakes the leg kick and cracks Murat in the body.
Nox misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Murat misses the target.
A left lands for Nox.
Murat misses with a takedown attempt - Nox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nox changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Colin Nox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murat throws a shot from downtown. Nox moves away and avoids it.
Nox sizes up Murat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Nox misses.
Murat was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Colin Nox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Nox.
Murat is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nox throws a head kick that misses
and Murat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nox thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nox was well out of range. Poor timing from Murat.
Nox misses with a jab to the body
and Murat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nox is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Murat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nox.
Murat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nox, pushing him back against the cage.
Nox is working for takedown but Murat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murat drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nox has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murat seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nox can turn it around.
Nox goes for a takedown attempt but Murat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murat slips under a jab from Nox.
Murat changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nox cracks Murat with a good jab.
Nox missing with a left hand there. Murat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Murat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nox looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nox walks into a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murat slips a jab from Nox.
Murat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nox throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Colin Nox 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!
Murat fails to land the takedown.
A big left from Murat misses.
A solid body kick from Nox.
Murat slips under a jab.
Murat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nox sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murat swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nox misses with the body kick
and Murat counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nox won't be happy with that.
Nox throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nox misses with a body kick.
Nox cracks Murat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nox throws a poor cross that misses
and Murat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murat at a distance.
Murat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nox looks to throw the jab but Murat is out of range.
Murat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nox scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nox throws a shot to the body.
Murat fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nox sprawls well initially but Murat persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Murat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Murat controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Murat wants to pass to mount but Nox is defending the position.
Nox is trying to get back to full guard.
Joachim Murat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murat working Nox over with strikes.
Murat with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Murat prevents Nox from improving his position.
Nox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murat controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Murat is keen to just control but Nox is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nox slaps away a takedown attempt from Murat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Nox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nox winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Nox!
During a confident post fight interview, Colin Nox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Dean (ranked 2470 p4p, 2600 weight class) and AJ Lewis (ranked 286 p4p, 302 weight class). Lewis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Post Malone ft. 21 Savage - rockstar. Shawn Dean could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to AJ Lewis'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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AJ Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Dean.
Lewis misses with a double jab
letting Dean counter with a right hand.
Lewis walks straight into a right hand from Dean - that's dropped him! Dean jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lewis from any more punishment! Lewis complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Shawn Dean!
After the fight, Shawn Dean was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Draconis (ranked 1375 p4p, 2248 weight class) and Jon Miocic (ranked 172 p4p, 255 weight class). Miocic has chosen God Gave Me Style - 50 Cent as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Draconis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Miocic!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draconis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miocic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Miocic sneaks out the side door and pushes Draconis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A low kick from Miocic is predictable there
and Draconis counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miocic is trying to escape the position but Draconis is controlling the position.
Miocic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Draconis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The strikes coming from Draconis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Draconis scores with punches from side control.
Miocic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Draconis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Miocic to see if he's OK.
Draconis landing strikes.
Miocic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Draconis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Draconis is putting a hurting on Miocic here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draconis is looking to take a break and control but Miocic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Draconis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Miocic tries to escape but Draconis is in control.
Draconis working the ground and pound.
Miocic is trying to buck Draconis off.
Draconis scores with a couple of short elbows.
 Miocic is rocked!
Draconis has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Miocic is looking to get back to his feet here but Draconis is keeping cool and he's managed to take Miocic's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draconis drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Miocic is in real trouble here! Draconis lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Draconis is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Draconis!
After winning the bout, Tommy Draconis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jon Miocic was interviewed post fight and said 'He was a tough opponent.
I've had a long career. It's been quite a ride. I don't know what the org has planned for me, but I'll discuss it with my manager and the higher ups after this.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Tucker (ranked 1149 p4p, 1186 weight class) and Sergei Sokolov (ranked 151 p4p, 155 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffrey Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergei Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Sokolov. That snapped Tucker's head back.
Sokolov's corner calls for a 1-2. Sokolov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sokolov lands with a hook. Tucker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice jab there from Sokolov.
Sokolov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tucker but Tucker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tucker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tucker's corner calls for a 1-2. Tucker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sokolov has his takedown stuffed
and Tucker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sokolov scores with a takedown into Tucker's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sokolov won't allow Tucker to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov looking to sit in guard and control but Tucker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tucker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sokolov is keeping the position for now.
Sokolov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tucker is one step ahead there.
Tucker tries to free his leg and advance position but Sokolov is retaining full guard.
Tucker won't allow Sokolov to sweep him here.
Tucker forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sokolov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sokolov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sokolov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sokolov keeping full guard, as Tucker tries to pass.
Tucker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker passes into half guard.
Sokolov is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sokolov tries to get to full guard but Tucker has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tucker is taking a breather. Sokolov 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sokolov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tucker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sokolov goes for a double leg but Tucker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tucker continues to drive forward.
Jeffrey Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Sokolov.
Sokolov shoots in and drives through. Tucker sprawls well.
Tucker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokolov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Tucker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sokolov.
Tucker connects with an inside leg kick.
Tucker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sokolov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sokolov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tucker is fending him off so far but Sokolov persists. Nope, Tucker circles away and we're back to standing.
Tucker looks to land a right hand but Sokolov moved out of range.
Tucker throws a body shot but no joy.
Sokolov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tucker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sokolov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sokolov.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sokolov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sokolov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sokolov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tucker wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokolov is in close to Tucker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Sokolov from controlling successfully.
Sokolov postures up in Tucker's guard and throws a big left but Tucker blocks it.
Sokolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tucker looking to control but Sokolov passes into half guard.
Sokolov lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Sokolov there.
Sokolov thows a huge punch but Tucker dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov controlling the pace.
Sokolov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sokolov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tucker keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker wants to get back to full guard but Sokolov has passed into side control.
Sokolov lands an elbow.
Sokolov tries to advance to mount but Tucker denies him.
Sergei Sokolov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tucker on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sokolov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sokolov working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sokolov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tucker is not content to let Sokolov control the position.
Sokolov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sokolov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sokolov looking to control but instead Tucker has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokolov is keen to just control but Tucker is a slippery customer.
Sokolov is nestled in close to Tucker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sokolov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sokolov with the ground and pound but Tucker uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sokolov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sokolov has a takedown stuffed.
Sokolov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tucker sprawls well initially but Sokolov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sokolov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sokolov trying to mount his opponent but Tucker defends it.
Tucker tries to roll over but Sokolov keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokolov is looking to advance position but Tucker won't allow it.
Sokolov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker is looking to improve his position.
Sokolov stalling.
Jeffrey Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sokolov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sokolov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tucker won't allow Sokolov to pass to mount.
Sokolov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sokolov controlling the pace.
Sokolov trying to control the action but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Sokolov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tucker is looking for a sweep. Sokolov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tucker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sokolov.
Sergei Sokolov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker moves forwards but Sokolov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sergei Sokolov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sokolov moves out of range of the leg kick from Tucker.
Sokolov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sokolov lunges at Tucker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tucker's hand.
A swing and a miss from Tucker.
Sokolov throws a jab when Tucker was well out of range.
Sokolov throws a hook to the side of Tucker's head but Tucker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sokolov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sokolov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Tucker.
Sokolov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tucker defends well and Sokolov ends up having to push Tucker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jeffrey Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Sokolov.
Tucker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sokolov misses with a looping left.
Sokolov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sokolov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Jeffrey Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sokolov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tucker counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker walks into a left hand.
Sokolov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Sokolov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sokolov 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Sokolov!
Sergei Sokolov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mae Joon (ranked 1389 p4p, 1158 weight class) and Pablo Blades (ranked 148 p4p, 128 weight class). Blades has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a fight as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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15 - 10 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mae Joon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Blades!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blades throws a jab when Joon was well out of range.
Blades rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Blades does no damage.
Blades misses with an uppercut.
Joon attempts a counter takedown but Blades avoids it well and moves away.
Blades jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blades misses with a combination
and Joon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blades's guard.
Joon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Blades is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Blades has escaped and now he's on top!
Joon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Blades passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joon is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Blades is tapping! Great win for Joon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mae Joon!
Mae Joon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Murray (ranked 881 p4p, 1099 weight class) and Jimmy McGee (ranked 79 p4p, 101 weight class). Jimmy McGee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray tries to clinch but McGee is having none of it.
Murray connects with the punch.
McGee cracks a nice hook into Murray's ribs.
Murray pushes McGee away with a front kick.
McGee blocks a jab.
Murray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGee just manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Murray.
McGee lands a nice looking body shot.
McGee connects with the punch.
Murray thows a body kick. McGee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGee misses with an uppercut.
McGee swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
Murray throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGee on the side of the head.
Murray darts in and clinches McGee up against the cage.
Murray misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
Murray lands a hook that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
McGee lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Good body shot from Murray.
McGee misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGee blocks a body shot from Murray.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murray as McGee tries to tie him up.
Murray presses McGee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGee blocks an uppercut.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee wants to get back to striking at distance but Murray won't allow it.
Come on McGee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGee blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from McGee.
McGee manages to break the clinch.
McGee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murray takes a swing at McGee's ribcage but misses.
Murray rushes McGee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
McGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murray.
Murray misses with the head strike.
Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGee gets through Murray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGee is pushing Murray up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murray lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Murray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGee has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray misses with a body punch.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGee blocks an uppercut.
McGee scores with a shot to the side of Murray's head.
Murray lands a shot to the body.
McGee lands with a light punch inside.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
McGee breaks from the clinch.
McGee misses with a few strikes there.
McGee walks into a stiff left hand from Murray.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murray is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGee. Murray does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Murray backs up against the cage.
Murray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murray lands with a kick to the ribs.
Murray wants to land a leg kick but McGee is out of range.
Murray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murray throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. McGee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murray moves in looking to clinch but McGee pushes him off.
Murray with a hook.
McGee avoids the body shot from Murray.
Murray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee scores with a shot to the body.
Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGee moves out of range of the leg kick from Murray.
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee throws a big shot that misses.
McGee tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Murray 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.
McGee swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
McGee throws a solid leg kick but Murray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGee.
Murray closes the distance and pushes McGee back into the cage.
McGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGee breaks from the clinch.
McGee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from McGee.
Murray tries to counter by clinching up but McGee breaks away and moves out of range.
Murray throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
Murray throws a shot to the body.
Murray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murray tries to clinch there but McGee circles away.
Murray scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Murray darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murray checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murray lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGee will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee throws a hook to the side of Murray's head but Murray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murray throws an overhand right that lands on McGee's shoulder, as McGee tries to avoid the shot.
Murray missing with a left hand there. McGee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murray slips under a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murray has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Murray scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murray looks to land a combination but McGee avoids it well.
Jab from Murray.
Murray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGee connects with a body shot that sends Murray's belly button to the back.
A jab from McGee misses.
Murray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGee misses with a straight left.
Murray throws a counter high kick but McGee was just alert enough to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGee throws out the jab.
Murray throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from McGee misses.
Nice jab there from Murray.
McGee misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
McGee misses with a body shot.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matthew Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
Murray scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murray feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGee misses with a leg kick
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGee misses with a wild body shot.
Murray connects with a body shot that sends McGee's belly button to the back.
Murray moves to clinch but McGee breaks away
and McGee counters with a straight right hand.
McGee fails to land with a series of punches.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee checks a leg kick.
McGee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murray cracks McGee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murray tries to clinch there but McGee circles away.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Murray wants to clinch up but McGee keeps it at a distance.
Murray with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murray defends it well.
Murray lands a nice shot that snaps McGee's head back.
Murray instigates a clinch.
Murray tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
McGee breaks from the clinch.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as McGee blocks the low kick.
Murray tries to clinch but McGee is having none of it.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murray's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee blocks a jab.
Murray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murray attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murray can pounce on him.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
McGee wants to counter with a clinch but Murray pushes him away.
McGee misses with a two punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by McGee there.
 Murray is rocked!
Murray has managed to clinch.
Oh Murray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matthew Murray has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray.
Murray seems to have got his legs back now.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by McGee.
A head punch on the inside from Murray fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Murray dominated that second round.
That's time! Murray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McGee misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGee takes one to the side of the head.
Murray misses the jab.
McGee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murray.
Murray avoids the head kick by McGee.
McGee misses with a hook
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray cracks McGee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murray looks to land a body kick but McGee moved away.
McGee lands with a shot to the body.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but McGee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murray drops his hands momentarily and McGee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Murray.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray missing with a left hand there. McGee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murray moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGee misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murray is looking to clinch.
Murray throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Murray misses with a double jab.
McGee fails to land with a series of punches.
Murray closes the distance and clinches.
McGee lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by McGee.
Murray misses with the head strike.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by McGee.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as McGee controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from McGee fails to land.
McGee breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from McGee misses its intended target.
Murray slips a straight right by McGee.
Both fighters circling a little - Murray finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McGee throws a big shot that misses.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Murray on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGee avoids the head kick by Murray.
Murray clinches.
McGee pushes Murray back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Murray lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGee is trying to break free.
McGee blocking some punches.
Jimmy McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee prevents a body shot from Murray.
McGee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murray letting McGee take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Murray.
A nice left hand lands by Murray.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murray.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee misses with a punch to the body.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by McGee.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Murray.
McGee is trying to force a seperation but Murray has the dominant position.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as McGee controls the action.
Still in the clinch, McGee scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee leaning against his opponent.
Murray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McGee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
Murray tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Murray back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Murray fails to land.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Murray!
An out of breath Matthew Murray thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nguyen (ranked 163 p4p, 1725 weight class) and Alan Arnolds (ranked 21 p4p, 157 weight class). Nguyen comes to the cage accompanied by In One Ear. The crowd seem to be enjoying Arnolds's choice of entrance music: Free and Easy - The Almighty. Jimmy Nguyen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Arnolds!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nguyen manages to avoid it.
Nguyen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Arnolds throws a nice looking combination but Nguyen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arnolds takes a swing at Nguyen's ribcage but misses.
Arnolds misses the body punch
and Nguyen counters with a nice uppercut.
Arnolds just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnolds. Nguyen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nguyen lands with a nice body punch.
Nguyen misses with a wild body shot.
Nguyen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nguyen cracks Arnolds with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nguyen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arnolds has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Arnolds scores with a jab.
 It looks like Jimmy Nguyen has been cut.
Nguyen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nguyen connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nguyen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nguyen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arnolds misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arnolds tries to avoid it but Nguyen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arnolds to the ground. Arnolds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nguyen scores with a three punch combo!
Arnolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arnolds lands a head kick!
Nguyen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nguyen drops his hands momentarily and Arnolds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arnolds. Nguyen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nguyen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arnolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nguyen.
Nguyen scores with a hook.
Arnolds fails with a takedown attempt.
Nguyen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arnolds stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nguyen moves out of range of the strikes.
Arnolds moves in looking to clinch but Nguyen pushes him off.
Arnolds takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arnolds avoids the body shot from Nguyen.
Arnolds lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good exchange - Nguyen coming out on top.
Nguyen takes a swing at Arnolds's ribcage but misses.
Arnolds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nguyen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Arnolds is rocked!
Arnolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arnolds is still on wobbly legs! Can Nguyen finish him?
Nguyen lands a nice hook to Arnolds's body. Arnolds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nguyen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Arnolds to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Arnolds looks to clinch but Nguyen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Arnolds taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jimmy Nguyen!
A victorious Jimmy Nguyen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Alan Arnolds stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Kramer (ranked 470 p4p, 879 weight class) and Oscar Vogels (ranked 59 p4p, 126 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Vogels!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vogels leaves Kramer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vogels moves into the clinch.
Vogels swings wildly with an uppercut but Kramer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kramer is trying to pull guard but Vogels has him pressed against the cage.
Vogels misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vogels makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vogels swings wildly with an uppercut but Kramer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vogels stops a takedown attempt from Kramer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vogels throws a punch but it's blocked by Kramer.
Kramer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer fails to pull guard.
Vogels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kramer jumps guard but Vogels turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kramer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Vogels can't fight it off and eventually Kramer manages to take the fight to the floor. Vogels looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vogels doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogels throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Vogels striking off his back but it's not causing Kramer any problems.
Vogels throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kramer throwing strikes but missing.
Vogels throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kramer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kramer postures up in Vogels's guard and throws a big left but Vogels blocks it.
Kramer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vogels looking for a sweep. Not yet Vogels, not yet.
Kramer pushes down on Vogels's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vogels tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kramer 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.
Vogels punching from the bottom.
Kramer is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vogels punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is looking for a kimura but Vogels is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kramer to get the leverage.
Kramer is working for a kimura but Vogels is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vogels throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kramer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vogels defends it well.
Vogels missing with punches from the bottom.
Vogels is looking for a sweep. Kramer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kramer blocks the strikes from Vogels.
Vogels throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kramer prevents Vogels from improving his position.
Kramer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vogels throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vogels punching from the bottom.
Kramer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vogels defends it well.
Vogels tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kramer blocks the strikes from Vogels.
Kramer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kramer is working for a submission of some sort.
Vogels misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kramer prevents Vogels from improving his position.
Vogels 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.
Vogels misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kramer tries to pass to full mount but Vogels defends it.
Kramer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vogels misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vogels manages to get to full guard.
Kramer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kramer cracks Vogels with a solid left hand.
Kramer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vogels throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Vogels striking off his back but it's not causing Kramer any problems.
Kramer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Kramer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kramer can't get the takedown.
Kramer goes for a takedown attempt but Vogels pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vogels instigates a clinch.
Vogels lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kramer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kramer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vogels misses with the head strike.
Vogels misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer tries to score a body lock takedown but Vogels shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vogels misses with a punch on the inside.
Kramer tries to pull guard but Vogels forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kramer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vogels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kramer blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Vogels.
Kramer is working for takedown but Vogels is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vogels working aggressively here.
Kramer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vogels lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oscar Vogels seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kramer tightens his grip and picks Vogels up, before dumping him to the ground. Vogels manages to land in guard.
Kramer stopping the sweep attempt from Vogels.
Kramer tries to free his leg and advance position but Vogels is retaining full guard.
Vogels throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Vogels wants to sweep but no luck.
Vogels throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kramer postures up and lands a big shot to Vogels's brow.
Vogels throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vogels thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kramer advances to half guard.
Kramer is looking for a kimura here.
Vogels tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogels is defending against the submission attempts here by Kramer.
Kramer is looking for a kimura here.
Kramer uses his free foot to push down on Vogels's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vogels.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Vogels flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kramer is working for a guillotine from mount but Vogels frees his head quite easily.
Vogels swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Vogels flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kramer working for a submission but Vogels is keeping him at bay.
Vogels keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vogels flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Vogels is desperately trying to improve his position but Kramer has a good base and remains in mount.
Vogels is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Vogels throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Vogels gets back to half guard.
Vogels tries to roll over but Kramer keeps him under control.
Vogels is pressing down on Kramer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vogels has momentary wrist control but Kramer slips an elbow through the middle.
Kramer is pushing down on Vogels's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vogels is fighting to maintain full guard but Kramer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kramer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kramer seems to be working for a kimura but Vogels defends the submission attempt.
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Vogels is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogels throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Vogels misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kramer blocks the strikes from Vogels.
Vogels tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kramer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kramer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kramer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vogels has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Vogels is defending well.
Vogels is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kramer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kramer's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kramer tries to roll but Vogels sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jon Kramer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vogels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vogels fails to land.
Vogels throws a head punch that misses.
Vogels lands with a left to the head.
Vogels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kramer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vogels is defending well.
Kramer wants a takedown but no success here.
Vogels working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Vogels fails to land.
Vogels misses with a punch on the inside.
Vogels working aggressively here.
Vogels throws a head punch that misses.
Vogels lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogels gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kramer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vogels working aggressively here.
Kramer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vogels prevents it.
Vogels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogels lands with a light punch inside.
Vogels prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kramer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kramer pulls guard successfully.
Kramer 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.
Kramer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vogels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vogels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jon Kramer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kramer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vogels must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vogels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vogels tries to free his leg and advance position but Kramer is retaining full guard.
Kramer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vogels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vogels in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vogels avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vogels throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogels is looking to work some ground and pound but Kramer has wrist control.
Vogels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kramer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vogels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kramer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vogels.
Kramer is looking for a triangle but Vogels pushes his legs off easily.
Vogels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kramer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vogels has managed to get both his arms back between Kramer's legs - danger averted.
Vogels makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Kramer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vogels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vogels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vogels landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vogels is working Kramer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kramer has his foot on Vogels's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vogels works his way back into a safe position though.
Vogels is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vogels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vogels distracts Kramer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vogels postures up in Kramer's guard and throws a big left but Kramer blocks it.
Vogels with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kramer is rocked!
Kramer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oh Kramer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vogels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kramer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kramer seems to have got his legs back now.
Kramer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vogels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vogels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vogels is pushing down on Kramer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kramer is fighting to maintain full guard but Vogels has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vogels thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kramer's head.
Vogels winds up and cracks Kramer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer wants to improve his position but Vogels is controlling well.
Vogels not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kramer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vogels.
Vogels drops an elbow to the side of Kramer's head.
Kramer looking for submissions off his back.
Kramer tries to roll over but Vogels keeps him under control.
Vogels sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Kramer! Oh, Kramer is in big trouble! Vogels lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oscar Vogels!
A victorious Oscar Vogels thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurko Kallio (ranked 560 p4p, 677 weight class) and Daniel Burton (ranked 55 p4p, 73 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kurko Kallio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Burton!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kallio tries to clinch
and Burton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burton misses with a series of wild punches.
Kallio scores with a jab.
Burton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kallio.
Burton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kallio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Kallio.
Kallio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kallio was well out of range. Poor timing from Burton.
Burton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kallio slips under a jab.
Burton throws out a loose jab but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kallio misses the target.
Burton just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kallio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burton misses with a double jab
and Kallio counters with an inside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kallio.
Burton struggles to land a body shot inside as Kallio controls his hands.
Burton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kallio lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kallio.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burton.
Burton fails to pull guard.
Burton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kallio pushes Burton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kallio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kurko Kallio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Burton.
Kallio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kallio misses with the head strike.
Kallio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Kallio.
Burton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burton tries to pull guard but Kallio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Burton tries to pull guard but Kallio won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kallio backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kallio.
Kallio misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Kallio.
Kallio digs a right hand underneath Burton's ribcage. Burton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burton.
Kallio lands a shoulder strike.
Burton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burton tries to work over Kallio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kallio prevents Burton from breaking the clinch.
Burton lands a body shot.
Kallio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burton working aggressively here.
Kallio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burton.
Burton wants to get back to striking at distance but Kallio won't allow it.
Kallio lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Kallio.
Kallio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burton backwards.
Kallio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burton or not.
Burton misses with a punch on the inside.
Kallio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burton backwards.
Kallio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kallio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kallio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burton backwards.
Kallio blocks a body shot from Burton.
Burton has a couple of punches blocked by Kallio.
Kallio misses with the head strike.
Burton misses with some punches.
Kallio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kallio is working Burton over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Burton.
A head punch on the inside from Burton fails to land.
Kallio scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton has a couple of punches blocked by Kallio.
A shot in the inside from Kallio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton successfully pulls guard.
Burton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kallio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kallio passes Burton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kallio has gone for a leg lock! Burton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kallio's guard.
Burton looking to sit in guard and control but Kallio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Burton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kallio, into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurko Kallio dominated that round.
That's time! Kallio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kallio lands with a kick to the temple. Burton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kallio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burton throws a nice looking combination but Kallio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kallio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burton cracks Kallio with an open hand slap.
Kallio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burton.
Kallio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kallio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kallio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burton throws an overhand right that lands on Kallio's shoulder, as Kallio tries to avoid the shot.
Burton drops his hands momentarily and Kallio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kallio moves out of range of the strikes.
Burton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burton blocks a head kick by Kallio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kallio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burton misses with a wild combination.
Kallio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kallio scores with a leg kick.
Burton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kallio misses with an uppercut. Burton saw that one coming.
A head kick from Kallio lands but Burton takes it in his stride.
Kallio throws a chopping leg kick but Burton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Burton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A punch lands to the side of Kallio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kallio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kallio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daniel Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio wants to clinch up but Burton keeps it at a distance.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kallio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kallio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurko Kallio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton checks a leg kick.
Kallio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burton fails to land with a series of punches.
Kallio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burton. That did some damage!
Burton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kallio.
Burton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kallio scores with a leg kick.
Burton misses the jab.
Kallio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kurko Kallio is winning the standup battle so far.
Kallio tries to clinch there but Burton circles away.
Burton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kallio looks to score with a jab to the body but Burton is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Kallio.
Burton throws a lazy right hand but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kallio throws a head kick but Burton moves out of range.
Kallio throws a leg kick but Burton moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Kallio.
Burton blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Kallio tried to score with a low kick but Burton checks it.
Kallio pushes Burton up against the cage in a clinch.
Burton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kallio uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kallio trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burton working for a triangle but Kallio defends it easily.
Burton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kallio is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio wants to work for an arm triangle but Burton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kallio is looking for a kimura but Burton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kallio to get the leverage.
Kallio tries to pass to full mount but Burton defends it.
Kallio wants to control but Burton is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurko Kallio dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kallio misses with a straight left.
Burton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kallio.
Burton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kallio as he avoids it easily.
Burton blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Burton throws out a counter right but Kallio avoids it with no problem.
Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burton can do to turn this around?
Burton throws out a loose jab but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Kallio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kallio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kallio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
A telegraphed right hand from Burton misses the target.
Burton throws the left hand but Kallio avoids the punch easily.
Burton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kallio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kallio.
Kallio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kallio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kallio throws out the jab.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton misses with a wild body shot.
Burton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Kallio lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kallio.
Burton throws a body shot but no joy.
Burton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burton blocking some punches.
Burton swings wildly with an uppercut but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Burton avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burton blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Kallio scores with a head kick. Burton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kallio wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Burton as he checks the leg kick.
Burton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kallio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Burton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kallio tries to clinch there but Burton circles away.
Kallio throws a head kick that misses.
Kallio throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
Kallio scores with a jab to the head.
Burton fails to land the takedown.
Kurko Kallio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Burton.
Kallio dodges the punch combination from Burton.
Burton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
Burton checks a leg kick nicely.
Kallio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burton at a distance.
Kallio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kallio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kallio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kallio under the eye.
Kallio walks into a straight right hand from Burton.
Burton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kallio throws a leg kick but Burton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Burton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Burton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kallio slips a jab and a cross from Burton.
Burton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kallio.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kallio wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kallio.
Kurko Kallio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kallio staying out of range there.
Kallio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kallio lands a head kick. Burton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a hook.
Burton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Burton tries to bum rush Kallio with a series of wild strikes but Kallio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kallio throws a head kick but Burton moves out of range.
Kallio is looking to land body kicks.
Kallio tries to close the distance and clinch but Burton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kallio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daniel Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kallio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurko Kallio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kallio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurko Kallio!
Kurko Kallio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ian Carter (ranked 153 p4p, 622 weight class) and Isoa Tawake (ranked 20 p4p, 79 weight class). Carter comes to the cage accompanied by “Shipping up to Boston” Dropkick Murphy’s. Ian Carter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Carter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Isoa Tawake!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tawake throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Carter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Tawake throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Carter tries to counter by clinching up but Tawake breaks away and moves out of range.
Tawake misses with a straight left.
Tawake connects with a good right hand that stumbles Carter. Carter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Carter takes one on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tawake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carter throwing a counter right hand but Tawake manages to avoid it.
Tawake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
 It looks like Isoa Tawake has been cut.
Tawake cracks Carter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tawake scores with the left hand. Carter knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tawake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tawake misses with a right hand
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Tawake clinches.
A short left from Carter.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter managing to block the knees to the body from Tawake.
Tawake tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Tawake back against the cage.
Tawake lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Ian Carter has been cut.
Tawake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tawake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tawake tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Tawake back against the cage.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tawake's elbow.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Tawake has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tawake lands an elbow inside that Carter shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tawake misses with an elbow strike.
Tawake takes a shot to the head.
Tawake missing with knees to the body.
Tawake told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Tawake blocks an uppercut.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tawake backwards.
Tawake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Carter.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tawake looking to slow down the pace here.
Tawake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tawake prevents a body shot from Carter.
Tawake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter pushes Tawake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tawake throws a head kick that misses.
Tawake throws a lazy body kick
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
Carter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tawake scores with a head kick. Carter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Carter takes one to the chin there.
Tawake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carter counters with a nice uppercut.
Carter throws a jab when Tawake was well out of range.
Tawake doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tawake throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tawake looks to clinch
and Carter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Carter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tawake momentarily.
A big right from Tawake misses.
A head kick misses from Tawake.
Jab, jab by Tawake - just one landing.
Carter throws a big shot that misses.
Tawake throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carter's head.
A shot to the body from Tawake misses
and Carter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tawake! Carter lets Tawake back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Tawake is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tawake throws a combination that misses
and Carter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tawake is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Tawake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tawake seems to have recovered his senses.
Tawake throws a hook but Carter blocks it.
Tawake tries to clinch there but Carter circles away.
Tawake takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Isoa Tawake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter drops Tawake with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tawake looks back up at him and smiles so Carter waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tawake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tawake gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Carter counters with a huge right that knocks Tawake out cold! Carter is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ian Carter!
Ian Carter retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Ian Carter 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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