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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yousef Alejandro (ranked 25559 p4p, 4994 weight class) and Jack Frost (ranked 487 p4p, 459 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yousef Alejandro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jack Frost!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alejandro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alejandro looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Alejandro throws a combination that misses
and Frost counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alejandro is wriggling around but Frost manages to pass to half guard.
Frost working the head and body with strikes.
Alejandro wants to get back to his feet.
Frost keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Frost seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Frost slips a nice elbow through Alejandro's hands, connecting with Alejandro's forehead.
Frost passes to full mount!
Alejandro tries to buck Frost off but Frost takes his back!
Frost has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost controls the position.
Frost is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alejandro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Frost lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Frost looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Alejandro taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Frost!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Williams (ranked 2471 p4p, 3270 weight class) and Norton Cockerell (ranked 291 p4p, 374 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by The Memory Remains by Metallica. Cockerell has chosen Police On My Back/ The Rocketz as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Norton Cockerell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Cockerell coming out on top.
Cockerell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 It looks like Tyler Williams has been cut.
Cockerell lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cockerell scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cockerell is trying to defend but Williams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Cockerell has a hand on Williams's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Williams takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cockerell can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams wants to control the pace but Cockerell is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockerell is looking to improve his position but Williams isn't that keen on the idea.
Cockerell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Williams has Cockerell pulled in close to control his posture.
Cockerell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Williams manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Cockerell trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wanted to stand there but Cockerell had control of the position.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cockerell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cockerell keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Cockerell is striking off his back. Williams thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams prevents Cockerell from improving his position.
Williams trying to control the action but Cockerell is working from the bottom.
Cockerell wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cockerell wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams moves away from the strike by Cockerell.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Cockerell swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Norton Cockerell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cockerell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Cockerell lands a body shot.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cockerell.
Cockerell swinging wildly here.
Cockerell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cockerell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cockerell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norton Cockerell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Williams's cut.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cockerell misses with a straight left.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cockerell throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cockerell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cockerell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cockerell.
Cockerell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cockerell throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Cockerell misses.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams wants to clinch up but Cockerell keeps it at a distance.
Norton Cockerell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Cockerell.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Cockerell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cockerell loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cockerell jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Cockerell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockerell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cockerell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cockerell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cockerell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Cockerell throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Cockerell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice side step and Cockerell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Cockerell sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cockerell with a nice cross.
Cockerell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cockerell lands a jab to the nose.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Cockerell.
Cockerell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cockerell tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cockerell works the jab nicely.
Cockerell feints a jab promting Williams to slip. Cockerell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Williams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams has managed to clinch.
Cockerell swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cockerell breaks the clinch.
Cockerell slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Cockerell sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockerell misses with a wild combination.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Cockerell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cockerell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams has managed to clinch.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cockerell looking to stall.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cockerell walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cockerell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Cockerell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cockerell throws a series of strikes that have Williams backpedaling.
Cockerell connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cockerell. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cockerell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cockerell misses with a few strikes there.
Cockerell misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Cockerell throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Williams turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Williams manages to end up in side control.
Cockerell is looking to regain half guard here but Williams keeps moving and retains side control.
Cockerell is not content to let Williams control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cockerell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norton Cockerell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyler Williams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cockerell.
Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Cockerell gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the cage.
Cockerell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cockerell prevents a body shot from Williams.
Cockerell breaks from the clinch.
Cockerell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cockerell. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams slips a jab from Cockerell.
Williams is looking to clinch but Cockerell is avoiding it.
Cockerell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams dives in and scores a takedown into Cockerell's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cockerell is on top in guard.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking to sweep but instead, Cockerell has passed into half guard.
Cockerell wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Cockerell working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Williams's thigh. Williams counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cockerell wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams has Cockerell pulled in close to control his posture.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cockerell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Cockerell is proving a slippery customer.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Cockerell from controlling successfully.
Cockerell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams is controlling Cockerell's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockerell lands a right hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Cockerell.
A big right from Cockerell misses.
Cockerell lands with a good body shot.
Williams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cockerell sprawls well initially but Williams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cockerell tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockerell is trying to control but can't.
Cockerell gets full guard.
Cockerell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Williams manages to pass to side control.
Cockerell is looking to improve his position.
Cockerell is still trying to improve position.
Tyler Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norton Cockerell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams is thwarting Cockerell's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norton Cockerell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cockerell 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norton Cockerell!
A very excited looking Norton Cockerell 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gadzhi Magomedov (ranked 5000 p4p, 4933 weight class) and Sami Sakkinen (ranked 437 p4p, 433 weight class). Sami Sakkinen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gadzhi Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sami Sakkinen!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov moves forwards but Sakkinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sakkinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sakkinen as he avoids it easily.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakkinen is just out of range.
Sakkinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sakkinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sakkinen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sakkinen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sakkinen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sakkinen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Sakkinen postures up.
Sakkinen is working for a submission of some sort.
Magomedov gets full guard.
Magomedov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sakkinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomedov is keeping the position for now.
Sakkinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sakkinen trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sakkinen sprawls well initially but Magomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sakkinen trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakkinen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakkinen has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Tank Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sakkinen wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
Magomedov is thwarting Sakkinen's attempts to control the position.
Sakkinen tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov moves nicely into side control.
Magomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sakkinen, who protects the arm well.
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.
Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Sakkinen is defending well.
Magomedov tries for a kimura but Sakkinen is defending well.
Sakkinen is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakkinen holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Sakkinen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Magomedov throws a series of strikes that have Sakkinen backpedaling.
Magomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sakkinen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Magomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Sakkinen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magomedov working for a triangle but Sakkinen defends it easily.
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakkinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakkinen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Magomedov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Magomedov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Magomedov!
Sakkinen is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Sakkinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakkinen keeps working.
Magomedov working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries for a kimura but Sakkinen is defending well.
A control attempt from Sakkinen but he's now mounted!
Magomedov avoids the attempt from Sakkinen to control.
Magomedov tries to control but Sakkinen wriggling away.
Sakkinen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedov working for a submission but Sakkinen is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakkinen tries to hold on but Magomedov pushes him away.
Magomedov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sakkinen wants to control but Magomedov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magomedov fails to move to back control.
Sakkinen is just holding on here. Magomedov manages to take his back.
Magomedov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sakkinen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Magomedov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sakkinen has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sakkinen fending off the submission attempt from Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gadzhi Magomedov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Magomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sakkinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sakkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomedov's hands.
Magomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sakkinen at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Sakkinen as he connects with a hook.
Magomedov fails with the takedown.
Magomedov takes one on the button.
Sakkinen drops Magomedov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Magomedov looks back up at him and smiles so Sakkinen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Magomedov is rocked!
Gadzhi Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakkinen closes the distance looking for a takedown. Magomedov stuffs it but Sakkinen still has hold of him. Sakkinen picks Magomedov up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Sakkinen slams Magomedov to the floor and that's really hurt Magomedov - he doesn't know where he is! Sakkinen throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sami Sakkinen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Ivanov (ranked 2912 p4p, 3753 weight class) and Brad Kamelto (ranked 291 p4p, 363 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brad Kamelto!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kamelto avoids it really well and circles away.
Kamelto unleashes a big counter combination but Ivanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ivanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ivanov avoids the head kick by Kamelto.
Ivanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ivanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kamelto counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamelto misses with an uppercut.
Ivanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kamelto.
Ivanov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kamelto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ivanov is in Kamelto's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ivanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ivanov postures up and lands a big shot to Kamelto's brow.
Kamelto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ivanov's guard.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Kamelto from controlling successfully.
Kamelto throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kamelto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kamelto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
My spies in Cozad MMA Rio inform me that Kamelto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Kamelto from controlling successfully.
Kamelto throwing strikes but missing.
Ivanov wants to sweep here but Kamelto controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Kamelto from controlling successfully.
Kamelto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ivanov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kamelto clobbers Ivanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ivanov shoots in and drives through. Kamelto sprawls well.
Kamelto stuns Ivanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ivanov shoots in and drives through. Kamelto sprawls well.
Ivanov shoots in and bounces Kamelto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamelto is retaining full guard.
Ivanov works over Kamelto with some ground and pound from guard.
Ivanov is in close to Kamelto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kamelto has control of Ivanov's left arm, preventing Ivanov from doing any damage.
Kamelto wants to sweep but no luck.
Ivanov throwing strikes but missing.
Kamelto throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov lands a couple of digs.
Kamelto wants to sweep but no luck.
Ivanov distracts Kamelto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ivanov throwing strikes but missing.
Kamelto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kamelto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov throws a strike but Kamelto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Kamelto from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brad Kamelto will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Kamelto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamelto throws a push kick but Ivanov slaps the foot to one side.
Ivanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kamelto as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamelto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrei Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kamelto!
Ivanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kamelto pinned against the cage. Kamelto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Kamelto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ivanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Kamelto sprawls well.
Brad Kamelto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamelto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanov moves away.
Ivanov fails with the takedown
and Kamelto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamelto slaps away a takedown attempt from Ivanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Kamelto circles away easily
letting Kamelto counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ivanov.
Kamelto looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ivanov slips a jab and a cross from Kamelto.
Ivanov tried to counter with a leg kick but Kamelto avoided it.
Ivanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kamelto's waist but Kamelto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanov off to one side.
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Kamelto sprawls well.
Kamelto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kamelto fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanov is defended easily by Kamelto.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kamelto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamelto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kamelto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kamelto misses with a head kick.
Kamelto throws a series of punches but Ivanov avoids them all with ease.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt - Kamelto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kamelto is looking for the big counter here.
Kamelto stuffs the takedown attempt from Ivanov. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Kamelto as Ivanov shoots in.
No luck for Ivanov with that takedown attempt.
Kamelto throws a fast counter high kick but Ivanov manages to duck under it in time.
Ivanov misses with a takedown
and Kamelto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brad Kamelto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Kamelto.
Ivanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kamelto pinned against the cage. Kamelto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamelto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ivanov shoots for a takedown but Kamelto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Kamelto finds it's way through Ivanov's defenses.
Ivanov fails with the takedown
and Kamelto counters with a right hand to the body.
Kamelto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivanov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kamelto just manages to avoid it.
Kamelto connects with a high kick.
Kamelto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanov.
Kamelto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ivanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ivanov shoots in but Kamelto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kamelto looks to land a combination but Ivanov avoids it well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ivanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Kamelto, which made it look bad.
As Ivanov backs off Kamelto throws a huge counter combo but Ivanov manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A combination from Kamelto does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamelto connects with a body shot that sends Ivanov's belly button to the back.
Ivanov misses with a takedown
and Kamelto counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamelto throws a good cross that connects.
Ivanov has a takedown stuffed.
Kamelto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ivanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ivanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kamelto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brad Kamelto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamelto lands with a kick to the temple. Ivanov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Kamelto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Both fighters circling a little - Kamelto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ivanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamelto! But no joy.
Kamelto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice leg kick from Kamelto, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamelto stuffs the takedown.
Ivanov shoots in but Kamelto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kamelto. Kamelto obviously looking to wear him down.
Kamelto scores with a head kick. Ivanov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kamelto scores with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ivanov shoots in and drives through. Kamelto sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamelto cracks a nice hook into Ivanov's ribs.
Kamelto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ivanov will feel that in the morning.
Kamelto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ivanov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kamelto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kamelto but Kamelto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kamelto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ivanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Kamelto sprawls well. He's pushed Ivanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kamelto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kamelto throws a head kick but Ivanov moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kamelto defends it nicely.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Kamelto circles away easily
and Kamelto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Kamelto shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Kamelto.
Ivanov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ivanov misses with a takedown
and Kamelto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kamelto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ivanov if he has to take too many more of those.
Kamelto lands a lovely overhand right.
Ivanov needs to keep his hands up - Kamelto had a free shot at his head there.
Kamelto throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanov moves out of range easily.
Ivanov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ivanov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kamelto.
Kamelto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kamelto sprawls well. Kamelto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivanov darts in looking for a takedown but Kamelto gets double underhooks and turns Ivanov into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamelto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kamelto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamelto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kamelto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kamelto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ivanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kamelto lands a nice looking body kick.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Kamelto shows good takedown defense.
Kamelto leaves Ivanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ivanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kamelto lands with a hook. Ivanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kamelto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanov is defended easily by Kamelto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamelto lands a jab-cross combination.
Ivanov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamelto pushes Ivanov away with a front kick.
Kamelto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kamelto connects with a single shot there.
Kamelto connects with a solid leg kick.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt - Kamelto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kamelto throws out a counter right but Ivanov avoids it with no problem.
Ivanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kamelto sneaks back into half guard.
Andrei Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Kamelto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kamelto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Kamelto!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ayar Chanan (ranked 5077 p4p, 4023 weight class) and Timothe Von Grimmelshausen (ranked 504 p4p, 447 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chanan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ceddin Deden. Von Grimmelshausen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. David Guetta - Memories (Instrumental) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Timothe Von Grimmelshausen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ayar Chanan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timothe Von Grimmelshausen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chanan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Von Grimmelshausen is wriggling around but Chanan manages to pass to half guard.
Chanan seems to be working for a kimura but Von Grimmelshausen defends the submission attempt.
Von Grimmelshausen is in trouble now - Chanan has advanced to mount!
Chanan misses with a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chanan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Chanan with the ground and pound from mount.
 Von Grimmelshausen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Grimmelshausen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chanan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Von Grimmelshausen is looking to improve his position.
Chanan passes to side control.
Von Grimmelshausen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chanan.
Chanan 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.
Chanan tries for a kimura but Von Grimmelshausen is defending well.
Chanan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Von Grimmelshausen is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Grimmelshausen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chanan.
Von Grimmelshausen gets back to half guard.
Chanan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chanan is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chanan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Von Grimmelshausen defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chanan is looking for a kimura but Von Grimmelshausen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chanan to get the leverage.
Chanan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Von Grimmelshausen's thigh. Von Grimmelshausen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chanan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chanan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Von Grimmelshausen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chanan, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Grimmelshausen wants to stand but Chanan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Von Grimmelshausen wants to control from the top but Chanan keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chanan is on top in guard.
Chanan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Grimmelshausen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chanan is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ayar Chanan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Von Grimmelshausen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chanan.
Chanan closes the distance and clinches up with Von Grimmelshausen, looking for a takedown. Chanan pushes Von Grimmelshausen against the cage but Von Grimmelshausen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chanan doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Grimmelshausen circles away.
Von Grimmelshausen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chanan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Von Grimmelshausen keeping full guard, as Chanan tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Grimmelshausen is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chanan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Grimmelshausen is one step ahead there.
Von Grimmelshausen throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chanan wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Grimmelshausen trying to control but Chanan is working from the bottom.
Chanan has his foot on Von Grimmelshausen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Von Grimmelshausen works his way back into a safe position though.
Von Grimmelshausen throws an elbow that misses. Chanan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Von Grimmelshausen's guard. Nice move by Chanan!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Grimmelshausen is on top in guard.
Chanan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Von Grimmelshausen trying to control the position from guard on top but Chanan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chanan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chanan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Grimmelshausen is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Grimmelshausen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chanan keeping moving, preventing Von Grimmelshausen from controlling successfully.
Von Grimmelshausen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chanan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chanan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Grimmelshausen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ayar Chanan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chanan keeping moving, preventing Von Grimmelshausen from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chanan wants to sweep here but Von Grimmelshausen controlling him for the moment.
Von Grimmelshausen wants to control from the top but Chanan keeps moving.
Von Grimmelshausen lands a couple of elbows.
Chanan trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chanan working for a triangle but Von Grimmelshausen defends it easily.
Chanan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Grimmelshausen defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Grimmelshausen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chanan wants to sweep but no luck.
Chanan pulls Von Grimmelshausen in close to prevent any damage.
Von Grimmelshausen wants to control from the top but Chanan keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chanan throws a leg kick but Von Grimmelshausen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chanan fails with a takedown attempt.
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 Ayar Chanan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Von Grimmelshausen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Von Grimmelshausen moves into the clinch successfully.
Chanan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chanan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Grimmelshausen can do to turn this around?
Chanan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Grimmelshausen prevents Chanan from breaking the clinch.
Chanan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chanan tries to break the clinch but Von Grimmelshausen is controlling the position.
Chanan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Von Grimmelshausen breaks from the clinch.
Von Grimmelshausen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chanan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chanan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chanan is trying to get an arm triangle but Von Grimmelshausen is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Grimmelshausen manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Grimmelshausen trying to hold on to Chanan's head to control him but Chanan postures up.
Chanan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chanan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Von Grimmelshausen is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chanan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Von Grimmelshausen's thigh. Von Grimmelshausen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chanan stopping the sweep attempt from Von Grimmelshausen.
Von Grimmelshausen looking for a guillotine here but Chanan defends easily.
Von Grimmelshausen controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Grimmelshausen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chanan.
Chanan throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chanan with a nice head shot there.
Von Grimmelshausen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chanan.
We've been informed that Von Grimmelshausen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chanan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chanan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Von Grimmelshausen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chanan lands a few punches from side control.
Von Grimmelshausen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Chanan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Von Grimmelshausen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Grimmelshausen struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ayar Chanan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chanan, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ayar Chanan!
In his post fight interview, Ayar Chanan gave a big smile as he said 'This wasn’t just a fight. This was a battle for dominance, and like every great emperor, I came, I saw, and I conquered! But hear me now—this is just the beginning! The reign has started, and I promise you, no one is safe!'.
Timothe Von Grimmelshausen was interviewed post fight and said 'I promise to everyone tonight Ill be back better.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonel Amaral (ranked 4587 p4p, 4439 weight class) and Yaro Bakes (ranked 481 p4p, 471 weight class). Amaral comes to the cage accompanied by Banditismo Por Uma Questão De Classe. Leonel Amaral has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leonel Amaral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yaro Bakes!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amaral gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bakes works over Amaral with some ground and pound from guard.
Bakes throws a big right hand that misses.
Bakes landing some decent shots from guard.
Bakes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
It looks like Leonel Amaral has been cut.
Bakes won't allow Amaral to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bakes landing with the ground and pound.
Amaral is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bakes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amaral wants to stand and escape but Bakes is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amaral has momentary wrist control but Bakes slips an elbow through the middle.
Bakes working some strikes from top position.
Bakes is working Amaral over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Amaral is rocked!
Bakes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amaral's head.
Oh Amaral is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakes loads up on a big left hand. Amaral felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Bakes looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Amaral can't hide his disappointment, as Bakes celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaro Bakes!
Yaro Bakes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Leonel Amaral stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is all my fault. I feel sorry for the effort of my family, coaches, parterns and supporters. But I will come back, sooner than yall think and also stronger. Mark my words.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Khamil (ranked 3962 p4p, 4735 weight class) and Gabriel Garcia Marquez (ranked 417 p4p, 451 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdullah Khamil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Garcia Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia Marquez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia Marquez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khamil's sensitive parts.
Khamil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garcia Marquez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garcia Marquez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garcia Marquez throws a leg kick which misses Khamil's front leg but catches the back leg as Khamil tries to avoid it.
Khamil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia Marquez throws a head kick but Khamil moves out of range.
Garcia Marquez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Khamil attempts a counter takedown but Garcia Marquez avoids it well and moves away.
Garcia Marquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Khamil feinted with a counter takedown.
Garcia Marquez lunges at Khamil with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khamil's hand.
Khamil drives through and clinches with Garcia Marquez against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khamil is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Garcia Marquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garcia Marquez working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia Marquez is trying to break free.
Garcia Marquez is trying to break the clinch but Khamil is controlling him.
Garcia Marquez tries to circle away but Khamil has him pinned against the cage.
Khamil manages to break the clinch.
Khamil drives through and clinches with Garcia Marquez against the cage.
Garcia Marquez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Khamil breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia Marquez throws a front kick aimed at Khamil's knee but Khamil avoids it well.
Khamil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garcia Marquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khamil throwing a counter right hand but Garcia Marquez manages to avoid it.
Garcia Marquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garcia Marquez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Khamil tries to clinch up.
Garcia Marquez tries to score with a low kick but Khamil moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia Marquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garcia Marquez. That's going to slow Khamil down.
Garcia Marquez throws a series of punches but Khamil moves out of range.
Khamil rushes Garcia Marquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khamil leaning against his opponent.
Garcia Marquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garcia Marquez has had enough of the clinch but Khamil keeps him there for the moment.
Khamil gets control of Garcia Marquez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Khamil will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khamil has a closed guard, preventing Garcia Marquez from standing up.
Khamil doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Khamil trying to strike off his back.
Khamil has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Garcia Marquez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Khamil has tightened it up now! Garcia Marquez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abdullah Khamil!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kouassi Fofano (ranked 1865 p4p, 3807 weight class) and Micael Galvao (ranked 224 p4p, 404 weight class). Micael Galvao will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kouassi Fofano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Micael Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fofano rushes Galvao and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fofano lands a takedown into guard.
Galvao should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fofano stands and throws Galvao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fofano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Galvao has escaped the position, nice work there.
Galvao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fofano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fofano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Galvao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fofano working away.
Galvao tries to escape but Fofano is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fofano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fofano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Galvao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fofano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fofano has hold of Galvao's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Galvao tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fofano cranks the arm and Galvao screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Galvao, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kouassi Fofano!
During a confident post fight interview, Kouassi Fofano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Oliveira (ranked 2268 p4p, 3148 weight class) and Ronnie Bohanas (ranked 265 p4p, 359 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Oliveira might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to O HINO. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Bohanas!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohanas misses with a looping left.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bohanas.
Oliveira attempts a counter takedown but Bohanas avoids it well and moves away.
Bohanas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bohanas looking for a sweep. Not yet Bohanas, not yet.
Bohanas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira advances to half guard.
Bohanas trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira passes to side control.
Bohanas is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
Oliveira is working to tighten his grip on Bohanas's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bohanas has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Oliveira is really squeezing tight and eventually Bohanas passes out! Oliveira breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Samuel Oliveira!
Samuel Oliveira took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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