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IFA 25: Steel PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dane Webster (ranked 4542 p4p, 24930 weight class) and Musaka Byamakama (ranked 444 p4p, 482 weight class). Musaka Byamakama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Dane Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Musaka Byamakama!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byamakama throws a nice looking combination but Webster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Byamakama throws a right hand that Webster ducks under and follows up with a left that Webster also avoids with ease.
Webster seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Byamakama misses with the combination.
Byamakama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Byamakama tries to get set, Webster tries to push him back and clinch up but Byamakama manages to avoid the attempt.
Byamakama misses with a few strikes there.
Webster is looking to counter the offense by Byamakama and move into the clinch.
Byamakama works over Webster's head and body with a nice combination.
Webster dodges the punch combination from Byamakama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byamakama shoots for a double leg takedown but Webster sprawls well. He's pushed Byamakama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Byamakama tries to bum rush Webster with a series of wild strikes but Webster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Byamakama tries to get set, Webster tries to push him back and clinch up but Byamakama manages to avoid the attempt.
A combination from Byamakama does no damage.
Webster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Byamakama manages to circle out of the way.
Byamakama throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byamakama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Webster holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Byamakama takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Musaka Byamakama has been cut.
Byamakama is trying to break the clinch but Webster is controlling him.
Byamakama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Byamakama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Byamakama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Byamakama has had enough of the clinch but Webster keeps him there for the moment.
Byamakama is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Webster.
Webster lands an elbow inside that Byamakama shrugs off.
A frustrated look appears on Byamakama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Byamakama working hard to break the clinch.
Byamakama breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byamakama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Webster tries to counter by clinching up but Byamakama breaks away and moves out of range.
Byamakama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Webster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Byamakama looks winded!
Sloppy strikes from Byamakama. Those never looked like landing.
Byamakama throws a series of punches but Webster moves out of range.
Byamakama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dane Webster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Webster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Byamakama swinging wildly here.
Byamakama throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Byamakama tries to get set, Webster tries to push him back and clinch up but Byamakama manages to avoid the attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webster slips a jab and a cross from Byamakama.
Byamakama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Byamakama.
Webster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Musaka Byamakama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byamakama swinging wildly here.
Byamakama throws a right hand that Webster ducks under and follows up with a left that Webster also avoids with ease.
Webster is looking to counter the offense by Byamakama and move into the clinch.
Byamakama misses with a series of wild punches.
Webster tries to counter by clinching up but Byamakama breaks away and moves out of range.
Byamakama misses with a wild combination.
Webster is looking to counter the offense by Byamakama and move into the clinch.
Byamakama shoots in but Webster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dane Webster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musaka Byamakama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byamakama misses with a double jab.
Webster is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Byamakama.
Byamakama throws a nice looking combination but Webster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Webster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Byamakama tries to bum rush Webster with a series of wild strikes but Webster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Webster seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Byamakama fails to land with a series of punches.
Byamakama throws a right hand that Webster ducks under and follows up with a left that Webster also avoids with ease.
Byamakama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Webster as he jumps to the side.
Webster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Byamakama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Byamakama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Byamakama misses with a double jab.
Webster wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Byamakama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Webster moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Musaka Byamakama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Musaka Byamakama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Byamakama throws a series of punches but Webster avoids them all with ease.
Webster tries to counter by clinching up but Byamakama breaks away and moves out of range.
Byamakama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Byamakama tries to get set, Webster tries to push him back and clinch up but Byamakama manages to avoid the attempt.
Webster slips a jab and a cross from Byamakama.
Byamakama shoots for a takedown but Webster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Byamakama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Webster moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Webster.
That has opened up Musaka Byamakama's cut even more.
Webster pushes off an throws an elbow but Byamakama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Byamakama tries to circle away but Webster has him pinned against the cage.
Webster lands an elbow that stopped Byamakama in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byamakama is trying to break the clinch but Webster is controlling him.
Byamakama takes an elbow to the temple.
Webster keeps control of Byamakama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Byamakama is breathing heavily.
Webster misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Webster just misses with a elbow thrown towards Byamakama's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byamakama is trying to push Webster away but Webster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Webster has Byamakama pressed against the cage, preventing Byamakama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Byamakama is trying to break the clinch but Webster has him pressed against the cage.
Byamakama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Byamakama has had enough of the clinch but Webster keeps him there for the moment.
Byamakama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Byamakama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Webster lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Musaka Byamakama's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Byamakama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Byamakama is trying to force a seperation but Webster has the dominant position.
Byamakama is trying to force a seperation but Webster has the dominant position.
Byamakama has had enough of the clinch but Webster keeps him there for the moment.
Webster throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Byamakama is looking to break free of the clinch but Webster has double underhooks.
Dane Webster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Byamakama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Byamakama tries for a takedown but Webster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Webster slips a jab and a cross from Byamakama.
Webster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Byamakama manages to circle out of the way.
Byamakama misses with a two punch combination.
Byamakama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Webster circles away quickly and effectively.
As Byamakama tries to get set, Webster tries to push him back and clinch up but Byamakama manages to avoid the attempt.
Webster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Byamakama.
Webster is looking to counter the offense by Byamakama and move into the clinch.
Byamakama misses with a few strikes there.
Byamakama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Byamakama misses with a series of wild punches.
Webster is looking to counter the offense by Byamakama and move into the clinch.
Byamakama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Webster is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Byamakama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byamakama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Webster counters by moving into the clinch.
Webster pushes off an throws an elbow but Byamakama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Webster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Byamakama's efforts to push away.
Webster lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Byamakama working hard to break the clinch.
Byamakama working hard to break the clinch.
Webster misses with an elbow over the top.
Byamakama is looking to break free of the clinch but Webster has double underhooks.
Byamakama avoids a wild elbow strike from Webster.
Webster throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A frustrated look appears on Byamakama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Webster keeps control of Byamakama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Byamakama is looking to break free of the clinch but Webster has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byamakama is trying to push Webster away but Webster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Byamakama tries to break the clinch but Webster is controlling the position.
Byamakama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Webster has him pressed against the cage.
Byamakama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Byamakama avoids the elbow strike from Webster, against the cage.
Webster creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Byamakama's defenses.
Byamakama blocks an elbow strike from Webster.
With the fighters up against the cage, Webster throws an elbow but misses.
Byamakama can't break the clinch.
Byamakama tries to circle away but Webster has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webster prevents Byamakama from breaking the clinch.
Webster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Byamakama's efforts to push away.
Byamakama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Webster has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Webster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Musaka Byamakama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Byamakama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Webster tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Byamakama manages to circle out of the way.
Byamakama throws a one two combo.
Byamakama throws a series of punches but Webster avoids them all with ease.
Byamakama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Webster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Byamakama is trying to push Webster away but Webster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Byamakama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Byamakama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Byamakama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Webster has him pressed against the cage.
Byamakama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byamakama dodges an elbow strike from Webster.
Webster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Byamakama's efforts to push away.
Byamakama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Byamakama tries to break the clinch but Webster is controlling the position.
Byamakama can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Byamakama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Webster lands an elbow just above Byamakama 's eye.
Webster has Byamakama pressed against the cage, preventing Byamakama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Byamakama is trying to break the clinch but Webster is controlling him.
Byamakama is trying to force a seperation but Webster has the dominant position.
Byamakama is trying to break the clinch but Webster has him pressed against the cage.
Byamakama can't break the clinch.
Byamakama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Webster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Byamakama's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Webster.
Musaka Byamakama's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Byamakama blocks the elbow strike.
Byamakama is trying to force a seperation but Webster has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byamakama wants to break free but Webster has control.
Byamakama is trying to force a seperation but Webster has the dominant position.
Byamakama tries to break free but Webster pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Webster.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Musaka Byamakama's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dane Webster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renas Dag (ranked 3443 p4p, 25783 weight class) and Michael Powerhouse (ranked 388 p4p, 556 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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Solid chin |
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Renas Dag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Powerhouse!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Dag.
It looks like Michael Powerhouse has been cut.
Dag gets tackled into the cage by Powerhouse. Powerhouse maintains the clinch.
Dag keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Powerhouse's efforts to push away.
Dag breaks from the clinch.
Powerhouse tries a head kick but it misses.
Dag throwing a counter right hand but Powerhouse manages to avoid it.
Powerhouse shoots in looking for a takedown. Dag tries to sprawl out of it but Powerhouse keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dag manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powerhouse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dag.
We've been told by Dag's head coaches at Cozad Amsterdam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Powerhouse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dag is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Dag.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powerhouse pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Dag misses the target.
Dag fails with a takedown attempt.
Powerhouse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dag as he jumps to the side.
Renas Dag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Powerhouse.
Dag connects with a leg kick.
Powerhouse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dag sprawls well. Dag wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Powerhouse gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powerhouse swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Dag counter with a right hand.
Powerhouse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dag.
It seemed like Powerhouse was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Powerhouse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dag breaks from the clinch.
Powerhouse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dag tries to avoid it but Powerhouse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dag to the ground. Dag escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Powerhouse tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Powerhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dag swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Powerhouse tries to clinch
and Dag counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Powerhouse trying to keep a closed guard but Dag is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dag showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Powerhouse is trying to hold Dag in close to prevent damage but Dag has managed to pass into half guard.
Powerhouse tries to roll over but Dag keeps him under control.
Dag controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dag stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Powerhouse to get to his feet.
Powerhouse throws an off balance right hand
letting Dag counter with a right hand.
Dag misses with a wild combination.
Dag misses with a looping right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powerhouse tries to clinch there but Dag circles away.
As Powerhouse looks to move away, Dag throws a big counter combo but Powerhouse just gets out of the way.
Powerhouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dag paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renas Dag dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Powerhouse's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Powerhouse moves in looking to clinch but Dag pushes him off.
Dag is looking for a counter combo.
Powerhouse closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dag counters with a stiff right hand.
Powerhouse takes the fight into the clinch.
Dag is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powerhouse can do to turn this around?
Dag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dag keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters circling - Dag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powerhouse drives through and clinches with Dag against the cage.
Powerhouse can't find room to land a body shot as Dag controls the action.
Powerhouse tries to pull guard but Dag holds him up against the cage and eventually Powerhouse drops back down to his feet.
Powerhouse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dag gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Renas Dag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Powerhouse.
Dag manages to break the clinch.
Powerhouse goes for a double leg but Dag avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dag continues to drive forward.
Dag tries to counter with a takedown but Powerhouse is quick to defend against it.
Dag missing with a left hand there. Powerhouse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Powerhouse blocks the low kick.
Powerhouse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Powerhouse tries to clinch up but Dag circles away and keeps his distance.
Dag walks into a stiff left hand from Powerhouse.
Dag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dag avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Dag misses the target.
Powerhouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michael Powerhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powerhouse moves to clinch but Dag breaks away
and Dag counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Powerhouse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dag seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dag will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Powerhouse misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Powerhouse shoots for a double leg takedown but Dag sprawls well. He's pushed Powerhouse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dag appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Powerhouse misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dag moves away from the strike by Powerhouse.
Powerhouse instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, jab by Dag - just one landing.
Dag lands a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Dag as Powerhouse shoots in.
Powerhouse is breathing heavily.
Dag cracks Powerhouse with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dag drives through and clinches with Powerhouse against the cage.
Dag with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powerhouse tries to pull guard but Dag holds him up against the cage and eventually Powerhouse drops back down to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powerhouse fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renas Dag dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Powerhouse's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Powerhouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Powerhouse looks to move away, Dag throws a big counter combo but Powerhouse just gets out of the way.
Dag throws a looping overhand right but Powerhouse ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Powerhouse with that takedown attempt.
Powerhouse moves into the clinch.
Powerhouse can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Renas Dag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dag misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dag stuffs the takedown.
Dag looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dag gets tackled into the cage by Powerhouse. Powerhouse maintains the clinch.
Powerhouse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dag gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Renas Dag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Powerhouse.
Dag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Powerhouse on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Powerhouse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Powerhouse closes the distance but Dag moves to the side
letting Dag counter with a right hand.
Powerhouse tries to clinch but Dag is having none of it.
Powerhouse throws a sloppy head kick and Dag moves out of range easily.
Dag drops down looking for a counter takedown but Powerhouse sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powerhouse shoots for a double leg takedown but Dag sprawls well. He's pushed Powerhouse's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Powerhouse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Powerhouse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dag counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Powerhouse struggles to land a body shot inside as Dag controls his hands.
Powerhouse jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dag walks away with a smile on his face. Powerhouse gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dag shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Powerhouse scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dag manages to mount him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dag controlling from the full mount.
Powerhouse really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dag content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powerhouse tries to lock up and control but Dag gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dag tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powerhouse is working to get back to half guard.
Michael Powerhouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renas Dag is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Renas Dag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dag controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renas Dag showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dag, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renas Dag!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Parker (ranked 2201 p4p, 4336 weight class) and Adriano Oliveira (ranked 256 p4p, 431 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adriano Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Oliveira.
Oliveira feints and as Parker raises his hands in defense, Oliveira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parker is looking for a triangle but Oliveira pushes his legs off easily.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker working a defensive guard here.
Parker is controlling Oliveira's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
Parker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Parker has Oliveira pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Parker is trying to keep Oliveira in close.
Oliveira trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Parker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker is pulling down on Oliveira's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parker has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Oliveira should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Parker has tightened it up now! Oliveira 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 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Samuel Parker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Okropir (ranked 1828 p4p, 2538 weight class) and Willy Klarenet (ranked 227 p4p, 303 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Okropir!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Klarenet!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klarenet throws a jab but it's blocked by Okropir.
Klarenet fails to land with a series of punches.
Okropir misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Okropir throws a head kick but Klarenet moves out of range.
Okropir shoots in and gets a takedown into Klarenet's guard.
Klarenet looking for a guillotine here but Okropir defends easily.
Okropir is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klarenet keeping full guard, as Okropir tries to pass.
Klarenet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Okropir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Okropir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klarenet wants to sweep but no luck.
Klarenet is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Okropir scoring with punches to the head and body.
Okropir stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Okropir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Okropir lands a nice looking body shot.
Okropir walks into a straight right hand from Klarenet.
Klarenet misses with a combination
and Okropir counters with a nice uppercut.
Okropir throws a nice looking combination but Klarenet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid body kick from Okropir.
Klarenet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okropir keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okropir misses with a combination
and Klarenet counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Okropir kicks off Klarenet and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klarenet gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Klarenet has his feet on Okropir's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A punch combination from Klarenet misses.
Klarenet looks winded!
Okropir chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Okropir lands an overhand right.
Crunch! Okropir slams his shin into Klarenet's torso.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Okropir.
Klarenet takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klarenet is not content to let Okropir control the position.
Okropir is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Klarenet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okropir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klarenet keeps working.
Klarenet trying to remain calm as Okropir controls from the top position.
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.
Okropir scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Klarenet to see if he's OK.
Okropir lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Klarenet down.
 Klarenet is rocked!
Okropir lands a strong strike to the head of Klarenet. That's dazed him! Okropir looking to finish here. Klarenet is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Okropir lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Okropir!
Peter Okropir retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Peter Okropir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Willy Klarenet stepped up to the mic, saying 'Awwwwww mann. For focccksss sake. This guy... Ill be back soon. WOOOOOOO.'.
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