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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nurbek Daniarov (ranked 4949 p4p, 25027 weight class) and Kuba Nowak (ranked 440 p4p, 485 weight class). Kuba Nowak is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nurbek Daniarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kuba Nowak!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniarov throws a right hand that misses
and Nowak counters with a one-two to the body.
Nowak misses with a takedown attempt - Daniarov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nowak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daniarov throws out the jab.
Nowak is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Daniarov throws a hook but Nowak blocks it.
Nowak scores with a body shot.
Daniarov moves out of range of the body kick.
Daniarov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nowak.
Daniarov attempts a counter takedown but Nowak avoids it well and moves away.
Nowak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daniarov avoids it really well and circles away.
Nurbek Daniarov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuba Nowak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nowak wants to clinch up but Daniarov keeps it at a distance.
Daniarov feinted with a counter takedown.
Nowak closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Daniarov's guard.
Daniarov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nowak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Daniarov pushes a forearm under Nowak's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nowak is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nurbek Daniarov!
Nurbek Daniarov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Jacoby (ranked 5082 p4p, 25775 weight class) and River Napom (ranked 458 p4p, 509 weight class). River Napom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jean Luc Jacoby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, River Napom!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacoby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Napom counters with a thumping low kick.
Jacoby cracks Napom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab by Jacoby.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jacoby.
Napom moves in looking to clinch but Jacoby pushes him off.
Napom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 It looks like Jean Luc Jacoby has been cut.
Jacoby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jacoby misses with a double jab.
Jean Luc Jacoby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Napom throws a nice head kick!
Napom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jacoby.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacoby misses the target.
Jacoby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Napom on the side of the head.
Jacoby looks to land a combination. Napom sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Napom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Napom walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napom misses with a takedown attempt
and Jacoby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacoby throws a jab when Napom was well out of range.
Napom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jacoby's waist but Jacoby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Napom off to one side.
Jacoby throws out a loose jab but Napom uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Napom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jacoby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Jacoby as he connects with a hook.
Jacoby throws out a loose jab but Napom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Napom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Napom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Napom tries to keep at a distance but Jacoby has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacoby working hard to break the clinch.
Napom throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacoby is trying to break free.
Napom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Napom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacoby cracks a nice hook into Napom's ribs.
Jean Luc Jacoby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Napom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jacoby lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 It looks like River Napom has been cut.
Jacoby looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jacoby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Napom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Napom.
Jean Luc Jacoby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of River Napom.
A slapping leg kick lands for Napom.
Napom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napom tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jacoby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 Napom is rocked!
Napom gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jacoby gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Luc Jacoby!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean Luc Jacoby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Arthur Blair (ranked 3100 p4p, 4714 weight class) and Amstel Gross (ranked 362 p4p, 482 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Arthur Blair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amstel Gross!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blair closes the distance but Gross moves to the side
and Gross counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blair won't be happy with that.
Blair tries to improve position but can't.
Gross working away.
Blair regains half guard.
Blair is refusing to be controlled, as Gross sits in half guard.
Gross trying to control the pace.
Blair is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gross takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blair makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blair.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gross engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gross stopping the sweep attempt from Blair.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blair is on top in guard.
Gross throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blair advances position into side control!
Gross tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Blair politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Blair prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gross wants to control but Blair postures up.
Blair tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gross is trying to improve his position.
Blair has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gross sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gross tries to roll over but Blair keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gross holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gross can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blair wants to free his trapped foot but Gross is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blair is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gross doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blair.
Blair content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four 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.
Blair uses his free foot to push down on Gross's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gross.
Blair seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gross is holding on tight.
Gross is squirming around, avoiding Blair's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blair controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Arthur Blair will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gross has closed the distance and engaged Blair in a clinch.
Blair is trying to pull guard but Gross has him pressed against the cage.
Blair is looking for a takedown.
Blair jumps into guard, dragging Gross to the mat.
Blair is looking for a triangle here but Gross uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Blair struggling a bit here.
Gross is staying tight to Blair's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blair is looking to reverse the position.
Blair can't do much from the bottom here.
Blair manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gross trying to hold on to Blair's head to control him but Blair postures up.
Blair wants to control but Gross is keeping him busy.
Eric Arthur Blair overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blair keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gross is looking to control Blair's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gross avoid being mounted?
Gross has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad Amsterdam. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Blair is pressing down on Gross's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gross is holding on for now.
Gross is looking for a sweep. Blair is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gross has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blair is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blair keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gross is staying active underneath Blair, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gross is looking to control Blair's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gross avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blair misses with a few strikes there.
Gross closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blair tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gross just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Arthur Blair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blair scores with a hook to the body.
Blair blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blair jumps guard but Gross stands there with Blair around his waist. Blair gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gross wants to stall.
Blair pulls Gross into guard.
Blair is trying to hold Gross in close to prevent damage but Gross has managed to pass into half guard.
Gross scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gross is keen to just control but Blair is a slippery customer.
Blair trying to control from the bottom.
Blair is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gross is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gross seems to be looking for submissions.
Blair is looking to control Gross's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blair avoid being mounted?
Gross controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blair moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Blair can't keep his opponent in guard - Gross advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gross looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blair is pressing down on Gross's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gross postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blair looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blair has a closed guard, preventing Gross from standing up.
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 Eric Arthur Blair will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gross tries to land a leg kick but Blair saw it coming and moves away.
Blair wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gross closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blair did well to prevent Gross getting side control.
Gross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blair keeps working.
Blair actively working from the bottom here.
Blair wants to improve his position but Gross is controlling well.
Blair works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blair looking to control.
Gross is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blair wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Blair has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gross can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gross got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blair has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gross has managed to get both his arms back between Blair's legs - danger averted.
Gross trying to control but Blair is working from the bottom.
Blair is trying to control the position but Gross postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Blair misses.
Gross drives through and clinches with Blair against the cage.
Blair fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blair tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gross smiles and moves away.
Blair misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blair throws a nice looking combination but Gross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gross shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gross wants to control but Blair is keeping him busy.
Gross stalling.
Gross is trying to control the action in half guard but Blair is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blair wants to control but Gross is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blair wants to sweep but Gross has passed to side control!
Blair is trying to control Gross's posture but Gross avoids it.
Gross is chipping away with strikes.
Gross trying to control the action but Blair is working from the bottom.
Blair is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gross off and has taken his back!
Gross staying busy and making it hard for Blair to control.
Blair working for a choke but Gross is defending well.
Gross is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Blair off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gross looking very determined here, making life difficult for Blair.
Blair has good solid back control here.
Gross wants to escape the position.
Amstel Gross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Arthur Blair is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Amstel Gross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blair has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eric Arthur Blair!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ross Rumbalo (ranked 3357 p4p, 3217 weight class) and Alonso Montes (ranked 372 p4p, 359 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ross Rumbalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alonso Montes!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Montes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ross Rumbalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rumbalo connects with a crisp jab.
Rumbalo takes one on the button.
Rumbalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rumbalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rumbalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rumbalo's corner calls for a 1-2. Rumbalo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Montes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Montes misses the target.
Rumbalo connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Rumbalo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Montes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rumbalo manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Rumbalo misses its intended target.
Rumbalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Rumbalo does it's job there.
Rumbalo scores with a three punch combo!
Rumbalo misses with a straight right.
Montes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Montes has knocked Rumbalo down with a huge combo! Montes steps away and waves a wobbly Rumbalo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Rumbalo is rocked!
It looks like Ross Rumbalo has been cut.
Montes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Rumbalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Montes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rumbalo is breathing heavily.
Montes throws an overhand right that lands on Rumbalo's shoulder, as Rumbalo tries to avoid the shot.
Rumbalo seems to have got his legs back now.
Montes goes for a small jab and connects. Now Montes goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Rumbalo stumbles back but Montes runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Rumbalo to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Rumbalo will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alonso Montes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sami Sakkinen (ranked 3279 p4p, 3574 weight class) and Cory Yin (ranked 335 p4p, 354 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sami Sakkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cory Yin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Yin. Those never looked like landing.
Yin throws a series of punches but Sakkinen moves out of range.
Cory Yin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Sakkinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sakkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sakkinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sakkinen throws the left hand but Yin avoids the punch easily.
Yin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sakkinen drops his hands momentarily and Yin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sakkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yin jabs Sakkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakkinen throws a hook but Yin avoids it easily.
Yin moves out of range as Sakkinen strikes.
Yin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sakkinen misses the jab.
Sakkinen connects with a body shot that sends Yin's belly button to the back.
Sakkinen looks to land a combination but Yin avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as Yin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sakkinen doesn't seem phased though.
Sakkinen ducks right into an uppercut from Yin.
Nice uppercut there from Yin.
Sakkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakkinen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yin on his heels. He'll look to pass Yin's guard now, I'm sure.
Sakkinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sakkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Yin slips a straight right by Sakkinen.
Yin lands a nice shot that snaps Sakkinen's head back.
Yin slips under a jab from Sakkinen.
Sakkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Sakkinen with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sakkinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yin misses with a hook. Sakkinen ducked under it nicely.
Sakkinen misses with a two punch combination.
Yin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakkinen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yin's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakkinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yin is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sakkinen stays in close to Yin's body and controls the position.
Sakkinen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sakkinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Yin is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakkinen prevents Yin from getting back to his feet.
Yin wriggles free and stands up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yin has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yin throws a nice looking combination but Sakkinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sakkinen tests Yin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch combination from Sakkinen misses.
Sakkinen throws a jab when Yin was well out of range.
Yin stalks Sakkinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sakkinen's face. Sakkinen staggers backwards, shaken.
Yin misses with a series of wild punches.
Sakkinen connects with the punch.
A combination from Sakkinen does no damage.
Yin throws a series of punches but Sakkinen avoids them all with ease.
Sakkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yin lands a nice looking body shot.
Sakkinen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yin quickly recovers to half guard.
Yin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sakkinen manages to mount him!
Sakkinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakkinen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Yin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sakkinen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Yin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sakkinen's guard! Nice work there by Yin!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Yin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sakkinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sakkinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakkinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sakkinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yin defends it easily.
Yin throws a big elbow that misses.
Sakkinen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Yin being controlled here momentarily.
Sakkinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakkinen keeping moving, preventing Yin from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yin throwing strikes from guard but Sakkinen blocks nicely.
Yin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sakkinen working for a triangle but Yin defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sami Sakkinen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
That kick from Yin tenderised Sakkinen's leg. Sakkinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yin slips a jab from Sakkinen.
Sakkinen looking to score a takedown here. Yin is defending well but Sakkinen drives through and ends up in Yin's guard.
Sakkinen 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.
Sakkinen trying to move into half guard but instead Yin has managed to sweep!
Yin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yin cracks Sakkinen with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sakkinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yin defends well.
Yin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakkinen has his foot on Yin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yin works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakkinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yin defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakkinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yin defends well.
Sami Sakkinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sakkinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakkinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakkinen is trying to control the position but Yin postures up.
Yin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yin stands up over Sakkinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sakkinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakkinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sakkinen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Yin has his hands clasped together but Sakkinen extends and breaks Yin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sakkinen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sami Sakkinen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Norton Cockerell (ranked 2139 p4p, 3292 weight class) and Daysel Wickline (ranked 252 p4p, 368 weight class). Cockerell comes into the arena with Police On My Back/ The Rocketz blaring out of the sound system. Norton Cockerell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Norton Cockerell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daysel Wickline!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cockerell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wickline gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wickline lands with a left to the head.
Cockerell working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wickline.
Cockerell misses with a punch on the inside.
Cockerell wants to break free but Wickline has control.
Cockerell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wickline clinches.
Cockerell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wickline throws a head punch that misses.
Cockerell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wickline throws a punch but it's blocked by Cockerell.
Wickline misses with the head strike.
Wickline looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wickline fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cockerell.
Wickline lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cockerell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cockerell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cockerell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cockerell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wickline misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Wickline.
Wickline fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wickline working aggressively here.
Wickline lands with a light punch inside.
Wickline lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wickline working aggressively here.
Cockerell can't break the clinch.
Cockerell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wickline lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cockerell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cockerell is trying to break the clinch but Wickline is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wickline.
Cockerell gets through Wickline's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cockerell tries to break free but Wickline pushes him back against the cage.
Cockerell blocks an uppercut.
Wickline keeps control of Cockerell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wickline lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wickline misses with some punches.
Wickline swings wildly with an uppercut but Cockerell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wickline lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Wickline.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wickline has Cockerell pressed against the cage, preventing Cockerell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cockerell blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wickline lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cockerell wants to stall.
Cockerell blocking some punches.
Cockerell working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Wickline.
Cockerell lands a hook that snaps the head of Wickline backwards.
A short uppercut from Wickline.
Cockerell is trying to break the clinch but Wickline is controlling him.
Wickline blocks an uppercut.
Wickline lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cockerell throws a head punch that misses.
Cockerell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cockerell throws a head punch that misses.
Cockerell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cockerell looks to land a right hand but Wickline moved out of range.
Cockerell throws a looping overhand right but Wickline ducks down to avoid it.
Wickline slips a straight right by Cockerell.
Wickline moves into range and clinches up with Cockerell.
Cockerell is trying to force a seperation but Wickline has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cockerell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickline fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wickline blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cockerell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cockerell has a couple of punches blocked by Wickline.
Wickline gets through Cockerell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wickline blocks an uppercut.
Cockerell is looking to break free of the clinch but Wickline has double underhooks.
Wickline lands a right hand.
Cockerell working aggressively here.
Wickline swings wildly with an uppercut but Cockerell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cockerell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cockerell throws a head punch that misses.
Wickline blocking some punches.
Wickline tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wickline swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wickline blocking some punches.
Cockerell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wickline lands with a right to the head.
Cockerell is trying to force a seperation but Wickline has the dominant position.
A body shot lands from Wickline.
Wickline blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wickline digs a right hand underneath Cockerell's ribcage. Cockerell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wickline throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cockerells head.
Cockerell is breathing heavily.
Wickline misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cockerell misses with the head strike.
Cockerell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Wickline scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cockerell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wickline lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Wickline.
Cockerell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wickline has him pressed against the cage.
Wickline lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cockerell tries to break the clinch but Wickline is controlling the position.
Wickline working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wickline lands a nice uppercut.
Wickline misses with a punch on the inside.
Wickline misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wickline throws a punch but it's blocked by Cockerell.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wickline as Cockerell tries to tie him up.
Wickline lands with a left to the head.
Wickline blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daysel Wickline dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wickline moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wickline.
Wickline misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cockerell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cockerell misses with the head strike.
A short right from Wickline.
Cockerell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wickline lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Cockerell fails to land.
Cockerell can't break the clinch.
Wickline misses with some punches.
Wickline has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wickline misses with a punch on the inside.
Cockerell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wickline lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wickline misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cockerell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wickline creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wickline blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cockerell tries to break free but Wickline pushes him back against the cage.
Wickline lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cockerell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wickline has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wickline.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wickline pushes Cockerell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Wickline on the inside.
Cockerell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wickline throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cockerells head.
Wickline misses with the head strike.
Cockerell is looking to break free of the clinch but Wickline has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cockerell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wickline lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cockerell backwards.
Wickline tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wickline makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wickline lands a nice shot to the body.
Wickline has Cockerell pressed against the cage, preventing Cockerell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cockerell blocking some punches.
Wickline pushes Cockerell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Wickline.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wickline lands a right hand.
Wickline lands with a right to the head.
Wickline misses with a punch on the inside.
Cockerell wants to stall.
Cockerell can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Cockerell fails to land.
Wickline scores with a shoulder strike.
Wickline lands a shoulder strike.
Wickline throws a head punch that misses.
Wickline scores with a shoulder strike.
Wickline swings wildly with an uppercut but Cockerell uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cockerell.
Wickline blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cockerell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cockerell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Wickline.
Cockerell wants to get back to striking at distance but Wickline won't allow it.
Wickline lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wickline lands a left hand.
Cockerell throws a head punch that misses.
Wickline lands with a short shot to the head.
Wickline lands with a right to the head.
Wickline has Cockerell pressed against the cage, preventing Cockerell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cockerell is trying to push Wickline away but Wickline has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cockerell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wickline gets through Cockerell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cockerell is rocked!
Wickline misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cockerell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wickline misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cockerell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wickline has him pressed against the cage.
Cockerell is trying to break free.
Wickline working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Wickline.
Still in the clinch, Wickline scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Cockerell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cockerell blocks an uppercut.
Cockerell seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cockerell.
Wickline keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cockerell's efforts to push away.
Cockerell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wickline lands a nice uppercut.
Wickline working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wickline misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wickline.
Wickline swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wickline lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wickline swings wildly with an uppercut but Cockerell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wickline lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockerell has had enough of the clinch but Wickline keeps him there for the moment.
Wickline blocking some punches.
Cockerell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wickline.
Cockerell blocks an uppercut.
Cockerell misses with a punch on the inside.
Wickline struggles to land a body shot inside as Cockerell controls his hands.
Daysel Wickline seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wickline softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wickline has Cockerell pressed against the cage, preventing Cockerell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cockerell misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wickline fails to land.
Cockerell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cockerell lands with a straight right. Wickline didn't see that one coming.
Wickline gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cockerell misses with a hook.
Wickline pushes Cockerell up against the cage in a clinch.
Wickline lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cockerell tries to break free but Wickline pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daysel Wickline showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wickline clinches up against the cage.
Wickline blocking some punches.
A short left from Wickline.
Wickline blocks an uppercut.
Cockerell misses with the head strike.
Wickline misses with the head strike.
Cockerell is trying to break the clinch but Wickline is controlling him.
Cockerell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wickline misses with some punches.
Wickline digs a right hand underneath Cockerell's ribcage. Cockerell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wickline has a couple of punches blocked by Cockerell.
Wickline lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Wickline.
Wickline lands with a left to the head.
Wickline lands a right hand.
Wickline lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wickline misses with the head strike.
Cockerell swings wildly with an uppercut but Wickline uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Cockerell fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Wickline scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wickline blocks an uppercut.
Cockerell working aggressively here.
Wickline blocks an uppercut.
Wickline makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Wickline.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cockerell.
Cockerell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wickline lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Wickline on the inside.
Wickline fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cockerell swings wildly with an uppercut but Wickline uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wickline throws a punch but it's blocked by Cockerell.
Still in the clinch, Wickline scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wickline.
Wickline lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Wickline.
Wickline creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cockerell's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cockerell drops to his knees and Wickline pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daysel Wickline!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tout Petit Gigante (ranked 1416 p4p, 3039 weight class) and Brad Kamelto (ranked 139 p4p, 311 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 lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tout Petit Gigante!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brad Kamelto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gigante shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kamelto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gigante tries for a kimura but Kamelto is defending well.
Gigante wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kamelto, who protects the arm well.
Gigante is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kamelto looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gigante gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kamelto is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gigante lets go of the hold and Kamelto can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tout Petit Gigante!
Tout Petit Gigante is the new lightweight champion!
Tout Petit Gigante thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Oliveira (ranked 1774 p4p, 1549 weight class) and Kouassi Fofano (ranked 212 p4p, 189 weight class). Oliveira's entrance music is O HINO. A fine choice. 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, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Oliveira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kouassi Fofano!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fofano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kouassi Fofano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fofano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fofano shoots in looking for a takedown but Oliveira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fofano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oliveira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fofano tries to pull guard but Oliveira won't allow it.
Samuel Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kouassi Fofano.
Oliveira lands an elbow inside that Fofano shrugs off.
It looks like Kouassi Fofano has been cut.
Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fofano jumps guard.
Fofano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fofano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oliveira stands up over Fofano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oliveira wants to stand but Fofano is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fofano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
Oliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oliveira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fofano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliveira has managed to get both his arms back between Fofano's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fofano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Oliveira uses it to pass to side control.
Fofano is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
Fofano gets back to half guard.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Fofano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fofano tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Oliveira has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Oliveira looking to control but Fofano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fofano is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fofano regains half guard.
Fofano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oliveira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fofano is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fofano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fofano is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Oliveira rolls with it to try and escape but Fofano cranks on the arm and Oliveira is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kouassi Fofano!
Kouassi Fofano is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kouassi Fofano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Samuel Oliveira stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tonight wasn't my night. But where I come from, we don’t break. We learn, we grow, and we come back stronger. To my team, my family, and everyone in the favelas, this isn’t the end. Do Bronx will rise again. I promise you that.'.
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