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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Flo Holl (ranked 1289 p4p, 1919 weight class) and Sonny Barella (ranked 105 p4p, 144 weight class). Barella has chosen Prova del 9 as his entrance music. Flo Holl has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 2, fighting out of London, Flo Holl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sonny Barella!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holl connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holl.
Holl with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holl.
Holl has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Holl lands with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Holl.
An inside leg kick from Holl misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holl, as that shot connected.
Holl is looking to slow Barella down with leg kicks.
Holl is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holl stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barella.
Barella throws a front kick aimed at Holl's knee but Holl avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Barella.
Barella takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Holl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barella.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barella 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.
Barella fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holl closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barella counters with a left and a right that stings Holl.
Flo Holl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holl moves out of range of the leg kick from Barella.
Holl paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holl stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barella throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holl lands with a hook. Barella tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barella misses with a low kick.
Barella circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holl lands a glancing blow to the side of Barella's head.
Holl is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Holl is looking to clinch.
Barella shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Barella was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holl is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holl regains half guard.
Barella lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barella is trying to work for a kimura but Holl is defending well.
Barella seems to be working for a kimura but Holl defends the submission attempt.
Holl controlling the position well.
Holl has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holl's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holl trying to hold on to Barella's head to control him but Barella postures up.
Holl tries to roll over but Barella keeps him under control.
Barella not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barella sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holl defending well though.
Barella throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Holl is trying to get back to full guard.
Barella seems to be working for a kimura but Holl defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barella is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Holl is looking for a sweep. Barella is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barella is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holl defends it well.
Barella is thwarting Holl's attempts to control the position.
Holl is defending against the submission attempts here by Barella.
Barella missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 Flo Holl will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barella tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holl connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barella tries to counter with a clinch but Holl shakes him off and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Holl. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holl.
Sonny Barella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holl lands an overhand right.
Barella thuds a left hand into Holl's body.
Barella shoots in and gets a takedown into Holl's guard.
Barella won't allow Holl to sweep him here.
Barella postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barella has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barella being controlled here momentarily.
Barella wants to control from the top but Holl keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holl trying to keep a closed guard but Barella is proving a slippery customer.
Barella has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Holl is proving hard to escape from.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Holl turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Holl darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Flo Holl is winning the standup battle so far.
Holl connects with a high kick.
It looks like Holl has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Holl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barella changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Holl connects with a single shot there.
Barella keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holl.
Barella is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A good leg kick by Holl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barella is defended easily by Holl.
Holl has managed to clinch.
Barella tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holl smiles and moves away.
Holl throws a lazy uppercut
and Barella moves into the clinch.
Barella looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barella fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Flo Holl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.
Barella takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Holl lands an elbow inside.
Barella is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holl pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holl misses with a punch to the body.
Holl throws an elbow that misses.
Barella blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barella blocks a body shot from Holl.
Holl tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holl misses with a knee strike.
Holl lands with a short shot to the head.
Barella pulls guard.
Barella looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barella 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.
Barella has an active guard here but Holl has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holl tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barella knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barella has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holl is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barella slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holl got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barella has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holl has managed to get both his arms back between Barella's legs - danger averted.
Holl is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flo Holl dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Barella throws a leg kick but Holl checks it.
Holl tries to close the distance and clinch but Barella swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barella is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Barella looking to score a takedown here. Holl is defending well but Barella drives through and ends up in Holl's guard.
Barella pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holl is keeping the position for now.
Barella wants to control from the top but Holl keeps moving.
Holl controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barella throwing strikes but missing.
Holl is adopting a defensive guard.
Barella lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barella stands up over Holl, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Holl will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barella lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barella accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holl looking for a sweep. Not yet Holl, not yet.
Holl keeping full guard, as Barella tries to pass.
Barella working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barella pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holl is keeping the position for now.
Holl is adopting a defensive guard.
Barella cracks Holl with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barella stopping the sweep attempt from Holl.
Holl working a defensive guard here.
Barella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holl controlling the position.
Holl is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barella gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Holl counters with a stiff right hand.
Flo Holl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holl tries to clinch up but Barella circles away and keeps his distance.
Barella lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holl.
Barella throws a body shot but no joy.
Holl keeps Barella at a distance using the push kick.
Flo Holl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barella swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barella.
Holl tries to get back to half guard but can't.
I wouldn't like to be where Holl is right now.
Barella throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barella working the strikes but Holl uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Holl is looking for a sweep. Barella is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barella missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barella throwing shots but Holl is blocking nicely.
Barella missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holl wants to get back to full guard.
Sonny Barella has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barella lands a nice short elbow.
Holl is looking for a sweep. Barella is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sonny Barella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barella lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barella is trying to work for a kimura but Holl is defending well.
Barella throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barella slips a nice elbow through Holl's hands, connecting with Holl's forehead.
Barella drops an elbow to the side of Holl's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barella is working for a kimura but Holl is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Barella comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holl 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flo Holl!
A relieved looking Flo Holl thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Sonny Barella was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blade Wilson (ranked 1195 p4p, 1476 weight class) and Ramone Rocksaw (ranked 142 p4p, 173 weight class). Ramone Rocksaw has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Blade Wilson's chin.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class MT
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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 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramone Rocksaw!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocksaw misses with a straight left.
Rocksaw scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wilson tries to bench press Rocksaw off him but Rocksaw keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocksaw creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wilson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wilson struggling a bit here.
Rocksaw misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wilson is looking to reverse the position.
Rocksaw working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksaw connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wilson some visible discomfort.
The ground and pound from Rocksaw seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rocksaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rocksaw.
Rocksaw postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rocksaw lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksaw grinds an elbow into Wilson's temple.
 Wilson is rocked!
Rocksaw fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rocksaw looks up at the clock and then as Wilson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rocksaw smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Wilson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rocksaw working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rocksaw trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Rocksaw cracks Wilson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wilson is holding Rocksaw down, trying to stall.
Wilson seems to have got his legs back now.
Rocksaw throws an elbow but Wilson slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rocksaw.
Rocksaw landing strikes.
Wilson tries to improve position but can't.
Wilson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rocksaw creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wilson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ground and pound from Rocksaw seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rocksaw lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rocksaw looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wilson is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksaw throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wilson holding on.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rocksaw working his ground and pound in the gym.
Wilson dodges the ground and pound from Rocksaw.
Rocksaw in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Wilson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Rocksaw turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramone Rocksaw!
Post fight, an emotional Ramone Rocksaw said 'Always gonna KO this guy'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dude McWrestler (ranked 1317 p4p, 1019 weight class) and Sabas Mendiola (ranked 160 p4p, 127 weight class). Sabas Mendiola 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 35 - 15 - 3, fighting out of London, Dude McWrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sabas Mendiola!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWrestler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mendiola!
Mendiola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McWrestler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McWrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mendiola keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Mendiola tries to buck McWrestler off but McWrestler is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWrestler wants to control but Mendiola is keeping him busy.
McWrestler is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mendiola's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendiola can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendiola is looking to reverse the position.
Mendiola trying to remain calm as McWrestler controls from the top position.
Mendiola manages to work his way to half guard, despite McWrestler's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendiola is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendiola manages to get to full guard.
McWrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Mendiola.
Mendiola trying to control the position here.
McWrestler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendiola keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
Mendiola throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McWrestler looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McWrestler is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McWrestler gets a clinch.
Mendiola digs a right hand into McWrestler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McWrestler's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mendiola.
McWrestler wants to take the fight to the mat but Mendiola manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendiola.
Mendiola pushes McWrestler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Mendiola.
McWrestler has clasped his hands together around Mendiola's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've been hearing that McWrestler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendiola is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McWrestler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mendiola makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mendiola.
Mendiola controlling McWrestler's posture.
Mendiola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendiola looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mendiola wants to sweep here but McWrestler controlling him for the moment.
Mendiola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendiola throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mendiola looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendiola, not yet.
Mendiola keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
Mendiola 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.
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.
Mendiola doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mendiola looking to hit a scissor sweep but McWrestler is one step ahead there.
Mendiola keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mendiola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McWrestler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mendiola is trying to defend but McWrestler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McWrestler prevents Mendiola from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendiola regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendiola is trying to control the position but McWrestler postures up.
Mendiola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
That's time! McWrestler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McWrestler fails with a takedown attempt.
McWrestler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendiola closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McWrestler to the mat! McWrestler manages to get full guard.
McWrestler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McWrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Mendiola is proving a slippery customer.
Mendiola won't allow McWrestler to sweep him here.
Mendiola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mendiola slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler is looking to regain half guard here but Mendiola keeps moving and retains side control.
Mendiola working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendiola throws a strike aimed at the side of McWrestler's head but McWrestler avoids it well.
Mendiola in side control lands a decent elbow.
McWrestler is looking for a sweep.
McWrestler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mendiola's best efforts.
McWrestler is trying to control but can't.
Dude McWrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendiola is looking to take a break and control but McWrestler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mendiola working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendiola prevents McWrestler from improving his position.
McWrestler is working hard here to advance position.
Mendiola looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McWrestler tries to roll over but Mendiola keeps him under control.
Mendiola is trying to control. McWrestler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendiola thows a huge punch but McWrestler dodges it nicely.
McWrestler wants to get back to full guard but Mendiola has passed into side control.
Mendiola working the ground and pound.
McWrestler gets back to half guard.
McWrestler moves into full guard.
Mendiola tries to free his leg and advance position but McWrestler is retaining full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mendiola slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Mendiola there.
Mendiola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McWrestler defending well though.
Nice strikes from Mendiola there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler moves into full guard.
Mendiola postures up.
McWrestler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McWrestler is trying to hold Mendiola in close to prevent damage but Mendiola has managed to pass into half guard.
McWrestler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McWrestler keeping moving, preventing Mendiola from controlling successfully.
Mendiola won't allow McWrestler to sweep him here.
McWrestler has momentary wrist control but Mendiola slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendiola with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendiola makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendiola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendiola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McWrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Mendiola is proving a slippery customer.
McWrestler has momentary wrist control but Mendiola slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendiola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McWrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sabas Mendiola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mendiola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown but Mendiola shows good takedown defense.
McWrestler gets a takedown into half guard.
Mendiola regains full guard. Nicely done.
McWrestler trying to control but Mendiola is working from the bottom.
Mendiola has control of McWrestler's left arm, preventing McWrestler from doing any damage.
Mendiola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McWrestler preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendiola is trying to keep McWrestler in close.
McWrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendiola is retaining full guard.
McWrestler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendiola working a defensive guard here.
McWrestler trying to control but Mendiola is working from the bottom.
McWrestler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mendiola felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mendiola tries to bench press McWrestler off him but McWrestler keeps the position.
McWrestler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mendiola's legs.
McWrestler trying to control the position but Mendiola is working away.
McWrestler is really struggling to control Mendiola but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendiola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McWrestler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McWrestler wants to control but Mendiola is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McWrestler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McWrestler is looking to take a break and control but Mendiola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McWrestler has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mendiola!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendiola is trying desperately to improve position.
McWrestler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendiola is looking to escape.
Mendiola keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mendiola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McWrestler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the 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.
McWrestler looking to control but Mendiola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendiola wants to hold on but McWrestler pushes him away.
Mendiola working to try and regain half guard.
McWrestler controlling the pace for now.
Mendiola tries to reverse the position but McWrestler maintains control.
McWrestler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mendiola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dude McWrestler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McWrestler 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude McWrestler!
Dude McWrestler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Batang Kock (ranked 691 p4p, 890 weight class) and Rudolf Meine (ranked 58 p4p, 76 weight class). Kock comes to the cage accompanied by I will axe kick you, and I am not careful.. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Batang Kock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rudolf Meine!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Meine.
Meine misses with a kick to the body
and Kock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Meine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Meine connects with a leg kick.
Meine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Meine is looking to chop away at Kock's legs.
Kock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Kock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Meine connects with a single shot there.
Kock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Meine blocks a head kick by Kock.
Meine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
Meine ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Kock drives through and clinches with Meine against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meine lands a right hand.
Meine lands with a short shot to the head.
Kock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meine or not.
Meine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meine gets through Kock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meine struggles to land a body shot inside as Kock controls his hands.
Meine lands an uppercut.
Kock misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock tries to work over Meine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meine misses with a body punch.
Meine digs a right hand into Kock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kock's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Meine.
Kock blocks an uppercut.
Kock misses with a punch on the inside.
Meine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kock misses with some punches.
Kock landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meine.
Kock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kock avoiding damage.
A short right from Meine on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kock fails to land.
Meine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kock fails to land.
Meine is trying to push Kock away but Kock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Meine swings wildly with an uppercut but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meine misses with a body punch.
Kock lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kock.
Kock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meine.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kock.
Meine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Meine throws a nice inside leg kick.
Meine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
Kock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Meine looks to land a right hand but Kock moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Kock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Meine thumps Kock with a low kick.
Kock connects with the punch.
Rudolf Meine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meine throws a low kick but Kock avoids it.
Kock takes a swing at Meine's ribcage but misses.
Meine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meine circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meine throws out a leg kick but Kock moves out of range and Meine only half commits.
Meine blocks the body kick.
Kock is looking to wear down Meine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Meine tries a head kick but it misses.
Meine slips under a jab from Kock.
Meine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Meine lands with an uppercut that bounces Kock off the cage and back into range.
Rudolf Meine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kock shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kock was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Meine is trying to control Kock's posture but Kock avoids it.
Meine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kock in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Meine is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Meine tries to roll over but Kock keeps him under control.
Kock working over Meine with some ground and pound. Meine looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kock throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Meine to regain full guard.
Meine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kock with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kock wants to control from the top but Meine keeps moving.
Meine is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rudolf Meine will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Kock misses.
Meine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meine throws a shot from downtown. Kock moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Meine misses.
Meine just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKock.
Meine throws a jab but it's blocked by Kock.
Kock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Meine throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Meine throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Kock.
Kock lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Meine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meine dodges the punch combination from Kock.
Meine was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Meine misses with a leg kick.
Kock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Meine lunges at Kock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kock's hand.
Meine throws a hook but Kock avoids it easily.
Meine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Meine.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Meine slips the punch.
Rudolf Meine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A right-left combo lands from Kock.
Meine misses with a low kick as Kock jumps back.
Kock throws a body shot but no joy.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meine.
Meine throws a counter combo.
Kock misses with a kick to the body.
Kock lands a jab to the head.
Meine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kock.
Kock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meine misses with a hook.
Meine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kock scores with a nice right hand.
Kock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Meine can pounce on him.
Meine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Meine lands a jab to the head.
Meine ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
Meine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Meine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Meine flicks out a counter leg kick but Kock steps away.
Kock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meine.
Kock misses with a looping right.
Meine feints a counter leg kick.
Meine's corner calls for a 1-2. Meine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Meine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Meine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kock.
Meine misses the jab.
Meine lands the left hand.
Meine throws a solid leg kick but Kock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Meine.
A chopping leg kick lands by Meine.
Meine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Meine checks a leg kick nicely.
Meine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meine lands a leg kick that knocks Kock off balance momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Kock.
Kock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kock backing away here, and Meine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Meine throws a leg kick but Kock checks it.
Meine throws a body kick that misses.
Meine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Meine misses with a wild body shot.
Meine tries to score with a low kick but Kock moves his leg out of the way.
Kock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Meine.
Meine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kock.
Kock is looking to counter punch.
Meine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kock is out of range.
Meine takes one to the side of the head.
Meine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kock.
Meine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Meine.
Kock throws a right hand that misses
and Meine counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Meine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kock slips a straight right by Meine.
Kock throws a jab but it's blocked by Meine.
Kock tests Meine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meine misses with a low kick.
Kock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kock pushes Meine up against the cage in a clinch.
Meine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Meine.
Meine misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meine swings wildly with an uppercut but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock struggles to land a body shot inside as Meine controls his hands.
Meine can't find room to land a body shot as Kock controls the action.
Meine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kock's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rudolf Meine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Meine takes a swing at Kock's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kock misses the target.
Kock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Meine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meine tried to score with a low kick but Kock checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Kock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kock throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Meine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Meine takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Meine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meine dips to his left and cracks Kock with an uppercut!
Kock throws a sloppy head kick and Meine moves out of range easily.
Meine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kock moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Kock.
Kock pushes Meine away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meine lands a high kick!
Meine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meine throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kock's head.
Meine swings widly with a right hand
and Meine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kock cracks Meine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Meine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kock.
Kock tries to close the distance and clinch but Meine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kock checks a low kick from Meine.
Kock misses with an uppercut. Meine saw that one coming.
Kock closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Meine's guard.
Kock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock cracks Meine with a big elbow.
The ground and pound from Kock seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Meine sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meine is looking to improve his position.
Batang Kock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kock is working away from the top position though.
Kock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kock not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Batang Kock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kock thows a huge punch but Meine dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kock is looking to advance position but Meine won't allow it.
Kock is looking for a kimura here.
Meine regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rudolf Meine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kock is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kock passes Meine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meine trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kock pulls his head out easily.
Kock with the ground and pound but Meine uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meine is keeping the position for now.
Kock forces his way into half guard.
Meine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meine is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Batang Kock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Meine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rudolf Meine!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Space Herpes (ranked 1641 p4p, 1480 weight class) and Bugsy Seigel (ranked 181 p4p, 158 weight class). Herpes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Space Herpes. Seigel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Paradise City - Guns N' Roses kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Space Herpes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bugsy Seigel!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Seigel misses with a double jab
and Herpes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Herpes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mighty MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Seigel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Herpes throws a counter high kick but Seigel was just alert enough to avoid it.
Seigel throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Herpes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seigel misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seigel lands a big uppercut and Herpes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Herpes looks OK. Seigel waves Herpes back to his feet!
 It looks like Space Herpes has been cut.
Seigel thows a leg kick but Herpes checks it
and Herpes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seigel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herpes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Seigel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Herpes tries to counter by clinching up but Seigel breaks away and moves out of range.
Seigel throws a looping overhand right but Herpes ducks down to avoid it.
Herpes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seigel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Herpes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Herpes staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seigel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herpes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Seigel sprawls and moves away.
Seigel lands a big uppercut and Herpes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Herpes looks OK. Seigel waves Herpes back to his feet!
Herpes is rocked!
Herpes gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Seigel points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Herpes wakes up just in time to hear Seigel thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bugsy Seigel!
A very excited looking Bugsy Seigel 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.
The defeated Space Herpes had this to say: 'Tonight. You!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steel Adams (ranked 793 p4p, 674 weight class) and Journey Sky (ranked 79 p4p, 68 weight class). Journey Sky acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steel Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Journey Sky!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams tries to clinch
and Sky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Steel Adams has been cut.
Sky keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams defending well as Sky loads up on a big left hand.
Adams is looking to clinch but Sky is avoiding it.
Sky throws out a counter right but Adams avoids it with no problem.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Adams tries to clinch but Sky is having none of it.
Adams is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Sky on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Adams wants to clinch but Sky slips to the side
and Sky counters with a nice uppercut.
Sky throws a poor cross that misses
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams darts in trying to clinch
and Sky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adams tries to clinch up
and Sky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adams darts in trying to clinch
and Sky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Sky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Sky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams tries to clinch up
enabling Sky to counter with a crisp jab.
Sky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Sky misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sky dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Sky throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adams needs to keep his hands up - Sky had a free shot at his head there.
Adams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adams scrambles back to his feet.
Adams is rocked!
Sky fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Adams out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Journey Sky!
Journey Sky thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 788 p4p, 667 weight class) and Anton Krylov (ranked 94 p4p, 81 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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Murray !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Krylov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Krylov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krylov trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murray wants to stand up but Krylov is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krylov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Murray is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Krylov, into his guard.
Murray is looking to stand up but Krylov won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krylov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murray is aware though and is defending well.
Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krylov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Krylov's legs - danger averted.
Krylov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murray escapes and throws Krylov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krylov is still trying to improve position.
Murray stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Murray misses with a hook.
And Krylov tries to counter it with a takedown but Murray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Murray slips a straight right by Krylov.
Murray is looking for a counter combo.
Krylov ducks right into an uppercut from Murray .
Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krylov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murray defends well and Krylov ends up having to push Murray into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Murray looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Krylov tests Murray 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krylov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray .
Krylov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov defending well as Murray loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Krylov. That snapped Murray 's head back.
Krylov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murray digs a good hook to Krylov's body.
Murray walks into a left hand.
Krylov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Krylov.
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!
Krylov misses with a looping right.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov.
Murray lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anton Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krylov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murray as he jumps to the side.
Murray looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murray .
A jab from Krylov misses.
Krylov moves out of range as Murray strikes.
Murray scores with a body shot.
Krylov throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Krylov.
Krylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray .
Krylov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murray counters with a nice uppercut.
Murray throws a leg kick but Krylov checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krylov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murray misses with a kick to the body.
Murray moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray .
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krylov.
Krylov gets the takedown into side control.
Murray explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov.
Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Murray - just one landing.
Murray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krylov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Krylov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murray circles away.
Krylov throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray .
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krylov can do to turn this around?
Krylov misses with a hook. Murray ducked under it nicely.
Krylov lands with a right hand.
Murray slips a jab from Krylov.
Lee Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
Krylov misses with a right hand
and Murray makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Murray walks into a left hand.
Murray walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krylov misses with a straight right.
As Krylov looks to move away, Murray throws a big counter combo but Krylov just gets out of the way.
Krylov throws an overhand right that lands on Murray 's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krylov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murray misses with the combination.
Murray moves out of range as Krylov strikes.
It looked like Murray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murray misses with a leg kick
and Krylov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murray manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Krylov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Murray leaning against his opponent.
Murray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krylov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray breaks the clinch.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krylov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krylov misses with a left hand
and Murray counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krylov shoots in and drives through. Murray sprawls well.
Krylov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murray defends it nicely.
Murray is looking to counter punch.
Lee Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Krylov.
Krylov misses with a takedown attempt - Murray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murray feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murray with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krylov to score with a decent uppercut.
Murray jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krylov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov's corner calls for a 1-2. Krylov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murray .
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krylov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krylov slips under a jab from Murray .
Krylov fails with the takedown
and Murray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Krylov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krylov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krylov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray is not content to let Krylov control the position.
Krylov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Krylov is trying to get an arm triangle but Murray is defending well.
Murray sneaks out the side door and pushes Krylov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Krylov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Krylov swings widly with a right hand
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Krylov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Murray to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Murray dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krylov.
Krylov misses with a left hand
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murray gets caught flat footed, as Krylov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Murray is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Murray is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot in the inside from Murray .
Krylov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krylov throws a poor cross that misses
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Krylov misses.
Murray lands a big uppercut and Krylov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Krylov looks OK. Murray waves Krylov back to his feet!
 Krylov is rocked!
Krylov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Murray counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Murray !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Materlak (ranked 424 p4p, 203 weight class) and Rickson Caceres (ranked 58 p4p, 32 weight class). Materlak comes to the cage accompanied by Marzenia. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Granite chin |
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Good gas tank |
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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 28 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Michal Materlak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rickson Caceres!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Materlak.
Materlak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Materlak throws a jab when Caceres was well out of range.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak throws out a leg kick but Caceres moves out of range and Materlak only half commits.
Materlak slips under a jab from Caceres.
Caceres missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caceres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Materlak.
Materlak misses with a leg kick.
Materlak finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Caceres tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Caceres wants to clinch up but Materlak keeps it at a distance.
Caceres slips a jab from Materlak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Caceres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caceres throws a lazy uppercut
and Caceres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Caceres slips under a jab.
Caceres looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Materlak counters with a nice uppercut.
Materlak slips under a jab.
Caceres takes one on the button.
Caceres lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Caceres closes this distance looking for a takedown but Materlak circles away.
Michal Materlak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Caceres.
Materlak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Materlak connects with a nice looking jab.
Materlak throws a sloppy head kick
and Caceres counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Caceres.
Materlak pulls Caceres in close to prevent any damage.
Caceres tries to free his leg and advance position but Materlak is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caceres being controlled here momentarily.
Caceres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Materlak is keeping the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Caceres throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Caceres 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Caceres has a takedown stuffed.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Materlak throws a leg kick but Caceres sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Materlak misses with a hook. Caceres ducked under it nicely.
Materlak thows a leg kick but Caceres checks it
and Caceres counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Materlak is looking to get back to is feet but Caceres passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materlak tries to bench press Caceres off him but Caceres keeps the position.
Materlak is working hard here to advance position.
Materlak can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caceres advances to mount.
Caceres with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Caceres takes Materlak's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Materlak is in trouble.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caceres avoiding Materlak 's attempts to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Materlak dominated that round.
That's time! Materlak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Materlak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Caceres looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Caceres.
Materlak thows a body kick. Caceres tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Materlak scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Materlak.
Caceres has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Caceres there as he acknowledges the shot.
Caceres misses with a looping right.
Materlak misses with a leg kick
and Caceres counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Caceres.
Caceres has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Materlak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caceres gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Materlak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rickson Caceres has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak wants to hit a sweep here but Caceres passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Materlak there!
Materlak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Materlak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Materlak wants to get back to full guard.
Caceres seems to be working for a kimura but Materlak defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak is trying is best to control the position here.
Caceres wants to pass the guard but Materlak is defending well.
Materlak wants to get back to full guard but Caceres has passed into side control.
Materlak wants to get back to his feet.
Materlak sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caceres tries to pass to full mount but Materlak defends it.
Caceres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Caceres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Materlak sees it coming and defends easily.
Caceres trying to advance position but Materlak counters by regaining guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Materlak is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak passes Caceres's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Caceres manages to get to full guard.
Materlak sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Caceres's guard.
Caceres moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Materlak showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Caceres is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Materlak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Caceres counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Michal Materlak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caceres throws a big right hand that misses.
Caceres stopping the sweep attempt from Materlak.
Materlak looking to control but Caceres passes into half guard.
Caceres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Materlak wants to control but Caceres is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caceres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Materlak defends it well.
Materlak trying to control here.
Caceres wants to pass to mount but Materlak is defending the position.
Caceres throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Caceres prevents Materlak from improving his position.
That's two 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.
Materlak holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Caceres moves out of range of the leg kick from Materlak.
Caceres drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Materlak defends it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Caceres checks a leg kick.
Caceres tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Materlak.
Materlak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Caceres. That did some damage!
Caceres moves out of range of the strikes.
Caceres drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Materlak defends it well.
Materlak thows a leg kick but Caceres checks it
and Caceres counters with a shoot takedown. Materlak fights it but they end up in guard.
Materlak trying to control the position.
Materlak wants to stand but Caceres is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caceres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Materlak is keeping the position for now.
Caceres pushes down on Materlak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Materlak tries to get to full guard but Caceres has control of the leg.
Materlak is looking to control Caceres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Materlak avoid being mounted?
Caceres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Materlak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
Materlak tries to get to full guard but Caceres has control of the leg.
Materlak trying to control but Caceres postures up.
Caceres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
Rickson Caceres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caceres has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Materlak.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Caceres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Materlak 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshima Nagasaki (ranked 327 p4p, 326 weight class) and Daniel Spong (ranked 44 p4p, 43 weight class). Nagasaki comes to the cage accompanied by Ground Zero (MOP). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite 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 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroshima Nagasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Spong!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Spong throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a right hand to the body.
Spong digs a good hook to Nagasaki's body.
Spong jabs Nagasaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spong.
A little feinted left hand from Nagasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spong lands a head shot.
Spong misses with a takedown
and Nagasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong thuds his right hand into Nagasaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Spong there.
Spong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagasaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nagasaki on the side of the head.
Spong cracks Nagasaki with a good jab.
Spong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
A counter left hand to the body from Nagasaki misses its target.
Spong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spong cracks Nagasaki with a good jab.
A jab from Spong does it's job there.
Spong shoots in for a takedown but Nagasaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hiroshima Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.
Spong drives through with a takedown into Nagasaki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong postures up and lands a big shot to Nagasaki's brow.
Nagasaki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nagasaki tries to get out of the position.
Spong throws an elbow that misses. Nagasaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spong's guard. Nice move by Nagasaki!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong working for a triangle but Nagasaki defends it easily.
Spong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nagasaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nagasaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nagasaki is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nagasaki has managed to get both his arms back between Spong's legs - danger averted.
Spong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nagasaki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Spong.
Spong is trying to control Nagasaki's posture but Nagasaki avoids it.
Spong tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nagasaki presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Spong can't escape the position.
Spong tries to hold on but Nagasaki postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong tries to control the position but Nagasaki now has his back.
Nagasaki has the hooks in. Spong is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Spong wants to control his opponent's hands but Nagasaki gets his hands free.
Nagasaki is riding his opponent, not letting Spong buck him off.
Spong wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki controlling from the back.
Spong wants to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Spong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagasaki makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Spong really felt that one!
Spong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagasaki's hands.
Spong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nagasaki. Nagasaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spong connects with a looping right hand.
Spong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Nagasaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong lands a nice looking body shot.
Spong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nagasaki throws a big counter combination but Spong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Spong lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong looking to score a takedown here. Nagasaki is defending well but Spong drives through and ends up in Nagasaki's guard.
Spong trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spong.
Nagasaki has momentary wrist control but Spong slips an elbow through the middle.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong chips away with some ground and pound.
Spong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
Nagasaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nagasaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spong landing some decent shots from guard.
Spong postures up in Nagasaki's guard and throws a big left but Nagasaki blocks it.
Spong is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagasaki has wrist control.
Nagasaki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spong stopping the sweep attempt from Nagasaki.
Spong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagasaki trying to control the position here.
Spong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagasaki is keeping the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Spong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong chips away with some ground and pound.
Spong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Spong scoring with some ground and pound.
Spong working some strikes from top position.
Daniel Spong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spong working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong passes Nagasaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spong thows a huge punch but Nagasaki dodges it nicely.
Spong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nagasaki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spong lands strikes from half guard.
Spong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spong seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Spong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Spong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nagasaki. Nagasaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spong throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagasaki counters with a nice body shot.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nagasaki has time to react.
Spong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagasaki sprawls well. Nagasaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spong gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki blocks a head kick by Spong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong misses with an uppercut.
Spong missing with a left hand there. Nagasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spong with a poor takedown
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spong scores with a nice right hand.
Spong connects with a looping right hand.
Nagasaki tries to move into range but Spong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spong lands a nice hook to Nagasaki's body. Nagasaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spong shoots in and drives through. Nagasaki sprawls well.
Hiroshima Nagasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Spong.
Spong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Hiroshima Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Spong.
Spong misses with a takedown
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daniel Spong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagasaki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Nagasaki. No joy for Spong on that attempt.
Nagasaki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Spong finds it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Nagasaki as Spong shoots in.
Spong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nagasaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Spong feints the counter takedown.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Spong.
Spong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nagasaki's waist but Nagasaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spong off to one side.
Hiroshima Nagasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spong fails with a takedown attempt.
As Spong backs away, Nagasaki returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong misses with a takedown attempt
and Nagasaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been told by Nagasaki's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spong misses the jab.
Nagasaki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spong darts in looking for a takedown but Nagasaki gets double underhooks and turns Spong into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Nagasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spong stuns Nagasaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spong moves out of range of the strikes.
Spong throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagasaki misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nagasaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nagasaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Daniel Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp right that sends Spong to the canvas! Nagasaki follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshima Nagasaki!
Hiroshima Nagasaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raja Guru (ranked 66 p4p, 79 weight class) and Broady Hallows (ranked 7 p4p, 8 weight class). Hallows has chosen POSTALMONDCLARITY as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raja Guru!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Broady Hallows!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Guru.
Hallows with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Guru thuds a left hand into Hallows's body.
Hallows throws a low kick but it's checked well by Guru.
Hallows closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guru circles away.
Broady Hallows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Hallows.
Guru misses with a kick to the body.
Guru has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hallows cracks Guru with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Guru looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallows is just out of range.
We've been informed that Hallows has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Guru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guru throws a leg kick but Hallows sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hallows fails with the takedown.
Guru throws a jab but it's blocked by Hallows.
Hallows throws an off balance right hand
and Guru counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallows ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guru avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Guru 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hallows bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hallows throws a hook to the side of Guru's head but Guru sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hallows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guru.
Guru blocks a head kick by Hallows.
Guru throws a hook but Hallows blocks it.
Hallows scores with a nice right hand.
Raja Guru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Guru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hallows throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallows. Guru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guru catches Hallows with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good work by Hallows as he checks the leg kick.
Hallows replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Guru blocks it well.
Guru tries a low kick but Hallows avoids it.
Hallows only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Guru jabs at Hallows's body.
Hallows walks into a straight right hand from Guru.
Guru looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hallows avoids the head kick by Guru.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Hallows misses the target.
Hallows looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hallows looks to land a left hand but Guru moved out of range nicely.
Guru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hallows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru takes a swing at Hallows's ribcage but misses.
Hallows throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hallows just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGuru.
A nice leg kick from Hallows, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallows clobbers Guru with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab from Guru.
Hallows is looking to slow Guru down with leg kicks.
Guru takes a swing at Hallows's ribcage but misses.
Guru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallows can pounce on him.
Hallows lunges at Guru with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Guru's hand.
That kick from Guru tenderised Hallows's leg. Hallows is trying to keep his angry face on.
Guru thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hallows if he has to take too many more of those.
Hallows keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hallows throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Guru on the side of the head.
Guru checks a low kick from Hallows.
Guru with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallows.
A big left from Hallows misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallows fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hallows uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guru.
Hallows has Guru up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Hallows.
It looks like Raja Guru has been cut.
Guru blocks a body shot from Hallows.
Guru blocks an elbow strike.
Hallows lands a left hand.
Hallows misses with a knee strike.
Hallows misses with a punch to the body.
Hallows is looking for a takedown.
Raja Guru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Broady Hallows.
Guru wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guru on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guru gets through Hallows's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hallows gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Hallows.
Hallows misses with some punches.
Guru working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guru avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallows.
Hallows goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Guru.
Guru wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hallows has him pressed against the cage.
Guru avoiding damage.
Guru stops a takedown attempt from Hallows.
Guru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guru lands an overhand right.
Hallows just misses with a punch to the body.
Guru swings for the body but Hallows moves out of range.
Hallows is looking to clinch.
Guru throws the left hand but Hallows avoids the punch easily.
Guru blocks a leg kick.
Guru throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hallows swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Guru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guru misses with a looping right.
Guru fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hallows is out of range.
Guru throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hallows blocks a head kick by Guru.
Hallows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 Raja Guru will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raja Guru's cut.
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.
Guru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Guru is looking to slow Hallows down with leg kicks.
Hallows misses with a wild body shot.
Hallows throws a lazy uppercut
and Guru counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guru misses with a body shot.
Hallows clinches with his opponent.
Guru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guru lands a jab.
Hallows lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guru loads up on a big right hand but Hallows slips the punch.
Guru lands a leg kick that knocks Hallows off balance momentarily.
A jab from Hallows misses.
Hallows misses the shot to the body.
Hallows tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hallows looks to land a right hand but Guru moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallows throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hallows lands with an uppercut that bounces Guru off the cage and back into range.
Hallows jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Guru tries to work over Hallows's front leg with a kick but Hallows checks it.
Hallows walks into a stiff left hand from Guru.
Guru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallows was well out of range. Poor timing from Guru.
Hallows attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Guru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hallows.
It appears Guru was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hallows cracks a nice hook into Guru's ribs.
Guru takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hallows throws a looping overhand right but Guru ducks down to avoid it.
Guru throws a low kick, looking for Hallows's leg but Hallows calmly moves out of range.
Hallows blocks a jab.
Hallows slips a jab from Guru.
Hallows throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guru is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hallows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guru throws out the jab.
Guru avoids the body shot from Hallows.
Hallows chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallows dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guru. That did some damage!
Guru looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallows is just out of range.
Hallows looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hallows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guru.
Guru looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Guru pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hallows tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Guru is able to avoid easily.
Hallows digs a good body shot into Guru's ribs.
Hallows takes a swing at Guru's ribcage but misses.
Hallows just misses with a punch to the body.
Hallows misses the shot to the body.
Guru slips a straight right by Hallows.
Hallows staying out of range there.
Guru takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hallows takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Guru does it's job there.
Guru takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hallows thuds his shin into the meat of Guru's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallows lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hallows avoids the head kick by Guru.
Hallows misses with a hook.
Guru was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Guru finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Guru is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Guru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guru jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hallows throws a leg kick but Guru checks it.
Nice body kick from Guru.
Hallows moves out of range of the body kick.
Raja Guru is winning the standup battle so far.
Hallows works over Guru's head and body with a nice combination.
Guru slips a straight right by Hallows.
Guru cracks Hallows with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Guru throws a hook but Hallows avoids it easily.
Hallows closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hallows is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallows tries to clinch but Guru is having none of it.
Hallows is still on wobbly legs! Can Guru finish him?
Hallows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guru.
Guru throws a head kick that misses.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallows misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by Hallows. Beautiful body shot.
Hallows lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hallows seems to have recovered his senses.
Guru lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Hallows crumples to the floor! Guru milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Raja Guru!
Raja Guru retains his featherweight title!
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