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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zombie Lee (ranked 1803 p4p, 875 weight class) and Stan Man (ranked 138 p4p, 81 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23 - 19 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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 20 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zombie Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Stan Man!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee is struggling to control the position.
Man is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Man has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zombie Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Man jumps guard and drags Lee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man 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.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee clinches up with Man and pushes him back against the cage.
Man jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Man avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Man fails to pull guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Man drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zombie Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Man throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Man backs away looking to recover.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Man throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Man's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Man on that attempt.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
Man jumps guard but Lee stands there with Man around his waist. Man gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Man backing up. Man nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Man fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lee to the ground. Man is now in Lee's guard.
Lee pushes Man off and scrambles back to his feet.
Man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zombie Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lee lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Man's head.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee catches Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zombie Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Lee tries to work over Man's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zombie Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Man shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Man avoids the body shot from Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Zombie Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Man in a clinch.
Man is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Man is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.
Lee taking a breather.
Lee seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
Lee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Man tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man.
Man tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee gets through Man's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Man goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Man can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Man's ribcage. Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee is working Man over against the cage.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
Lee digs a right hand into Man's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Man's gas tank.
Lee lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lee.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
A hook to the body from Lee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Lee.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee is stalling here.
Man tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zombie Lee dominated that second round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!
Lee misses with a body shot.
Man tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Man's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Man scrambles back to his feet.
Man avoids the body shot from Lee.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man darts in looking for a takedown but Lee gets double underhooks and turns Man into the cage.
Man shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee cracks Man with a good jab.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
Zombie Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Zombie Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Man closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Man ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Man shoots and misses
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Lee lands a body punch.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lee has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee is working Man over against the cage.
Lee pushes Man back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mans head.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Man tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Man can't get the takedown.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee avoiding damage.
Man is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Man or not.
Lee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Man up against the cage.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Zombie Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee lands a two punch combo.
Stan Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Lee forces Man back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Man wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zombie Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zombie Lee!
Post fight, Zombie Lee stared into the camera and said 'BUY BITCOIN'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Black Leben (ranked 603 p4p, 779 weight class) and Oliver Francis (ranked 66 p4p, 81 weight class). Leben comes to the cage accompanied by Wynona's Big Brown Beaver. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Black Leben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Oliver Francis!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Leben counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leben looks to score with a jab to the body but Francis is just out of range.
Francis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Francis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leben scores with a hook.
Leben feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franciss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Francis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leben buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Leben is predictable there
and Francis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Black Leben has been cut.
Francis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis moves out of range as Leben throws a body kick.
Leben lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Francis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Leben counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Francis takes one on the button.
Leben missing with a left hand there. Francis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Francis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leben lands a nice leg kick that just misses Francis's sensitive parts.
Leben connects with a leg kick.
Francis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leben swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crunch! Leben slams his shin into Francis's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben looks to throw the jab but Francis is out of range.
Leben throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leben lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leben scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leben lands with a good body shot.
Nice cross by Leben.
Francis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leben.
Leben throws a shot to the body.
Leben tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Francis is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Francis manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leben!
Leben connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Francis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leben lands with a slapping head kick.
Francis throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Leben tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leben scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leben, as that shot connected.
Francis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leben throws a hook to the side of Francis's head but Francis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leben darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leben is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Leben.
Donk. Leben catches Francis right on the button with a cross.
Francis slips under a jab.
Francis thinks about the counter body kick.
Leben lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Leben.
Francis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Black Leben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leben throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Francis on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Leben dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Black Leben's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leben lands with a nice body punch.
Leben scores with a nice head shot.
Leben throws a hook but Francis avoids it easily.
Francis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leben.
Francis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Francis throws a lazy body kick
and Leben counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leben is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Francis can do to turn this around?
Leben cracks Francis with an open hand slap.
Black Leben is winning the standup battle so far.
Francis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis avoids the head kick by Leben.
Francis misses with an uppercut
and Leben counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Francis throws a front kick that sends Leben stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leben.
Decent striking displayed by Leben there.
Leben digs a good body shot into Francis's ribs.
Leben misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Leben finds it's way through Francis's defenses.
Leben scores with a crisp jab that stopped Francis in his tracks.
Leben moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leben scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francis stuns Leben with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leben fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leben is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Francis.
Francis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Francis misses with a looping left.
Leben connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leben scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leben throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Francis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Francis defending well as Leben loads up on a big left hand.
Francis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben swings widly with a right hand
and Francis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leben thinking.
Nice body kick there by Francis.
Francis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Francis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leben throws out the jab.
Francis cracks a nice hook into Leben's ribs.
Francis misses with a jab to the body
and Leben counters with a nice body kick.
Francis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leben.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Francis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Leben throws the left hand but Francis avoids the punch easily.
Francis throws a body punch but Leben moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Leben. That's going to slow Francis down.
Leben tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leben throws a lazy uppercut
and Francis counters with a nice body shot.
Francis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leben finds it's way round the side to connect with Francis's head.
Nice body kick from Francis.
Leben looks to land a left hand but Francis moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Francis! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Leben dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Black Leben's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Leben misses with a leg kick.
Oliver Francis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Black Leben is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leben takes a jab right on the kisser.
Francis takes one on the button.
Leben looks for the body kick but Francis saw that one coming.
Francis misses with a hook. Leben ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Francis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leben throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Francis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Leben - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Francis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leben tries to bum rush Francis with a series of wild strikes but Francis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Leben catches Francis right on the button with a cross.
Leben connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leben dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Francis. That did some damage!
Leben fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Francis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Francis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leben manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leben scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leben misses with a right hand
and Leben takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leben pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leben. Francis does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Francis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leben throws out the jab.
Leben scores with a leg kick.
Leben looks to land a right hand but Francis moved out of range.
Francis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Francis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Francis moves away from the strike by Leben.
Leben throws a lazy right hand but Francis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Leben misses the target.
Francis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leben fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Francis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Francis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Leben counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Francis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Leben listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Leben.
Leben connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Leben checks a leg kick.
Leben scores with a head kick. Francis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Francis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Leben.
Leben fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Francis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Francis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leben's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leben.
Leben lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Leben showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leben has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Leben!
A very excited looking Black Leben made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Gamboa (ranked 1084 p4p, 1135 weight class) and Drew Krueger (ranked 52 p4p, 56 weight class). Guilherme Gamboa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Drew Krueger's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guilherme Gamboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drew Krueger!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krueger moves to clinch but Gamboa breaks away
and Gamboa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Krueger's guard.
Krueger managing to control the position.
Krueger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gamboa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krueger is looking to stand up but Gamboa isn't so interested in that idea.
Gamboa tries to free his leg and advance position but Krueger is retaining full guard.
Gamboa wants to control from the top but Krueger keeps moving.
Gamboa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krueger keeping full guard, as Gamboa tries to pass.
Krueger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gamboa won't allow Krueger to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gamboa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gamboa throwing strikes but missing.
Krueger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing that Gamboa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Krueger keeping moving, preventing Gamboa from controlling successfully.
Krueger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gamboa.
Gamboa preventing the sweep.
Gamboa wants to control from the top but Krueger keeps moving.
Gamboa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gamboa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krueger's guard.
Gamboa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krueger is trying to get back to full guard.
Krueger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gamboa scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamboa thows a huge punch but Krueger dodges it nicely.
Gamboa is nestled in close to Krueger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gamboa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gamboa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gamboa 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.
 It looks like Drew Krueger has been cut.
Gamboa is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Krueger is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gamboa fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Krueger from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gamboa! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Gamboa!
Guilherme Gamboa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Dayton (ranked 1065 p4p, 935 weight class) and Magilla Gorilla (ranked 90 p4p, 75 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Small Dayton !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Magilla Gorilla!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorilla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dayton moves away.
Gorilla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dayton was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorilla.
Dayton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gorilla manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Gorilla finds it's way through Dayton 's defenses.
Gorilla fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gorilla fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dayton to the ground. Gorilla is now in Dayton 's guard.
Dayton will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gorilla content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorilla won't allow Dayton to sweep him here.
Gorilla lands a couple of elbows.
Dayton trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gorilla rolls with it to try and escape but Dayton cranks on the arm and Gorilla is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Small Dayton !
During a confident post fight interview, Small Dayton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bambang Pamungkas (ranked 598 p4p, 400 weight class) and Mamed Khalidovic (ranked 53 p4p, 34 weight class). Khalidovic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Зима-мама 25/17. On his way into the cage it seems that Bambang Pamungkas has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bambang Pamungkas seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bambang Pamungkas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Mamed Khalidovic!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pamungkas but Pamungkas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khalidovic lands a leg kick that knocks Pamungkas off balance momentarily.
Khalidovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Khalidovic throws a hook but Pamungkas blocks it.
Khalidovic is looking to land body kicks.
Khalidovic throws a lazy head kick
and Pamungkas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheers as Khalidovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pamungkas doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, jab by Khalidovic - just one landing.
Khalidovic scores with a nice strike.
Khalidovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pamungkas avoids the head kick by Khalidovic.
Pamungkas blocks a head kick by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws an overhand right that lands on Pamungkas's shoulder, as Pamungkas tries to avoid the shot.
Pamungkas misses with a shot to the body
and Khalidovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalidovic throws out a loose jab but Pamungkas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Khalidovic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pamungkas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pamungkas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A telegraphed right hand from Pamungkas misses the target.
Pamungkas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pamungkas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidovic.
Pamungkas darts in trying to clinch
and Khalidovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Pamungkas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khalidovic throws a lazy right hand but Pamungkas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pamungkas checks a leg kick.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidovic misses with a double jab
and Pamungkas counters with a stiff right hand.
Khalidovic throws a hook to the side of Pamungkas's head but Pamungkas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pamungkas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pamungkas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pamungkas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khalidovic staying out of range there.
Pamungkas looks to throw the jab but Khalidovic is out of range.
Khalidovic flicks out a counter leg kick but Pamungkas steps away.
Bambang Pamungkas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some bone on bone action there as Pamungkas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick lands from Pamungkas.
Khalidovic throws a looping overhand right but Pamungkas ducks down to avoid it.
Pamungkas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pamungkas throws a lazy right hand but Khalidovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khalidovic tries to land a leg kick but Pamungkas saw it coming and moves away.
Pamungkas throwing a counter right hand but Khalidovic manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Khalidovic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pamungkas slips under a jab.
Khalidovic throws a looping overhand right but Pamungkas ducks down to avoid it.
Khalidovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Khalidovic there.
Khalidovic misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khalidovic. That's going to slow Pamungkas down.
Pamungkas misses the jab.
Jab from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas throws a body punch but Khalidovic moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khalidovic. That's going to slow Pamungkas down.
Khalidovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Khalidovic lands a high kick!
Khalidovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pamungkas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khalidovic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pamungkas misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Khalidovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khalidovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khalidovic is looking to chop away at Pamungkas's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pamungkas misses with a hook. Khalidovic ducked under it nicely.
Pamungkas moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKhalidovic.
Khalidovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khalidovic lands a jab to Pamungkas's midsection.
Khalidovic tries a low kick but Pamungkas avoids it.
Khalidovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pamungkas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Khalidovic blocks a jab.
Khalidovic throws a right hand that misses
and Pamungkas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pamungkas lands with a shot to the body.
Khalidovic throws a hook to the side of Pamungkas's head but Pamungkas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pamungkas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Khalidovic cracks Pamungkas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Khalidovic tries a low kick but Pamungkas avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Pamungkas.
Khalidovic misses with a looping left.
Pamungkas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pamungkas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Khalidovic throws a body punch but Pamungkas moves out of range.
Pamungkas is looking to counter punch.
Khalidovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidovic looks to throw the jab but Pamungkas is out of range.
Pamungkas lands a head shot.
It looks like Mamed Khalidovic has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pamungkas throws a jab when Khalidovic was well out of range.
Pamungkas avoids the head kick by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pamungkas.
Khalidovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pamungkas.
Khalidovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pamungkas lands the left hand.
Pamungkas misses with a straight right.
Pamungkas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Khalidovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pamungkas looks to land a body kick but Khalidovic moved away.
A little jabbing left from Khalidovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khalidovic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pamungkas misses with a hook.
Khalidovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pamungkas has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic with a nice calf kick.
Khalidovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pamungkas.
A jab from Pamungkas does it's job there.
Khalidovic misses with a left hand
letting Pamungkas counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mamed Khalidovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidovic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pamungkas tries to land a front kick but Khalidovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khalidovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pamungkas is out of range and Khalidovic settles back down.
Khalidovic walks into a stiff left hand from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khalidovic moves away.
Pamungkas looks to throw the jab but Khalidovic is out of range.
Pamungkas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from Khalidovic misses.
Pamungkas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pamungkas throws a big shot that misses.
Pamungkas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Khalidovic.
Nice defenses there by Pamungkas.
Pamungkas blocks a head kick by Khalidovic.
Pamungkas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pamungkas throws a low kick but Khalidovic avoids it.
Pamungkas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pamungkas throws a looping overhand right but Khalidovic ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalidovic lands a lovely overhand right.
Pamungkas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pamungkas stuns Khalidovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khalidovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pamungkas is looking to counter punch.
Pamungkas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khalidovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Pamungkas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pamungkas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Pamungkas.
Pamungkas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khalidovic.
Pamungkas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khalidovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Khalidovic checks a low kick from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas backing away here, and Khalidovic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pamungkas connects with a solid leg kick.
Pamungkas swings for the body but Khalidovic moves out of range.
Khalidovic throws out a counter right but Pamungkas avoids it with no problem.
Pamungkas lands a nice shot that snaps Khalidovic's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidovic swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Khalidovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khalidovic misses with a hook
and Khalidovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pamungkas misses with a wild body shot.
Khalidovic throws a shot from downtown. Pamungkas moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pamungkas looks to throw the jab but Khalidovic is out of range.
A big left from Khalidovic misses.
Khalidovic throws a solid leg kick but Pamungkas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khalidovic.
Pamungkas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pamungkas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khalidovic.
Nice defenses there by Khalidovic.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khalidovic throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Khalidovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khalidovic connects with a body shot that sends Pamungkas's belly button to the back.
Pamungkas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khalidovic checks it well.
Khalidovic throws out a leg kick but Pamungkas moves out of range and Khalidovic only half commits.
Pamungkas throws an overhand right that lands on Khalidovic's shoulder, as Khalidovic tries to avoid the shot.
Khalidovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pamungkas throws a jab when Khalidovic was well out of range.
Pamungkas swings for the body but Khalidovic moves out of range.
Khalidovic throws a head kick that misses
and Pamungkas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pamungkas misses with a lunging right hand
and Khalidovic counters with a straight right hand.
Pamungkas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Khalidovic misses.
It looked like Pamungkas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pamungkas throws a jab when Khalidovic was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Pamungkas.
Khalidovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khalidovic throws a leg kick which misses Pamungkas's front leg but catches the back leg as Pamungkas tries to avoid it.
Pamungkas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pamungkas tries to move into range but Khalidovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khalidovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pamungkas takes a swing at Khalidovic's ribcage but misses.
Khalidovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pamungkas.
Khalidovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pamungkas.
Khalidovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Pamungkas is wise to it.
Pamungkas misses with a hook. Khalidovic ducked under it nicely.
Khalidovic throws a leg kick but Pamungkas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khalidovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pamungkas walks into a straight right hand from Khalidovic.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khalidovic.
Khalidovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pamungkas throws a solid leg kick but Khalidovic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pamungkas.
Khalidovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Pamungkas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Khalidovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pamungkas. Pamungkas obviously looking to wear him down.
Khalidovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pamungkas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Khalidovic. Khalidovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khalidovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That has opened up Mamed Khalidovic's cut even more.
Khalidovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Pamungkas looks to land a body kick but Khalidovic moved away.
Pamungkas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Pamungkas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khalidovic is breathing heavily.
Pamungkas connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pamungkas misses with a lunging right hand
and Khalidovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick lands for Pamungkas.
Khalidovic slips a straight right by Pamungkas.
Khalidovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pamungkas counters with a nice uppercut.
Khalidovic misses with a shot to the body
and Pamungkas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khalidovic thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bambang Pamungkas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidovic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pamungkas scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Pamungkas.
Pamungkas tests Khalidovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pamungkas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khalidovic.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pamungkas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pamungkas with a hook.
Khalidovic misses with an uppercut.
Khalidovic moves away from the strike by Pamungkas.
Khalidovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pamungkas.
Khalidovic misses with a looping right.
Pamungkas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khalidovic! But no joy.
Khalidovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khalidovic misses with a hook.
Khalidovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pamungkas connects with an inside leg kick.
Pamungkas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khalidovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Pamungkas. Beautiful body shot.
Pamungkas lands a body shot.
Pamungkas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khalidovic can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pamungkas ducks under a wild hook from Khalidovic.
Pamungkas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khalidovic! But no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Khalidovic.
A telegraphed right hand from Pamungkas misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Khalidovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khalidovic misses with a wild body shot.
Khalidovic moves out of range as Pamungkas strikes.
Khalidovic throws out a counter right but Pamungkas avoids it with no problem.
Khalidovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pamungkas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khalidovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Pamungkas.
Khalidovic defending well as Pamungkas loads up on a big left hand.
Khalidovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Khalidovic. Beautiful body shot.
Pamungkas lands with a shot to the body.
Pamungkas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khalidovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pamungkas.
Pamungkas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pamungkas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khalidovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pamungkas throws a jab when Khalidovic was well out of range.
A big left from Khalidovic misses.
Pamungkas swings for the body but Khalidovic moves out of range.
Khalidovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Pamungkas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pamungkas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khalidovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Pamungkas misses.
Pamungkas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khalidovic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pamungkas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Khalidovic laying and praying for a moment but Pamungkas takes advantage and regains half guard.
Khalidovic stops Pamungkas from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pamungkas is in trouble now - Khalidovic has advanced to mount!
Pamungkas is squirming around, avoiding Khalidovic's attempts to control the action.
Pamungkas is trying to stand.
Pamungkas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidovic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pamungkas is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pamungkas tries to control Khalidovic's body but Khalidovic pushes him off. Pamungkas squirms to his side and now Khalidovic has his back!
Pamungkas wants to control his opponent's hands but Khalidovic gets his hands free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Khalidovic's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pamungkas trying to get back to his feet but Khalidovic is in full control for now.
Khalidovic avoiding Pamungkas 's attempts to control his hands.
Khalidovic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bambang Pamungkas.
I think Pamungkas 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bambang Pamungkas!
An out of breath Bambang Pamungkas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jean Paul Savette (ranked 287 p4p, 413 weight class) and Adiwang Leetoh (ranked 26 p4p, 36 weight class). Leetoh has chosen Mai Wai Bok Wai - Henri feat. Tohmo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Paul Savette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Adiwang Leetoh!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savette throws a hook but Leetoh blocks it.
Leetoh throws a jab when Savette was well out of range.
Leetoh darts in trying to clinch
and Savette counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've been told by Savette's head coaches at NY Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leetoh lands a head shot.
Leetoh misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Savette misses the target.
Leetoh stuns Savette with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leetoh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savette.
Savette closes the distance and pushes Leetoh back into the cage.
Savette prevents a body shot from Leetoh.
Savette lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leetoh backwards.
Savette avoids the elbow strike from Leetoh, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leetoh.
Leetoh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leetoh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Savette misses with a punch on the inside.
Savette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savette has a couple of punches blocked by Leetoh.
A head punch on the inside from Savette fails to land.
Savette effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Savette on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leetoh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Savette's brow.
Savette blocks a body shot from Leetoh.
Good body shot from Leetoh.
Leetoh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leetoh landing knees to the body.
Leetoh misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leetoh misses with an elbow over the top.
Leetoh told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Savette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savette.
Leetoh blocking some punches.
Leetoh misses with an elbow strike.
Savette dodges an elbow strike from Leetoh.
Leetoh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Savette breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leetoh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leetoh moves away.
Leetoh throws a fast counter high kick but Savette manages to duck under it in time.
Leetoh connects with a solid leg kick.
Savette drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adiwang Leetoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savette connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh lands with an overhand left.
Savette throws a big shot that misses.
Leetoh closes the distance and clinches.
Leetoh throws an elbow that misses.
Leetoh misses with some punches.
Leetoh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Savette has a couple of punches blocked by Leetoh.
Savette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leetoh misses with a left hand
and Savette counters with a stiff right hand.
Leetoh slips a jab from Savette.
Savette takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leetoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savette.
Savette misses with an uppercut
and Leetoh counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh takes one on the button.
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!
A jab from Leetoh misses.
Leetoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Savette is just out of range.
Nice cross by Leetoh.
Leetoh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savette lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leetoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savette moves away.
Leetoh tries a low kick but Savette avoids it.
A low kick lands for Savette.
Savette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leetoh lands a really nice looking cross but Savette seems unphased.
Leetoh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Savette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savette lands an overhand right.
Savette looks to land a left hand but Leetoh moved out of range nicely.
Leetoh tries to counter with a clinch but Savette shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adiwang Leetoh will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leetoh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Savette on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Leetoh.
Savette scores with a jab. Leetoh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Leetoh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leetoh tests Savette's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leetoh lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leetoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leetoh throws a head kick that misses
and Savette counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leetoh thinking.
Leetoh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Leetoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Savette counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leetoh moves in looking to clinch but Savette pushes him off.
It looked like Savette wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savette keeps the fight on the outside.
Jean Paul Savette is winning the standup battle so far.
Leetoh throws a lazy right hand but Savette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savette scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Leetoh.
Leetoh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savette.
Leetoh misses with a body punch
and Savette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leetoh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Savette. Savette circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Savette throws a lazy uppercut
and Leetoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Leetoh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Leetoh throws a push kick but Savette slaps the foot to one side.
Savette looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Savette tries to close the distance and clinch but Leetoh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leetoh connects with a body shot.
Leetoh scores with a head kick.
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!
Leetoh misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Leetoh misses
and Savette counters with a leg kick.
Leetoh throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Savette counters with a slapping leg kick.
Savette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savette misses with a looping left.
Savette stalks Leetoh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Leetoh's face. Leetoh staggers backwards, shaken.
Savette lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savette gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leetoh.
Savette lands a jab to the nose.
Savette lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leetoh's sensitive parts.
Leetoh thows a leg kick but Savette checks it
and Savette counters with an outside leg kick.
Savette swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savette to score with a decent uppercut.
Leetoh moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Savette throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leetoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leetoh tries to close the distance and clinch but Savette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savette misses with a hook. Leetoh ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Leetoh misses the target.
Leetoh misses with a wild body shot.
Leetoh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leetoh misses with an uppercut
and Savette counters with a nice uppercut.
Savette throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Adiwang Leetoh has been cut.
Savette lands a lovely overhand right.
Leetoh throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leetoh ducks under a wild hook from Savette.
Savette blocks a head kick by Leetoh.
Savette uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
 Leetoh is rocked!
Savette takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leetoh throws an off balance right hand
and Savette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leetoh is still on wobbly legs! Can Savette finish him?
Leetoh on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Leetoh seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Savette misses.
Savette misses with an uppercut
and Leetoh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savette throws an overhand right that lands on Leetoh's shoulder, as Leetoh tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savette slips a jab and a cross from Leetoh.
Leetoh slips under a jab.
Savette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savette is looking to counter punch.
Savette looks to land a combination but Leetoh avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Paul Savette dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adiwang Leetoh'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. This is the final round!
Savette throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leetoh staying out of range there.
Leetoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leetoh misses with an uppercut
and Savette makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leetoh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leetoh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Savette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leetoh moves away from the strike by Savette.
A telegraphed right hand from Savette misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leetoh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savette misses with a hook. Leetoh ducked under it nicely.
Leetoh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Savette counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savette keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leetoh.
Savette looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leetoh wants to clinch up but Savette keeps it at a distance.
Savette takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leetoh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leetoh misses the shot to the body.
Savette shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Leetoh eats them both and turns towards Savette to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leetoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savette.
Savette has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leetoh finds it's way round the side to connect with Savette's head.
Savette misses with a hook.
Leetoh moves into the clinch.
Leetoh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leetoh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leetoh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savette backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leetoh misses with a punch to the body.
Leetoh has a couple of punches blocked by Savette.
Leetoh blocks an uppercut.
Savette manages to break the clinch.
Savette throws a combination that misses
and Leetoh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leetoh tries to close the distance and clinch but Savette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savette throws a jab but it's blocked by Leetoh.
Savette throws an off balance right hand
and Leetoh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Savette lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savette manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Savette takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leetoh blocking some punches.
Leetoh throws an elbow that misses.
Leetoh lands an elbow that stopped Savette in his tracks for a moment.
Leetoh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leetoh misses with a punch on the inside.
Adiwang Leetoh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leetoh tries to throw a body punch but Savette avoids it by throwing Leetoh back against the cage.
Savette on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savette blocks a body shot from Leetoh.
Savette takes a knee to the side of the body.
Savette blocks the elbow strike.
Leetoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Savette controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Leetoh.
Leetoh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leetoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leetoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leetoh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Savette's efforts to push away.
Savette misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leetoh misses with a knee strike.
Leetoh tries to throw a body punch but Savette avoids it by throwing Leetoh back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Savette.
Savette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savette wants to get back to striking at distance but Leetoh won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adiwang Leetoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leetoh 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adiwang Leetoh!
Our winner, Adiwang Leetoh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rodrigues (ranked 544 p4p, 702 weight class) and Angus Young (ranked 45 p4p, 65 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 16 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jake Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angus Young!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodrigues on the side of the head.
Angus Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young throws the left hand but Rodrigues avoids the punch easily.
Young drops his hands momentarily and Rodrigues takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodrigues scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young throws a jab when Rodrigues was well out of range.
Rodrigues works the jab nicely.
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Jab from Rodrigues.
Young throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodrigues counters with an outside leg kick.
Young with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Rodrigues wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Young fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodrigues, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young is trying to pull guard but Rodrigues has him pressed against the cage.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch.
Young checks a leg kick nicely.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Young fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodrigues looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rodrigues misses with a wild combination.
Young steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues thumps Young with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Young takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodrigues.
Young forces Rodrigues back against the cage and clinches.
Rodrigues tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodrigues lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigues throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Young on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodrigues. Rodrigues obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodrigues.
Young looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young shoots in and drives through. Rodrigues sprawls well.
Jake Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Young.
A nice combination there by Rodrigues.
Young looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Young shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Young.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues connects with an inside leg kick.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Young misses.
Young fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Rodrigues on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Rodrigues lands.
Young tries to clinch up but Rodrigues circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Young tries to counter with a clinch but Rodrigues shakes him off and moves away.
Young's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a sloppy right hand. Young should have avoided that one.
Rodrigues finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Young misses with a looping left.
Rodrigues connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Young tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Young pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Young throws an off balance right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a one-two to the body.
Young has Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Young is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
Young throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodrigues on the side of the head.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues scores with a nice strike.
Rodrigues thuds a left hand into Young's body.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Young tries to counter with a clinch but Rodrigues shakes him off and moves away.
Rodrigues staying out of range there.
Rodrigues connects with a leg kick.
Young tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues scores with a hook to the body. Young takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Young's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young closes the distance and clinches.
Rodrigues swings wildly with an uppercut but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rodrigues swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodrigues lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Young or not.
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Young on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Young cracks Rodrigues with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Young connects with a single shot there.
Young takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Young tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheers as Young lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodrigues doesn't seem phased though.
Young misses with a takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a stiff right hand.
Young fails with an attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Rodrigues turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Young misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rodrigues dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Young looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circling - Young throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Young.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodrigues throws a front kick aimed at Young's knee but Young avoids it well.
Rodrigues sets himself, and Young steps forward looking for the clinch! Rodrigues avoids it this time.
A punch lands to the side of Young 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Young misses.
Young darts in looking for a takedown but Rodrigues gets double underhooks and turns Young into the cage.
Young tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves away
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young misses with a straight right.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigues lands with a right hand.
Rodrigues connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Young wants to counter with a clinch but Rodrigues pushes him away.
Rodrigues getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Rodrigues sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodrigues as he connects with a hook.
Young has managed to clinch.
Young taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigues.
Young holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rodrigues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
Rodrigues misses with some punches.
Rodrigues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young pulls Rodrigues into guard.
Rodrigues content to stall in guard here.
Young is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues content to stall in guard here.
Rodrigues'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.
Young trying to control the position.
Rodrigues decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Young, up you get!
Rodrigues lands a head shot.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young pushes Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodrigues's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigues throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young wants to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Young is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
Good work by Young as he checks the leg kick.
Rodrigues scoring well with a low kick there.
Young checks the leg kick nicely there.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Young on the side of the head.
Rodrigues keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jake Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Young.
Rodrigues throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rodrigues throws a right hand that Young ducks under and follows up with a left that Young also avoids with ease.
Rodrigues cracks a nice hook into Young's ribs.
Rodrigues slips a straight right by Young.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to clinch there but Rodrigues circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues misses with a two punch combination.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick that misses.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Young throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Young there.
Rodrigues misses the jab.
Rodrigues misses with a wild body shot.
Jake Rodrigues is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues lands with a kick to the ribs.
Young checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Rodrigues misses its intended target.
Young darts in trying to clinch
and Rodrigues counters with a nice uppercut.
Young has Rodrigues up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigues tries to break free but Young pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rodrigues dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Young or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodrigues, which made it look bad.
Angus Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodrigues throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodrigues slips under a jab from Young.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Young throws a big shot that misses.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Young. That did some damage!
Young gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rodrigues lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigues throws a head punch that misses.
Young has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodrigues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodrigues just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rodrigues throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
Jake Rodrigues has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rodrigues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Young lands a really nice looking cross but Rodrigues seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodrigues defends well and Young ends up having to push Rodrigues into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jake Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angus Young.
Rodrigues moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigues swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodrigues throws a shot to the body.
Rodrigues turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Rodrigues tenderised Young's leg. Young is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rodrigues slips a jab from Young.
A nice leg kick from Rodrigues, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodrigues fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Young.
Young avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Young tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodrigues manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Young fails with an attempt to clinch.
Young 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.
Donk. Rodrigues catches Young right on the button with a cross.
Rodrigues avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodrigues throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodrigues scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Young keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodrigues.
Young shoots in for a takedown but Rodrigues shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodrigues with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Young tries to clinch but Rodrigues moves away
and Rodrigues counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodrigues lands with a right hand.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Young doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodrigues circles away.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Rodrigues works the jab nicely.
Young doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodrigues connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Young does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues sets himself, and Young steps forward looking for the clinch! Rodrigues avoids it this time.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Young has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodrigues creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Rodrigues.
Young is looking to take this one to the mat.
Young pulls guard effortlessly.
Young is working an open guard so Rodrigues takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Rodrigues.
Young wants to clinch but Rodrigues slips to the side
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Young tries to clinch up.
Rodrigues fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Young.
Rodrigues moves out of range as Young strikes.
Young shoots for a takedown but Rodrigues saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.
Young on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rodrigues scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Young misses with a hook. Rodrigues ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigues throwing a counter right hand but Young manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Rodrigues - just one landing.
A low kick lands for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigues throws a shot to the body.
Rodrigues connects with an inside leg kick.
Young misses with a hook. Rodrigues ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigues bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Young's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rodrigues.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick which misses Young's front leg but catches the back leg as Young tries to avoid it.
Young tests Rodrigues's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick lands for Rodrigues.
Young closes the distance and clinches.
Rodrigues gets underhooks to prevent Young's takedown attempt.
Young throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Young is looking for a takedown.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodrigues lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Rodrigues showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rodrigues, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rodrigues!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teo-King Beanbag (ranked 326 p4p, 363 weight class) and Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau (ranked 44 p4p, 51 weight class). Beanbag comes to the cage accompanied by Beastie Boys - No Sleep Till Brooklyn. 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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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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teo-King Beanbag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beanbag gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Costeau cracks Beanbag with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beanbag moves out of range of the strikes.
It appears Beanbag was looking to counter with a kick there.
Costeau throws a jab when Beanbag was well out of range.
Costeau misses with a straight right.
It looked like Beanbag was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costeau.
Costeau has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Beanbag moves out of range of the strikes.
Costeau scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Costeau misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Costeau 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Beanbag moves out of range as Costeau throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beanbag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costeau.
Beanbag jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Costeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Beanbag counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Costeau thinking.
Costeau throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beanbag counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beanbag moves out of range as Costeau strikes.
Beanbag is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Costeau lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Beanbag has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beanbag and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Beanbag throws a big counter combination but Costeau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Beanbag checks a leg kick.
Beanbag appears to be looking for a big counter.
Costeau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beanbag checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Beanbag. Costeau shrugs it off though.
Costeau throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Costeau swings widly with a right hand
and Beanbag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beanbag looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Costeau throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Costeau takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beanbag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costeau.
As Costeau tries to get set, Beanbag tries to push him back and clinch up but Costeau manages to avoid the attempt.
Costeau throws an overhand right that lands on Beanbag's shoulder, as Beanbag tries to avoid the shot.
Costeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beanbag fires out a quick counter leg kick but Costeau just manages to avoid it.
A big left from Costeau misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costeau misses with a kick to the body.
Costeau misses with a low kick.
It looked like Beanbag was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costeau.
Costeau misses with a right hand
and Beanbag counters with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Beanbag.
Costeau looks winded!
Costeau swings for the body but Beanbag moves out of range.
Costeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Costeau tries to get set, Beanbag tries to push him back and clinch up but Costeau manages to avoid the attempt.
Beanbag displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costeau throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Costeau misses
and Beanbag counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Costeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and Beanbag moves out of range easily.
Beanbag really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Costeau looks to land a left hand but Beanbag moved out of range nicely.
Beanbag is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Costeau.
Beanbag throws a sloppy head kick and Costeau moves out of range easily.
Costeau is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costeau misses with a right hand
and Beanbag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Costeau misses with a hook to the body
enabling Beanbag to counter with a crisp jab.
Costeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beanbag.
Beanbag looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Costeau throws a lazy right hand but Beanbag sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beanbag quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Costeau scoring well with a low kick there.
Costeau swings widly with a right hand
and Beanbag cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Costeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beanbag counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Costeau throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beanbag moves into the clinch.
Costeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beanbag as Costeau tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beanbag.
Costeau blocks a body shot from Beanbag.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costeau tries a body shot but Beanbag blocks it.
Beanbag misses with a hook to the ribs.
Costeau breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beanbag uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costeau.
Costeau misses with a looping left.
Beanbag is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Costeau.
Beanbag is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Costeau connects with a leg kick.
Costeau throws a hook but Beanbag avoids it easily.
Beanbag appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Costeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Beanbag counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Costeau scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Costeau misses.
Beanbag was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Costeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Beanbag checks a leg kick.
Costeau misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Costeau throws a hook to the side of Beanbag's head but Beanbag sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Beanbag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Costeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beanbag uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costeau.
Beanbag wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Beanbag paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A lazy left from Costeau finds it's target.
Costeau is looking to chop away at Beanbag's legs.
Costeau misses with a hook. Beanbag ducked under it nicely.
As Costeau tries to get set, Beanbag tries to push him back and clinch up but Costeau manages to avoid the attempt.
Costeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Beanbag finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Beanbag is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beanbag blocks a leg kick.
Costeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Beanbag.
Beanbag throwing a counter right hand but Costeau manages to avoid it.
Costeau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Costeau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beanbag chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Costeau can pounce on him.
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and Beanbag moves out of range easily.
Costeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beanbag manages to avoid it.
Beanbag ducks under a wild hook from Costeau.
Costeau lands with a shot to the body.
Costeau misses with a hook.
It looked like Beanbag was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Costeau.
Beanbag has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Costeau takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Costeau throws a hook but Beanbag avoids it easily.
Costeau jabs at Beanbag's body.
A leg kick checked by Costeau.
Costeau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beanbag seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Beanbag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costeau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costeau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Costeau swings widly with a right hand
and Beanbag counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Costeau misses.
Beanbag appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Costeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costeau misses with a kick to the body
and Beanbag counters with a right hand to the body.
Costeau is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costeau misses with a hook.
Beanbag swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beanbag connects with a nice looking jab.
Costeau takes a swing at Beanbag's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Beanbag on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Costeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beanbag throwing a counter right hand but Costeau manages to avoid it.
Costeau throws a big shot that misses.
Beanbag swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beanbag defending well as Costeau loads up on a big left hand.
Costeau throws a combination that misses
and Beanbag cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costeau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beanbag counters with a nice right hand that sends Costeau toppling to the canvas! Costeau scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Beanbag finish him?!
Costeau is rocked!
A slapping body kick lands there for Beanbag.
Costeau is still on wobbly legs! Can Beanbag finish him?
Beanbag fakes the body blow, causing Costeau to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Costeau goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teo-King Beanbag!
A victorious Teo-King Beanbag thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wille Thai (ranked 470 p4p, 950 weight class) and Jerome Browning (ranked 59 p4p, 127 weight class). Jerome Browning is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 38 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerome Browning!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browning misses with a left hand
and Thai decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Browning's guard.
Thai forces his way into half guard.
Thai 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.
Thai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Browning sees it coming and defends easily.
Thai trying to mount his opponent but Browning defends it.
Browning wants to control but Thai is keeping busy.
Thai seems to be working for a kimura but Browning defends the submission attempt.
Thai wants to free his trapped foot but Browning is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thai is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai is trying to work for a kimura but Browning is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai is looking for a kimura but Browning is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thai to get the leverage.
Browning tries to get to full guard but Thai has control of the leg.
Thai is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Browning!
Thai moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Browning has worked his arm free - good work by Browning!
Thai is trying to get an arm triangle but Browning is defending well.
Thai is trying to get an arm triangle but Browning is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Browning, who protects the arm well.
Thai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Browning is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Browning is looking for a sweep.
Thai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Browning, who protects the arm well.
Thai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Browning, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Browning has escaped the position, nice work there.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Thai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thai is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Browning has escaped the position, nice work there.
Browning controls the position for a moment.
Thai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Browning tries to improve position but can't.
Thai swings around for an armbar but Browning sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thai's guard.
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Browning lands a couple of digs.
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Browning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Browning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Browning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Browning scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Browning must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Browning scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wille Thai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Browning tries to sprawl but Thai drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Browning makes his way to full guard, as Thai worked for a kimura.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Browning has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thai tries to free his leg and advance position but Browning is retaining full guard.
Wille Thai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thai has gone for a leg lock! Browning slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thai's guard.
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Browning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Browning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully.
Thai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Browning defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Browning's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Browning postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Browning working some strikes from top position.
Thai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Browning defends well.
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Browning defends it easily.
Browning's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Browning can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browning trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Browning postures up and lands a big shot to Thai's brow.
Browning avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Browning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Browning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully.
Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet.
Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Browning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Browning keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thai's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Thai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Browning dives on top into guard.
Browning wants to pass the guard but Thai is keeping the position.
Browning lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Browning is in close to Thai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Browning is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thai being controlled here, momentarily.
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Browning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Browning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browning landing with the ground and pound.
Browning throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet.
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Browning defends it easily.
Thai has his foot on Browning's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Browning works his way back into a safe position though.
Browning avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Browning has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Browning keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wille Thai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Browning gets a takedown into half guard.
Jerome Browning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Browning got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Browning has managed to get both his arms back between Thai's legs - danger averted.
Browning makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Browning can do to turn this around?
Thai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Browning is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Browning wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Browning pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thai is keeping the position for now.
Thai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Browning defends well.
Thai keeping moving, preventing Browning from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Browning with a nice head shot there.
Browning scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Browning not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Browning's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Browning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Browning trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Browning advances to half guard.
Browning prevents Thai from improving his position.
Thai is defending against the submission attempts here by Browning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thai looking for submissions off his back.
Browning prevents Thai from improving his position.
Browning looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thai with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thai moves into full guard.
Browning works over Thai with some ground and pound from guard.
Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Browning gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thai has momentary wrist control but Browning slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is looking for a triangle but Browning pushes his legs off easily.
Thai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Browning connects with a couple of short punches.
Browning looking to pass the guard.
Thai is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Browning defends well.
Browning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Browning doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Browning manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Browning trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Thai working for submissions but it's allowed Browning to get to half guard.
Browning drops an elbow to the side of Thai's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Browning lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Browning prevents Thai from improving his position.
Thai is refusing to be controlled, as Browning sits in half guard.
Browning lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Browning is looking for a kimura but Thai is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Browning to get the leverage.
Browning working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai looking for submissions off his back.
Browning working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Browning comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wille Thai!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lang (ranked 52 p4p, 155 weight class) and Kevin Jones (ranked 6 p4p, 22 weight class). Lang's entrance music is Каспийский Груз - Табор уходит в небо. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 19 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lang's waist but Lang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Lang tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lang avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang prevents the takedown attempt.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Jones blocks a body shot from Lang.
Jones blocking some punches.
Lang pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lang is keeping busy.
Jones has Lang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short body shot lands from Lang as the two fighters clinch.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Lang blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to pull guard but Lang won't allow it.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones has hold of one of Lang's legs. Lang is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lang is controlling Jones's posture.
Lang'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.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands up over Lang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom.
Lang controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Lang has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones is in close to Lang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lang is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lang has escaped and now he's on top!
Lang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones wants to sweep here but Lang controlling him for the moment.
Jones keeping full guard, as Lang tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
Jones is trying to keep Lang in close.
Jones is pulling down on Lang's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lang preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clubber Lang dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lang tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Lang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lang clinches with his opponent.
Lang works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Lang tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang lands a shoulder strike.
Lang stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lang.
Lang misses with a body punch.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Lang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones prevents a body shot from Lang.
A short uppercut from Lang.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Lang works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Lang.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Lang tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Lang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lang digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Clubber Lang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lang regains guard.
Lang wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in Ludus Gladiatorius inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Lang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Lang is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Kevin Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lang with the inside leg kick.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Lang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Lang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Lang is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lang 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.
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Lang blocks nicely.
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 Clubber Lang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A low kick from Lang is predictable there
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lang's guard.
Jones is in close to Lang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lang's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Lang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones tries for a takedown but Lang circles away easily
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Lang takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Lang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Lang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lang sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lang to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Lang misses.
Lang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lang!
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lang is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow.
Jones working away.
Jones 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.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones cracks Lang with a big elbow.
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Lang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones with the ground and pound but Lang regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lang's head.
Jones working Lang over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lang to regain full guard.
Jones won't allow Lang to sweep him here.
Lang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jones really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lang throws a lazy body kick
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Lang fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Lang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Lang has wrist control.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Lang looking to control.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Lang has wrist control.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Lang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom.
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lang!
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones tries to roll over but Lang keeps him under control.
Jones trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Lang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Lang controlling from the full mount.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang controlling from the full mount.
Jones wants to hold on but Lang pushes him away.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jones dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lang with a hook.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Lang connects with the punch.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang misses with a body punch.
Lang is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to pull guard but Lang won't allow it.
Lang lands a right hand.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Lang prevents the takedown attempt.
Lang scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Lang as the two fighters clinch.
Lang tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
A hook to the body from Lang.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lang lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
Lang is working Jones over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lang - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Lang.
Lang pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Lang is working Jones over against the cage.
Lang pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Lang.
Lang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Lang pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang scores with a hook to the body.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Lang as the two fighters clinch.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang lands with a light punch inside.
Lang lands with a left to the head.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Lang lands a left hand.
Lang scores with a shoulder strike.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lang.
It looks like Lang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lang works the jab nicely.
Jab by Jones.
Lang with a nice calf kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Lang, which made it look bad.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lang as he jumps to the side.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lang defends it nicely.
Lang with a jab.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lang 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:46
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
Clubber Lang retains his middleweight title!
Clubber Lang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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