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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Braun Westen (ranked 973 p4p, 1406 weight class) and Janne Varis (ranked 113 p4p, 158 weight class). Janne Varis 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Braun Westen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Janne Varis!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Westen prevents Varis from improving his position.
Westen trying to pass the guard but Varis defending well.
Varis wants to get back to full guard but Westen has mounted him!
Westen controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Varis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westen cracks Varis with a solid left hand.
Westen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Varis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Westen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varis prevents Westen from standing back up.
Westen is defending against the submission attempts here by Varis.
Westen is looking for a sweep. Varis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Westen keeping control of the position.
Varis is pressing down on Westen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Westen is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Varis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Varis tries to pass to full mount but Westen defends it.
Varis prevents Westen from improving his position.
Westen wants to control but Varis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Westen wants to improve his position but Varis is controlling well.
Varis is pressing down on Westen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Westen is holding on for now.
Varis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Westen!
Varis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Westen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westen is looking to get to half guard.
Varis avoids the attempt from Westen to control.
Varis goes for an armbar but Westen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Westen.
Varis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Westen.
Varis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Westen is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Varis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Varis is trying to control the position but Westen postures up.
Varis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Westen is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at Banzai Combat Academy LA inform us that Varis has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Westen sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Westen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Westen stopping the sweep attempt from Varis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Janne Varis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Westen has his takedown stuffed
and Varis moves into the clinch.
Westen avoiding damage.
Westen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Varis is defending well.
Varis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Westen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Westen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Varis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Westen somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braun Westen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Westen lands in his opponent's guard.
Braun Westen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westen won't allow Varis to sweep him here.
Westen trying to control the position from guard on top but Varis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varis controls Westen momentarily but Westen frees himself.
Varis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Westen trying to control but Varis is working from the bottom.
Varis looking for a sweep. Not yet Varis, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Varis looking for a guillotine here but Westen defends easily.
Varis working for a triangle but Westen defends it easily.
Varis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Westen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Varis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Varis passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varis is looking for a kimura but Westen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Varis to get the leverage.
Westen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Varis is fighting to break Westen's control of his arms but Westen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Varis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westen is keeping the position for now.
Varis passes into half guard.
Varis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Westen is just riding it out for now. Varis eventually gives up the hold.
Westen works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westen pulls Varis in close to his closed guard and prevents Varis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Westen working for a triangle but Varis defends it easily.
Westen wants to stand but Varis is controlling the position.
Varis preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varis forces his way into half guard.
Westen keeping control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Janne Varis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Varis throws a one two combo.
Janne Varis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Westen tries to close the distance and clinch but Varis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Westen gets a double leg takedown into Varis's guard.
Westen wants to control from the top but Varis keeps moving.
Varis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Varis is trying to hold Westen in close to prevent damage but Westen has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westen tries to pass to full mount but Varis defends it.
Varis looking for submissions off his back.
Westen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Varis wants to control but Westen is keeping busy.
Varis is looking for a sweep. Westen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Varis is staying active underneath Westen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Westen is thwarting Varis's attempts to control the position.
Westen controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Westen blocks a jab.
It looked like Westen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Varis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Westen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Westen misses with a takedown attempt - Varis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Westen closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westen breaks the clinch.
Varis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westen avoids it really well and circles away.
Westen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Westen shoots in for a takedown but Varis shows good takedown defense.
Westen gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Varis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Varis pulls Westen in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Westen trying to control the position from guard on top but Varis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varis wants to sweep but no luck.
Westen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Varis is proving hard to escape from.
Westen wants to pass the guard but Varis is keeping the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Westen stays in close to Varis's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Westen sets himself, and Varis steps forward looking for the clinch! Westen avoids it this time.
Braun Westen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braun Westen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Varis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braun Westen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Varis 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Janne Varis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamison Hutchinson (ranked 1893 p4p, 2094 weight class) and William Kidd (ranked 213 p4p, 225 weight class). Kidd has chosen Spanish Ladies (SEA SHANTY) as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamison Hutchinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd stalks Hutchinson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hutchinson's face. Hutchinson staggers backwards, shaken.
Kidd throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hutchinson on the side of the head.
Hutchinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kidd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab from Kidd.
Kidd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Hutchinson misses its intended target.
Kidd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hutchinson lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kidd lands a glancing blow to the side of Hutchinson's head.
Kidd moves out of range of the strikes.
Kidd avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Kidd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Kidd.
Decent striking displayed by Kidd there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hutchinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hutchinson throwing a counter right hand but Kidd manages to avoid it.
William Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Kidd.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hutchinson moves away.
Hutchinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hutchinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hutchinson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hutchinson cracks Kidd with a good jab.
 Kidd is rocked!
Hutchinson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kidd out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamison Hutchinson!
The defeated William Kidd had this to say: 'Yarrr....lower the flag, mateys. We be scuppered.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nacho Cheese (ranked 1164 p4p, 911 weight class) and DaMatti Matikainen (ranked 124 p4p, 103 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nacho Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 19 - 3, fighting out of London, DaMatti Matikainen!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheese throws a low kick but Matikainen moves out of range easily.
Matikainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matikainen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cheese sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matikainen somewhat.
Matikainen slips a jab from Cheese.
As Cheese backs off Matikainen throws a huge counter combo but Cheese manages to avoid it all.
Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen shoots in but Cheese avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cheese was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nacho Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DaMatti Matikainen.
Some bone on bone action there as Matikainen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matikainen looks for a takedown but Cheese sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese misses with a hook
and Matikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cheese connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matikainen. Matikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Cheese connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Matikainen momentarily.
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheese throws a body punch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Cheese throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nacho Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
Matikainen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cheese sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Cheese misses with a hook.
Cheese displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matikainen.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Matikainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cheese misses with a lunging right hand
and Matikainen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matikainen with the inside leg kick.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Cheese.
Despite the aggression on Matikainen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheese lands a big head kick that sends Matikainen tumbling to the mat! Cheese takes a step backwards and waves Matikainen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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 Cheese misses.
Matikainen fails with the takedown.
Cheese throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cheese misses the shot to the body.
Cheese bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cheese connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matikainen is rocked!
That has opened up DaMatti Matikainen's cut even more.
Matikainen has closed the distance and engaged Cheese in a clinch.
Cheese misses with the head strike.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cheese misses with some punches.
Matikainen can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen blocks a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen is trying to pull guard but Cheese turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matikainen can't get the takedown.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matikainen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cheese, pushing him back against the cage.
Matikainen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Matikainen is looking to stand up but Cheese isn't so interested in that idea.
Matikainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Matikainen thows a huge punch but Cheese dodges it nicely.
Matikainen stops Cheese from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen stands up and beckons Cheese to join him on the feet.
Nacho Cheese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cheese tries a head kick but it misses.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Cheese.
Cheese throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen counters with a left and a right that stings Cheese.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheese moves out of range of the body kick from Matikainen.
Cheese throws out a powerful jab.
Matikainen shoots in looking for a takedown but Cheese manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matikainen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matikainen.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at Fireball Zone that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cheese throws a sloppy head kick and Matikainen moves out of range easily.
Cheese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matikainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho Cheese dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cheese throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
Nacho Cheese is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheese throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Cheese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Matikainen dives in and grabs Cheese's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cheese pushes down on Matikainen's head and hops out.
Matikainen closes the distance and clinches up with Cheese, looking for a takedown. Matikainen pushes Cheese against the cage but Cheese circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cheese throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DaMatti Matikainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese throws a jab but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Cheese.
Matikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matikainen wants to counter the offense by Cheese and move into the clinch position.
Cheese throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen clinches up with Cheese and pushes him back against the cage.
Matikainen fails to pull guard.
Nacho Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DaMatti Matikainen.
Cheese trying to control the position but instead, Matikainen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cheese into the cage.
Matikainen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Matikainen prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese lands a right hand.
Matikainen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheese throws a body shot but no joy.
Matikainen scores with a nice head shot.
Matikainen clinches with his opponent.
Matikainen tries to pull guard but Cheese won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen is trying to pull guard but Cheese has him pressed against the cage.
Matikainen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cheese prevents it.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cheese misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Cheese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matikainen can do to turn this around?
Matikainen wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matikainen.
Cheese avoiding damage.
Cheese is trying to maintain a safe position but Matikainen gets an underhook and turns Cheese into the cage.
Cheese lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Cheese just leaning against Matikainen, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matikainen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cheese uses from the top position.
Cheese gets to his feet. Matikainen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matikainen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cheese gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matikainen.
Matikainen is trying to pull guard but Cheese turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matikainen is trying to stall.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen tries to pull guard but Cheese forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cheese.
Cheese displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matikainen up against the cage.
Cheese is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese gets through Matikainen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cheese gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matikainen.
Cheese throws a punch but it's blocked by Matikainen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Matikainen as Cheese tries to tie him up.
Matikainen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cheese uses from the top position.
Cheese tries to stand but Matikainen is controlling from the bottom.
Cheese gets to his feet. Matikainen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cheese slaps away a takedown attempt from Matikainen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nacho Cheese dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheese scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No joy there for Cheese, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matikainen gets a clinch.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Matikainen controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
Matikainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cheese pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matikainen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matikainen slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen just misses with a punch to the body.
As Matikainen tries to get set, Cheese tries to push him back and clinch up but Matikainen manages to avoid the attempt.
Cheese lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matikainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Cheese bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matikainen's head backwards.
Matikainen shoots in for a takedown but Cheese shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nacho Cheese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DaMatti Matikainen.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matikainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matikainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matikainen manages to avoid it.
Matikainen tries to counter with a clinch but Cheese shakes him off and moves away.
Cheese throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matikainen counters with a series of strikes. Cheese will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cheese misses with an uppercut
and Matikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cheese lands with a right hand.
A jab from Cheese misses.
Cheese connects with the punch.
Matikainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cheese circles away.
Cheese gets tackled into the cage by Matikainen. Matikainen maintains the clinch.
Cheese swings wildly with an uppercut but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
Cheese is leaning against Matikainen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen blocks an uppercut.
Matikainen blocking some punches.
Cheese tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Cheese has Matikainen pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cheese fails to land.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matikainen wants a takedown but no success here.
Cheese tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it.
Cheese misses with a punch on the inside.
Matikainen jumps guard but Cheese stands there with Matikainen around his waist. Matikainen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matikainen blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cheese working aggressively here.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cheese throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matikainens head.
Stalling in the clinch from Cheese.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DaMatti Matikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matikainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cheese avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matikainen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cheese after a bit of a struggle.
Cheese misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cheese lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cheese lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matikainen backwards.
Cheese lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cheese has a couple of punches blocked by Matikainen.
Cheese prevents a body shot from Matikainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheese lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cheese scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Matikainen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matikainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nacho Cheese has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cheese tries a body shot but Matikainen blocks it.
Matikainen tries to break free but Cheese pushes him back against the cage.
Matikainen breaks from the clinch.
Cheese misses with a straight left.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Cheese.
Matikainen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cheese.
Matikainen has his takedown stuffed
and Cheese cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cheese lands a jab to Matikainen's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nacho Cheese showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cheese, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nacho Cheese!
Nacho Cheese thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Reilly (ranked 1359 p4p, 1072 weight class) and Luke Jackson (ranked 152 p4p, 115 weight class). Reilly comes to the cage accompanied by Cannonball/ The Breeders. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Luke Jackson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Gregor Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson looks to land a combination but Reilly avoids it well.
Reilly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Reilly blocks a jab.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly misses with a left hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot lands for Reilly.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Reilly misses its target.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Reilly's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.
Reilly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a few strikes there.
Reilly throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Gregor Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reilly scores with a body shot.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Reilly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reilly missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson stuns Reilly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reilly slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Reilly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Reilly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Reilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Reilly misses with a left hand
and Reilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reilly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reilly scores with a jab.
Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Reilly misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Reilly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reilly is looking to counter punch.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
Reilly misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reilly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the body from Reilly misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reilly connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reilly in his tracks.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Reilly counters with a nice uppercut.
Reilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Reilly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reilly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reilly throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reilly on the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Reilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reilly fails to land with a series of punches.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reilly.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 It looks like Gregor Reilly has been cut.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Reilly.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Reilly's belly button to the back.
Reilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Reilly is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reilly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reilly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reilly cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregor Reilly's cut.
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.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Reilly.
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Jackson cracks Reilly with a good jab.
Luke Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reilly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot.
Reilly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson connects with a looping right hand.
Reilly scores with a hook.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reilly.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Reilly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Reilly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Reilly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Reilly sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reilly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Reilly.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Reilly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Reilly misses with a left hand
and Reilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly works the jab nicely.
Jackson throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.
Reilly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reilly throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Reilly.
Reilly is looking to counter punch.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.
Jackson misses with a hook. Reilly ducked under it nicely.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a body shot.
Reilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Reilly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reilly throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Reilly misses with a lunging right hand
and Reilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reilly throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Reilly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reilly blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Reilly dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson swings for the body but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A shot to the body from Reilly misses
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Reilly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Reilly might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reilly.
Reilly misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Reilly cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson scores with a one two! Reilly had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Reilly moves away and avoids it.
Reilly misses the jab.
Reilly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reilly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reilly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Reilly. That snapped Jackson's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luke Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gregor Reilly's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson throws a hook but Reilly blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reilly.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reilly misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Reilly moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Reilly counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reilly throws out the jab.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming.
Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Reilly.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reilly.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Reilly avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reilly defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Reilly misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reilly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson throws the left hand but Reilly avoids the punch easily.
Reilly lands a jab.
Reilly throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reilly throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Reilly moved out of range.
Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Reilly looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Jackson takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Reilly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jackson momentarily.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Reilly throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Reilly misses
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reilly misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a hook. Reilly ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Reilly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reilly throws an off balance right hand
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reilly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Jackson.
Gregor Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reilly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reilly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reilly throws out the jab.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Luke Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reilly throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Jackson!
A relieved looking Luke Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Norberg (ranked 722 p4p, 1246 weight class) and Debt Metal (ranked 84 p4p, 147 weight class). Norberg comes to the cage accompanied by Real American - Rick Derringer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buster Norberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Debt Metal!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metal misses with a lunging right hand
and Norberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Metal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norberg fires out a quick counter leg kick but Metal just manages to avoid it.
Metal misses with a hook to the body
and Norberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Debt Metal has been cut.
Norberg takes a swing at Metal's ribcage but misses.
Metal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Metal misses with a left hand
and Norberg counters with a nice right hand that sends Metal toppling to the canvas! Metal scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Norberg finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Metal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Norberg is looking to regain half guard here but Metal keeps moving and retains side control.
Norberg wants to control but Metal postures up.
Norberg is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norberg is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norberg can't do much from the bottom here.
Norberg regains half guard, as Metal was trying to land strikes.
Metal tries to pass to full mount but Norberg defends it.
Norberg is trying to control but can't.
Metal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Metal lands strikes from half guard.
Norberg trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Norberg preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Metal working over Norberg with some ground and pound. Norberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Metal is thwarting Norberg's attempts to control the position.
Norberg keeping hold of Metal's head, controlling as best he can.
Norberg trying to control here.
Norberg wants to improve his position but Metal is controlling well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Metal tries for a takedown but Norberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Metal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Norberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Debt Metal's cut even more.
Norberg avoids the body shot from Metal.
It looked like Norberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Metal.
Norberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Metal scores with a jab to the body.
Metal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norberg counters with a crisp right hand that drops Metal! Norberg lets Metal back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Buster Norberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Metal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norberg has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metal shoots and misses
and Norberg counters with a crisp right hand that drops Metal! Norberg lets Metal back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Metal is rocked!
The cut above Debt Metal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Buster Norberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Debt Metal.
Metal closes the distance and clinches up with Norberg, looking for a takedown. Metal pushes Norberg against the cage but Norberg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Norberg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Metal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norberg counters with a right hand from hell and Metal is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Norberg!
A victorious Buster Norberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between El President (ranked 673 p4p, 447 weight class) and Michal Materlak (ranked 85 p4p, 59 weight class). Materlak has chosen Marzenia as his entrance music. Michal Materlak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, El President!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 4, fighting out of Sydney, Michal Materlak!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
President missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Materlak misses.
President lands with an uppercut that bounces Materlak off the cage and back into range.
President with a nice cross.
It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
President with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Materlak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
President rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Materlak counters with an inside leg kick.
President misses with a left hand
and Materlak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
President really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
President throws a body punch but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak lands a nice leg kick that just misses President's sensitive parts.
Materlak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Materlak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Materlak breaks from the clinch.
Materlak connects with a right hand. President shakes it off.
Materlak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract President.
President throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Materlak misses with a straight right.
Materlak moves away from the strike by President.
Materlak lands with a shot to the body.
Materlak tries to move into range but President moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
President with a nice cross.
President thuds his right hand into Materlak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
President looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from President does no damage.
President ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
President misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
Materlak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
President misses the shot to the body.
Materlak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. President sees it coming and avoids it easily.
President throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Materlak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Materlak slips a jab from President.
Materlak misses with a straight left.
President throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Materlak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
President throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
President misses with a looping left.
President thows a left - swing and a miss!
Materlak throws a jab when President was well out of range.
President throwing a counter right hand but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
President is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
President is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
President ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from President.
President tries a head kick but it misses.
President lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
President on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
President throws a series of punches but Materlak avoids them all with ease.
President throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Materlak.
President swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Materlak counters with a single leg into guard. President didn't expect that.
Materlak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Materlak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and President dives on top into guard.
President wants to control from the top but Materlak keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
President stopping the sweep attempt from Materlak.
President wants to get up but he can't break Materlak's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
President is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
President has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Materlak is proving hard to escape from.
President controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Materlak is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
President trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
President's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
President throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Materlak.
Materlak swings for the body but President moves out of range.
El President seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak thuds his shin into the meat of President's side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that El President will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Materlak lands with a hook. President tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
President throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
President stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Materlak.
Materlak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
President is looking to score with low kicks.
Materlak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Materlak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
President pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Materlak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by President.
Materlak misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Materlak.
President takes one on the button.
President is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Materlak tries to clinch but President is having none of it.
President lands an overhand right.
Materlak buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
President lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
President throws a right and a left that Materlak avoids nicely.
Materlak wants to clinch.
El President is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Materlak both land. Nice combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Materlak.
Materlak slips a jab from President.
President throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materlak throws a leg kick but President moved away.
President on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Materlak blocks a head kick by President.
Materlak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Materlak lands a nice looking body shot.
President throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
Materlak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Materlak tried to score with a low kick but President checks it.
Materlak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Materlak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Materlak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
President takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Materlak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Materlak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Materlak lands a nice leg kick that just misses President's sensitive parts.
President throws a head kick that Materlak semi-blocks.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from President.
President throws a head kick but Materlak moves out of range.
Materlak unleashes a big counter combination but President bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
President is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Materlak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Materlak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by President.
President tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Materlak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
President scores with a hook.
That has opened up Michal Materlak's cut even more.
President throws a jab when Materlak was well out of range.
Materlak wants to counter with a clinch but President pushes him away.
Materlak throws a head kick but President moves out of range.
President takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
President throws a head kick that misses.
President backing away here, and Materlak unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak with the inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by President. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of President.
Materlak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Materlak misses with a straight right.
It looked like President wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Materlak slips under a jab from President.
President looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
President scores with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Materlak.
President swings widly with a right hand
and Materlak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Materlak looks to land a combination but President avoids it well.
President appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Materlak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
President throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Materlak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from President.
President throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
President throws a combination that misses
and Materlak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Materlak. That's going to slow President down.
President looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
President swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Materlak throws an overhand right that lands on President's shoulder, as President tries to avoid the shot.
President lands with a shot to the body.
Materlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
President throws a lazy uppercut
and Materlak counters with a straight right hand.
Materlak moves out of range as President strikes.
Materlak misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Materlak - just one landing.
President pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts President, as that shot connected.
The cut above Michal Materlak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Materlak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
President looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materlak moves forwards but President connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Materlak misses with a hook.
Materlak misses with an attempted mid kick.
President throws a sloppy head kick and Materlak moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from President.
President thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for President.
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from President.
Materlak scores with a crisp jab that stopped President in his tracks.
Materlak has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Materlak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by President.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Materlak with a nice calf kick.
Good standup being displayed there by President as he connects with a hook.
Materlak throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Materlak, right into the meat of the thigh.
President lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak with a nice cross.
A big left from President misses.
President checks the leg kick.
President connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from President.
President misses with a looping right.
President throws an overhand right that lands on Materlak's shoulder, as Materlak tries to avoid the shot.
President misses with a double jab
and Materlak counters with a straight right hand.
President throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Materlak counters with an inside leg kick.
Materlak throws a hook but President blocks it.
A cross from President lands.
President bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Materlak's head.
A big right from President misses.
President throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.
Materlak lands a jab to the head.
Materlak lands a nice hook to President's body. President takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
President throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Materlak counters with a nice uppercut.
President lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Materlak lands a nice hook to President's body. President takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Materlak misses the jab.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
President is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materlak.
President misses the shot to the body.
Materlak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
President scores with a sloppy right hand. Materlak should have avoided that one.
Materlak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
El President is winning the standup battle so far.
Materlak lands a nice shot that snaps President's head back.
Materlak scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
President fails to land with a series of punches.
Materlak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Michal Materlak's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A solid body kick from Materlak.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from President.
President takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Materlak scores with a jab. President acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
President scores with a sloppy right hand. Materlak should have avoided that one.
Jab from Materlak.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
President throws a lazy right hand but Materlak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Materlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
President lands with an overhand left.
President keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Materlak.
President tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
President tries to move into range but Materlak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Materlak connects with a single shot there.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. President was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
President misses the jab.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. President was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
President swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
President throws a poor cross that misses
and Materlak counters with an inside leg kick.
President tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materlak was well out of range. Poor timing from President.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
President throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materlak closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Materlak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. President smiles and moves away.
Materlak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but President moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
President misses with an uppercut. Materlak saw that one coming.
It seemed like Materlak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Materlak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. President sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materlak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Materlak throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Materlak misses.
President just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Materlak.
Materlak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak is looking to chop away at President's legs.
Materlak is looking to slow President down with leg kicks.
President moves out of range as Materlak throws a body kick.
President lands with an uppercut that bounces Materlak off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materlak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Materlak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El President!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Adamovic (ranked 158 p4p, 500 weight class) and Lee Murray (ranked 24 p4p, 58 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valentin Adamovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Murray !
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adamovic lands a jab to the nose.
Adamovic slips a straight right by Murray .
Adamovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Murray .
Murray unleashes a big counter combination but Adamovic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Murray . Those never looked like landing.
Murray throws a right hand that misses
and Adamovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Lee Murray has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Adamovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adamovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adamovic blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Murray .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray slips under a jab from Adamovic.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adamovic, as that shot connected.
Adamovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Murray on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murray on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Adamovic.
Adamovic throws a lazy body kick
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Adamovic misses the target.
Adamovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
Adamovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murray .
Murray misses with a straight right.
Adamovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murray at a distance.
Murray throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adamovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Adamovic misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with a three punch combo that has Adamovic backing up. Adamovic nods at Murray to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamovic dips to his left and cracks Murray with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Adamovic.
Murray is rocked!
Adamovic feints and then cracks Murray 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murray down.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Adamovic finish him?
Adamovic lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Murray crumples to the floor! Adamovic milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Valentin Adamovic!
Valentin Adamovic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Stahl (ranked 235 p4p, 552 weight class) and Dodong Janjan (ranked 20 p4p, 46 weight class). Janjan has chosen Love Addict as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dodong Janjan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paul Stahl's chin.
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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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Stahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dodong Janjan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janjan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stahl.
Stahl throws out a loose jab but Janjan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Stahl misses.
Janjan throws a counter combo.
Stahl lands a jab to the nose.
Stahl throws a looping overhand right but Janjan ducks down to avoid it.
Janjan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from Stahl finds it's way through Janjan's defenses.
Stahl uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Janjan has time to react.
Janjan slips under a jab from Stahl.
Janjan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janjan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Janjan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stahl.
Janjan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stahl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stahl throws a hook but Janjan blocks it.
Janjan is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janjan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stahl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Janjan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stahl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stahl throws a lazy uppercut
and Janjan counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice defenses there by Janjan.
Janjan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stahl cracks Janjan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Janjan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stahl.
Janjan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Dodong Janjan has been cut.
Stahl lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahl connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stahl throws an off balance right hand
and Janjan counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Stahl.
Janjan is rocked!
Janjan circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Stahl. Janjan falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Stahl!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Stahl!
A very excited looking Paul Stahl 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boniface Randriamaholison (ranked 396 p4p, 465 weight class) and Frane Vinkovic (ranked 51 p4p, 64 weight class). Randriamaholison comes into the arena with Careless Whisper (Remastered) blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Boniface Randriamaholison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frane Vinkovic!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randriamaholison misses with a left hand
and Vinkovic counters with a straight right hand.
Vinkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Vinkovic misses with a low kick.
Vinkovic misses with a left hand
and Randriamaholison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vinkovic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vinkovic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Vinkovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randriamaholison throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Vinkovic counter with a right hand.
Randriamaholison misses with a wild body shot.
Vinkovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Randriamaholison misses with a right hand
and Vinkovic counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randriamaholison moves out of range of the leg kick from Vinkovic.
It looked like Randriamaholison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Randriamaholison dodges the punch combination from Vinkovic.
Vinkovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Randriamaholison counters with a nice uppercut.
Vinkovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Vinkovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body punch from Randriamaholison.
Randriamaholison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Randriamaholison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randriamaholison misses with a left hand
and Randriamaholison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vinkovic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vinkovic throws a hook but Randriamaholison blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinkovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vinkovic tries to land a leg kick but Randriamaholison saw it coming and moves away.
Randriamaholison connects with a jab.
Vinkovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinkovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Randriamaholison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Randriamaholison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vinkovic at a distance.
A jab from Vinkovic misses.
Randriamaholison appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vinkovic misses with an uppercut
and Randriamaholison counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Vinkovic
and Randriamaholison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frane Vinkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randriamaholison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinkovic.
Vinkovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Randriamaholison counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinkovic lands with a cross.
Randriamaholison is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vinkovic looks to land a combination but Randriamaholison avoids it well.
Vinkovic misses with a head kick.
Vinkovic misses with a right hand
and Randriamaholison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vinkovic throws a one two combo.
Vinkovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vinkovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Randriamaholison makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vinkovic really felt that one!
Vinkovic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Randriamaholison counters with a nice right hand that sends Vinkovic toppling to the canvas! Vinkovic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Randriamaholison finish him?!
It looks like Frane Vinkovic has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randriamaholison misses with a looping left.
Vinkovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vinkovic throws out a loose jab but Randriamaholison uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randriamaholison cracks Vinkovic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vinkovic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Randriamaholison finish him?
Vinkovic throws a sloppy head kick and Randriamaholison moves out of range easily.
Randriamaholison throws a big counter combination but Vinkovic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Randriamaholison throws a hook but Vinkovic blocks it.
Vinkovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randriamaholison counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Vinkovic! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Randriamaholison!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boniface Randriamaholison!
A victorious Boniface Randriamaholison thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Morrison (ranked 37 p4p, 115 weight class) and Harry Alonzo Longabaugh (ranked 6 p4p, 21 weight class). Morrison's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme. Frank Morrison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 49 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longabaugh moves into the clinch.
Longabaugh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Longabaugh throws a punch but it's blocked by Morrison.
A hook to the body from Morrison.
Longabaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrison controls his hands.
Longabaugh tries to work over Morrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrison.
Longabaugh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morrison backwards.
Morrison tries to work over Longabaugh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Morrison's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Morrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longabaugh's elbow.
Longabaugh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morrison tries to throw a body punch but Longabaugh avoids it by throwing Morrison back against the cage.
Morrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morrison is looking for a takedown.
Morrison working aggressively here.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morrison misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Morrison.
Longabaugh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longabaugh breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Longabaugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Longabaugh lands a really nice looking cross but Morrison seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown but Longabaugh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown but Longabaugh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longabaugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrison misses the target.
Morrison lands a lovely overhand right.
Longabaugh misses with a straight left.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Longabaugh scores with a sloppy right hand. Morrison should have avoided that one.
Morrison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Longabaugh defends it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Longabaugh connects with a body shot that sends Morrison's belly button to the back.
Morrison scores with a body shot.
Longabaugh slips a straight right by Morrison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Longabaugh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Longabaugh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longabaugh tries to move into range but Morrison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh swings widly with a right hand
and Morrison counters with a nice uppercut.
Longabaugh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Longabaugh but Longabaugh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Longabaugh is out of range.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Longabaugh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Longabaugh counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Longabaugh throws a body shot but no joy.
Longabaugh has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Longabaugh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Morrison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Longabaugh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Longabaugh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longabaugh misses with a right hand
and Morrison counters with a nice body shot.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Longabaugh.
Morrison scores with a nice right hand.
Morrison throws a body punch but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Longabaugh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longabaugh 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.
A big left from Morrison misses.
Longabaugh throws out a counter right but Morrison avoids it with no problem.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Longabaugh is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Longabaugh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Longabaugh moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Longabaugh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Longabaugh throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longabaugh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morrison wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Morrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Longabaugh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Longabaugh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Longabaugh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Longabaugh moved out of range nicely.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longabaugh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Longabaugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Longabaugh works the jab nicely.
Morrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Longabaugh is just out of range.
Longabaugh throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longabaugh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Longabaugh tries to clinch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Longabaugh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harry Alonzo Longabaugh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Morrison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Morrison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Longabaugh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Longabaugh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morrison on the side of the head.
Morrison closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Longabaugh to the mat! Longabaugh manages to get full guard.
Morrison postures up.
Morrison postures up and lands a big shot to Longabaugh's brow.
Longabaugh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there.
Morrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Longabaugh's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison distracts Longabaugh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Longabaugh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Longabaugh keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison cracks Longabaugh with a solid left hand.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but Longabaugh blocks nicely.
Longabaugh is trying to control the position but Morrison postures up.
Longabaugh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Longabaugh's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longabaugh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Longabaugh controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Longabaugh keeps moving.
Morrison with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morrison lands a couple of digs.
Morrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Longabaugh keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Longabaugh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison manages to get himself to full guard.
Longabaugh stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.
Longabaugh stays in close to Morrison's body and controls the position.
Morrison 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.
Morrison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Longabaugh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Longabaugh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Longabaugh is working away from the top position though.
Morrison is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Longabaugh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Longabaugh's back!
Longabaugh trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Morrison lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Longabaugh trying to control but not successfully.
Longabaugh prevents Morrison from getting a body triangle.
Longabaugh is trapped and Morrison is scoring with shots to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison lands a shot to the head.
Morrison missing with strikes.
I really don't envy Longabaugh right now.
Longabaugh is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Morrison off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Morrison looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Morrison gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Morrison.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Morrison. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Longabaugh wants to get back to his feet.
Morrison punches Longabaugh on the ear.
Longabaugh tries to escape the position.
Longabaugh takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longabaugh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morrison, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longabaugh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrison.
Morrison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Longabaugh backwards.
Morrison scores with a shoulder strike.
Longabaugh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Longabaugh takes one to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Morrison misses
and Morrison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Longabaugh misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
Longabaugh slips a straight right by Morrison.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Morrison misses with a body shot
and Longabaugh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Longabaugh's shoulder, as Longabaugh tries to avoid the shot.
Morrison blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison slips a straight right by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
Longabaugh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Longabaugh looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
Longabaugh tests Morrison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Morrison throws a hook to the side of Longabaugh's head but Longabaugh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longabaugh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Longabaugh throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Longabaugh throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Morrison digs a good hook to Longabaugh's body.
Longabaugh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Longabaugh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Longabaugh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison swings for the body but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Longabaugh misses with the combination.
Longabaugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longabaugh blocks a jab.
Morrison throws a good cross that connects.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Longabaugh there.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longabaugh was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a hook. Longabaugh ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Longabaugh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longabaugh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Morrison takes a swing at Longabaugh's ribcage but misses.
Longabaugh throws out a counter right but Morrison avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Longabaugh.
Morrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morrison takes a swing at Longabaugh's ribcage but misses.
Morrison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison tries to move into range but Longabaugh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - Longabaugh coming out on top.
Morrison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longabaugh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Morrison.
Morrison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Longabaugh controlling the position.
Morrison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morrison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
Longabaugh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Longabaugh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Longabaugh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there.
Morrison is working Longabaugh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Harry Alonzo Longabaugh just about did enough to take it.
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.
Longabaugh looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range.
Morrison walks into a stiff left hand from Longabaugh.
Morrison lands with an overhand left.
A jab lands there for Longabaugh.
Longabaugh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morrison looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Morrison misses with a shot to the body
and Longabaugh counters with a straight right hand.
Morrison swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Longabaugh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Morrison misses.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
Longabaugh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longabaugh misses with a hook. Morrison ducked under it nicely.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longabaugh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Longabaugh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morrison thinking.
Longabaugh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morrison takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morrison.
Longabaugh misses with a straight left.
Morrison throws a right hand that Longabaugh ducks under and follows up with a left that Longabaugh also avoids with ease.
Morrison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Morrison scores with a nice right hand.
Longabaugh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Longabaugh throws a lazy right hand but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Longabaugh is just out of range.
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Longabaugh defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand.
Longabaugh throws a right and a left that Morrison avoids nicely.
Morrison throws the left hand but Longabaugh avoids the punch easily.
Longabaugh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morrison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Longabaugh scrambles back to his feet.
Morrison sizes up Longabaugh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Longabaugh lands a head shot.
Longabaugh tries to clinch but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morrison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Longabaugh gets caught flat footed, as Morrison shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throws a strike but Longabaugh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Morrison has his hands on Longabaugh's head, controlling the position.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison pulls Longabaugh in to control the position.
Longabaugh trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Longabaugh keeping hold of Morrison's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison thows a huge punch but Longabaugh dodges it nicely.
Longabaugh tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Longabaugh is trying to maintain the position but Morrison is very close to passing his half guard.
Longabaugh wants to get back to full guard.
Longabaugh is holding on to half guard well.
Morrison looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Longabaugh preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Frank Morrison will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Longabaugh slips a straight right by Morrison.
Morrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longabaugh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Morrison misses with the combination.
Longabaugh moves forwards but Morrison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Longabaugh is just out of range.
Morrison misses with a right hand
enabling Longabaugh to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison slips a straight right by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Morrison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morrison throws the left hand but Longabaugh avoids the punch easily.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Longabaugh moved out of range.
Longabaugh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Longabaugh throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Morrison cracks Longabaugh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Longabaugh lands with a good body shot.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Morrison scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison swings widly with a right hand
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice cross by Morrison.
Morrison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Longabaugh scores with a body shot.
Longabaugh wants to clinch up but Morrison keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Morrison misses with a hook.
Longabaugh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Longabaugh lands with a right hand.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrison misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh looks to land a right hand but Morrison moved out of range.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Longabaugh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Morrison.
A jab from Longabaugh misses.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longabaugh throws out the jab.
Longabaugh lands a nice shot that snaps Morrison's head back.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Longabaugh moved out of range.
Longabaugh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison throws a sloppy body shot
and Longabaugh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longabaugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh misses with a straight right.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Longabaugh avoids the body shot from Morrison.
It seemed like Longabaugh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Morrison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Longabaugh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morrison scrambles back to his feet.
Longabaugh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morrison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Longabaugh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Longabaugh ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Longabaugh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morrison feinted with a counter takedown.
Longabaugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Morrison moves out of range as Longabaugh strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Longabaugh is trying to defend but Morrison finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Morrison there.
Longabaugh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Morrison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Longabaugh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Morrison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Longabaugh trying to control here.
Morrison is trying to control. Longabaugh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harry Alonzo Longabaugh.
I think Longabaugh 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:48
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Frank Morrison retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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