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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Il Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kukulcan Tonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kim Il Sung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kukulcan Tonga!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Il Sung takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Il Sung moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tonga is looking to chop away at Il Sung's legs.
Il Sung wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Il Sung staying out of range there.
Tonga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tonga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tonga misses with a body shot.
Tonga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Il Sung takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tonga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tonga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Il Sung wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tonga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tonga.
Il Sung takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tonga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Il Sung throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tonga counters with a leg kick.
Tonga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Crunch! Tonga slams his shin into Il Sung's torso.
Tonga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Il Sung misses with a low kick.
Il Sung displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Il Sung avoids the body shot from Tonga.
We've been hearing reports that Il Sung has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tonga wants to clinch up but Il Sung keeps it at a distance.
Il Sung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tonga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Il Sung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Tonga.
Il Sung lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tonga blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Il Sung.
Tonga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Il Sung struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonga controls his hands.
Il Sung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Il Sung.
Tonga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Il Sung jumps guard and drags Tonga to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Il Sung isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tonga stacks Il Sung on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tonga!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung stops Tonga from passing to mount.
Tonga trying to control the position but Il Sung is working away.
Il Sung is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tonga off and has taken his back!
Il Sung has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Tonga has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tonga manages to reverse the position and now he's in Il Sung's guard. Nice work there by Tonga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung wants to sweep here but Tonga controlling him for the moment.
Tonga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Il Sung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tonga defends well.
Il Sung wants to sweep here but Tonga controlling him for the moment.
Il Sung working for a triangle but Tonga defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kukulcan Tonga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Il Sung misses with a body shot
and Tonga counters with a straight right hand.
Il Sung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonga.
Tonga lands a jab-cross combination.
Il Sung tries to clinch but Tonga is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonga! But no joy.
Tonga moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Tonga was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Il Sung checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Il Sung instigates a clinch.
Il Sung tries a body shot but Tonga blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonga misses with a punch on the inside.
Il Sung working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tonga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tonga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Il Sung takes the fight into the clinch.
Tonga misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonga lands a nice uppercut.
Tonga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Il Sung.
Tonga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Il Sung takes a shot to the head.
Tonga takes a shot to the head.
Tonga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tonga blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Il Sung.
Tonga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Il Sung drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tonga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Il Sung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonga misses with the head strike.
Tonga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Il Sung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tonga is defending well.
Good body shot from Il Sung.
Il Sung pushes Tonga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Tonga fails to land.
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!
Il Sung lands a body shot in the clinch.
Il Sung throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tonga is breathing heavily.
Il Sung pushes Tonga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Il Sung is working for takedown but Tonga is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Il Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Il Sung scores with a nice hook to the head.
Il Sung lands a right hand.
Tonga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Il Sung tries to work over Tonga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Il Sung.
Tonga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Il Sung lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tonga.
Tonga misses with a punch to the body.
Il Sung lands a shoulder strike.
Tonga is rocked!
Good body shot from Il Sung.
Tonga is still on wobbly legs! Can Il Sung finish him?
Tonga can't find room to land a body shot as Il Sung controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung has clasped his hands together around Tonga's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Il Sung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tonga knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tonga seems to have recovered his senses.
Il Sung is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tonga is trying to escape and Il Sung transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tonga is forced to tap! Nice work there by Il Sung! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kim Il Sung!
Kim Il Sung seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seleukos Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Laranga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato Laranga told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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167 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great low kicks
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seleukos Molovgomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renato Laranga!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molovgomedov throws a push kick but Laranga slaps the foot to one side.
Laranga will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Molovgomedov connects with a nice looking jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Molovgomedov, right into the meat.
Laranga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Laranga shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Molovgomedov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Molovgomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Laranga is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Molovgomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Laranga is trying to get an arm triangle but Molovgomedov is defending well.
Laranga looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laranga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Molovgomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Molovgomedov is trying to control Laranga's posture but Laranga avoids it.
Laranga tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Molovgomedov struggling a bit here.
Molovgomedov prevents Laranga from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Molovgomedov keeps working.
Laranga tries to advance to mount but Molovgomedov instead regains half guard.
Laranga is looking to take a break and control but Molovgomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Laranga swings for the body but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Laranga takes a swing at Molovgomedov's ribcage but misses.
Laranga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Molovgomedov moves away.
Molovgomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Molovgomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Laranga backwards.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laranga avoids it.
Molovgomedov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Laranga clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Laranga tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Laranga is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laranga bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Renato Laranga 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.
Laranga misses with a left hand
and Molovgomedov counters with an inside leg kick.
Laranga needs to keep his hands up - Molovgomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Laranga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Molovgomedov pushes Laranga up against the cage in a clinch.
Laranga trying to stall but Molovgomedov improves his position.
Molovgomedov wants the takedown. Laranga is fighting it off but Molovgomedov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Laranga's guard against the cage.
Laranga looking for a sweep. Not yet Laranga, not yet.
Molovgomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laranga is keeping the position for now.
Molovgomedov trying to control but Laranga is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laranga controls Molovgomedov momentarily but Molovgomedov frees himself.
Molovgomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Molovgomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laranga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laranga working for a triangle but Molovgomedov defends it easily.
Molovgomedov stopping the sweep attempt from Laranga.
Laranga trying to keep a closed guard but Molovgomedov is proving a slippery customer.
Molovgomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Laranga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laranga is trying to control the position but Molovgomedov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Laranga looking for a sweep. Not yet Laranga, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Molovgomedov with a nice head shot there.
Molovgomedov wants to control from the top but Laranga keeps moving.
Molovgomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Molovgomedov wants to control from the top but Laranga keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Molovgomedov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Laranga. Laranga obviously looking to wear him down.
Molovgomedov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Laranga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Molovgomedov is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laranga keeps trying to improve his position.
Laranga stops Molovgomedov from standing up.
Molovgomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Molovgomedov tries to get out of the position.
Molovgomedov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molovgomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Molovgomedov, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laranga trying to control but Molovgomedov is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Laranga as he connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laranga. That's going to slow Molovgomedov down.
Laranga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Laranga scores with a jab to the body.
Laranga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laranga pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Molovgomedov back to the cage. Laranga follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Laranga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Molovgomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molovgomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick.
Molovgomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Laranga's head.
Laranga on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Seleukos Molovgomedov 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Molovgomedov motions for Laranga to come forward. Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Laranga with the counter takedown but Molovgomedov avoids it easily.
Laranga takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick as Laranga jumps back.
Molovgomedov cracks Laranga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laranga checks a low kick from Molovgomedov.
Laranga is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Laranga throws a body shot but no joy.
Molovgomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Laranga changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick that misses.
Laranga changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Laranga lands a jab to Molovgomedov's midsection.
Laranga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Molovgomedov circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molovgomedov misses the shot to the body.
Laranga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molovgomedov manages to avoid it.
Seleukos Molovgomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Laranga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Molovgomedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Laranga manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molovgomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laranga pulls Molovgomedov in to control the position.
Laranga can't keep his opponent in guard - Molovgomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Molovgomedov is trying to control. Laranga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laranga tries to get to full guard but Molovgomedov has control of the leg.
Laranga is trying to maintain the position but Molovgomedov is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Molovgomedov in particular looking to stall.
Molovgomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Molovgomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Laranga is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Molovgomedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Laranga wants to control but Molovgomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laranga looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Molovgomedov wants to control but Laranga is keeping him busy.
Renato Laranga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laranga is looking to improve his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Molovgomedov delivers a nice body kick.
Laranga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Molovgomedov rather than just go for the knockout.
Laranga moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Laranga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Laranga.
Nice sprawl there from Molovgomedov as Laranga shoots in.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick as Laranga jumps back.
Laranga thumps Molovgomedov with a low kick.
Laranga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Molovgomedov's waist but Molovgomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laranga off to one side.
Molovgomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Molovgomedov misses with an uppercut. Laranga saw that one coming.
Molovgomedov throws a shot to the body.
Laranga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Molovgomedov misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laranga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laranga checks the leg kick.
Molovgomedov connects with a leg kick. Laranga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Laranga blocks the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laranga tries to close the distance and clinch but Molovgomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Molovgomedov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laranga's sensitive parts.
Molovgomedov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Laranga scores with a jab.
It looks like Molovgomedov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Good leg kick by Laranga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laranga fails with a takedown attempt.
Seleukos Molovgomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Laranga.
Molovgomedov lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seleukos Molovgomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Molovgomedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Seleukos Molovgomedov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henk Jan Van Gompel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Diddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid Diddler 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henk Jan Van Gompel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Diddler!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diddler pushes Van Gompel up against the cage in a clinch.
Diddler lands a takedown into guard.
Diddler scoring with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Van Gompel's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Van Gompel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Diddler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Diddler misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Van Gompel tries to bench press Diddler off him but Diddler keeps the position.
Diddler misses with the ground and pound.
Van Gompel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Diddler trying to control the action but Van Gompel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddler passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Van Gompel!
Diddler trying to control but Van Gompel is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gompel is desperately trying to improve his position but Diddler has a good base and remains in mount.
Diddler misses with a head shot.
Diddler thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Diddler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diddler thowing shots but they're missing.
Diddler working Van Gompel over with strikes here.
Van Gompel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Diddler thowing shots but they're missing.
Diddler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van Gompel is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddler throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Van Gompel is desperately trying to improve his position but Diddler has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diddler thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Diddler throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Van Gompel because Diddler loaded up on that one.
Diddler wants to control the pace but Van Gompel is squirming around nicely.
Van Gompel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Diddler.
Diddler thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gompel is working to get back to half guard.
Diddler trying to control but Van Gompel is having none of it.
Diddler throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Van Gompel because Diddler loaded up on that one.
Van Gompel is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diddler thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Diddler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Van Gompel can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gompel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Gompel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Diddler looking to secure an arm triangle but Van Gompel defends it well.
Diddler looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Van Gompel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Diddler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diddler tries to push Van Gompel's head away but Van Gompel is holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Diddler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diddler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Van Gompel to the mat! Van Gompel manages to get full guard.
Diddler is looking to advance position but Van Gompel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Van Gompel raining down shots from the mount!
Diddler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee warns Diddler that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gompel lands a nice shot to the head.
Diddler is rocked!
Van Gompel trying to control but Diddler is having none of it.
Diddler is still in real trouble! Can Van Gompel finish him?
Van Gompel punishing his opponent with strikes.
Diddler is looking to improve his position but Van Gompel isn't that keen on the idea.
Diddler taking shots to the head.
Van Gompel loads up with a big shot that hurts Diddler! He's pulled Van Gompel in close but Van Gompel has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Diddler survive? More strikes from Van Gompel and Diddler is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Henk Jan Van Gompel!
After the fight, Henk Jan Van Gompel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlo Gambino has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlo Gambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gambino ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
As Emelianenko looks to move away, Gambino throws a big counter combo bu Emelianenko just gets out of the way.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Gambino moves out of range.
Emelianenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Gambino. Gambino gets slowly back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Gambino has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A jab from Emelianenko does it's job there.
Vladimir Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambino looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gambino.
Gambino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gambino avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino connects with an inside leg kick.
Gambino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gambino.
Gambino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianenko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Emelianenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Emelianenko jabs Gambino right on the nose. Gambino blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Carlo Gambino has been cut.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Gambino avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Emelianenko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gambino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gambino just misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Emelianenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gambino momentarily.
Gambino lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gambino lands with a kick to the temple. Emelianenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Emelianenko takes a swing at Gambino's ribcage but misses.
Gambino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Emelianenko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Emelianenko does it's job there.
Emelianenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gambino is rocked!
Emelianenko misses with a left hand
and Gambino counters with a thumping low kick.
Gambino lands a nice hook to Emelianenko's body. Emelianenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vladimir Emelianenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gambino misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Gambino counters with a thumping low kick.
Gambino feints and then cracks Emelianenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Emelianenko down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Gambino moved out of range.
A head kick by Gambino misses
and Emelianenko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gambino misses with a wild body shot.
Gambino throws a wild body kick that Emelianenko sees coming a mile off.
Emelianenko lands an overhand right.
Oh Gambino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Emelianenko misses.
Gambino seems to have got his legs back now.
Gambino is looking to wear down Emelianenko with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gambino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gambino manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Gambino moves out of range.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Gambino's ribcage but misses.
Gambino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino defending well as Emelianenko loads up on a big left hand.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gambino tries to counter by clinching up but Emelianenko breaks away and moves out of range.
Gambino moves to clinch but Emelianenko breaks away
and Emelianenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gambino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gambino connects with a high kick.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Emelianenko scores with a jab.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Gambino swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Gambino shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gambino staying out of range there.
Gambino staying out of range there.
Emelianenko scores with the left hand. Gambino knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko lands a big uppercut and Gambino crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gambino looks OK. Emelianenko waves Gambino back to his feet!
A head kick misses from Gambino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Emelianenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Gambino counter with a right hand.
Gambino thows a body kick. Emelianenko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gambino bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko regains half guard, as Gambino was trying to land strikes.
Gambino controlling the pace.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gambino in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Emelianenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlo Gambino's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Emelianenko missing with a left hand there. Gambino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gambino avoids the body shot from Emelianenko.
Gambino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Emelianenko.
Gambino tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko thuds a left hand into Gambino's body.
Nice defenses there by Gambino.
Emelianenko catches Gambino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gambino throws a shot to the body.
Emelianenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carlo Gambino's cut is getting worse.
Gambino throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheers as Gambino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Emelianenko doesn't seem phased though.
Gambino gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambino is trying to control. Emelianenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gambino looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gambino is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Emelianenko defends it well.
Emelianenko tries to kick Gambino off but Gambino keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Emelianenko kicks Gambino off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko looks to land a right hand but Gambino moved out of range.
Gambino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut. Gambino saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Gambino lands an impressive looking overhand right. Emelianenko doesn't seem phased though.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gambino is just out of range.
Gambino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab from Emelianenko.
A left lands for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gambino manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Emelianenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Emelianenko's guard now, I'm sure.
Emelianenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gambino tries to free his leg and advance position but Emelianenko is retaining full guard.
Gambino stays in close to Emelianenko's body and controls the position.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet but Gambino is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gambino won't allow Emelianenko to get back to his feet.
Gambino throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gambino postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Emelianenko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gambino, into his guard.
Gambino is looking for a triangle here but Emelianenko uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stands up and beckons Gambino to his feet.
Gambino looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Emelianenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Emelianenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gambino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emelianenko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gambino misses with a wild body shot.
Gambino misses with the body kick
and Emelianenko counters with a right hand to the body.
Gambino takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gambino. Emelianenko shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambino connects with a high kick.
Gambino avoids the head kick by Emelianenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlo Gambino'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Emelianenko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Gambino avoids it easily.
Emelianenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Gambino is just out of range.
Gambino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gambino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
Emelianenko misses with a looping right.
Gambino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that misses
and Gambino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Emelianenko gets in close and tags Gambino with a short punch that almost sends Gambino to the mat! Oh Gambino is in big trouble! He turns his back on Emelianenko, trying to create some distance but Emelianenko rushes him, striking wildly and Gambino goes down! The referee tackles Emelianenko into the cage to end the fight! Emelianenko is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Emelianenko!
Our winner, Vladimir Emelianenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buck Futter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buck Futter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Melendez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melendez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Futter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Melendez shoots in looking for a takedown. Futter tries to sprawl out of it but Melendez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Futter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Futter looking to score a takedown here. Melendez is defending well but Futter drives through and ends up in Melendez's guard.
Futter drops back looking for a leg! Melendez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Melendez manages to kick Futter off! Futter jumps back into Melendez's guard.
Futter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Futter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Futter looking to sit in guard and control but Melendez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Futter keeping full guard, as Melendez tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Futter holds on and takes a little breather.
Futter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Futter seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Futter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez trying to control but Futter is working from the bottom.
Futter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Melendez manages to get himself to full guard.
Futter is looking to advance position but Melendez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Futter is working to get back to half guard.
Melendez controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melendez looking to control but Futter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Futter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Futter wants to control but Melendez is having none of it.
Futter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Futter sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Melendez is thwarting Futter's attempts to control the position.
Nice strikes from Melendez there.
Melendez is working for an americana but Futter has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Melendez was thinking about the submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez won't allow Futter to sweep him here.
Futter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Melendez defends it easily.
Futter is trying to keep Melendez in close.
Futter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melendez is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Melendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Futter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melendez has managed to get both his arms back between Futter's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Buck Futter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Futter feints and as Melendez raises his hands in defense, Futter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Melendez striking off his back but it's not causing Futter any problems.
Melendez wants to sweep here but Futter controlling him for the moment.
Futter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Futter has gone for a leg lock! Melendez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Futter's guard.
Futter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melendez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melendez trying to control but Futter is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Melendez wants to control from the top but Futter keeps moving.
Futter controlling Melendez's posture.
Futter wants to sweep here but Melendez controlling him for the moment.
Futter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Futter trying to control the position.
Melendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Melendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Futter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Melendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Futter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Futter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melendez can do to turn this around?
Melendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez trying to control but Futter is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Futter shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Futter. No joy for Melendez on that attempt.
Futter looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Buck Futter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Futter wants to pass the guard but Melendez is defending well.
Futter is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Melendez is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buck Futter!
Buck Futter bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Holohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelson Kawai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holohan comes to the cage accompanied by Come out and Fight. Kelson Kawai has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Patrick Holohan'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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Holohan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kelson Kawai!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kawai moves forwards but Holohan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick by Kawai misses
and Holohan counters with a shoot takedown. Kawai fights it but they end up in guard.
Holohan won't allow Kawai to get back to his feet.
Holohan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Holohan tries to free his leg and advance position but Kawai is retaining full guard.
Holohan drops back looking for a leg! Kawai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kawai manages to kick Holohan off! Holohan jumps back into Kawai's guard.
Holohan drops back looking for a leg! Kawai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kawai manages to kick Holohan off! Holohan jumps back into Kawai's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holohan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holohan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kawai keeping moving, preventing Holohan from controlling successfully.
Holohan content to stall in guard here.
Holohan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kawai is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kawai keeping moving, preventing Holohan from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Holohan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawai.
Kawai connects with an inside leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Holohan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head kick misses from Kawai.
Kawai throws a sloppy head kick and Holohan moves out of range easily.
Holohan tries to counter with a takedown but Kawai is quick to defend against it.
Holohan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kawai sprawls well initially but Holohan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Holohan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kawai has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holohan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kawai sees it coming and defends easily.
Kawai looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawai is defending against the submission attempts here by Holohan.
Holohan is working for a kimura but Kawai is defending it quite comfortably.
Kawai wants to get back to his feet.
Holohan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holohan trying to control the action but Kawai is working from the bottom.
Holohan stops Kawai from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holohan is working for a submission of some sort.
Holohan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holohan is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Holohan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab from Holohan finds it's way through Kawai's defenses.
Kelson Kawai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holohan.
Kawai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holohan was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawai.
Kawai's coach down at Main Event Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kawai's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kawai misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holohan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kawai avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Kawai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holohan throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawai. Holohan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holohan dips to his left and cracks Kawai with an uppercut!
Kawai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holohan.
A low kick from Kawai misses
and Holohan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Holohan.
Holohan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kawai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holohan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kawai is looking to stand up but Holohan isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawai trying to keep a closed guard but Holohan is proving a slippery customer.
Holohan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawai can do to turn this around?
Kawai keeping full guard, as Holohan tries to pass.
Holohan stands and throws Kawai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Holohan is trying to get an arm triangle but Kawai is defending well.
Holohan tries for a kimura but Kawai is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawai is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Holohan tries for a kimura but Kawai is defending well.
Holohan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Holohan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holohan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kawai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holohan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holohan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kawai, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holohan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kawai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Kawai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holohan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holohan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holohan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Holohan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kawai scores with a head kick. Holohan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kawai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holohan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kawai as he avoids it easily.
Holohan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holohan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawai. Holohan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawai keeps Holohan at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawai misses with a series of wild punches.
Holohan lands with an uppercut that bounces Kawai off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kawai throws a leg kick but Holohan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Holohan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kawai is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Holohan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Holohan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holohan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kawai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holohan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kawai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holohan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kawai, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holohan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kawai pushes Holohan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Holohan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Holohan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kawai knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holohan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holohan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holohan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kawai wants to get back to his feet.
Holohan is trying to get an arm triangle but Kawai is defending well.
Holohan has hold of Kawai's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kawai seems comfortable defending it but Holohan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kawai is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kawai is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Holohan couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick Holohan!
Patrick Holohan made sure to mention his sponsor, AnonymouS in his post fight interview.
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