GKNY 15 - Shin Vs Amagov PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raul Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raul Mendez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mendez
vs
Junior

185 cm
20
185 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

180 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raul Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marlon Junior!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mendez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Junior defends well and Mendez ends up having to push Junior into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mendez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Mendez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Junior did well to prevent Mendez getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Mendez has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mendez is trying to work for a kimura but Junior is defending well.

Mendez is looking for a kimura here.
Junior is looking to control Mendez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Junior avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Junior actively working from the bottom here.

Mendez seems to be working for a kimura but Junior defends the submission attempt.
Mendez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Junior trying to control here.

Mendez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Junior blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendez.

Junior is trying to control Mendez's posture. Mendez takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Junior! Mendez is rotating here... this could be the end... Junior is out! Mendez has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Raul Mendez!
Raul Mendez got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raoul Clavette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bearowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Bearowsky struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Clavette
vs
Bearowsky

179 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raoul Clavette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Bearowsky!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bearowsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clavette sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clavette scores with the left hand. Bearowsky knows he should have avoided that one.
Bearowsky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clavette defends well and Bearowsky ends up having to push Clavette into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clavette lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Jack Bearowsky has been cut.
Bearowsky fails with the takedown
and Clavette counters with a huge left! Bearowsky is in big trouble! He's backing up but Clavette isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bearowsky from any more damage. A dominating finish by Clavette!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raoul Clavette!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Roger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Roger
vs
Iverson

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Roger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, George Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Roger moves into range and clinches up with Iverson.
Iverson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roger after a bit of a struggle.
Roger can't find room to land a body shot as Iverson controls the action.
Roger scores with an uppercut up the middle.

It looks like George Iverson has been cut.
Roger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iversons head.
Roger lands a damaging elbow.
Iverson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Roger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roger connects with a nasty looking knee right to Iverson's face.
Iverson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roger pushes off an throws an elbow but Iverson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Iverson blocks a body shot from Roger.
Iverson tries to score a body lock takedown but Roger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dean Roger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Iverson.
Roger landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Roger.
Roger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Iverson blocks it with crossed arms.
Iverson has Roger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Iverson up against the cage.
Roger stalling the fight.
Roger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Iverson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iverson is defending well for now.
Roger lands an uppercut.

That has opened up George Iverson's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roger pushes Iverson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Roger drops Iverson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Iverson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Iverson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roger is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Iverson tries to break Roger's hands from around his neck, Roger unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Iverson will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dean Roger!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo Maza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Wates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pablo Maza
vs
Wates

201 cm
20
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

182 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Pablo Maza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gary Wates!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maza.

Wates moves into the clinch.

Wates manages to break the clinch.

Maza pushes Wates up against the cage in a clinch.
Wates being controlled against the cage.
Wates gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maza.
Maza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wates gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maza tries to pull guard but Wates holds him up against the cage and eventually Maza drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Pablo Maza. 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.

Wates jumps into guard, dragging Maza to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wates has a closed guard, preventing Maza from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wates pulls Maza in close to his closed guard and prevents Maza from doing any damage or advancing position.
Maza looking to pass the guard.
Wates is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Wates is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Maza presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wates is trying to pull guard but Maza has him pressed against the cage.
Wates tries a knee to the head but Maza blocks it.
Maza fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wates pulls guard effortlessly.
Wates bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maza's guard.

Maza looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wates looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wates trying to control but Maza is working from the bottom.

Wates stands and steps away. Maza gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Maza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wates circles away.
Maza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wates is fending him off so far but Maza persists. Nope, Wates circles away and we're back to standing.

Wates rushes Maza and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wates pulls guard successfully.
Maza won't allow Wates to sweep him here.
Wates has his hands on Maza's head, controlling the position.
Wates bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maza's guard.

Wates passes Maza's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Wates 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.
Maza wants to control but Wates is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wates takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Wates is looking for a kimura but Maza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wates to get the leverage.
Maza controlling the position for now.
Maza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maza.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wates in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Wates dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wates shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maza but Maza pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Wates closes the distance and clinches.
Maza letting Wates take a breather here.
Wates gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maza.
Wates is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wates stalling the fight.
Maza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Maza gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maza taking a breather.
Maza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wates fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maza tries to counter by clinching up but Wates breaks away and moves out of range.
Wates shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maza sprawls well. Maza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wates gets slowly back to his feet.

Wates clinches up with Maza and pushes him back against the cage.
Wates has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Juan Pablo Maza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Wates.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Maza throws an elbow but misses.

Wates has clasped his hands together around Maza's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Maza throws Wates to one side and escapes!
Juan Pablo Maza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maza stuffs the takedown attempt from Wates. Wates gets slowly back to his feet.

Maza has Wates up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Maza - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wates stalling the fight.

Maza pulls guard.
Wates trying to control but Maza is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wates controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wates postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wates scoring with some ground and pound.
Wates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four 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.
Wates trying to control but Maza is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wates controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maza working a defensive guard here.
Wates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wates throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
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 Juan Pablo Maza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Wates looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wates closes the distance and clinches up with Maza, looking for a takedown. Wates pushes Maza against the cage but Maza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Maza has closed the distance and engaged Wates in a clinch.
Wates misses with a body punch.

Wates gets control of Maza's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wates will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wates manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maza manages to get himself to full guard.

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wates accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Maza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wates can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wates is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wates keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maza's head.
Wates distracts Maza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Maza is rocked!
Maza being controlled here, momentarily.
Oh Maza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maza has Wates pulled in close to control his posture.

Maza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maza seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maza wants to improve his position but instead Wates has moved into half guard.

That's two 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.
Wates working over Maza with some ground and pound. Maza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wates is trying to control. Maza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wates scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wates scores with a big shot! Maza's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Maza! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Wates!
An out of breath Gary Wates thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Rasmussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Gates
vs
Rasmussen

175 cm
22
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Gates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christian Rasmussen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gates looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rasmussen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gates dives into side control.
Rasmussen is pushing Gates's head away, looking to escape. Gates manages to hold on to the position though.
Gates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rasmussen keeps working.
Rasmussen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gates tries to move to full mount but Rasmussen actually manages to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates is pressing down on Rasmussen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rasmussen is holding on for now.
Rasmussen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gates. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gates controlling the pace.
Rasmussen is looking to escape.

Gates is working for a kimura but Rasmussen is defending it quite comfortably.
Gates controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rasmussen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gates.

Gates wants to work for an arm triangle but Rasmussen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gates stops Rasmussen from getting back to his feet.
Rasmussen won't allow Gates to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gates takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gates is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gates trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gates's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rasmussen leaves Gates with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Gates has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gates misses with the head strike.
Gates is trying to force a seperation but Rasmussen has the dominant position.
Rasmussen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Gates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Gates closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rasmussen wants to get back to striking at distance but Gates won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasmussen lands with a short shot to the head.
Rasmussen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rasmussen trying to land knees to the body.
Gates tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rasmussen smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Gates dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gates clinches.
Rasmussen taking a breather.
Gates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rasmussen can do to turn this around?
Gates displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rasmussen up against the cage.

Gates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rasmussen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jim Gates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gates fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rasmussen avoids it really well and circles away.
Rasmussen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates throws a lazy uppercut
and Rasmussen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jim Gates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasmussen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rasmussen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gates.
Gates swinging wildly here.
Rasmussen tries to counter by closing the distance.

Gates moves into the clinch successfully.
Gates wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gates has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rasmussen working hard to break the clinch.
Rasmussen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rasmussen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rasmussen tries to counter with a clinch but Gates shakes him off and moves away.
Gates is looking to clinch but Rasmussen is avoiding it.
Rasmussen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gates.
Gates fails with the takedown

and Rasmussen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rasmussen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Gates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasmussen looking to slow down the pace here.
Rasmussen crunches a lovely knee into Gates's ribcage.
Gates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rasmussen avoids it.
Rasmussen blocks a body shot from Gates.

Gates has clasped his hands together around Rasmussen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Rasmussen is not content to let Gates control the position.

Gates tries for a kimura but Rasmussen is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gates is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rasmussen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gates tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rasmussen's legs.

Gates is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rasmussen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jim Gates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasmussen parries the strikes from Gates easily there. Gates is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rasmussen to escape.
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 Jim Gates will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Rasmussen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gates walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rasmussen.
Gates throws a sloppy head kick and Rasmussen moves out of range easily.
Gates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rasmussen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.

Gates closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rasmussen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gates is controlling him well.
Gates wants to control but Rasmussen is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gates lands a nice forearm strike.
Rasmussen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rasmussen is wriggling around trying to escape but Gates has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Rasmussen taps out and Gates picks up the big win! Great work there by Gates!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Gates!
During a confident post fight interview, Jim Gates thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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FIGHT
RATING
35%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lao Shin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adlan Amagov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shin comes to the cage accompanied by Shaolin Chamber of Death. Amagov has chosen The Doors - Riders On the Storm as his entrance music. Adlan Amagov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Shin
vs
Amagov

182 cm
22
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
170 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Sun-Tzu
Conquer

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lao Shin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adlan Amagov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shin thuds his right hand into Amagov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Adlan Amagov has been cut.
Amagov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Shin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Shin on the inside.
Amagov misses with some punches.
Amagov scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amagov misses with a body punch.
Amagov is looking to control Shin's arms but Shin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Amagov has his back to the cage.
Shin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Amagov avoids it.
Shin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shin is leaning against Amagov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That has opened up Adlan Amagov's cut even more.
Amagov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amagov misses with some punches.
Shin lands an elbow inside that Amagov shrugs off.
Amagov blocks a body shot from Shin.
Shin lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shin.

The cut above Adlan Amagov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Amagov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Shin.
Shin lands with a short shot to the head.

Amagov is rocked!

Adlan Amagov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Adlan Amagov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Lao Shin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.