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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe River (ranked 1335 p4p, 159 weight class) and Antonio Camatta (ranked 3880 p4p, 389 weight class). The key to victory for Joe River has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Camatta!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Camatta on the side of the head.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Camatta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River scores with a nice right hand.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and River duly obliges.
River stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and River wants it to stay on the feet.
Camatta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but River defends well and Camatta ends up having to push River into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Camatta looks to move away, River throws a big counter combo but Camatta just gets out of the way.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Camatta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
River tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camatta controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River can't do much from the bottom here.
Camatta passes to full mount! That's big trouble for River!
Camatta sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Camatta goes for an armbar but River turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from River.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River looking to pass the guard.
River wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
River sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camatta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
River 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.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
River sitting in guard here, content to control.
Camatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
River is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Camatta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has River pinned against the cage. River gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joe River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River lands a nice hook to Camatta's body. Camatta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Camatta shoots for a takedown but River saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe River dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Camatta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
Joe River is winning the standup battle so far.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Camatta's torso.
River throws an overhand right that lands on Camatta's shoulder, as Camatta tries to avoid the shot.
Camatta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
River lunges at Camatta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Camatta's hand.
Camatta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Camatta shoots for a double leg takedown but River sprawls well. He's pushed Camatta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
River missing with a left hand there. Camatta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by River.
River misses with a body shot.
River fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
River thuds his right hand into Camatta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camatta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camatta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
River scores with the left hand. Camatta knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta tries to score a power double leg takedown but River sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Camatta somewhat.
Joe River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Camatta.
River scores with the left hand. Camatta knows he should have avoided that one.
Camatta closes the distance and clinches up with River, looking for a takedown. Camatta pushes River against the cage but River circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joe River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camatta ducks under a wild hook from River.
River lands a slapping body shot.
Camatta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camatta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camatta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camatta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with River but River pushes him off and we're back to square one.
River clobbers Camatta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Camatta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camatta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joe River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Camatta.
Nice takedown defense from River. No joy for Camatta on that attempt.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Camatta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
River is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Camatta dives into side control.
River is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River is working hard here to advance position.
Camatta swings around for an armbar but River sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Camatta's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camatta working for a triangle but River defends it easily.
River controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta keeping full guard, as River tries to pass.
Camatta is trying to keep River in close.
Joe River overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Camatta keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
River is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe River dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
River throws an off balance right hand
and Camatta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
River manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
River digs a right hand into Camatta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Camatta's gas tank.
River misses with a body punch.
Camatta takes a shot to the head.
Camatta blocks a body shot from River.
Camatta has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but River regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camatta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
River tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta looking to pass the guard.
Camatta controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
River dips to his left and cracks Camatta with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camatta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camatta can do to turn this around?
Camatta gets a double leg takedown into River's guard.
Camatta trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
Camatta passes River's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Camatta trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom.
River is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Camatta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Camatta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Joe River is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Camatta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
River throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Camatta.
River tests Camatta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camatta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Camatta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. River was covering up waiting for the punch and Camatta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
River has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Camatta off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Antonio Camatta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camatta.
River fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camatta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
River throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River scores with a jab to the body.
River delivers a nice body kick.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Camatta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Camatta fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging River to the ground. Camatta is now in River's guard.
Camatta preventing the sweep.
Camatta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for River, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe River!
Joe River took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roman Boesku (ranked 2600 p4p, 254 weight class) and Benjamin Siegel (ranked 3297 p4p, 311 weight class). Siegel has chosen Coolio ft. L.V - Gangsta's Paradise as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Boesku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Siegel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boesku cracks Siegel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Siegel cracks Boesku with a good jab.
Boesku shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Boesku was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Siegel sneaks out the side door and pushes Boesku away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Siegel jabs Boesku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boesku closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Siegel's guard.
Siegel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Siegel wants to sweep but no luck.
Siegel controlling the position.
Siegel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boesku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boesku trying to control but Siegel is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boesku 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.
Siegel controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Siegel misses.
A big right from Boesku misses.
Siegel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Siegel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boesku has his takedown stuffed
enabling Siegel to counter with a crisp jab.
Siegel scores with a nice head shot.
Benjamin Siegel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siegel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boesku or perhaps it was just good defense by Siegel, which made it look bad.
Siegel moves out of range as Boesku strikes.
Siegel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boesku.
Siegel tries a head kick but it misses.
Siegel throws a low kick but Boesku avoids it.
Siegel lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boesku throws a big shot that misses.
Siegel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Siegel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roman Boesku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boesku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Siegel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boesku's sensitive parts.
Boesku dives in for a single leg takedown but Siegel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Boesku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boesku ducks right into an uppercut from Siegel.
Boesku fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boesku darts in trying to clinch
and Siegel counters with a nice uppercut.
Siegel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boesku on the side of the head.
Siegel throws a lazy right hand but Boesku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boesku closes the distance and clinches up with Siegel, looking for a takedown. Boesku pushes Siegel against the cage but Siegel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Siegel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boesku is rocked!
Siegel closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Boesku! Siegel dives in looking to finish! Boesku is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Siegel!
Benjamin Siegel 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulski McBeth (ranked 2077 p4p, 233 weight class) and Andrey Eremeev (ranked 5039 p4p, 468 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.
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulski McBeth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBeth fails to land with a series of punches.
McBeth misses with a wild body shot.
McBeth throws a body kick that misses.
Eremeev checks a low kick from McBeth.
McBeth throws a leg kick but Eremeev checks it.
McBeth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McBeth takes a swing at Eremeev's ribcage but misses.
Eremeev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eremeev closes the distance and clinches up with McBeth, looking for a takedown. Eremeev pushes McBeth against the cage but McBeth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McBeth thinks about countering with a head kick.
Eremeev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBeth.
Eremeev misses with a takedown attempt - McBeth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A quick step to the side and McBeth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paulski McBeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Eremeev scores with a takedown into McBeth's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev stopping the sweep attempt from McBeth.
McBeth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Eremeev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eremeev tries to free his leg and advance position but McBeth is retaining full guard.
McBeth keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Eremeev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eremeev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but McBeth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eremeev working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev taking a breather here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Eremeev controlling the position from side mount.
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.
Eremeev trying to control the position but McBeth is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McBeth stuffs the takedown attempt from Eremeev. Eremeev gets slowly back to his feet.
McBeth misses with a wild body shot.
McBeth gets caught napping as Eremeev dives in and scores a takedown. McBeth manages to retain guard.
Eremeev wants to pass the guard but McBeth is keeping the position.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McBeth pulls Eremeev in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBeth wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Eremeev dominated that round.
That's time! McBeth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McBeth tries to work over Eremeev's front leg with a kick but Eremeev checks it.
Eremeev has a takedown stuffed.
Eremeev ducks under a wild hook from McBeth.
Eremeev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBeth lands a body shot.
McBeth misses with a wild body shot.
McBeth missing with a left hand there. Eremeev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paulski McBeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBeth connects with a crisp jab.
Eremeev gets a takedown into half guard.
Eremeev is looking to advance position but McBeth won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBeth is refusing to be controlled, as Eremeev sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McBeth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
My spies in Power Shark Gym inform me that Eremeev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McBeth wants to sweep here but Eremeev controlling him for the moment.
Eremeev trying to control the position from guard on top but McBeth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eremeev content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McBeth looking for a sweep. Not yet McBeth, not yet.
Eremeev 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eremeev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McBeth counters with a three punch combo that has Eremeev backing up. Eremeev nods at McBeth to acknowledge the strikes.
Eremeev fails with the takedown.
Paulski McBeth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
McBeth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McBeth, right into the meat.
McBeth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Eremeev back to the cage. McBeth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McBeth throws the kick towards the body but Eremeev avoids it.
Eremeev is trying hard to land a takedown here. McBeth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from McBeth.
Paulski McBeth is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eremeev is defended easily by McBeth.
Eremeev looks for a takedown but McBeth sprawls well.
As Eremeev tries to get set, McBeth tries to push him back and clinch up but Eremeev manages to avoid the attempt.
McBeth swinging wildly here.
McBeth leaves Eremeev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McBeth is looking to wear down Eremeev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McBeth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eremeev manages to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Eremeev.
McBeth is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBeth manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McBeth controlling the position well.
Eremeev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but McBeth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulski McBeth dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Eremeev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McBeth's guard.
Eremeev 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McBeth holds on and takes a little breather.
McBeth working a defensive guard here.
Eremeev trying to control but McBeth is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBeth is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Eremeev jumps into side control!
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but McBeth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on McBeth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eremeev controlling the position.
McBeth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but McBeth 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.
Eremeev goes for a double leg but McBeth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McBeth continues to drive forward.
McBeth misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBeth throws a body shot but no joy.
Eremeev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Eremeev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McBeth manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eremeev's best efforts.
Eremeev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McBeth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eremeev wants to control but McBeth is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eremeev is looking to advance position but McBeth won't allow it.
McBeth trying to control here.
Andrey Eremeev has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev trying to control the action but McBeth is working from the bottom.
McBeth is trying to get back to full guard.
Eremeev not doing much here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big left from McBeth misses.
Eremeev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eremeev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eremeev gets a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Eremeev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eremeev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Eremeev!
A relieved looking Andrey Eremeev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buse Mann (ranked 1773 p4p, 196 weight class) and Aaron Smith (ranked 2966 p4p, 270 weight class). Mann comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. Smith has chosen Lonely Train by Black Stone Cherry as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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280 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buse Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Smith!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Mann's shoulder, as Mann tries to avoid the shot.
Mann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Mann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Mann blocks the low kick.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mann tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mann to the ground. Mann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mann gets caught flat footed, as Smith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Mann is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Mann is retaining full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith is looking to stall here but Mann recovers full guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Mann wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves to clinch but Mann breaks away
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Mann saw that one coming.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Mann there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Mann counters with a left to the body.
Mann ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Mann scores with a push kick.
Mann slips a jab from Smith.
It appears Mann was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mann lands a jab to the head.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mann throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Mann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mann tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mann to the ground. Mann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Buse Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mann.
Mann misses with a straight left.
Mann moves out of range of the strikes.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Mann.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Mann lands a nice looking body shot.
Mann smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mann but Mann pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Mann counters with a nice body kick.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Buse Mann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mann lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Mann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buse Mann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
That's time! Mann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mann counters with a left to the body.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Mann counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Mann lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Smith is rocked!
Crunch! Mann slams his shin into Smith's torso.
Mann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mann pinned against the cage. Mann gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Buse Mann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooh!!! Mann has knocked Smith down with a huge combo! Mann steps away and waves a wobbly Smith back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Mann finish him?
Mann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Mann takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Mann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mann turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Mann.
Mann went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Mann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mann checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mann's waist but Mann gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mann enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mann manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mann pulls Smith in to control the position.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann is controlling Smith's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Mann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mann here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Mann has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mann slips a jab from Smith.
Mann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws a hook but Mann blocks it.
Mann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a right hand that Mann ducks under and follows up with a left that Mann also avoids with ease.
Mann gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith throws a strike but Mann rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buse Mann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith wants to take a breather but Mann is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Aaron Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith misses with a head shot. Mann uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann is adopting a defensive guard.
Mann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stands and throws Mann's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
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.
Smith is trying to ground and pound but Mann uses the momentary lack of control by Smith to regain half guard.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mann!
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mann is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mann and Smith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mann tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to advance to mount but can't.
Smith lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mann down.
Smith working away.
Smith wants to control but Mann is keeping him busy.
Mann prevents Smith from moving into mount.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mann keeps working.
Mann is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith trying to control the action but Mann is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Mann prevents Smith from improving position.
Smith advances nicely into full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith looking to ground and pound but Mann is blocking nicely.
Mann is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Aaron Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mann 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buse Mann!
Buse Mann decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Aaron Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ma Moru (ranked 4684 p4p, 193 weight class) and Tim Slater (ranked 2414 p4p, 119 weight class). Tim Slater has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ma Moru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Slater!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moru was well out of range. Poor timing from Slater.
Moru changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Moru misses with the body kick
and Slater counters with a good low kick that Moru was not able to check.
Slater darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moru misses with the combination.
Moru throws a big shot that misses.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moru as he jumps to the side.
Slater has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Moru is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Moru throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Slater counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slater closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Slater jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moru walks away with a smile on his face. Slater gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slater.
Slater throws a right and a left that Moru avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moru moves forwards but Slater connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moru lands a jab to the head.
Moru moves into range and clinches up with Slater.
Slater is trying to pull guard but Moru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ma Moru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Slater.
Moru has a couple of punches blocked by Slater.
Slater prevents a body shot from Moru.
Slater jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moru walks away with a smile on his face. Slater gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slater fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slater finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moru looks for the body kick but Slater saw that one coming.
Slater let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tim Slater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slater.
Slater wants to clinch
and Moru counters with a straight right hand.
Slater bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Moru!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater misses with a wild body shot.
Slater throws a body punch but Moru moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slater cracks a nice hook into Moru's ribs.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Slater.
Moru drives through with a takedown into Slater's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moru throwing strikes but missing.
Slater working a defensive guard here.
Moru sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slater's guard.
Moru is looking for a kimura but Slater is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moru to get the leverage.
Moru prevents Slater from improving his position.
Slater moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slater working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moru doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moru manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moru postures up in Slater's guard and throws a big left but Slater blocks it.
Moru throws a big elbow that misses.
Slater looking to control.
Slater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slater is still trying to improve position.
Moru with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slater works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slater wants to sweep here but Moru controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moru drops back looking for a leg! Slater is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slater manages to kick Moru off! Moru jumps back into Slater's guard.
Slater wants to sweep but no luck.
Moru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moru won't allow Slater to sweep him here.
Moru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Moru wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater looking to pass the guard.
Slater wants to control from the top but Moru keeps moving.
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 Ma Moru will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Slater uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moru has time to react.
Moru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slater catches Moru with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slater avoids the head kick by Moru.
Slater moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slater shoots in looking for a takedown. Moru tries to sprawl out of it but Slater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moru manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slater throws out a counter right but Moru avoids it with no problem.
Moru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slater moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slater paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slater shoots in but no luck this time.
As Slater looks to move away, Moru throws a big counter combo but Slater just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moru dodges the punch combination from Slater.
Slater closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moru makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moru.
Slater tries to free his leg and advance position but Moru is retaining full guard.
Moru seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Moru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moru is keeping the position for now.
Moru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moru is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Slater defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moru wants to sweep here but Slater controlling him for the moment.
Moru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moru keeping full guard, as Slater tries to pass.
Slater trying to control but Moru is working from the bottom.
Slater advances position into side control!
Moru is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Slater has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Moru is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slater trying to control the action but Moru is working from the bottom.
Slater tries for a kimura but Moru is defending well.
Slater looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Slater is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moru knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moru tries to buck Slater off but Slater is having none of it.
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.
Slater wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
Moru is looking for a sweep.
Slater wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moru, who protects the arm well.
Moru is trying to improve his position.
Slater tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moru tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slater wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Slater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A punch combination from Moru misses.
Moru closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moru gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slater slips a jab from Moru.
Moru tries to clinch but Slater is having none of it.
Slater stuffs the takedown.
Moru is looking to clinch.
Slater counters with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Moru. Those never looked like landing.
Slater looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tim Slater seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moru walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crunch! Moru slams his shin into Slater's torso.
Slater on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moru!
Moru tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slater is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moru knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slater controls the position.
Slater tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moru tries to improve position but can't.
Slater working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moru is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moru is not content to let Slater control the position.
Slater blocks the strikes from Moru.
Slater tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Slater is trying to get an arm triangle but Moru is defending well.
Moru wants to control but Slater postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moru is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Slater's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Moru wants to control but Slater is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moru sees it coming and defends easily.
Slater trying to control from half guard but Moru is working away.
Moru is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moru looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moru looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slater is keen to just control but Moru is a slippery customer.
Slater is working for a kimura but Moru is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater wants to control but Moru is keeping him busy.
Moru is in trouble now - Slater has advanced to mount!
Slater wants to control the pace but Moru is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moru is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Slater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slater has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Slater!
Tim Slater tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wampage Johnson (ranked 1646 p4p, 201 weight class) and Jabbar Omarov (ranked 2134 p4p, 255 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is Come Over (feat. Stylo G). A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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198 lbs
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200 lbs
15 - 8 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Wampage Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jabbar Omarov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omarov drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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.
Omarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omarov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Omarov controlling him for the moment.
Omarov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson is pulling down on Omarov's head to control his posture.
Omarov won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Omarov's guard.
Johnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Omarov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov working a defensive guard but Johnson passes into half guard.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Omarov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Omarov wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Omarov looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Omarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Omarov regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Omarov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Omarov's legs - danger averted.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Omarov is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Omarov keeps moving.
Omarov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Johnson is now in half guard.
Omarov is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Omarov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Omarov is controlling the position but Johnson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to hold on to Omarov's head to control him but Omarov postures up.
Omarov thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Omarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Omarov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Omarov drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Omarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Omarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Omarov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omarov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Omarov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Omarov working Johnson over with strikes.
Omarov slows the pace down in half guard.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Omarov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jabbar Omarov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Omarov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Omarov moves away and avoids it.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Omarov ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
A big left from Omarov misses.
Omarov shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Omarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnson.
Johnson lands with a hook. Omarov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Jabbar Omarov has been cut.
Omarov throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Omarov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Omarov counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
Johnson is trying to hold Omarov in close to prevent damage but Omarov has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Omarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson has hold of Omarov's hands but Omarov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson is staying active underneath Omarov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Omarov sits in half guard.
Omarov throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov throws a strike but Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Omarov wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Omarov tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wampage Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabbar Omarov.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Omarov.
Omarov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Omarov wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Omarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Omarov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Omarov wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jabbar Omarov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jabbar Omarov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Omarov.
Omarov blocks a leg kick.
Omarov feints the counter takedown.
Omarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Omarov shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Omarov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Omarov moves away.
Omarov feints the counter takedown.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Omarov.
Omarov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Omarov. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Omarov.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Omarov counters with a takedown into side control.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Omarov.
Omarov wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Omarov prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Omarov trying to advance position but Johnson counters by regaining guard.
Omarov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Omarov's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
Omarov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Omarov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Omarov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omarov trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Omarov scoring with some ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Omarov postures up.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Omarov slips an elbow through the middle.
Omarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Omarov stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Omarov being controlled here momentarily.
Omarov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wampage Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Omarov is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Omarov throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Omarov from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Omarov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabbar Omarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Omarov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jabbar Omarov!
Jabbar Omarov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Lombard (ranked 1199 p4p, 159 weight class) and Keiji Mutou (ranked 2294 p4p, 275 weight class). Lombard's entrance music is Shinedown - Sound Of Madness . A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
212 lbs
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206 lbs
43 - 33 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hank Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 33 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Keiji Mutou!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutou looks to land a combination but Lombard avoids it well.
Lombard lands with a hook. Mutou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lombard.
Lombard scores with a spinning back kick!
Lombard takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Hank Lombard has been cut.
Mutou 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.
Mutou looks to land a right hand but Lombard moved out of range.
Mutou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lombard circles away quickly and effectively.
Lombard is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mutou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lombard defending well as Mutou loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Mutou. Those never looked like landing.
Lombard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mutou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Mutou misses.
Lombard staying out of range there.
Mutou misses with a looping left.
Mutou misses with a hook.
Lombard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IFA: Performance Institute in the buildup to the fight.
Donk. Lombard catches Mutou right on the button with a cross.
Lombard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mutou is rocked!
Lombard cracks Mutou with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mutou falls to his knees and Lombard doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Lombard!
After winning the bout, Hank Lombard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Svensson (ranked 1299 p4p, 172 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 2423 p4p, 294 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Svensson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hells Bells - ACDC. Anthony Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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31
213 lbs
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27
216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sven Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Svensson clinches up against the cage.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Svensson.
Svensson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Svensson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee calls for Svensson to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Svensson.
Svensson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.
Svensson shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Svensson wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Svensson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Svensson controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Svensson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson advances position into side control!
Svensson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
Johnson is pushing Svensson's head away, looking to escape. Svensson manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson moves into full mount!
Svensson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johnson shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Svensson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Johnson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Svensson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johnson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johnson shrugs it off.
Svensson is looking to work his way around to Johnson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Svensson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Johnson is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to escape the position.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnson prevents Svensson from getting a body triangle.
Johnson is really stuck here.
Johnson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Svensson off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnson can't escape the position.
Svensson trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson trying to control the position but Svensson manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svensson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Nice defenses there by Svensson.
Svensson tries to counter by clinching up but Johnson breaks away and moves out of range.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Svensson takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Svensson.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Svensson taking a breather.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Svensson moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Svensson slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svensson is looking to clinch.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Svensson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson throws a jab when Svensson was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Svensson moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Svensson.
Svensson moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Svensson blocks an elbow strike.
Svensson leaning against his opponent.
Svensson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Svensson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Svensson pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Svensson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Svensson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson wants to control but Svensson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson has his hands clasped together around Svensson's back. He's all about the action.
Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Svensson is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.
Svensson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Svensson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Svensson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Svensson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Svensson controlling the action here for a moment.
Svensson wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Svensson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svensson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Svensson stalling in the clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.
Svensson has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Svensson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Svensson leaning against his opponent.
Svensson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anthony Johnson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Svensson tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.
Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Svenssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Johnson throws the left hand but Svensson avoids the punch easily.
Svensson slips under a jab from Johnson.
Svensson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Svensson saw that one coming.
Anthony Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Svensson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Svensson's head but Svensson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Svensson defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Svensson doesn't seem phased though.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svensson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Svensson tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Svensson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Svensson tries to tie him up.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Svensson wants to stall.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svensson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Svensson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Svensson tries to tie him up.
Maybe Svensson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Svensson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Svensson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Svenssons head.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Svensson trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Svensson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Svensson stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sven Svensson.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Svensson ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svensson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sven Svensson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Svensson is controlling him well.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Svensson has control of the leg.
Johnson tries to kick Svensson off but Svensson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Svensson manages to move to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to hold on but Svensson postures up.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Johnson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Johnson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Svensson wants to take Johnson's back but he can't do it this time.
Johnson is trying to stand.
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.
Svensson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Johnson is holding on tight.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Svensson has a good base and remains in mount.
Svensson wants to take his opponent's back but Johnson doesn't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Svensson prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Johnson.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Johnson!
After winning the bout, Anthony Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Watch Out Ronaldo (ranked 619 p4p, 29 weight class) and Tommy Walcott (ranked 1790 p4p, 94 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tommy Walcott enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Watch Out Ronaldo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Walcott!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Walcott. Walcott obviously looking to wear him down.
Ronaldo misses with a leg kick
and Walcott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ronaldo.
Walcott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ronaldo is looking to land body kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Watch Out Ronaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Walcott cracks the inside of Ronaldo's front leg.
Ronaldo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ronaldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ronaldo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Walcott throws a jab when Ronaldo was well out of range.
Ronaldo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walcott connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ronaldo scrambles back to his feet.
Walcott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ronaldo with a nice cross.
We've been informed that Walcott has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ronaldo throws a wild body kick that Walcott sees coming a mile off.
Walcott doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick which misses Walcott's front leg but catches the back leg as Walcott tries to avoid it.
Walcott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Walcott has time to react.
Walcott attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Walcott throws a solid leg kick but Ronaldo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Walcott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott checks a low kick from Ronaldo.
Walcott tries to clinch there but Ronaldo circles away.
Walcott tries a head kick but it misses.
Walcott jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ronaldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walcott throws a lazy right hand but Ronaldo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walcott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ronaldo doesn't seem bothered though.
Ronaldo throws out a loose jab but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ronaldo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walcott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ronaldo throws a low kick, looking for Walcott's leg but Walcott calmly moves out of range.
Walcott tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ronaldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walcott.
Walcott now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Walcott scores with a nice head shot.
Walcott misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Walcott.
Walcott tries to clinch up.
Walcott checks a leg kick.
Ronaldo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ronaldo lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo takes one on the button.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ronaldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walcott throws out a counter right but Ronaldo avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walcott swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo lands with a good body shot.
Ronaldo tries to work over Walcott's front leg with a kick but Walcott checks it.
Walcott misses with a low kick.
Ronaldo tries a low kick but Walcott avoids it.
Ronaldo throws a lazy uppercut
and Walcott counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Walcott throws a chopping leg kick but Ronaldo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Walcott misses its intended target.
As Walcott backs away, Ronaldo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Walcott finds it's way through Ronaldo's defenses.
Ronaldo clobbers Walcott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ronaldo scores with a nice body kick.
Walcott misses with a body shot.
Ronaldo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Walcott throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Ronaldo misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ronaldo controlling the action here for a moment.
Walcott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo blocking some punches.
Ronaldo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walcott or not.
Ronaldo tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ronaldo manages to break the clinch.
Ronaldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Ronaldo lands a nice hook to Walcott's body. Walcott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ronaldo scores with a jab to the body.
Ronaldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut there from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walcott's sensitive parts.
Walcott is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ronaldo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Walcott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronaldo connects with a right hand. Walcott shakes it off.
Walcott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ronaldo manages to avoid it.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott moves out of range of the strikes.
Walcott only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ronaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Walcott is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ronaldo avoids the body shot from Walcott.
Walcott throws a hook but Ronaldo blocks it.
Ronaldo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ronaldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Walcott misses with a lunging right hand
and Ronaldo counters with a straight right hand.
Ronaldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Walcott is out of range and Ronaldo settles back down.
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walcott.
Walcott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick from Walcott misses.
Walcott takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Walcott lands an overhand right.
Walcott looks to land a right hand but Ronaldo moved out of range.
A big right from Ronaldo misses.
Ronaldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ronaldo looks to throw the jab but Walcott is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walcott darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ronaldo throws a shot from downtown. Walcott moves away and avoids it.
Walcott thuds a left hand into Ronaldo's body.
Walcott connects with a solid leg kick.
Ronaldo moves out of range of the strikes.
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 Watch Out Ronaldo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ronaldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Walcott tries to clinch but Ronaldo is having none of it.
Walcott looks to land a right hand but Ronaldo moved out of range.
Walcott throws out a loose jab but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott scores with a jab to the head.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walcott, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Walcott - that landed with a thud.
Ronaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ronaldo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Walcott swings wildly with an uppercut but Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow.
A short right from Ronaldo on the inside.
Ronaldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ronaldo takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronaldo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott blocks an elbow strike from Ronaldo.
Walcott lands with a light punch inside.
Ronaldo slowing the pace effectively.
Ronaldo tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ronaldo lands a shoulder strike.
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ronaldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ronaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Walcott.
Walcott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walcott scores with a hook to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ronaldo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Walcott's brow.
Walcott lands a right hand.
Ronaldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ronaldo lands an elbow that stopped Walcott in his tracks for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronaldo misses with some punches.
Walcott blocks a body shot from Ronaldo.
A head punch on the inside from Ronaldo fails to land.
Ronaldo lands an elbow inside that Walcott shrugs off.
A short left from Walcott.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walcott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ronaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walcott pushes Ronaldo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as Ronaldo controls the action.
Ronaldo has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
Ronaldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walcott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walcott misses with a body punch.
Ronaldo avoiding damage.
Ronaldo wants to stall.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Ronaldo controls his hands.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ronaldo tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott lands a hook that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Ronaldo prevents a body shot from Walcott.
Ronaldo lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo misses with some punches.
Ronaldo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ronaldo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ronaldo lands with a left to the head.
Walcott tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it.
Walcott lands a body punch.
Walcott lands a left hand.
Walcott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ronaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walcott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Walcott takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good standup being displayed there by Ronaldo as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walcott moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Walcott checks a leg kick.
Walcott lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries to land a body kick
and Walcott finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Walcott misses with a low kick as Ronaldo jumps back.
Ronaldo misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott throws an overhand right that lands on Ronaldo's shoulder, as Ronaldo tries to avoid the shot.
Ronaldo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ronaldo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ronaldo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Walcott checks it well.
Tommy Walcott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walcott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ronaldo.
Walcott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ronaldo tries to score with a low kick but Walcott moves his leg out of the way.
Walcott misses with an uppercut.
Ronaldo tries to land a leg kick but Walcott saw it coming and moves away.
Ronaldo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ronaldo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walcott dodges the punch combination from Ronaldo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ronaldo missing with a left hand there. Walcott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Ronaldo blocks the low kick.
Walcott throws a good cross that connects.
Ronaldo misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Walcott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walcott takes one on the button.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walcott.
Walcott throws a hook to the side of Ronaldo's head but Ronaldo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ronaldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walcott.
Walcott connects with a body shot that sends Ronaldo's belly button to the back.
Ronaldo checks the leg kick.
Ronaldo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Walcott misses with a low kick.
Walcott throws a leg kick but Ronaldo moved away.
Ronaldo moves in looking to clinch but Walcott pushes him off.
Walcott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Walcott lands a lovely overhand right.
Walcott drops his hands momentarily and Ronaldo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Walcott checks a low kick from Ronaldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo moves in looking to clinch but Walcott pushes him off.
Ronaldo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ronaldo digs a good hook to Walcott's body.
Ronaldo takes a swing at Walcott's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ronaldo. Walcott does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ronaldo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Walcott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott connects with the punch.
Ronaldo ducks under a wild hook from Walcott.
Walcott throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Walcott dodges the punch combination from Ronaldo.
Walcott misses with an uppercut. Ronaldo saw that one coming.
Ronaldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ronaldo cracks the inside of Walcott's front leg.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott loads up on a big right hand but Ronaldo slips the punch.
Walcott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ronaldo.
Walcott tried to score with a low kick but Ronaldo checks it.
Ronaldo tries to clinch there but Walcott circles away.
Walcott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ronaldo misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Walcott.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ronaldo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Walcott's calf.
Walcott scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Ronaldo is predictable there
and Walcott counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ronaldo's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walcott connects with a looping right hand.
Ronaldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ronaldo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ronaldo throws a low kick but Walcott moves out of range easily.
Ronaldo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walcott throws the left hand but Ronaldo avoids the punch easily.
Ronaldo loads up on a big right hand but Walcott slips the punch.
Ronaldo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Ronaldo misses
and Walcott counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice cross by Walcott.
Walcott throws a hook but Ronaldo blocks it.
Ronaldo cracks a nice hook into Walcott's ribs.
Walcott looks to land a right hand but Ronaldo moved out of range.
Ronaldo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walcott looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronaldo is just out of range.
Walcott misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Walcott.
Ronaldo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo tried to score with a low kick but Walcott checks it.
Ronaldo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Walcott's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ronaldo under the eye.
Walcott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Walcott's hands.
Ronaldo throws a chopping leg kick but Walcott manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Walcott throws a low kick but Ronaldo avoids it.
Walcott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Walcott misses with a hook. Ronaldo ducked under it nicely.
Ronaldo scores with a spinning back kick!
Ronaldo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Walcott checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ronaldo misses the jab.
Walcott lands a nice looking body shot.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walcott.
Ronaldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walcott lands with an overhand left.
Ronaldo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Walcott checks it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott slips under a jab.
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
Walcott missing with a left hand there. Ronaldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walcott thuds his shin into the meat of Ronaldo's side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ronaldo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Walcott has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Walcott and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Walcott throws a nice outside leg kick.
Walcott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ronaldo misses the shot to the body.
Walcott throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Walcott throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Walcott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Walcott slips a jab from Ronaldo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ronaldo.
Walcott attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott moves out of range of the body kick.
Ronaldo backing away here, and Walcott unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walcott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Ronaldo misses
and Walcott counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice shot by Ronaldo.
A slow jab from Ronaldo misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Walcott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watch Out Ronaldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walcott looks to land a left hand but Ronaldo moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Ronaldo misses the target.
Walcott stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ronaldo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Walcott crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ronaldo - the referee stops the clock and Walcott gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ronaldo. Walcott manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Walcott swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ronaldo lands a head shot.
Walcott tries to land a leg kick but Ronaldo saw it coming and moves away.
Ronaldo throwing a counter right hand but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Ronaldo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ronaldo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ronaldo checks a leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a front kick aimed at Walcott's knee but Walcott avoids it well.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut
and Walcott counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Walcott.
Walcott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ronaldo misses with a body shot.
Ronaldo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walcott connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ronaldo scrambles back to his feet.
Ronaldo moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ronaldo moves out of range of the body kick from Walcott.
Ronaldo wants to clinch up but Walcott keeps it at a distance.
Walcott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ronaldo scores with a body shot.
Walcott uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ronaldo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Walcott is out of range.
Ronaldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ronaldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walcott.
Ronaldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ronaldo missing with a left hand there. Walcott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walcott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ronaldos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Walcott keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ronaldo cracks the inside of Walcott's front leg.
Ronaldo throws a wild body kick that Walcott sees coming a mile off.
Ronaldo throws a looping overhand right but Walcott ducks down to avoid it.
Ronaldo keeps the fight on the outside.
Walcott throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronaldo connects with an inside leg kick.
Walcott checks a leg kick.
Ronaldo gets tackled into the cage by Walcott. Walcott maintains the clinch.
Walcott tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it.
Walcott blocks a body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ronaldo lands with a light punch inside.
Watch Out Ronaldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ronaldo misses with some punches.
Walcott lands a hook that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Walcott works on Ronaldo's body with a couple of short punches.
Ronaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott throws a head punch that misses.
Ronaldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is trying to maintain a safe position but Walcott gets an underhook and turns Ronaldo into the cage.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as Ronaldo controls the action.
Walcott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ronaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walcott pulls Ronaldo into guard.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Walcott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ronaldo controls the pace.
Walcott wants to hit a switch here but Ronaldo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Walcott there!
Ronaldo punching from mount but Walcott doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ronaldo controlling from mount.
Ronaldo looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ronaldo content just to control the position here.
Ronaldo wants to control but instead Walcott manages to regain half guard.
Ronaldo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ronaldo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walcott keeps working.
Ronaldo content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Watch Out Ronaldo had his way with Tommy Walcott in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ronaldo misses with a straight left.
Ronaldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ronaldo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walcott misses with a hook.
Walcott attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Ronaldo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Walcott takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ronaldo looks to land a body kick but Walcott moved away.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Walcott checks it.
Good shot there by Walcott.
Ronaldo lands a jab.
Walcott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ronaldo looks to land a right hand but Walcott moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walcott.
Walcott scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ronaldo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walcott.
Walcott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walcott with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Ronaldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ronaldo checks a leg kick.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
A cross from Walcott lands.
Ronaldo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ronaldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walcott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ronaldo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ronaldo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Walcott thumps Ronaldo with a low kick.
Walcott on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Walcott scores with a sloppy right hand. Ronaldo should have avoided that one.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ronaldos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Walcott slips under a jab.
Ronaldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Walcott is out of range and Ronaldo settles back down.
Walcott tries to counter with a clinch but Ronaldo shakes him off and moves away.
A solid body kick from Walcott.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ronaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott.
Ronaldo cracks the inside of Walcott's front leg.
Walcott throws a hook but Ronaldo avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Walcott.
Walcott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walcott lands a jab to the head.
Ronaldo throws out a leg kick but Walcott moves out of range and Ronaldo only half commits.
Nice body punch from Walcott.
Walcott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ronaldo throws out the jab.
Walcott checks a leg kick.
Ronaldo wants to clinch.
Walcott scoring well with a low kick there.
Ronaldo slips under a jab.
Ronaldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Walcott is just out of range.
Walcott with a hook.
Walcott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ronaldo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A bone on bone clash there as Walcott blocks the leg kick.
Ronaldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walcott counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Walcott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ronaldo tests Walcott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ronaldo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walcott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ronaldo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Walcott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ronaldo blocks a leg kick.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott connects with a crisp jab.
Walcott lands a really nice looking cross but Ronaldo seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick but Walcott moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walcott.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a leg kick that misses.
Ronaldo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo tests Walcott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ronaldo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A bone on bone clash there as Walcott blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Ronaldo.
Walcott misses with a low kick.
Ronaldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Walcott.
Ronaldo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
An inside leg kick from Ronaldo misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walcott feints and then cracks Ronaldo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ronaldo down.
Ronaldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walcott connects with an inside leg kick.
Ronaldo swings for the body but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Walcott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walcott has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy Walcott!
Tommy Walcott is the new bantamweight champion!
Tommy Walcott really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 1618 p4p, 176 weight class) and Haislan Garcia (ranked 1347 p4p, 148 weight class). Von Ketler comes into the arena with Bonecracker- Shocore blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eksem Von Ketler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Haislan Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Ketler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Von Ketler misses with a takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Von Ketler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Von Ketler avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Von Ketler is out of range.
Von Ketler with a poor takedown
and Garcia counters with a low kick, right behind Von Ketler 's knee.
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garcia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garcia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Von Ketler is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a low kick but Von Ketler moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Von Ketler throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
Von Ketler punishes Garcia's body with a nice straight punch.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Von Ketler missing with a left hand there. Garcia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Garcia throws a jab when Von Ketler was well out of range.
Garcia looks to land a combination. Von Ketler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Von Ketler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcia avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Von Ketler misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Von Ketler misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Ketler clobbers Garcia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garcia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Von Ketler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Garcia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garcia cracks Von Ketler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Von Ketler scores with a body shot.
Von Ketler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Ketler misses with a left hand
and Garcia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eksem Von Ketler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ketler has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a leg kick which misses Von Ketler's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Ketler tries to avoid it.
Von Ketler throws a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
Von Ketler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Ketler moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Von Ketler is looking to clinch.
Garcia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Von Ketler darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Ketler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Ketler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Von Ketler keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Garcia is looking to advance position but Von Ketler won't allow it.
Von Ketler actively working from the bottom here.
Von Ketler wants to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler gets back to full guard.
Garcia is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Haislan Garcia will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garcia throws a leg kick but Von Ketler moved away.
Von Ketler throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Garcia.
Von Ketler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Ketler moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Von Ketler misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Garcia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Garcia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Von Ketler is out of range.
Von Ketler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Garcia manages to circle out of the way.
Von Ketler misses with a double jab
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
Von Ketler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
Garcia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Von Ketler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Von Ketler sits in half guard.
Von Ketler working over Garcia with some ground and pound. Garcia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Von Ketler misses with a head shot. Garcia uses the momentum to regain guard.
Von Ketler trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Von Ketler controlling him for the moment.
Von Ketler is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Von Ketler is in close to Garcia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Ketler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia is adopting a defensive guard.
Von Ketler working some strikes from top position.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler is working Garcia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Von Ketler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Von Ketler is proving a slippery customer.
Von Ketler landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Ketler is one step ahead there.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Ketler chips away with some ground and pound.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Von Ketler manages to get himself to full guard.
Von Ketler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garcia pushes down on Von Ketler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garcia is thwarting Von Ketler's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Garcia slows the pace down in half guard.
Von Ketler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ketler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eksem Von Ketler dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Von Ketler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
Von Ketler throws an off balance right hand
and Garcia counters with a thumping low kick.
Von Ketler throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Von Ketler misses
and Von Ketler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Von Ketler.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
Haislan Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Von Ketler.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Von Ketler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Haislan Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Von Ketler swings widly with a right hand
enabling Garcia to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Ketler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Von Ketler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Von Ketler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garcia.
Von Ketler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Ketler tries to move into range but Garcia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Von Ketler throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Ketler counters with a straight right hand.
Von Ketler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Von Ketler closes the distance and pushes Garcia back into the cage.
Von Ketler misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garcia.
Garcia cracks Von Ketler with a nice body shot.
Von Ketler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Von Ketler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Von Ketler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Von Ketler misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garcia works on Von Ketler's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Von Ketler.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Von Ketler.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Von Ketler controls the action.
Von Ketler throws an elbow that misses.
Garcia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcia trying to land knees to the body.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Ketler lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Ketler.
Garcia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Von Ketler has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Garcia misses with the head strike.
Garcia scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Ketler throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcia.
Garcia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Von Ketlers head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Ketler.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Garcia tries to work over Von Ketler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Ketler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia blocks a body shot from Von Ketler.
Garcia dodges an elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Garcia misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Garcia.
Von Ketler lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Von Ketler. Those never looked like landing.
Von Ketler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Garcia. That one must have hurt.
Von Ketler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Von Ketler tries to clinch up
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haislan Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Haislan Garcia!
Haislan Garcia spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Eksem Von Ketler spoke after the fight, saying 'Didn't hurt'.
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