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SFL 41 | Hopkins vs Johnson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dado Damba (ranked 1932 p4p, 2868 weight class) and Tim Drive (ranked 272 p4p, 373 weight class). Drive has chosen Look into My Eyes as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dado Damba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Drive!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damba takes the fight into the clinch.
Damba misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Damba.
Damba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Damba is working Drive over against the cage.
Damba tries a body shot but Drive blocks it.
Drive misses with some punches.
Drive misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Drive.
Drive misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Damba.
A right hand to the body from Damba.
Stalling in the clinch from Drive.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Damba.
A head punch on the inside from Drive fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drive swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Damba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Damba.
Still in the clinch, Damba scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drive.
Drive tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Damba misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damba stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drive.
Drive doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Damba misses with the head strike.
Damba can't find room to land a body shot as Drive controls the action.
Damba has a couple of punches blocked by Drive.
Damba struggles to land a body shot inside as Drive controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Damba.
Drive blocks a body shot from Damba.
Drive misses with a hook from the clinch.
Damba works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Drive comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Dado Damba has been cut.
Drive misses with a punch on the inside.
Damba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Damba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Damba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Damba lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Drive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drive throws a head punch that misses.
Drive lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Drive just misses with a elbow thrown towards Damba's brow.
Damba blocking some punches.
Damba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drive lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drive blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drive misses with a short punch on the inside.
Damba tries to work over Drive's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drive blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Damba's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Damba blocks an uppercut.
Drive blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Drive fails to land.
Drive swings wildly with an uppercut but Damba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drive has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Damba seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Drive can turn it around.
A short right from Damba on the inside.
Damba working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Damba.
Drive trying to stall but Damba improves his position.
Damba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Drive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drive blocking some punches.
Damba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drive.
Drive misses with an elbow over the top.
Drive makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drive throws an elbow but it misses.
Drive blocking some punches.
Drive throws a head punch that misses.
Drive misses with some punches.
Drive throws a punch but it's blocked by Damba.
Drive lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Damba lands a shot to the body.
Drive misses with a punch on the inside.
Drive blocking some punches.
Damba working aggressively here.
Damba blocking some punches.
Damba misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Damba.
Damba misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drive lands an elbow just above Damba 's eye.
Drive misses with a punch on the inside.
Drive misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Drive throws an elbow but misses.
Damba can't find room to land a body shot as Drive controls the action.
Drive fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Damba.
Drive misses with an elbow strike.
Damba tries to work over Drive's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Damba lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Damba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Damba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drive lands with a left to the head.
Drive throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dambas head.
Drive prevents a body shot from Damba.
Drive misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Damba fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drive.
A head punch on the inside from Drive fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dado Damba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dado Damba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Drive throws a hook but Damba blocks it.
Damba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Drive misses with a body shot
and Damba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Damba misses the jab.
Damba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drive takes a swing at Damba's ribcage but misses.
Damba seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Damba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drive.
Damba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drive.
Damba lands an overhand right.
Damba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drive.
Damba throws a hook but Drive blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drive. Damba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drive fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drive fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damba swings for the body but Drive moves out of range.
Damba moves into range and clinches up with Drive.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drive.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Damba.
Drive lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drive works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Drive fails to land.
Damba swings wildly with an uppercut but Drive uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drive tries a body shot but Damba blocks it.
Damba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Damba.
Damba avoids a wild elbow strike from Drive.
Drive creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Drive lands a right hand.
Drive working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Drive fails to land.
Drive scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drive blocks an uppercut.
Damba working aggressively here.
Damba misses with a punch on the inside.
Drive misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drive scores with a nice hook to the head.
Damba throws a head punch that misses.
Damba throws a head punch that misses.
Drive throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Drive.
Damba working aggressively here.
Damba gets through Drive's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Damba misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drive.
Drive blocking some punches.
Damba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Damba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drive misses with a hook from the clinch.
Damba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drive blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drive lands an uppercut.
Drive lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Drive scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Drive fails to land.
Damba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Damba swings wildly with an uppercut but Drive uses good head movement to avoid it.
Damba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drive misses with a punch on the inside.
Drive swings wildly with an uppercut but Damba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drive has a couple of punches blocked by Damba.
A nice left hand lands by Drive.
Drive throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drive blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drive.
Drive blocks a body shot from Damba.
Damba lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damba misses with a punch to the body.
Tim Drive seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Damba blocks an uppercut.
Damba misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drive lands a right hand.
Damba blocks an uppercut.
Drive blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drive lands a hook that snaps the head of Damba backwards.
Damba swings wildly with an uppercut but Drive uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drive.
A shot in the inside from Damba.
Drive throws an elbow but it misses.
Damba throws a head punch that misses.
Drive working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Damba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drive blocking some punches.
Drive tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Damba scores with a shoulder strike.
Damba blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Drive showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dado Damba's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Damba misses the target.
Drive takes a jab right on the kisser.
Drive's corner calls for a 1-2. Drive obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Damba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drive ducks under a wild hook from Damba.
Drive scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drive lands a jab to the head.
Damba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drive in his tracks.
Drive lands a jab.
Tim Drive seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Drive misses its intended target.
Damba scores with a decent looking hook.
 Drive is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damba drops his shoulder and cracks Drive with a huge uppercut! Drive goes down! Can Damba finish him?
Drive is still in real trouble! Can Damba finish him?
Damba trying to control the position from guard on top but Drive is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drive is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drive might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Damba haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drive is keeping the position for now.
Drive is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Damba defends well.
Drive seems to have recovered his senses.
Drive keeping full guard, as Damba tries to pass.
Damba throws a big right hand that misses.
Damba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Drive is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Damba looking to sit in guard and control but Drive gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Drive trying to control the position from guard on top but Damba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drive works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Damba is looking for a sweep. Drive is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drive wants to take a breather but Damba is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drive is working away from the top position though.
Drive wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damba keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Drive is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Damba defends it well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Damba takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Damba.
Damba can't find room to land a body shot as Drive controls the action.
Damba misses with some punches.
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.
Damba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Damba lands with a right to the head.
Damba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Damba avoids the elbow strike from Drive, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Drive fails to land.
A short right from Drive.
Damba working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Drive on the inside.
Damba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Drive just misses with a elbow thrown towards Damba's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Damba.
Damba scores with a shot to the side of Drive's head.
Damba misses with some punches.
Damba blocks the elbow strike.
Damba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Damba scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drive.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dado Damba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Damba 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dado Damba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between LaTroy Johnson (ranked 2559 p4p, 2352 weight class) and Tu Barrels (ranked 275 p4p, 255 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, LaTroy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tu Barrels!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrels rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrels.
Barrels bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Barrels throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Barrels.
Barrels ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Barrels throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Barrels.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Barrels manages to avoid it.
Barrels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barrels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses the jab.
Barrels doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barrels fails with the takedown.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses the jab.
A slow jab from Barrels misses its intended target.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barrels bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barrels lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barrels.
A low kick from Johnson is predictable there
and Barrels counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Barrels misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Barrels postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Barrels throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson parries the strikes from Barrels easily there. Barrels is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrels is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barrels throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrels sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Barrels throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Barrels looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
Johnson stops Barrels from passing to mount.
Barrels has knee on belly momentarily but Johnson bucks him off and regains half guard.
Barrels trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Barrels throws a strike but Johnson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
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.
Barrels advances position into side control!
Barrels sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barrels in side control lands a decent elbow.
Barrels misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Barrels tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johnson defending against the ground and pound.
Barrels sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johnson parries the strikes from Barrels easily there. Barrels is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.
The ground and pound from Barrels seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrels fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Barrels are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Barrels working away.
Barrels trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Barrels working the head with strikes.
Johnson is not content to let Barrels control the position.
Barrels looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Johnson is avoiding damage well.
Johnson defending against the ground and pound.
Barrels is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tu Barrels dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barrels missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
A big right from Barrels misses.
Barrels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Barrels throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Barrels throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Tu Barrels has been cut.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at Academia dos Brasucas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barrels just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Barrels with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrels misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Barrels! Johnson lets Barrels back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Barrels is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrels is aggressively charging in as Johnson backs up avoiding any damage. Johnson tosses out a jab and Barrels runs right into it face first! Barrels is out cold! Johnson dropped down on all fours and is barking in Barrels's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). LaTroy Johnson!
LaTroy Johnson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mordechai Kowalczyk (ranked 1669 p4p, 837 weight class) and Sami Steele (ranked 85 p4p, 44 weight class). Kowalczyk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nocturne op. 9 no.2- Frederic Chopin. Sami Steele is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mordechai Kowalczyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sami Steele!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk feints and then cracks Steele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steele down.
Steele slips a jab from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands with an overhand left.
Steele gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kowalczyk.
A big right from Steele misses.
Steele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kowalczyk finds it's way round the side to connect with Steele's head.
Kowalczyk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kowalczyk thuds a left hand into Steele's body.
Kowalczyk lands with an uppercut that bounces Steele off the cage and back into range.
Kowalczyk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mordechai Kowalczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalczyk.
Steele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steele moves out of range as Kowalczyk strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalczyk throws the left hand but Steele avoids the punch easily.
Steele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kowalczyk throws a low kick but Steele avoids it.
Kowalczyk misses the shot to the body.
Kowalczyk misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele counters with a series of strikes. Kowalczyk will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kowalczyk misses the target.
Kowalczyk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steele throws a leg kick but Kowalczyk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the body
and Steele counters with a two punch combo.
Kowalczyk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalczyk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steele! But no joy.
Kowalczyk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kowalczyk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kowalczyk is looking to counter punch.
Steele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steele throws a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalczyk.
Steele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalczyk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalczyk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kowalczyk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kowalczyk lands a really nice looking cross but Steele seems unphased.
Kowalczyk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steele fails to land with a series of punches.
Kowalczyk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steele drives through and clinches with Kowalczyk against the cage.
Kowalczyk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kowalczyk lands a jab to Steele's midsection.
Kowalczyk connects with a looping right hand.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalczyk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele moves out of range as Kowalczyk strikes.
Steele takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kowalczyk scoring well with a low kick there.
Kowalczyk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalczyk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice combination there by Steele.
Good leg kick by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk lands with an overhand left.
Kowalczyk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kowalczyk can pounce on him.
Kowalczyk throws the kick towards the body but Steele avoids it.
Steele gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kowalczyk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalczyk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steele. Steele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kowalczyk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steele throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kowalczyk loads up on a big right hand but Steele slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Steele's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kowalczyk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steele.
Kowalczyk scores with a shot to the body.
Steele throws a series of strikes that have Kowalczyk backpedaling.
Kowalczyk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kowalczyk walks into a straight right hand from Steele.
Steele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kowalczyk throws a lazy uppercut
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Kowalczyk loads up on a big right hand but Steele slips the punch.
It looks like Kowalczyk has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steele.
Kowalczyk throws an overhand right that lands on Steele's shoulder, as Steele tries to avoid the shot.
Kowalczyk lands a glancing blow to the side of Steele's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mordechai Kowalczyk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kowalczyk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Steele. Those never looked like landing.
Kowalczyk scoring well with a low kick there.
Kowalczyk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kowalczyk misses with an uppercut
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steele throws a series of punches but Kowalczyk avoids them all with ease.
Kowalczyk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steele can do to turn this around?
Kowalczyk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kowalczyk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kowalczyk throws a lazy right hand but Steele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mordechai Kowalczyk is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalczyk lands with an overhand left.
Kowalczyk throws a jab when Steele was well out of range.
Steele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalczyk thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Kowalczyk backs off Steele throws a huge counter combo but Kowalczyk manages to avoid it all.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Steele's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kowalczyk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kowalczyk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Kowalczyk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steele's head.
Nice cross by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice uppercut lands for Kowalczyk. That snapped Steele's head back.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalczyk.
A big left from Kowalczyk misses.
Steele 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.
Kowalczyk connects with an inside leg kick.
Kowalczyk connects with a high kick.
A jab from Steele misses.
Kowalczyk throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot by Kowalczyk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalczyk throws a big shot that misses.
As Kowalczyk backs off Steele throws a huge counter combo but Kowalczyk manages to avoid it all.
Steele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kowalczyk can pounce on him.
Kowalczyk missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steele is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kowalczyk throws an overhand right that lands on Steele's shoulder, as Steele tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy left from Kowalczyk finds it's target.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalczyk throws out the jab.
Steele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kowalczyk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kowalczyk. Steele shrugs it off though.
Steele with a nice calf kick.
A swing and a miss from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Steele checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steele shapes to counter with a head kick.
Steele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Steele misses with a two punch combination.
Steele moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Steele moves out of range as Kowalczyk strikes.
Steele 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.
Jab from Kowalczyk.
Sami Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kowalczyk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steele.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook
and Steele counters with a three punch combo that has Kowalczyk backing up. Kowalczyk nods at Steele to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalczyk misses with an uppercut.
Kowalczyk misses with a looping left.
Steele throws a series of punches but Kowalczyk avoids them all with ease.
Steele throws a nice looking combination but Kowalczyk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kowalczyk misses with a double jab
and Steele counters with a two punch combo.
Steele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Kowalczyk misses.
Kowalczyk misses with a two punch combination.
Steele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kowalczyk scores with a hook.
Kowalczyk swings widly with a right hand
and Kowalczyk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kowalczyk stuns Steele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kowalczyk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steele has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalczyk lands with a hook. Steele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight left.
Steele moves out of range as Kowalczyk strikes.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalczyk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mordechai Kowalczyk dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kowalczyk lands the left hand.
Steele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That kick from Kowalczyk tenderised Steele's leg. Steele is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice combination there by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kowalczyk misses with a right hand
and Steele counters with a one-two to the body.
Kowalczyk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Kowalczyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
Kowalczyk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steele's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Kowalczyk. That snapped Steele's head back.
Steele blocks a jab.
Steele is looking for the big counter here.
Kowalczyk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kowalczyk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steele walks into a left hand.
Kowalczyk lands with a hook. Steele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk wants to slow Steele down by chopping away at his legs.
Despite the aggression on Steele's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Steele moves away from the strike by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk throws out a leg kick but Steele moves out of range and Kowalczyk only half commits.
Kowalczyk throws a good cross that connects.
Steele defending well as Kowalczyk loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Kowalczyk misses.
Kowalczyk throws out a powerful jab.
Kowalczyk thuds his right hand into Steele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steele checks a leg kick.
Kowalczyk lands with an uppercut that bounces Steele off the cage and back into range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk is looking to slow Steele down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele walks into a stiff left hand from Kowalczyk.
Nice cross by Kowalczyk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalczyk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a low kick.
Steele is looking for the big counter here.
Kowalczyk swinging wildly here.
Steele misses with the combination.
Kowalczyk misses with a looping right.
Kowalczyk clobbers Steele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steele blocks a head kick by Kowalczyk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk cracks Steele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk misses with a wild body shot.
Steele misses with a few strikes there.
Kowalczyk checks the leg kick.
Kowalczyk misses with a wild body shot.
A solid body kick from Kowalczyk.
Sami Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steele defending well as Kowalczyk loads up on a big left hand.
Steele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steele throws a leg kick but Kowalczyk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kowalczyk throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kowalczyk missing with a left hand there. Steele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steele lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kowalczyk throws a shot from downtown. Steele moves away and avoids it.
Kowalczyk lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk thumps Steele with a low kick.
Kowalczyk throws a shot from downtown. Steele moves away and avoids it.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight left.
Kowalczyk catches Steele with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalczyk fakes the leg kick and cracks Steele in the body.
Kowalczyk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kowalczyk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Steele's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kowalczyk thumps Steele with a low kick.
Kowalczyk throws a right hand that misses
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kowalczyk throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mordechai Kowalczyk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steele throws the left hand but Kowalczyk avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mordechai Kowalczyk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kowalczyk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mordechai Kowalczyk!
After winning the bout, Mordechai Kowalczyk 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Viking (ranked 1233 p4p, 3103 weight class) and Sven Svenssson (ranked 142 p4p, 329 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Viking!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sven Svenssson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svenssson keeps the fight on the outside.
Svenssson misses with a few strikes there.
Viking throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Viking sets himself, and Svenssson steps forward looking for the clinch! Viking avoids it this time.
Viking is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Viking fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Svenssson checks it well.
Viking doesn't manage to clinch there - Svenssson circles away.
Svenssson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viking is looking to clinch but Svenssson is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Svenssson misses.
Viking tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Svenssson tries to counter with a clinch but Viking shakes him off and moves away.
Viking tries to clinch
and Svenssson counters with a nice uppercut.
Viking pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Svenssson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Svenssson is able to avoid easily.
Viking has managed to clinch.
Viking pushes off an throws an elbow but Svenssson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Viking prevents a body shot from Svenssson.
Viking tries to work over Svenssson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Viking's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Viking misses with some punches.
Viking lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viking.
Viking misses with a knee to the head.
Viking with a knee to the head.
Viking unloads a knee to the mid-section. Svenssson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Viking.
Svenssson looks winded!
Svenssson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Svenssson tries to work over Viking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viking.
Svenssson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vikings head.
Viking lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Sven Svenssson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viking creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Viking gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Viking misses with a body punch.
Svenssson blocks a body shot from Viking.
Viking unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Svenssson tries to work over Viking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viking lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Svenssson backwards.
Viking trying to land knees to the body.
Svenssson misses with some punches.
Viking tries a knee to the head but Svenssson blocks it.
Viking crunches a lovely knee into Svenssson's ribcage.
Viking misses with an elbow over the top.
A knee to the head by Viking.
Viking comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Viking with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Viking landing knees to the body.
Viking really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viking misses with a body punch.
Svenssson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Svenssson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Svenssson lands a right hand.
Viking lands an elbow inside.
Viking has a couple of punches blocked by Svenssson.
A head punch on the inside from Svenssson fails to land.
Viking presses Svenssson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Svenssson fails to land.
Viking lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Svenssson misses with a body punch.
Viking throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Svenssson blocks it with crossed arms.
Viking pushes off an throws an elbow but Svenssson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Viking tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Svenssson avoids it.
Viking pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Viking throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Svenssson blocks it with crossed arms.
Viking lands with a left to the head.
Viking looking to throw knees to the head but Svenssson is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenssson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viking backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svenssson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Viking goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svenssson throws a head punch that misses.
Svenssson avoids the elbow strike from Viking, against the cage.
Svenssson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viking tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svenssson.
Svenssson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Viking pushes off an throws an elbow but Svenssson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Viking tries to land a knee to the head but Svenssson blocks with his arms.
Viking trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Viking.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svenssson.
Svenssson avoiding damage as Viking throws knees to the body.
Viking using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Svenssson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Viking dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Svenssson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Viking misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Svenssson to counter with a crisp jab.
Svenssson takes a swing at Viking's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Viking looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Viking has Svenssson up against the cage in a clinch.
Viking lands an elbow just above Svenssson 's eye.
Viking scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svenssson working aggressively here.
Viking gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Viking misses with a knee to the head.
Viking unloads a knee to the mid-section. Svenssson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Svenssson throws a head punch that misses.
Svenssson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Sven Svenssson's cut even more.
Svenssson avoids a wild elbow strike from Viking.
Viking tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Svenssson avoids it.
Svenssson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Svenssson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Viking.
Svenssson takes a shot to the head.
Svenssson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Viking tries to land knees in the clinch but Svenssson avoids the damage to the body.
Andy Viking has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Viking missing with knees to the body.
Viking tries to throw a body punch but Svenssson avoids it by throwing Viking back against the cage.
Viking tries to throw a body punch but Svenssson avoids it by throwing Viking back against the cage.
Viking is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Svenssson can do to turn this around?
Viking swings wildly with an uppercut but Svenssson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viking looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Svenssson lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenssson throws a punch but it's blocked by Viking.
Svenssson misses with the head strike.
Svenssson scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viking missing with knees to the body.
Viking tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Svenssson avoids it.
Viking throws an elbow that misses.
Viking with a knee to the head.
Viking misses with some punches.
Viking is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Svenssson is defending well for now.
Svenssson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Viking lands a knee to the head.
Svenssson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svenssson.
A right handed body shot lands from Svenssson.
Viking using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Svenssson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Viking working Svenssson over with knees to the body.
Viking connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenssson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Svenssson misses with the head strike.
Svenssson lands a hook that snaps the head of Viking backwards.
Svenssson avoiding damage as Viking throws knees to the body.
Viking lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svenssson.
Viking throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Svensssons head.
Viking tries to land knees in the clinch but Svenssson avoids the damage to the body.
Svenssson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svenssson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viking backwards.
Svenssson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viking throws a knee to the head but misses.
Viking lands a nice knee to the body.
Viking tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Svenssson's elbow.
Viking crunches a lovely knee into Svenssson's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Viking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svenssson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Viking pushes Svenssson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Svenssson avoids the elbow strike from Viking, against the cage.
Viking connects with a knee to the head.
Viking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Svenssson fails to land.
Viking scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Svenssson.
Svenssson blocks an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Viking.
Viking lands an elbow inside.
Viking lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viking scores with a hook to the body.
Viking lands an elbow inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Viking dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sven Svenssson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Viking connects with a solid leg kick.
Svenssson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Viking appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Viking throws a big shot that misses.
Svenssson tries to clinch but Viking is having none of it.
Viking is looking to clinch but Svenssson is avoiding it.
Viking tests Svenssson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Viking is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Svenssson.
Viking tries a knee to the head but Svenssson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking scores a nice knee to the body.
Svenssson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Viking lands a knee to the head.
Svenssson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viking putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Svenssson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Svenssson blocks a body shot from Viking.
Svenssson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viking struggles to land a body shot inside as Svenssson controls his hands.
Viking lands a good knee to the midsection. Svenssson won't want to take too many of those.
Svenssson managing to block the knees to the body from Viking.
Viking misses with a knee strike.
Svenssson misses with a body punch.
Svenssson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Svenssson dodges an elbow strike from Viking.
Viking tries to work over Svenssson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viking lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Viking throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sven Svenssson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viking lands a knee to the body.
Viking with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Svenssson on the inside.
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!
Svenssson avoids the elbow strike from Viking, against the cage.
Viking misses with a knee strike.
Svenssson lands with a light punch inside.
Viking goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viking struggles to land a body shot inside as Svenssson controls his hands.
Svenssson blocking some punches.
Svenssson lands a right hand.
Svenssson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viking tries to land knees in the clinch but Svenssson avoids the damage to the body.
Svenssson lands a body shot.
Viking works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Svenssson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svenssson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Svenssson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Viking.
Viking tries to land knees in the clinch but Svenssson avoids the damage to the body.
Svenssson lands an uppercut.
Viking tries to throw a body punch but Svenssson avoids it by throwing Viking back against the cage.
Svenssson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viking lands an elbow just above Svenssson 's eye.
Svenssson digs a right hand underneath Viking's ribcage. Viking let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viking throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Viking scores with a knee to the head.
Svenssson blocks a body shot from Viking.
A knee to the head by Viking.
Svenssson tries to work over Viking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viking misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Svenssson.
Viking missing with knees to the body.
Andy Viking is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svenssson.
Svenssson lands a body shot.
Viking missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Svenssson.
Viking trying to land knees to the body.
Svenssson avoiding damage as Viking throws knees to the body.
Svenssson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Viking fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viking tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Svenssson avoids it.
Svenssson misses with the head strike.
Viking is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Svenssson is defending well for now.
Viking using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Svenssson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Viking connects with a nasty looking knee right to Svenssson's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Viking showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Viking, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Viking!
Andy Viking was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kollaa River (ranked 1158 p4p, 808 weight class) and Israel Hands (ranked 136 p4p, 96 weight class). River comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Hands is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: A Collection of Sea Shanties. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kollaa River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Israel Hands!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
Hands flicks out a counter leg kick but River steps away.
Hands tries to close the distance and clinch up but River swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hands throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and River counters with a takedown into side control.
Hands can't do much from the bottom here.
River has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hands!
Hands is in all sorts of trouble here.
River controlling the pace for now.
Hands sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hands wants to improve his position but River is controlling well.
Hands is defending against the submission attempts here by River.
Hands wants to improve his position but River is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River is looking to take a break and control but Hands is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hands is trying to maintain the position but River is very close to passing his half guard.
Hands wants to improve his position but River is controlling well.
Hands works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Hands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River advances to half guard.
River wants to advance to full mount but Hands doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hands is trying to control the position but River postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throws a big right hand that misses.
Hands looking for a sweep. Not yet Hands, not yet.
Hands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
River trying to control but Hands is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
River postures up.
River passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hands tries to bench press River off him but River keeps the position.
Hands is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands struggling a bit here.
River throws a strike aimed at the side of Hands's head but Hands avoids it well.
Hands is trying to get back to half guard.
River trying to control the position but Hands is working away.
Hands tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but River wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
River is looking to take a break and control but Hands is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from River are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but River wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hands gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hands is trying to escape the mount.
River controlling from the full mount.
River landing shots from mount.
Hands is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River lands with some strikes.
Hands gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kollaa River dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hands scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hands checks a low kick from River.
Hands paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by River or perhaps it was just good defense by Hands, which made it look bad.
Hands is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in River's half guard.
Hands tries to pass the half guard into mount. River knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hands is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hands trying to mount his opponent but River defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River is positioning himself well to prevent Hands advancing to mount.
Hands performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hands passes to side control.
Hands trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom.
Hands tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hands trying to control the action but River is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
River is being controlled here.
River is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on River's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
River tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hands wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
River gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
River tries to roll over but Hands keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands trying to control from half guard but River is working away.
River is trying to get back to full guard.
River is refusing to be controlled, as Hands sits in half guard.
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hands trying to control from half guard but River is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from River misses.
Hands misses with a body kick.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Hands let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hands gets a takedown into half guard.
River wants to control but Hands is keeping busy.
River tries to roll over but Hands keeps him under control.
Hands is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hands trying to mount his opponent but River defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
River is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
River trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Hands showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 a chopping leg kick but Hands manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hands swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hands scores with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hands fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but River avoids it really well and circles away.
River scores with a nice right hand.
River drives through with a takedown into Hands's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hands keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
Hands escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. River gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River stands and throws Hands's legs to the side, diving into side control.
River has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hands is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. River yanks on the arm and Hands is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by River.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kollaa River!
After the fight, Kollaa River was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koryu Miyagi (ranked 1176 p4p, 697 weight class) and Randy Randalman (ranked 137 p4p, 82 weight class). Randalman has chosen Creedence Clearwater - Fortunate Son as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Koryu Miyagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Randalman!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyagi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Randalman's head backwards.
Randalman throws a big shot that misses.
Miyagi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Randalman as he connects with a hook.
Miyagi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As Miyagi backs off Randalman throws a huge counter combo but Miyagi manages to avoid it all.
A low kick from Miyagi misses
and Randalman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miyagi lands a nice shot to the body.
Randalman connects with a single shot there.
Miyagi throws a right hand that misses
and Randalman counters with a left to the body.
Randalman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyagi.
Miyagi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miyagi throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miyagi loads up on a big right hand but Randalman slips the punch.
It seemed like Randalman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miyagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randalman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Miyagi on the side of the head.
Miyagi takes a swing at Randalman's ribcage but misses.
Randalman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Randalman throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi looks to throw the jab but Randalman is out of range.
Randalman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randalman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Randalman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyagi moves away.
Randalman slips a straight right by Miyagi.
Randalman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miyagi's hands.
Randalman connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Miyagi.
Miyagi digs a good hook to Randalman's body.
Randalman scores with a jab to the head.
Miyagi throws a leg kick which misses Randalman's front leg but catches the back leg as Randalman tries to avoid it.
Miyagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randalman moves away.
Miyagi missing with a left hand there. Randalman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randalman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Randalman slips a jab and a cross from Miyagi.
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!
Randalman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Randalman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randalman manages to avoid it.
Randalman blocks a jab.
Randalman slips a jab from Miyagi.
Miyagi looks to score with a jab to the body but Randalman is just out of range.
Koryu Miyagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyagi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Randalman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Miyagi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Randalman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Randalman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Miyagi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Miyagi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Randalman looks to score with a jab to the body but Miyagi is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Randalman as he connects with a hook.
Miyagi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Randalman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miyagi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Randalman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyagi.
Randalman with the counter takedown but Miyagi avoids it easily.
Miyagi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Randalman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miyagi.
It seemed like Randalman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miyagi lands with a right hand.
Randalman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyagi throws a hook but Randalman avoids it easily.
Miyagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miyagi misses with a straight left.
Randalman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miyagi throws a jab but it's blocked by Randalman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randalman! But no joy.
Miyagi misses with a looping left.
Randalman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randalman scores with a body shot.
Miyagi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randalman was well out of range. Poor timing from Miyagi.
Randalman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Miyagi defends it well.
Miyagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyagi misses with a head kick.
Randalman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miyagi tries to score with a low kick but Randalman moves his leg out of the way.
Miyagi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Miyagi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randalman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miyagi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Randalman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randalman scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyagi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randalman.
Miyagi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miyagi throws an overhand right that lands on Randalman's shoulder, as Randalman tries to avoid the shot.
Miyagi scores with a jab.
Miyagi misses with a hook to the body
and Randalman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Miyagi's guard.
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randalman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randalman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miyagi is controlling Randalman's posture.
Randalman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randalman trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randalman is pushing down on Miyagi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miyagi is fighting to maintain full guard but Randalman has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Koryu Miyagi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miyagi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Randalman works over Miyagi's head and body with a nice combination.
Miyagi throws a hook but Randalman blocks it.
Miyagi takes one on the button.
Miyagi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miyagi misses with a wild body shot.
Miyagi just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Randalman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Randalman darts in looking for a takedown but Miyagi gets double underhooks and turns Randalman into the cage.
Randalman works the jab nicely.
Randalman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miyagi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Randalman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randalman cracks Miyagi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Randalman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koryu Miyagi is winning the standup battle so far.
Miyagi moves away from the strike by Randalman.
Randalman lands with a right hand.
Randalman defending well as Miyagi loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi takes a swing at Randalman's ribcage but misses.
Randalman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Randalman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miyagi.
Jab by Miyagi.
Miyagi stuns Randalman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Randalman lands an overhand right.
Miyagi throws a hook but Randalman avoids it easily.
Miyagi moves out of range of the strikes.
Miyagi throws a combination that misses
and Randalman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randalman lands a jab.
Miyagi's corner calls for a 1-2. Miyagi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Randalman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miyagi as he avoids it easily.
Miyagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyagi works over Randalman's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randalman scores with a sloppy right hand. Miyagi should have avoided that one.
Randalman ducks under a wild hook from Miyagi.
Nice sprawl there from Miyagi as Randalman shoots in.
Koryu Miyagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Randalman.
Randalman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randalman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Randalman.
Randalman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miyagi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Randalman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyagi manages to avoid it.
Miyagi throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Randalman to counter with a crisp jab.
Miyagi with a nice cross.
Randalman with a hook.
Randalman lands the left hand.
Miyagi cracks Randalman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miyagi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Randalman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miyagi lands a right hook to the body.
Randalman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randalman dives in for a single leg takedown but Miyagi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Randalman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Randalman lands the left hand.
Miyagi misses with a body shot.
Randalman moves out of range as Miyagi strikes.
Miyagi throws a hook to the side of Randalman's head but Randalman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miyagi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randalman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miyagi misses with a hook. Randalman ducked under it nicely.
Randalman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Miyagi throws a body shot but no joy.
Miyagi throws a hook but Randalman avoids it easily.
Miyagi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Randalman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Randalman misses its intended target.
Miyagi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Randalman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Miyagi tries to roll over but Randalman keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randalman is trying to control. Miyagi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Randalman is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randalman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miyagi defending well though.
Miyagi trying to control but Randalman postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randalman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miyagi defending well though.
Randalman controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Randy Randalman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Randalman works the jab nicely.
Randalman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randalman dodges the punch combination from Miyagi.
Randalman throws a series of punches but Miyagi moves out of range.
Miyagi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randalman.
Randalman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Randalman does no damage.
Miyagi misses with a straight right.
Randalman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Randalman.
Randalman misses with a shot to the body
and Miyagi 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.
Randalman catches Miyagi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Randalman swings for the body but Miyagi moves out of range.
Miyagi digs a good body shot into Randalman's ribs.
Randalman moves out of range as Miyagi strikes.
Randalman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi walks into a straight right hand from Randalman.
Miyagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Randalman misses with a straight left.
Miyagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randalman manages to avoid it.
Randalman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miyagi.
Miyagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randalman.
Randalman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyagi.
Randalman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Randalman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miyagi circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyagi misses the target.
Miyagi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Randalman counter with a right hand.
Miyagi throws a series of strikes that have Randalman backpedaling.
Miyagi throws a body punch but Randalman moves out of range.
Miyagi throws a poor cross that misses
and Randalman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Miyagi trying to control from the bottom.
Miyagi is concentrating on defense, preventing Randalman from advancing position.
Miyagi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Randalman lands a nice short elbow.
Miyagi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Randalman lands a nice short elbow.
Miyagi is refusing to be controlled, as Randalman sits in half guard.
Miyagi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randalman.
Randalman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Randalman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Randalman there.
Randalman wants to control but Miyagi is keeping him busy.
Randalman stalling.
Randalman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miyagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Randalman is working away from the top position though.
Miyagi is holding on to half guard well.
Miyagi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Randalman is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miyagi wants to improve his position but Randalman is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miyagi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randalman! But no joy.
Miyagi swings for the body but Randalman moves out of range.
Randalman avoids the body shot from Miyagi.
Miyagi throws a body punch but Randalman moves out of range.
Miyagi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Randalman.
Randalman misses with a right hand
and Miyagi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miyagi misses with a hook. Randalman ducked under it nicely.
Miyagi misses with a few strikes there.
Randalman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miyagi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Miyagi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randy Randalman.
I think Randalman 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 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Randy Randalman!
Randy Randalman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Koryu Miyagi spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teeth Ferret (ranked 535 p4p, 1444 weight class) and Mike Dairy (ranked 82 p4p, 208 weight class). Dairy has chosen The Box as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teeth Ferret!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Dairy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dairy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferret moves away.
Ferret tries to counter with a takedown but Dairy is quick to defend against it.
Dairy gets a clinch.
Ferret wants to take the fight to the mat but Dairy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee calls for Dairy to work.
Dairy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dairy throws a lazy right hand but Ferret sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Dairy misses.
Ferret half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dairy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been hearing reports that Ferret has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dairy misses with an uppercut. Ferret saw that one coming.
Dairy connects with a right hand. Ferret shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dairy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferret moves away.
Ferret appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Dairy misses.
Ferret drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dairy sprawls and moves away.
Dairy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dairy scores with the left hand. Ferret knows he should have avoided that one.
Dairy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferret changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mike Dairy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dairy throws a leg kick
and Ferret counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ferret seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dairy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dairy is trying is best to control the position here.
Ferret sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dairy defending well though.
Ferret trying to control the action but Dairy is working from the bottom.
Ferret throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferret with the ground and pound but Dairy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ferret is stalling in the full guard.
Ferret postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferret pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dairy is keeping the position for now.
Ferret throws a big right hand that misses.
Dairy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ferret 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.
Ferret being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferret scoring with some ground and pound.
Ferret has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ferret throws a big elbow that misses.
Ferret throwing strikes but missing.
Dairy working a defensive guard here.
Ferret sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dairy's guard.
Ferret is keen to just control but Dairy is a slippery customer.
Ferret wants to pass the guard but Dairy is defending well.
Dairy pushes Ferret off but Ferret dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dairy struggling a bit here.
Ferret taking a breather here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ferret in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferret throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Dairy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dairy misses with a straight right.
Dairy throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferret counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dairy!
Dairy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Dairy darts in trying to clinch
and Ferret counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Ferret is thwarting Dairy's attempts to control the position.
Ferret seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dairy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferret thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ferret is pressing down on Dairy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dairy is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferret throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dairy to regain full guard.
Ferret passes into half guard.
Ferret scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dairy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dairy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferret.
Ferret thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dairy is trying to stand up here but Ferret is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Ferret seems content to control.
Ferret seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dairy for as long as he can get away with.
Dairy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferret.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ferret there.
Ferret thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dairy trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferret seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dairy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ferret is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dairy is staying active underneath Ferret, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dairy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferret.
Ferret wants to pass to mount but Dairy is defending the position.
Ferret is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dairy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ferret moves into full mount! Dairy won't be happy about that!
Ferret fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ferret scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dairy?
Ferret looking to control but Dairy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferret lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferret misses with a head shot.
Dairy really wants to buck Ferret off and get back to his feet.
Dairy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ferret raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dairy can't escape the position.
Ferret tries to control but Dairy wriggling away.
Dairy is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferret has a good base and remains in mount.
Teeth Ferret overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferret is landing with some decent strikes but Dairy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ferret tries to control but Dairy wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teeth Ferret dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dairy throws an overhand right that lands on Ferret's shoulder, as Ferret tries to avoid the shot.
Dairy throws a sloppy head kick and Ferret moves out of range easily.
Ferret half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dairy throws a jab when Ferret was well out of range.
Ferret slips under a jab.
Ferret avoids the body shot from Dairy.
Ferret half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ferret avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferret shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferret uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dairy.
Ferret feinted with a counter takedown.
Dairy misses with a wild body shot.
Dairy is looking to slow Ferret down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dairy throws an off balance right hand
and Ferret counters with a shoot takedown. Dairy fights it but they end up in guard.
Ferret trying to control the position from guard on top but Dairy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferret passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ferret misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ferret taking a breather here.
Ferret is putting a hurting on Dairy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ferret laying and praying for a moment but Dairy takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferret trying to control from half guard but Dairy is working away.
Ferret is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dairy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ferret tries to pass to full mount but Dairy defends it.
Ferret wants to take a breather but Dairy is having none of it.
Ferret with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dairy trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferret trying to control the action but Dairy is working from the bottom.
Ferret not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferret thows a huge punch but Dairy dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ferret in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dairy throws a predictable looking body shot
so Ferret counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ferret preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferret controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ferret's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ferret working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dairy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferret is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Teeth Ferret.
I think Ferret 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teeth Ferret!
Teeth Ferret thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pauke Murhapuro (ranked 161 p4p, 364 weight class) and Lenny Kowalski (ranked 29 p4p, 61 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pauke Murhapuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhapuro looks to land a right hand but Kowalski moved out of range.
Kowalski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murhapuro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab lands there for Murhapuro.
Murhapuro 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.
Murhapuro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lenny Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhapuro misses with a hook. Kowalski ducked under it nicely.
Kowalski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murhapuro misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Murhapuro.
Kowalski connects with a looping right hand.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murhapuro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kowalski finds it's way round the side to connect with Murhapuro's head.
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut. Kowalski saw that one coming.
Murhapuro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Kowalski as he connects with a hook.
Murhapuro moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Murhapuro misses the target.
Kowalski slips under a jab from Murhapuro.
A clash of legs there as Kowalski blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhapuro throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhapuro is looking to chop away at Kowalski's legs.
Kowalski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murhapuro misses with a straight right.
Kowalski swings for the body but Murhapuro moves out of range.
Kowalski is looking to slow Murhapuro down with leg kicks.
Kowalski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kowalski looks to land a left hand but Murhapuro moved out of range nicely.
Murhapuro throws a shot from downtown. Kowalski moves away and avoids it.
Murhapuro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kowalski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Murhapuro throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Kowalski jabs Murhapuro right on the nose. Murhapuro blinks but takes it well.
Murhapuro swings widly with a right hand
and Kowalski counters with a good low kick that Murhapuro was not able to check.
Murhapuro defending well as Kowalski loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro checks a low kick from Kowalski.
Murhapuro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kowalski misses with a hook.
As Kowalski backs away, Murhapuro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murhapuro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhapuro just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Murhapuro misses.
Murhapuro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murhapuro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhapuro.
Pauke Murhapuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalski throws a lazy uppercut
and Murhapuro counters with a leg kick.
Kowalski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the head.
Murhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Kowalski.
Murhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Murhapuro throws a poor cross that misses
and Kowalski counters with an outside leg kick.
Kowalski works Murhapuro's body with a nice hook.
Kowalski throws a lazy uppercut
and Murhapuro counters with a left and a right that hurts Kowalski! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Murhapuro jumps into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro wants to control the pace but Kowalski is squirming around nicely.
Kowalski prevents Murhapuro from taking his back.
Murhapuro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kowalski turns into him and now he's in Murhapuro's guard.
Kowalski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Murhapuro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kowalski defends well.
Kowalski stays in close to Murhapuro's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro looking for a triangle here. Kowalski is fighting it but it looks tight! Murhapuro pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kowalski is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pauke Murhapuro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dubaku Womba (ranked 362 p4p, 166 weight class) and Armand Christophe (ranked 60 p4p, 31 weight class). Christophe has chosen Shadows as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dubaku Womba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armand Christophe!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christophe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Womba misses with a lunging right hand
and Christophe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Dubaku Womba has been cut.
Womba misses with a takedown attempt
and Christophe counters with a head kick.
Womba misses with a hook. Christophe ducked under it nicely.
Womba shoots for a takedown but Christophe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Christophe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Womba takes a swing at Christophe's ribcage but misses.
Christophe needs to keep his hands up - Womba had a free shot at his head there.
Womba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christophe manages to avoid it.
Dubaku Womba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba dips to his left and cracks Christophe with an uppercut!
The crowd cheers as Womba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christophe doesn't seem phased though.
Christophe motions for Womba to come forward. Christophe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Womba misses the shot to the body.
Womba backing away here, and Christophe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba keeps the fight on the outside.
Womba just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christophe! But no joy.
Womba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christophe as he jumps to the side.
Christophe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dubaku Womba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christophe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Womba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Christophe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Christophe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Womba misses with a takedown attempt - Christophe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Womba misses with a body shot.
Christophe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Christophe there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Womba misses.
Womba moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Womba misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Womba misses
and Christophe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Womba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Christophe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Womba swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christophe counters with a crisp right hand that drops Womba! Christophe lets Womba back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Dubaku Womba's cut is getting worse.
Womba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Womba just misses with a punch to the body.
Christophe staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Christophe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Womba scores with a jab. Christophe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womba fails to land with a series of punches.
Womba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Womba misses with a looping right.
Christophe feints a counter leg kick.
Womba cracks Christophe with a good jab.
Womba's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Womba duly obliges.
Christophe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Womba.
Womba moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChristophe.
Nice takedown defense from Christophe. No joy for Womba on that attempt.
Womba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Christophe to the mat! Christophe manages to get full guard.
Womba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Christophe looking for a sweep. Not yet Christophe, not yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christophe keeping full guard, as Womba tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christophe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Womba throws an elbow that misses. Christophe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Womba's guard. Nice move by Christophe!
Womba has his foot on Christophe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christophe works his way back into a safe position though.
Womba keeping moving, preventing Christophe from controlling successfully.
Womba looking to control.
Womba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christophe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Womba is keeping the position for now.
Christophe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Christophe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dubaku Womba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Womba dives in for a single leg takedown but Christophe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Womba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Christophe after a bit of a struggle.
Womba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christophe misses with the head strike.
Christophe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christophe lands a nice uppercut.
Womba working aggressively here.
Womba gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Christophe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Womba is working for a kimura but Christophe is defending it quite comfortably.
Womba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christophe keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba passes to side control.
Womba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Christophe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Womba's guard! Nice work there by Christophe!
Womba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Christophe passes into side control.
Womba is letting Christophe control him for a moment.
Christophe tries to move to mount but Womba blocks the move with his legs.
Womba regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Womba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Womba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christophe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Womba keeping moving, preventing Christophe from controlling successfully.
Christophe controlling from the top position.
Womba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Womba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christophe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Christophe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womba looking for a guillotine here but Christophe defends easily.
Womba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christophe is aware though and is defending well.
Womba looking for subs off his back but Christophe has passed one foot through into half guard.
Christophe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Womba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Christophe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Christophe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Womba keeps working.
Christophe is trying to work for a kimura but Womba is defending well.
Womba gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Womba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dubaku Womba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dubaku Womba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Womba scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters circling - Womba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christophe throws a big counter head kick but Womba avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Womba. Christophe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christophe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christophe throws a nice looking combination but Womba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Womba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Christophe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Womba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Womba working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christophe is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Womba stalls from top position.
Womba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Christophe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Womba's guard! Nice work there by Christophe!
Womba being controlled here, momentarily.
Womba keeping full guard, as Christophe tries to pass.
Armand Christophe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womba looking for a guillotine here but Christophe defends easily.
Womba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christophe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Womba trying to keep a closed guard but Christophe is proving a slippery customer.
Christophe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dubaku Womba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christophe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Womba is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christophe trying to control but Womba is working from the bottom.
Womba is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christophe defends well.
Womba 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.
Christophe wants to control from the top but Womba keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Womba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Christophe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Christophe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dubaku Womba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Womba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christophe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christophe is looking to work some ground and pound but Womba has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dubaku Womba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Womba, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dubaku Womba!
During a confident post fight interview, Dubaku Womba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Johnson (ranked 112 p4p, 127 weight class) and Giuseppe Hopkins (ranked 21 p4p, 24 weight class). Johnson's entrance music is On The Run Jompson Brothers. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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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 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Giuseppe Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Hopkins.
Johnson misses the jab.
Hopkins moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hopkins counters by clinching up.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins trying to land knees to the body.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson feints a jab promting Hopkins to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hopkins slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Hopkins avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hopkins.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Hopkins lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson 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.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins takes one to the chin there.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hopkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Johnson.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopkins. Hopkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Johnson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins slips under a jab.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hopkins slips a jab from Johnson.
Hopkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A lazy left from Hopkins finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Hopkins's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hopkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hopkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Hopkins's body. Hopkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopkins lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson tests Hopkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hopkins counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson misses the body punch
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson lands a jab to Hopkins's midsection.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopkins dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Hopkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Hopkins checks it.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Johnson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hopkins! But no joy.
Johnson thumps Hopkins with a low kick.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Johnson jabs Hopkins right on the nose. Hopkins blinks but takes it well.
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Hopkins counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Johnson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins counters with a body kick.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hopkins throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Hopkins's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins counters with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Hopkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopkins has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hopkins checks it well.
Johnson catches Hopkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopkins has time to react.
Johnson misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson slips a jab from Hopkins.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Hopkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Hopkins avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Hopkins.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Hopkins slips the punch.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hopkins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson lands with a hook. Hopkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Hopkins responds with a good body kick, but Johnson manages to step out the way in time.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins scores with a nice head shot.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Giuseppe Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd cheers as Hopkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson 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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