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OFK 223 - Do Urden Vs Barnes PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Walker (ranked 2358 p4p, 3176 weight class) and Conor OShea (ranked 300 p4p, 405 weight class). Chief Walker had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 29 - 1, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OShea misses with a takedown attempt - Walker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Walker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
OShea shoots in and bounces Walker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Walker wants to stand but OShea is controlling the position.
OShea passes Walker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
OShea keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OShea stops Walker from getting back to his feet.
OShea wants to pass to mount but Walker is defending the position.
Walker looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OShea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OShea is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time OShea.
Walker looks like he's trying to stand up.
OShea looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Walker is looking to escape.
Walker makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
OShea lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Walker backs up against the cage.
Walker throws a right and a left that OShea avoids nicely.
Walker tries to clinch but OShea moves out of range.
OShea is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Walker.
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!
OShea throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
OShea lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Walker waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract OShea. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped OShea to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
 OShea is rocked!
Walker 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.
OShea is working an open guard so Walker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
OShea is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
Walker cracks OShea with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! OShea falls to his knees and Walker doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Walker!
Chief Walker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aron Egomi (ranked 3039 p4p, 1838 weight class) and Jacques Pierre (ranked 348 p4p, 235 weight class). Egomi comes to the cage accompanied by Hand of doom by Manowar. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aron Egomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacques Pierre !
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egomi blocks a jab.
Egomi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pierre 's guard.
Egomi is stalling in the full guard.
Egomi drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Egomi as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Pierre screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Egomi! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Aron Egomi!
During a confident post fight interview, Aron Egomi 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Yoder (ranked 1411 p4p, 1741 weight class) and Peter Barnkvist (ranked 186 p4p, 227 weight class). Ryan Yoder is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Yoder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoder misses with a low kick.
Barnkvist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnkvist checks the leg kick.
Yoder throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnkvist appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yoder misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Yoder is predictable there
and Barnkvist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yoder will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yoder throws out a loose jab but Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnkvist has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yoder.
Yoder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yoder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnkvist misses with a takedown attempt
and Yoder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnkvist fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yoder sprawls well initially but Barnkvist persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yoder manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yoder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnkvist manages to avoid it.
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown but Yoder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnkvist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoder with a jab.
Good leg kick by Yoder.
Barnkvist scores with a takedown into Yoder's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnkvist's guard.
Yoder stopping the sweep attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist pulls Yoder in close to prevent any damage.
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoder gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Barnkvist.
Yoder is looking to wear down Barnkvist with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Barnkvist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yoder is fending him off so far but Barnkvist persists. Nope, Yoder circles away and we're back to standing.
Ryan Yoder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Yoder misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnkvist tries a quick counter leg kick but Yoder is wise to it.
Barnkvist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoder takes a swing at Barnkvist's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Barnkvist.
Yoder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnkvist.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoder looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnkvist is just out of range.
Yoder misses with the combination.
Yoder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnkvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoder.
Barnkvist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yoder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barnkvist.
Yoder blocks a head kick by Barnkvist.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoder dodges the punch combination from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yoder blocks a head kick by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yoder pinned against the cage. Yoder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yoder throws a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Yoder 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.
Yoder jabs Barnkvist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnkvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yoder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Yoder scores with a hook to the body. Barnkvist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yoder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yoder throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnkvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice takedown defense from Yoder. No joy for Barnkvist on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoder lands the left hand.
Barnkvist shoots in but no luck this time.
Ryan Yoder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Yoder moves out of range as Barnkvist throws a body kick.
Yoder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoder throws the kick towards the body but Barnkvist avoids it.
Yoder throws a leg kick
and Barnkvist counters with a two punch combo.
Yoder throws a leg kick but Barnkvist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Yoder finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Yoder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yoder swings for the body but Barnkvist moves out of range.
Yoder scores with a head kick.
Yoder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yoder avoids the body shot from Barnkvist.
Yoder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yoder throws a low kick but Barnkvist moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoder is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist throws a head kick that misses.
Barnkvist throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yoder was covering up waiting for the punch and Barnkvist finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnkvist controls the pace.
Yoder trying to keep a closed guard but Barnkvist is proving a slippery customer.
Yoder trying to control the position here.
Yoder wants to stand up but Barnkvist is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yoder has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barnkvist is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Yoder is pressed up against the cage. Barnkvist has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yoder down to the mat. Yoder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barnkvist has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Yoder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yoder ducks under a wild hook from Barnkvist.
A counter left hand to the body from Yoder misses its target.
Yoder takes a swing at Barnkvist's ribcage but misses.
Barnkvist unleashes a big counter combination but Yoder bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoder. Barnkvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Barnkvist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yoder misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Barnkvist.
Yoder just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoder lunges at Barnkvist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnkvist's hand.
Yoder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnkvist can do to turn this around?
Barnkvist misses with a hook. Yoder ducked under it nicely.
Yoder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoder misses with a body shot.
Barnkvist throws a fast counter high kick but Yoder manages to duck under it in time.
Barnkvist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yoder throws a big counter combination but Barnkvist scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ryan Yoder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnkvist decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Yoder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist'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!
Barnkvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoder.
Barnkvist shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yoder is trying to stand back up but Barnkvist is controlling him
Barnkvist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnkvist looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yoder tries to get to full guard but Barnkvist has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoder is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist prevents Yoder from standing back up.
Yoder tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.
Barnkvist with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barnkvist seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoder is refusing to be controlled, as Barnkvist sits in half guard.
Barnkvist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yoder's head.
Barnkvist is looking to advance position but Yoder won't allow it.
Yoder wants to improve his position but Barnkvist is controlling well.
Yoder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnkvist trying to control from half guard but Yoder is working away.
Yoder is trying to stand.
Yoder trying to control from the bottom.
Barnkvist thows a huge punch but Yoder dodges it nicely.
Barnkvist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barnkvist prevents Yoder from improving his position.
Yoder is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
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.
Barnkvist is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnkvist prevents Yoder from standing back up.
Barnkvist wants to pass to mount but Yoder is defending the position.
Barnkvist perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barnkvist lands a head kick. Yoder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Ryan Yoder has been cut.
Barnkvist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yoder. That did some damage!
Yoder punishes Barnkvist's body with a nice straight punch.
Yoder misses with a body shot.
Barnkvist is looking to land body kicks.
Yoder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoder throws an overhand right that lands on Barnkvist's shoulder, as Barnkvist tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan Yoder is winning the standup battle so far.
Yoder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Barnkvist!
Barnkvist drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yoder wants to get back to his feet but Barnkvist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yoder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnkvist is controlling him.
Yoder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist is looking to work some ground and pound but Yoder has wrist control.
Barnkvist prevents Yoder from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barnkvist misses with a body shot.
Peter Barnkvist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yoder lands with a good body shot.
Yoder throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnkvist unleashes a big counter combination but Yoder bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Peter Barnkvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnkvist shoots for a double leg takedown but Yoder sprawls well. He's pushed Barnkvist's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yoder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnkvist looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yoder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnkvist manages to avoid it.
Barnkvist bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Barnkvist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yoder 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Yoder!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryan Yoder 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Ninja (ranked 1558 p4p, 1011 weight class) and Ricardo Cruz (ranked 241 p4p, 162 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murilo Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ninja on his heels. He'll look to pass Ninja's guard now, I'm sure.
Ninja keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz postures up.
Ninja is really struggling to control Cruz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ninja is keeping the position for now.
Ninja wants to sweep but no luck.
Ninja is looking to stand up but Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Ninja keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ninja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz forces his way into half guard.
Cruz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ninja wants to stand but Cruz is controlling the position.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ninja wants to control but Cruz postures up.
Ninja is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cruz is working to tighten his grip on Ninja's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ninja has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cruz is really squeezing tight and eventually Ninja passes out! Cruz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ricardo Cruz!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Bronson (ranked 1208 p4p, 1292 weight class) and Chidi Chika (ranked 46 p4p, 49 weight class). Chidi Chika has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Keith Bronson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chidi Chika!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chika lands with a cross.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Chika.
Bronson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson throws out a loose jab but Chika uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chika ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Bronson does no damage.
Bronson misses with a hook to the body
letting Chika counter with a right hand.
Chika scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bronson connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Chika does it's job there.
A jab from Chika finds it's way through Bronson's defenses.
Chika rushes Bronson and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chika pushes Bronson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Chika struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Chika.
Bronson tries to break free but Chika pushes him back against the cage.
Bronson pushes Chika back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chika lands with a short shot to the head.
Bronson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson wants to break free but Chika has control.
Bronson throws a head punch that misses.
Chika lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chika softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chika has Bronson pressed against the cage, preventing Bronson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chika can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Chika lands a nice uppercut.
Chika prevents Bronson from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Chika.
Chika lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Chika pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chika fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bronson misses the target.
Chika with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson misses with a double jab
and Chika counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chika lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chika blocking some punches.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chika's elbow.
We've been informed that Chika has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chika lands an uppercut.
Chika gets through Bronson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Chika is leaning against Bronson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bronson is breathing heavily.
Chika drops Bronson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bronson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Bronson is rocked!
Chika lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oh Bronson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chika creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bronson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bronson drops to his knees and Chika pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chidi Chika!
An out of breath Chidi Chika thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zak Foley (ranked 1449 p4p, 817 weight class) and Don Barnes (ranked 191 p4p, 110 weight class). Zak Foley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Don Barnes's chin.
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32
180
19 - 6 - 0 |
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28
176
20 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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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 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zak Foley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foley thumps Barnes with a low kick.
Foley slips a straight right by Barnes.
Foley misses with an uppercut.
Foley misses with a kick to the body
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barnes 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.
Foley throws a lazy body kick
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Foley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Foley controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Foley keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Foley holds on and takes a little breather.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Foley is looking to sweep but instead, Barnes has passed into half guard.
Barnes works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Foley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes swings around for an armbar but Foley sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Barnes's guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foley defends well.
Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes working a defensive guard but Foley manages to pass into side control anyway.
The referee asks Foley politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Foley prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes parries the strikes from Foley easily there. Foley is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Barnes to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Foley remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Barnes is looking for a sweep.
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
Foley working the ground and pound but Barnes is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Foley controlling the position.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnes is trying to stand up here but Foley is controlling him well.
Foley is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Foley.
Foley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes with a nice cross.
Foley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Foley with the inside leg kick.
Foley tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 Zak Foley will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Foley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Foley's ribs.
Barnes thuds his shin into the meat of Foley's side.
Foley stuffs the takedown attempt from Barnes. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.
Foley throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Foley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barnes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Foley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnes landing some decent shots from guard.
Foley wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes distracts Foley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Foley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Foley 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.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Foley's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Foley manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Foley has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Barnes stands up over Foley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barnes distracts Foley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Foley is wriggling around but Barnes manages to pass to half guard.
Foley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Foley is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Foley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Foley is looking to sweep but instead, Barnes has passed into half guard.
Foley is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes is thwarting Foley's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Foley is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Foley wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Foley is trying to get back to full guard.
Foley is positioning himself well to prevent Barnes advancing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foley is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Foley tries a head kick but it misses.
Zak Foley is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Barnes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zak Foley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Foley.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Foley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Foley misses with the body kick
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Foley won't be happy with that.
Barnes working the ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foley is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Foley is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barnes scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Barnes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes cracks Foley with a big elbow.
Foley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Foley dodges the ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes tries to move to mount but Foley blocks the move with his legs.
Foley struggling a bit here.
Foley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes working the body and head with strikes.
Foley sneaks back into half guard.
Foley is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LA Fitness, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Foley taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard.
Foley taking some punishment here, with Barnes in his half guard.
Foley tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Foley is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Foley dodges it nicely.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Foley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is nestled in close to Foley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Foley trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barnes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes winds up and cracks Foley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Foley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Foley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Foley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Barnes!
Don Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Surianglek Sitsongrit (ranked 747 p4p, 1270 weight class) and Wasyl Plutov (ranked 111 p4p, 174 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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156
10 - 5 - 0 |
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42
155
37 - 28 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Surianglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wasyl Plutov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Plutov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plutov throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Plutov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plutov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit cracks Plutov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Sitsongrit managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plutov blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
Plutov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Plutov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Plutov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Plutov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Plutov throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Plutov swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Plutov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Plutov down.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Plutov's belly button to the back.
Plutov tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Plutov.
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit clinches up with Plutov and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Plutov is avoiding it.
Plutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Plutov in a clinch.
Plutov taking a breather.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit dodges an elbow strike from Plutov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Plutov throws an elbow but misses.
Plutov lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Plutov misses with a combination
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Plutov's hands.
Plutov throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit lunges at Plutov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Plutov's hand.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plutov closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Plutov digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
Plutov blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Plutov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutov.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Plutov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Sitsongrit does no damage.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Plutov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Plutov's body.
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!
Plutov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Plutov tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Plutov checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Plutov throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Plutov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Plutov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Plutov takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Sitsongrit does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Sitsongrit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Plutov.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Plutov with a nice cross.
Plutov misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Plutov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Plutov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Plutov can do to turn this around?
Plutov ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Sitsongrit thumps Plutov with a low kick.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Plutov.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Plutov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Plutov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Plutov effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Plutov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Plutov.
Sitsongrit throws a nice looking combination but Plutov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Plutov.
Plutov blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
Plutov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Plutov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head.
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Sitsongrit.
A nice side step and Plutov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Plutov back into the cage.
Plutov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutov blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plutov moves to clinch but Sitsongrit breaks away
and Plutov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Plutov blocks a low kick nicely.
Plutov avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plutov, pushing him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit pushes Plutov up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Plutov throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Plutov is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Plutov misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Plutov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Plutov down.
A jab lands there for Plutov.
Sitsongrit is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Plutov.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plutov throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plutov.
Sitsongrit slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sitsongrit darts in and clinches Plutov up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Plutov or not.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Plutov misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
Plutov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Plutov cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Plutov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Plutov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Plutov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Plutov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick but Plutov moves out of range.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Plutov misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Plutov tries to counter with a clinch but Sitsongrit shakes him off and moves away.
Plutov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Plutov scores with a jab. Sitsongrit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Plutov blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
Plutov lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov lands an uppercut.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
Plutov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Plutov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plutovs head.
Sitsongrit presses Plutov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Plutov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sitsongrit blocks it with crossed arms.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Plutov gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
Plutov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Plutov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Plutov down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Plutov.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov tries to stall but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sitsongrit pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plutov.
Sitsongrit looks to land a combination but Plutov avoids it well.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Plutov.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Plutov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Plutov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Plutov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Plutov doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Plutov 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.
Wasyl Plutov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Plutov pushes him off.
Plutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Plutov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Plutov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Surianglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surianglek Sitsongrit!
Surianglek Sitsongrit decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Holloway (ranked 689 p4p, 740 weight class) and Sao Alela (ranked 104 p4p, 110 weight class). Alela comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cryin' Like a Bitch kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sao Alela 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sao Alela!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holloway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holloway throws a solid leg kick but Alela takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holloway.
Holloway slips under a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Holloway checks a leg kick.
Holloway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Holloway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alela.
Alela tries to bum rush Holloway with a series of wild strikes but Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holloway connects with an inside leg kick.
Holloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alela lands a jab to Holloway's midsection.
Alela throws a leg kick but Holloway sees it coming and moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Alela. Beautiful body shot.
Alela throws a sloppy head kick
letting Holloway counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alela.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Alela throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holloway finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Alela just misses with a punch to the body.
Alela's corner calls for a 1-2. Alela obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Holloway there.
Holloway swings for the body but Alela moves out of range.
Holloway lands a jab.
Holloway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alela or perhaps it was just good defense by Holloway, which made it look bad.
Holloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alela, pushing him back against the cage.
Alela misses with some punches.
Alela misses with a punch on the inside.
Holloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Alela.
Alela is looking to break free of the clinch but Holloway has double underhooks.
Alela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alela throws a big shot that misses.
Alela has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alela there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holloway misses the jab.
Holloway defending well as Alela loads up on a big left hand.
Max Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alela shoots for a double leg takedown but Holloway sprawls well. He's pushed Alela's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holloway cracks Alela with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alela throws a head kick that Holloway semi-blocks.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alela moves away.
Holloway connects with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Holloway.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alela manages to avoid it.
Alela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Holloway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holloway misses with an uppercut. Alela saw that one coming.
Holloway scores with a shot to the body.
Alela lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alela fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holloway on the side of the head.
Holloway scores with a hook.
Alela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holloway.
Alela lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holloway's sensitive parts.
Alela avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Holloway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holloway tries to clinch there but Alela circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alela cracks Holloway with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alela getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by Holloway.
Alela fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Holloway checks it well.
Alela has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holloway.
Holloway plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alela throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holloway avoids the head kick by Alela.
Holloway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Holloway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holloway.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway has managed to clinch.
Alela wants the takedown. Holloway is fighting it off but Alela persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Holloway's guard against the cage.
Holloway controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway'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.
Alela sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alela trying to control but Holloway is working from the bottom.
Alela won't allow Holloway to sweep him here.
Holloway seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alela trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alela misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holloway misses with a double jab.
Alela takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Holloway dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alela slips under a jab from Holloway.
Alela throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Holloway tries to clinch but Alela is having none of it.
Holloway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alela ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Alela.
Holloway has taken the fight to the clinch.
Holloway misses with a punch on the inside.
Holloway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holloway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alela shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alela showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alela wants to pass to mount but Holloway is defending the position.
Holloway is trying to maintain the position but Alela is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Holloway with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alela trying to control from half guard but Holloway is working away.
Holloway won't allow Alela to pass to mount.
Holloway is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alela scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alela not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holloway wants to get back to full guard.
Alela is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holloway has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alela tries to pass to full mount but Holloway defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alela looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alela with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alela missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alela is looking for a kimura here.
Alela misses with a head shot. Holloway uses the momentum to regain guard.
Holloway wants to stand and escape but Alela is having none of it.
Holloway manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alela manages to get himself to full guard.
Alela wants to get back to his feet but Holloway is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
Holloway gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alela digs a good hook to Holloway's body.
Holloway looks to score with a jab to the body but Alela is just out of range.
Holloway scores with a one two! Alela had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Holloway throws a hook but Alela avoids it easily.
Alela misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holloway tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alela manages to circle out of the way.
Alela throws a body shot but no joy.
Alela throws a combination. Holloway tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Holloway throws out a loose jab but Alela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alela throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holloway throws a lazy right hand but Alela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alela scores with a nice strike.
Holloway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alela manages to avoid it.
Alela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sao Alela will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Holloway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Alela throws a hook but Holloway avoids it easily.
Holloway takes one on the button.
Holloway scores with a hook.
Holloway closes the distance and pushes Alela back into the cage.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alela's elbow.
Holloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Holloway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alela goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holloway prevents it.
Holloway tries to work over Alela's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alela lands a shot to the body.
Holloway working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holloways head.
Holloway is looking to break free of the clinch but Alela has double underhooks.
Alela is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Holloway gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holloway scores with a hook to the body.
Alela wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alela can't find room to land a body shot as Holloway controls the action.
Alela has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holloway avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Max Holloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Alela.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway lands a right hand.
Holloway breaks from the clinch.
Holloway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alela.
Holloway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alela.
Holloway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alela manages to avoid it.
Holloway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alela was well out of range. Poor timing from Holloway.
Alela is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Alela throws a low kick but Holloway moves out of range easily.
A cross from Alela lands.
Holloway throws a jab but it's blocked by Alela.
Alela digs a good hook to Holloway's body.
Alela on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Alela misses its intended target.
Holloway jabs Alela to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holloway takes a swing at Alela's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Alela on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway slips a jab and a cross from Alela.
Holloway scores with a leg kick.
Alela's corner calls for a 1-2. Alela obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alela drops his hands momentarily and Holloway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alela jabs Holloway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holloway has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holloway there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alela tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holloway lands with a nice combination. Alela backs away looking to recover.
Holloway lands with a good body shot.
Alela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holloway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alelas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A telegraphed right hand from Alela misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Holloway misses the target.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alela moves away.
Alela looks to score with a jab to the body but Holloway is just out of range.
Alela is looking to slow Holloway down with leg kicks.
Holloway throws a hook to the side of Alela's head but Alela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alela misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alela tries a head kick but it misses.
Holloway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alela moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holloway throws a looping overhand right but Alela ducks down to avoid it.
Holloway scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alela has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holloway.
Holloway cracks Alela with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Holloway looks to score with a jab to the body but Alela is just out of range.
Holloway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holloway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holloway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alela throws out the jab.
Holloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alela can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Holloway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holloway blocks a head kick by Alela.
Holloway throws a series of punches but Alela avoids them all with ease.
Alela avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Max Holloway is winning the standup battle so far.
Holloway with a jab.
Alela lands a nice looking body shot.
Holloway throws a hook to the side of Alela's head but Alela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holloway leaves Alela with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alela moves away.
Alela connects with a nice looking jab.
Alela takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alela is looking for the big counter here.
Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Good exchange - Alela coming out on top.
Alela dodges the punch combination from Holloway.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Alela circles away.
Alela appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Holloway misses its intended target.
Alela unleashes a big counter combination but Holloway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alela lands with a nice body kick.
Alela moves out of range of the strikes.
Holloway fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Holloway showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holloway 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Holloway!
Max Holloway made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drizzt Do Urden (ranked 461 p4p, 473 weight class) and Derrick Barnes (ranked 60 p4p, 62 weight class). Do Urden comes to the cage accompanied by Junna Through the fire and flames. The crowd seem to be enjoying Barnes 's choice of entrance music: We Want The Funk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drizzt Do Urden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Barnes !
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes tries to bum rush Do Urden with a series of wild strikes but Do Urden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Do Urden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Do Urden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes .
Barnes slips a jab from Do Urden.
Do Urden looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Do Urden defends it well.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Do Urden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barnes is out of range and Do Urden settles back down.
Do Urden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Do Urden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Do Urden throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes .
Barnes with the counter takedown but Do Urden avoids it easily.
Do Urden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Do Urden moves out of range.
Do Urden connects with a solid leg kick.
Do Urden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Do Urden.
Do Urden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes slips a straight right by Do Urden.
Barnes tries to counter with a clinch but Do Urden shakes him off and moves away.
Do Urden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Do Urden throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Do Urden ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Do Urden is out of range and Barnes settles back down.
Do Urden slips a jab from Barnes .
Do Urden looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Do Urden lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Do Urden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice straight punches there by Do Urden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Do Urden.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barnes staying out of range there.
Barnes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Do Urden keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes passes into side control, despite Do Urden's attempt to control the position.
Barnes grinds an elbow into Do Urden's temple.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Do Urden is looking for a sweep.
Barnes misses with the ground and pound.
Barnes trying to control the action but Do Urden is working from the bottom.
Barnes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Barnes lands some shots froms side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Do Urden gets back to half guard.
Do Urden preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barnes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes is thwarting Do Urden's attempts to control the position.
Do Urden is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Do Urden trying to control from the bottom.
Do Urden is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Do Urden is trying to get back to full guard.
Do Urden is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Do Urden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Do Urden's head.
Barnes trying to control the action but Do Urden is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Do Urden won't allow it.
Do Urden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Do Urden is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Do Urden trying to hold on to Barnes 's head to control him but Barnes postures up.
Barnes drops an elbow to the side of Do Urden's head.
Do Urden desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Do Urden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Barnes 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.
Do Urden misses the jab.
Do Urden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnes .
Do Urden throws a low kick, looking for Barnes 's leg but Barnes calmly moves out of range.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Do Urden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes ducks right into an uppercut from Do Urden.
Do Urden throws a big shot that misses.
Drizzt Do Urden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Do Urden misses with a straight left.
Do Urden checks a low kick from Barnes .
Do Urden connects with a solid leg kick.
Do Urden swinging wildly here.
Do Urden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Do Urden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Do Urden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Barnes throws a right hand that Do Urden ducks under and follows up with a left that Do Urden also avoids with ease.
Barnes slips a jab from Do Urden.
Barnes scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Urden loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Do Urden throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes 's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Drizzt Do Urden is winning the standup battle so far.
Do Urden misses with a straight right.
Drizzt Do Urden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Do Urden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Do Urden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Do Urden misses.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
Do Urden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Do Urden misses the target.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Do Urden.
Do Urden lands an overhand right.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Do Urden's defenses.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Do Urden.
Barnes throws a body punch but Do Urden moves out of range.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Do Urden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Do Urden misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Do Urden misses the target.
Barnes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barnes wants to slow Do Urden down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice body kick there by Barnes .
Derrick Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Do Urden misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes . Those never looked like landing.
Do Urden looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes slips under a jab from Do Urden.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Do Urden avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Do Urden.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Do Urden.
Do Urden throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Do Urden does no damage.
Do Urden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Do Urden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Do Urden.
Do Urden scores with a sloppy right hand. Barnes should have avoided that one.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Do Urden.
Do Urden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
Barnes throws a leg kick but Do Urden moved away.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Do Urden is out of range and Barnes settles back down.
Do Urden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Barnes gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Do Urden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes working the body and head with strikes.
Do Urden is looking for a sweep.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Do Urden keeps working.
Derrick Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Do Urden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Do Urden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Do Urden has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barnes is proving hard to escape from.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Do Urden from controlling successfully.
Do Urden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drizzt Do Urden dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Do Urden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Do Urden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Do Urden.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Barnes tries to score with a low kick but Do Urden moves his leg out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Barnes .
Do Urden throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Do Urden darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Do Urden is looking to chop away at Barnes 's legs.
Barnes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes slips a straight right by Do Urden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Barnes .
Do Urden just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Do Urden avoids it easily.
Do Urden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Urden misses with a looping left.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A telegraphed right hand from Do Urden misses the target.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Do Urden moves away and avoids it.
Do Urden wants to slow Barnes down by chopping away at his legs.
Do Urden looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range.
Do Urden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes .
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Do Urden misses with a hook.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Do Urden doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Do Urden's legs.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Do Urden moved away.
Barnes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Do Urden throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Barnes checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Do Urden.
Do Urden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Do Urden off balance momentarily.
Do Urden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Do Urden's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Do Urden.
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Do Urden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Do Urden cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Do Urden connects with a crisp jab.
Do Urden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Do Urden.
Do Urden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Do Urden as he jumps to the side.
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Do Urden off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Barnes .
Do Urden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barnes is out of range and Do Urden settles back down.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Do Urden avoids it easily.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Do Urden.
A telegraphed right hand from Do Urden misses the target.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Do Urden.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Do Urden sizes up Barnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Do Urden checks a low kick from Barnes .
Do Urden is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot by Do Urden.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do Urden thows a leg kick but Barnes checks it
and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. Do Urden didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Do Urden blocks nicely.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Do Urden has control of Barnes 's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Do Urden is adopting a defensive guard.
Barnes trying to control but Do Urden is working from the bottom.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Do Urden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drizzt Do Urden showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Do Urden 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drizzt Do Urden!
Drizzt Do Urden managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pound Town INC, into his post fight interview.
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RATING
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