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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miura Guts (ranked 1625 p4p, 1741 weight class) and Callum Adams (ranked 194 p4p, 209 weight class). Adams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: No Noncesense. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miura Guts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Adams!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 It looks like Callum Adams has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Adams. Beautiful body shot.
Guts looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Guts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Guts is looking to land body kicks.
Guts moves away from the strike by Adams.
Adams lands with a hook. Guts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 It looks like Miura Guts has been cut.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adams leaves Guts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adams thuds a left hand into Guts's body.
Adams connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guts tries to land a leg kick but Adams saw it coming and moves away.
A slow jab from Guts misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Guts. That snapped Adams's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adams lands with a straight right. Guts didn't see that one coming.
Adams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miura Guts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guts throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Guts.
Guts wants to stay close but Adams steps back to make room for something. Guts seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Adams and Guts drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Callum Adams!
Callum Adams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa McBeth (ranked 1354 p4p, 1046 weight class) and Clint River (ranked 204 p4p, 160 weight class). Clint River has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mustafa McBeth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clint River !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBeth slips under a jab from River .
River blocks a head kick by McBeth.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
McBeth throws a big counter combination but River scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
River pushes McBeth away with a front kick.
River looks for the body kick but McBeth saw that one coming.
River gets a clinch.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River lands a left hand.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River scores with a shot to the side of McBeth's head.
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McBeth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McBeth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River clobbers McBeth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River closes the distance and pushes McBeth back into the cage.
McBeth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McBeth moves out of range of the body kick from River .
River fails to land with a series of punches.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like McBeth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McBeth takes a kick to the side of the head.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
McBeth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River clinches with his opponent.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McBeth backwards.
McBeth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
River holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by River .
McBeth landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River tries a body shot but McBeth blocks it.
McBeth missing with knees to the 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!
McBeth lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
River tries a body shot but McBeth blocks it.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBeth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. River is defending well for now.
McBeth can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBeth checks a leg kick.
River catches McBeth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McBeth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
River with a nice cross.
River throws a hook but McBeth blocks it.
River rushes McBeth and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBeth lands a nice elbow.
River has McBeth pressed against the cage, preventing McBeth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McBeth has had enough of the clinch but River keeps him there for the moment.
River lands a body shot.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as McBeth controls his hands.
River digs a right hand underneath McBeth's ribcage. McBeth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McBeth is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. River is defending well for now.
McBeth is trying to break free.
River misses with a punch to the body.
McBeth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with a body punch.
River blocks an elbow strike from McBeth.
McBeth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
River lands with a right to the head.
A short left from River .
McBeth working hard to break the clinch.
McBeth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River lands with a light punch inside.
River is working McBeth over against the cage.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
McBeth is breathing heavily.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McBeth backwards.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBeth's elbow.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of McBeth backwards.
River pressing his opponent against the cage.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McBeth landing knees to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from River .
McBeth pushes off an throws an elbow but River leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBeth tries to break the clinch but River is controlling the position.
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River scores with a shot to the body.
River throws a leg kick which misses McBeth's front leg but catches the back leg as McBeth tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint River dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from River . McBeth does a little dance to reset his feet.
River throws a looping overhand right but McBeth ducks down to avoid it.
McBeth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by River .
McBeth ducks under a wild hook from River .
River just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcBeth.
McBeth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McBeth.
McBeth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
River misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River connects with a body shot that sends McBeth's belly button to the back.
Mustafa McBeth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
River scores with a jab to the head.
River tries to land a leg kick but McBeth saw it coming and moves away.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBeth moves out of range of the strikes.
River scores with a spinning back kick!
River keeps McBeth at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
River closes the distance and clinches.
River managing to block the knees to the body from McBeth.
River is struggling to control the position.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McBeths head.
McBeth pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from River .
River scores with a shoulder strike.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of McBeth backwards.
McBeth blocks a body shot from River .
River takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as McBeth controls his hands.
Good body shot from River .
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McBeth working hard to break the clinch.
River pushes McBeth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBeth's elbow.
McBeth is trying to push River away but River has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
River lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from River .
River lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from River .
River is pushing McBeth up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River lands a body shot.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River is leaning against McBeth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from River .
River is working McBeth over against the cage.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River lands a shot to the body.
River lands a body punch.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McBeth backwards.
River lands a right hand.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as McBeth controls his hands.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of McBeth backwards.
 McBeth is rocked!
River prevents McBeth from breaking the clinch.
Oh McBeth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
River scores with a hook to the body.
McBeth seems to have got his legs back now.
River misses with a body punch.
River breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River forces McBeth back against the cage and clinches.
River digs a right hand underneath McBeth's ribcage. McBeth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from River .
Come on River - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from River .
A short left from River .
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
River lands with a cross.
Clint River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McBeth gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! River gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! McBeth is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint River !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Krahujec (ranked 1665 p4p, 1369 weight class) and Kobe Okoro (ranked 245 p4p, 209 weight class). Okoro has chosen TOP OF MY GAME as his entrance music. Kobe Okoro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Krahujec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Okoro!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krahujec decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Krahujec thows a huge punch but Okoro dodges it nicely.
Okoro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Krahujec. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Krahujec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krahujec thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Okoro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krahujec.
Krahujec thows a huge punch but Okoro dodges it nicely.
Krahujec not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Krahujec thows a huge punch but Okoro dodges it nicely.
Krahujec 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.
Okoro is trying to maintain the position but Krahujec is very close to passing his half guard.
Krahujec prevents Okoro from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Krahujec.
Okoro is pressing down on Krahujec's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krahujec throws a big right hand that misses.
Krahujec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoro controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krahujec tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoro is retaining full guard.
Okoro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Krahujec connects with a couple of short punches.
Krahujec content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Okoro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krahujec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krahujec is looking to work some ground and pound but Okoro has wrist control.
Krahujec wants to control from the top but Okoro keeps moving.
Krahujec has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Okoro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krahujec stands and throws Okoro's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Okoro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Okoro managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Krahujec.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krahujec postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Okoro keeping his opponent close.
Krahujec throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Krahujec trying to control the action but Okoro is working from the bottom.
Okoro defending against the ground and pound.
Krahujec fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Krahujec not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Krahujec throws a strike but Okoro avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Okoro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krahujec is fighting to break Okoro's control of his arms but Okoro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Okoro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krahujec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Okoro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krahujec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krahujec tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoro is retaining full guard.
Okoro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krahujec.
Krahujec throwing strikes from guard but Okoro blocks nicely.
Krahujec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krahujec is looking to work some ground and pound but Okoro has wrist control.
Okoro is pulling down on Krahujec's head. It's preventing any offense from Krahujec, at least for the moment.
Krahujec keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Okoro's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krahujec postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krahujec scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krahujec postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Okoro is pulling down on Krahujec's head to control his posture.
Krahujec with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krahujec accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krahujec trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krahujec throws an elbow that misses. Okoro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krahujec's guard. Nice move by Okoro!
Okoro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krahujec has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okoro has managed to get both his arms back between Krahujec's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krahujec is looking to sweep but instead, Okoro has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Krahujec dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Okoro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Krahujec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okoro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krahujec somewhat.
Okoro leaves Krahujec with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Okoro wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamil Krahujec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krahujec shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Okoro sprawls well. Okoro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krahujec gets slowly back to his feet.
Okoro throws out a counter right but Krahujec avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krahujec shoots in for a double leg but Okoro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krahujec shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Okoro pinned against the cage. Okoro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Okoro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krahujec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okoro.
Okoro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krahujec.
Okoro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Okoro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krahujec circles away quickly and effectively.
Kobe Okoro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krahujec tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okoro defends well and Krahujec ends up having to push Okoro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krahujec changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Okoro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Okoro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Krahujec sprawling to the canvas! Krahujec rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Okoro finish him?!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krahujec closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Okoro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krahujec.
Krahujec thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Okoro's head.
Okoro trying to hold on to Krahujec's head to control him but Krahujec postures up.
Krahujec is working for a kimura here but Okoro manages to reverse the position and he's now in Krahujec's guard.
Krahujec trying to strike off his back.
Okoro content to stall in guard here.
Krahujec escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okoro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krahujec wants to sweep here but Okoro controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krahujec is working hard here to advance position.
Krahujec working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okoro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okoro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krahujec is looking to sweep but instead, Okoro has passed into half guard.
Krahujec is looking to improve his position.
Krahujec throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Still in half guard, Okoro seems content to control.
Krahujec flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kamil Krahujec overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krahujec looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Krahujec trying to hold on to Okoro's head to control him but Okoro postures up.
Okoro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Krahujec knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Okoro is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krahujec wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kobe Okoro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Krahujec bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Okoro managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Krahujec.
Okoro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krahujec working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sloppy strikes there by Krahujec.
Krahujec misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krahujec scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Okoro to see if he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Krahujec.
Okoro is looking for a sweep.
Krahujec scores with punches from side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krahujec wants to control but Okoro is keeping him busy.
Krahujec misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Okoro is trying to control Krahujec's posture but Krahujec avoids it.
Krahujec sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Okoro is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Krahujec in side control, throwing shots but Okoro defends.
Krahujec landing strikes.
Okoro can't do much from the bottom here.
Okoro managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Krahujec.
Krahujec working away.
Krahujec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okoro can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krahujec looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Okoro is avoiding damage well.
Okoro tries to bench press Krahujec off him but Krahujec keeps the position.
Krahujec thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Okoro can't do much from the bottom here.
Okoro avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Krahujec.
The strikes coming from Krahujec are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Krahujec wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Okoro, who protects the arm well.
Krahujec throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krahujec is trying to ground and pound but Okoro uses the momentary lack of control by Krahujec to regain half guard.
Krahujec missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Krahujec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Okoro is trying to control but can't.
Krahujec is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krahujec not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Okoro gets full guard.
Krahujec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krahujec's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krahujec throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krahujec with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krahujec throws a big elbow that misses.
Krahujec throwing strikes from guard but Okoro blocks nicely.
Krahujec works over Okoro with some ground and pound from guard.
Okoro has his hands on Krahujec's head, controlling the position.
Krahujec throws a big right hand that misses.
Krahujec with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okoro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krahujec accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krahujec with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamil Krahujec showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krahujec 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 29:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamil Krahujec!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Spicoli (ranked 898 p4p, 1358 weight class) and Tomahawk Chai (ranked 142 p4p, 207 weight class). Spicoli's entrance music is Money Buy Drugs. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Spicoli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomahawk Chai!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spicoli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spicoli connects with an inside leg kick.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Spicoli lands with a cross.
Spicoli digs a good body shot into Chai's ribs.
Spicoli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spicoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spicoli throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
We've been told by Spicoli's head coaches at Globo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jeff Spicoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spicoli slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Spicoli is looking to counter with head kicks.
Spicoli misses with a kick to the body.
Spicoli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spicoli connects with a right hand. Chai shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spicoli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Spicoli takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai sizes up Spicoli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chai lands a head shot.
Spicoli takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Spicoli.
Danga de danga de dang - Spicoli scores with a four punch combination!
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spicoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Spicoli.
Chai tries a quick counter leg kick but Spicoli is wise to it.
Spicoli throws a leg kick but Chai checks it.
Spicoli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chai lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Spicoli throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a good, hard body kick but Spicoli shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spicoli, as that shot connected.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spicoli circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Chai drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Spicoli follows Chai to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Spicoli!
Jeff Spicoli 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artemis Entreri (ranked 487 p4p, 1007 weight class) and Patrick Sto (ranked 80 p4p, 154 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artemis Entreri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Sto!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sto slips a jab from Entreri.
Entreri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Patrick Sto has been cut.
Sto with a jab.
Entreri misses with an uppercut.
Entreri has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlaw MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Entreri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sto.
Sto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Entreri throws a lazy uppercut
and Sto counters with a two punch combo.
Sto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Entreri was well out of range. Poor timing from Sto.
Entreri is looking to counter punch.
Entreri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sto thuds a left hand into Entreri's body.
Entreri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Entreri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Entreri misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Entreri.
Sto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Entreri.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entreri. Sto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sto tries to bum rush Entreri with a series of wild strikes but Entreri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sto lands with an uppercut that bounces Entreri off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Entreri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good leg kick by Entreri.
Entreri misses with a straight left.
Sto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Entreri scores with a nice right hand.
Sto connects with a right hand. Entreri shakes it off.
Sto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sto misses with a body shot.
Sto cracks Entreri with a right hand to the side of the head.
Entreri ducks under a wild hook from Sto.
A little feinted left hand from Entreri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Entreri has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sto finds it's way round the side to connect with Entreri's head.
Entreri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Entreri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Entreri takes the fight into the clinch.
Entreri struggles to land a body shot inside as Sto controls his hands.
Entreri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Entreri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sto has a couple of punches blocked by Entreri.
Entreri digs a right hand into Sto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sto's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sto blocks a body shot from Entreri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entreri.
Entreri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Entreri misses with some punches.
Sto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Sto fails to land.
Nice body punch from Entreri.
Sto tries a body shot but Entreri blocks it.
Sto blocks a body shot from Entreri.
Entreri misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Entreri.
Good body shot from Entreri.
Sto looks winded!
Entreri scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Entreri lands a hook that snaps the head of Sto backwards.
Entreri misses with some punches.
Sto misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Entreri.
Entreri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sto backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entreri.
Entreri lands with a light punch inside.
Entreri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sto backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Entreri.
Entreri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Entreri.
Entreri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Entreri.
A shot in the inside from Entreri.
Entreri lands a hook that snaps the head of Sto backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Entreri.
Entreri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Entreri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sto.
Entreri lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Entreri tries to throw a body punch but Sto avoids it by throwing Entreri back against the cage.
Entreri pushes Sto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Entreri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sto has a couple of punches blocked by Entreri.
Sto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Entreri scores with a shot to the side of Sto's head.
Entreri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sto lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entreri.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entreri.
Sto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sto tries to work over Entreri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sto lands with a light punch inside.
Entreri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Entreri tries to work over Sto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sto blocking some punches.
Sto tries a body shot but Entreri blocks it.
Sto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Entreri lands a body shot.
Sto lands with a left to the head.
Entreri tries a body shot but Sto blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Entreri fails to land.
Sto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Entreri blocks a body shot from Sto.
Entreri scores with a shoulder strike.
Entreri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sto misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sto struggles to land a body shot inside as Entreri controls his hands.
Sto throws a punch but it's blocked by Entreri.
Sto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sto blocking some punches.
Sto scores with a shot to the side of Entreri's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artemis Entreri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Sto'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.
Sto slips under a jab.
Entreri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sto under the eye.
Entreri doesn't manage to clinch there - Sto circles away.
Entreri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sto lands a glancing blow to the side of Entreri's head.
Patrick Sto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Entreri back to the cage. Sto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Entreri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Entreri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sto throws a hook to the side of Entreri's head but Entreri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Entreri. Those never looked like landing.
Entreri cracks a nice hook into Sto's ribs.
Sto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Entreri backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Entreri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Entreri throws a shot from downtown. Sto moves away and avoids it.
Entreri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Sto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Entreri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Patrick Sto's cut even more.
Sto misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Entreri.
Entreri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sto lands a really nice looking cross but Entreri seems unphased.
Sto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Entreri.
A telegraphed right hand from Entreri misses the target.
Sto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Entreri manages to avoid it.
Entreri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Entreri rushes Sto and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from Entreri.
Sto tries to throw a body punch but Entreri avoids it by throwing Sto back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entreri.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sto.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Entreri.
Entreri misses with some punches.
Sto misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Sto as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Entreri fails to land.
Entreri blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Entreri backwards.
Entreri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Entreri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sto's elbow.
Entreri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Entreri scores with a shoulder strike.
Entreri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sto.
Sto is breathing heavily.
Entreri lands a nice shot to the body.
Entreri throws a head punch that misses.
Sto digs a right hand into Entreri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Entreri's gas tank.
Sto blocking some punches.
Entreri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sto.
Entreri tries to throw a body punch but Sto avoids it by throwing Entreri back against the cage.
Entreri pushes Sto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Entreri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sto backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Entreri.
A short right from Entreri on the inside.
Entreri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Entreri throws a punch but it's blocked by Sto.
Entreri stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Entreri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sto can do to turn this around?
Entreri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Artemis Entreri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Entreri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Entreri tries to work over Sto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entreri.
Entreri gets through Sto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Entreri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Entreri prevents a body shot from Sto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sto.
Entreri throws a punch but it's blocked by Sto.
Entreri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Entreri scores with a nice short uppercut.
The cut above Patrick Sto's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short right from Entreri.
Entreri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sto tries to work over Entreri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entreri misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Entreri.
Entreri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Entreri lands with a right to the head.
Entreri digs a right hand underneath Sto's ribcage. Sto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Entreri scores with a shot to the side of Sto's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Entreri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Entreri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
 Sto is rocked!
Entreri pushes Sto against the cage. Entreri is working some dirty boxing. Entreri pushes off with a quick right hook! Sto goes down! Sto tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Entreri moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artemis Entreri!
Our winner, Artemis Entreri, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius Ghetea (ranked 697 p4p, 810 weight class) and Somporn Metharom (ranked 100 p4p, 113 weight class). Metharom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Porcelain - Moby. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Ghetea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Somporn Metharom!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Ghetea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghetea avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Ghetea will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Ghetea misses with a body shot.
Ghetea blocks a jab.
Ghetea connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghetea. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghetea has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Metharom misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea throws a hook but Metharom blocks it.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Metharom sizes up Ghetea with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Metharom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Metharom.
Somporn Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghetea lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom throws a hook but Ghetea avoids it easily.
Metharom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Ghetea.
Ghetea wants to slow Metharom down by chopping away at his legs.
Ghetea looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghetea is just out of range.
Ghetea digs a good hook to Metharom's body.
Ghetea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Metharom.
Nice shot by Ghetea.
It looks like Somporn Metharom has been cut.
Ghetea misses the shot to the body.
Ghetea does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ghetea slips under a jab.
Ghetea throwing a counter right hand but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Ghetea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ghetea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom works Ghetea's body with a nice hook.
Ghetea lands a jab to the head.
Metharom with a jab.
Ghetea scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Metharom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ghetea fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Metharom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Ghetea looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ghetea lands with a shot to the body.
Ghetea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Metharom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Metharom.
Ghetea lands with a good body shot.
Ghetea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ghetea half committed to a counter leg kick.
Metharom misses with a right hand
and Ghetea counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ghetea ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
An attempted straight right counter from Ghetea misses the target.
A low kick lands for Ghetea.
Ghetea feints and then cracks Metharom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metharom down.
Metharom lands with a shot to the body.
Ghetea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ghetea is looking to chop away at Metharom's legs.
Metharom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ghetea moves away from the strike by Metharom.
Ghetea throws a big counter combination but Metharom scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ghetea throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Metharom on the side of the head.
Ghetea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghetea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ghetea looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ghetea is looking to wear down Metharom with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ghetea connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Metharom momentarily.
Ghetea blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Jab, jab by Ghetea - just one landing.
Ghetea finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ghetea slips under a jab.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghetea sizes up Metharom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Ghetea misses.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Ghetea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Ghetea throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghetea seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Somporn Metharom's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Ghetea's head but Ghetea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghetea manages to avoid it.
Ghetea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Metharom is out of range and Ghetea settles back down.
Ghetea gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ghetea scores with a hook to the body. Metharom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Metharom might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ghetea has got the better of the exchanges.
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghetea is just out of range.
Ghetea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ghetea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Metharom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea misses with a low kick.
Ghetea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghetea manages to avoid it.
Ghetea avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Ghetea misses.
Metharom walks into a left hand.
Ghetea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghetea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Metharom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ghetea looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom throws a hook but Ghetea avoids it easily.
Metharom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ghetea looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Ghetea looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Ghetea.
Metharom stuns Ghetea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ghetea tries to work over Metharom's front leg with a kick but Metharom checks it.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metharom misses with a left hand
and Ghetea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghetea throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ghetea misses with a leg kick.
Ghetea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Ghetea half committed to a counter leg kick.
A combination from Ghetea does no damage.
Metharom connects with a looping right hand.
Metharom throws a hook but Ghetea avoids it easily.
Ghetea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Metharom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom lands a nice hook to Ghetea's body. Ghetea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ghetea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Ghetea defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea scores with a leg kick.
Metharom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ghetea throws a low kick but Metharom avoids it.
Metharom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ghetea drops his hands momentarily and Metharom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ghetea.
Ghetea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metharom can do to turn this around?
Ghetea scores with a crisp jab that stopped Metharom in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metharom misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghetea counters with an outside leg kick.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ghetea.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghetea counters with a leg kick.
Ghetea with a nice calf kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghetea ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghetea.
Metharom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ghetea connects with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Somporn Metharom's cut even more.
Ghetea connects with a nice looking jab.
Ghetea tries to work over Metharom's front leg with a kick but Metharom checks it.
Ghetea avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Metharom misses with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Metharom has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ghetea tries a low kick but Metharom avoids it.
Metharom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ghetea with a body shot.
Metharom lands a right hook to the body.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Ghetea misses its target.
Ghetea throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Metharom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghetea. Ghetea obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Somporn Metharom's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Ghetea counters with a leg kick.
Ghetea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Metharom backs away, Ghetea returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ghetea throws a front kick aimed at Metharom's knee but Metharom avoids it well.
Ghetea jabs Metharom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ghetea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ghetea throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ghetea in his tracks.
Nice shot by Metharom.
Ghetea connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Metharom misses.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ghetea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Metharom punishes Ghetea's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom swings for the body but Ghetea moves out of range.
Ghetea tried to counter with a leg kick but Metharom avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetea fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Metharom checks it well.
Metharom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Ghetea counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Metharom thinking.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Metharom checks a low kick from Ghetea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Metharom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Ghetea.
Metharom throws a body punch but Ghetea moves out of range.
Ghetea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ghetea just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom lands a nice shot to the body.
Metharom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ghetea connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Metharom scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghetea loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Metharom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Metharom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom lands a jab.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Ghetea tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghetea works Metharom's body with a nice hook.
Darius Ghetea is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghetea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ghetea misses with a series of wild punches.
Metharom throws a big counter head kick but Ghetea avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Ghetea misses its intended target.
Metharom checks a low kick from Ghetea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Ghetea dips to his left and cracks Metharom with an uppercut!
Ghetea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Ghetea saw that one coming.
Ghetea moves away from the strike by Metharom.
Ghetea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghetea misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
You can see that Metharom has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Metharom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ghetea counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Metharom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghetea.
Metharom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ghetea throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Ghetea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea scores with a jab to the jaw.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Ghetea saw that one coming.
Ghetea slips a straight right by Metharom.
Metharom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Metharom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom misses with a shot to the body
and Ghetea counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Metharom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghetea counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metharom takes a swing at Ghetea's ribcage but misses.
Metharom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ghetea thumps Metharom with a low kick.
Ghetea lands a lovely overhand right.
Somporn Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darius Ghetea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ghetea scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Ghetea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ghetea 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Ghetea!
An out of breath Darius Ghetea 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Horley Gore (ranked 3490 p4p, 1938 weight class) and Diogo Martins (ranked 251 p4p, 157 weight class). Martins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Monte Tiene Garabato. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Horley Gore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diogo Martins!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gore jabs Martins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gore leaning against his opponent.
Gore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gore blocks a body shot from Martins.
Martins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gore has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Martins after a bit of a struggle.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horley Gore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gore's face.
Martins lands an elbow inside that Gore shrugs off.
Gore letting Martins take a breather here.
Martins scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gore is trying to push Martins away but Martins has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martins slows down the pace here.
Gore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Martins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice defenses there by Gore.
Martins has Gore up against the cage in a clinch.
Martins connects with a knee to the head.
Martins's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gore blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Martins.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gore lands with a light punch inside.
Gore is looking for a takedown.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gore throws a head punch that misses.
Gore letting Martins take a breather here.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Gore is blocking nicely.
Gore breaks from the clinch.
Martins misses with a hook. Gore ducked under it nicely.
Gore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martins.
Martins looks to clinch
enabling Gore to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Martins.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch but Gore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Martins misses.
Gore throwing a counter right hand but Martins manages to avoid it.
Martins staying out of range there.
Martins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Martins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Martins.
Gore seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Martins lands a head kick. Gore smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slow jab from Martins misses its intended target.
Martins tries to clinch but Gore is having none of it.
Gore keeps the fight on the outside.
Martins drives through and clinches with Gore against the cage.
Gore tries to score a body lock takedown but Martins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gore takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Horley Gore has been cut.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Gore is blocking nicely.
Martins is stalling here.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins controlling the action here for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Gore wants to break free but Martins has control.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Gore blocks it.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Gore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martins prevents it.
Martins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Martins lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Martins.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gore is trying to break free.
Martins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Horley Gore's cut.
That's time! Gore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Martins tries to clinch up
and Gore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martins moves out of range of the strikes.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martins wants to clinch.
Gore feinted with a counter takedown.
Martins moves into range and clinches up with Gore.
Diogo Martins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Martins.
Gore turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gore works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martins wants to get back to his feet but Gore drags him back down.
Gore trying to control the action but Martins is working from the bottom.
Gore lands some shots froms side control.
Martins tries to escape but Gore is in control.
Gore in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Martins is pushing Gore's head away, looking to escape. Gore manages to hold on to the position though.
Martins throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gore misses with a hook.
Martins tries a head kick but it misses.
Gore staying out of range there.
Gore keeps the fight on the outside.
Martins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Martins cracks Gore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diogo Martins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gore with a jab.
Gore throws a jab but it's blocked by Martins.
Martins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gore.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gore scores with the left hand. Martins knows he should have avoided that one.
Martins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martins tries to clinch up but Gore circles away and keeps his distance.
Martins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Gore there.
Gore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martins is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gore tries to move into range but Martins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Martins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Martins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Gore is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Gore has had enough of the clinch but Martins keeps him there for the moment.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gore looking for a takedown.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Gore is blocking nicely.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Gore is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gore is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horley Gore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gore has Martins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Martins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Gore fails to land.
Martins landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martins scores with a knee to the head.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins landing knees to the body.
Martins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gore.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Horley Gore's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Martins connects with a crisp jab.
Martins moves into the clinch.
Martins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gore up against the cage.
Martins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gore.
Martins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Martins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gore wants to take the fight to the mat but Martins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gore working hard to break the clinch.
Martins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Martins stops a takedown attempt from Gore.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horley Gore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gore's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Gore fails to land.
Gore is trying to break free.
Martins connects with a knee to the head.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Gore blocks it.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Martins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Martins keeps control of Gore as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martins scores with a knee to the head.
Martins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee calls for Martins to work.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gore avoiding damage as Martins throws knees to the body.
Martins lands an elbow that stopped Gore in his tracks for a moment.
Martins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martins has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gore misses with a body punch.
Martins scores with a knee to the head.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Gore blocks it.
A short right from Gore on the inside.
Gore digs a right hand into Martins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martins's gas tank.
Martins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gore gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gore throws an overhand right that lands on Martins's shoulder, as Martins tries to avoid the shot.
Gore misses with an uppercut
and Martins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martins defending well as Gore loads up on a big left hand.
Diogo Martins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martins misses with an uppercut
and Gore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gore keeps the fight on the outside.
Martins lands a head kick. Gore smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gore throws a poor cross that misses
and Martins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martins closes the distance and clinches.
Horley Gore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Martins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gore is rocked!
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martins just leaning against Gore, taking a breather.
Gore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martins prevents it.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Gore blocks with his arms.
Gore swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gore takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Gore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gore seems to have got his legs back now.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Gore is trying to force a seperation but Martins has the dominant position.
Martins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gore has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Gore is trying to drag Martins to the mat but Martins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Martins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gore misses with a punch on the inside.
Martins jerks Gore's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Gore drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Martins goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Martins because Gore was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Diogo Martins!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pugsley (ranked 1344 p4p, 3175 weight class) and Frankie Venegas (ranked 113 p4p, 237 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Pugsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Venegas !
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venegas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Venegas is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Venegas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pugsley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Venegas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pugsley working for a triangle but Venegas defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugsley is retaining full guard.
Pugsley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venegas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugsley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Venegas has managed to get both his arms back between Pugsley's legs - danger averted.
Pugsley isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Venegas stacks Pugsley on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Venegas !
Venegas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Venegas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Venegas is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Pugsley looks calm but he's in trouble here. Venegas gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Pugsley is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Venegas lets go of the hold and Pugsley can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankie Venegas !
Frankie Venegas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clint Rivers (ranked 369 p4p, 399 weight class) and Bone Breaker (ranked 52 p4p, 60 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clint Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bone Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Breaker goes for a double leg but Rivers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivers continues to drive forward.
Breaker blocks a jab.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rivers as he avoids it easily.
Breaker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Breaker showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers pushes Breaker off looking to stand but Breaker dives back in and keeps control.
Rivers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Breaker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Breaker's back!
Rivers lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Breaker can't escape the position.
Rivers scores with strikes from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Breaker is really stuck here.
Breaker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rivers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rivers working over Breaker with some ground and pound. Breaker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rivers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers drops an elbow to the side of Breaker's head.
Rivers working over Breaker with some ground and pound. Breaker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rivers lands a nice short elbow.
Rivers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Breaker tries to get to full guard but Rivers has control of the leg.
Breaker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rivers is trying to control. Breaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rivers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rivers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rivers lands with a punch from half guard.
Rivers wants to free his trapped foot but Breaker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Breaker looking for submissions off his back.
Rivers is trying to control the action in half guard but Breaker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker trying to control but Rivers postures up.
Rivers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Breaker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rivers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Rivers there.
Nice strikes from Rivers there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rivers lands a nice short elbow.
Breaker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rivers throwing strikes but missing.
Rivers scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rivers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rivers wants to pass the guard but Breaker is keeping the position.
Rivers stopping the sweep attempt from Breaker.
Rivers lands a couple of digs.
Rivers lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rivers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rivers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivers landing with the ground and pound.
Rivers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rivers chips away with some ground and pound.
Breaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Breaker's head.
Breaker wants to improve his position but instead Rivers has moved into half guard.
Rivers trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Rivers working over Breaker with some ground and pound. Breaker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers lands with a punch from half guard.
Breaker is rocked!
Rivers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Breaker is still in real trouble! Can Rivers finish him?
Rivers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Breaker has hold of Rivers's hands but Rivers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Breaker wants to control but Rivers is keeping busy.
Rivers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers working over Breaker with some ground and pound. Breaker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rivers content to control rather than advance.
Breaker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Breaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rivers is working Breaker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rivers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Breaker's head.
Breaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rivers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rivers gets to his feet. Breaker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rivers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivers throws the left hand but Breaker avoids the punch easily.
Breaker with the counter takedown but Rivers avoids it easily.
Rivers lands with a good body shot.
Rivers tries to clinch but Breaker moves out of range.
Rivers throws a right and a left that Breaker avoids nicely.
Breaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Breaker.
Clint Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bone Breaker.
Rivers looks to score with a jab to the body but Breaker is just out of range.
Rivers lands with a good body shot.
Breaker misses with a hook to the body
and Rivers rattles Breaker with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Breaker tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Rivers dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Breaker stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Clint Rivers!
After the big win, Clint Rivers made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors © Trap House and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hoodoo Brown (ranked 191 p4p, 561 weight class) and Otto McBean (ranked 14 p4p, 39 weight class). Hoodoo Brown has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hoodoo Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto McBean!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBean uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McBean gets caught napping as Brown dives in and scores a takedown. McBean manages to retain guard.
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McBean controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McBean's head.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
McBean working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
McBean is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McBean is keeping the position for now.
Brown stands up over McBean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brown stands up over McBean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. McBean uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by McBean!
Brown wants to sweep here but McBean controlling him for the moment.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McBean is aware though and is defending well.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McBean is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McBean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
McBean is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McBean is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McBean reverses the position - he's now on top in Brown's guard.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBean is one step ahead there.
McBean wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown has his foot on McBean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McBean works his way back into a safe position though.
Brown throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McBean escapes and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McBean wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McBean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
McBean might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McBean tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McBean pulls his head out easily.
McBean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McBean trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hoodoo Brown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McBean drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing McBean from controlling successfully.
McBean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but McBean is one step ahead there.
McBean pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McBean is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by McBean.
McBean is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Brown is pressing down on McBean's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but McBean defends easily.
McBean has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into McBean's guard.
McBean working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown working some strikes from top position.
It looks like Otto McBean has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBean looking to control.
McBean is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hoodoo Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown is working McBean over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
McBean is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McBean has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Brown stands up over McBean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McBean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but McBean has wrist control.
McBean working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to McBean's brow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBean has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown throws an elbow that misses. McBean uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brown's guard. Nice move by McBean!
Brown 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hoodoo Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Otto McBean's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McBean with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McBean is rocked!
Brown landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McBean is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
Brown lands a strong strike to the head of McBean. That's dazed him! Brown looking to finish here. McBean is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Brown lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hoodoo Brown!
Hoodoo Brown is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Hoodoo Brown 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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