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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Manres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Manres might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Aqualung - Jethro Tull. Valentine has chosen I Buy the Drugs as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
21 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludwig Manres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manres manages to avoid it.
Valentine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valentine tries to clinch there but Manres circles away.
Valentine slaps away a takedown attempt from Manres, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Valentine misses the body punch
and Manres counters with a good low kick that Valentine was not able to check.
Valentine connects with a looping right hand.
Valentine throws a head kick but Manres moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Manres has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Manres shoots in for a double leg but Valentine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manres darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Valentine is staying active underneath Manres, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valentine defending well though.
Valentine is in trouble now - Manres has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manres breaks from Valentine's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Manres is landing with some decent strikes but Valentine is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Valentine is squirming around, avoiding Manres's attempts to control the action.
Manres 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.
Manres sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Manres avoids the attempt from Valentine to control.
Manres thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manres unloads with some shots from mount but Valentine bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manres throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Valentine because Manres loaded up on that one.
BOOM! Manres connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Valentine working to try and regain half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentine tries to lock up and control but Manres gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manres controlling from the full mount.
Valentine wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Manres.
Manres throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manres throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Manres punching from mount but Valentine doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Manres thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Valentine avoids a series of strikes thrown by Manres.
Valentine is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valentine is squirming around, avoiding Manres's attempts to control the action.
Manres working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Manres lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Valentine hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Manres goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Valentine is on top in guard.
Manres has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Valentine passes Manres's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentine decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Manres dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Valentine throws a right hand that Manres ducks under and follows up with a left that Manres also avoids with ease.
Valentine takes the fight into the clinch.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valentine scores with a jab to the head.
Valentine has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Manres avoids the head kick by Valentine.
Manres slips under a jab.
Valentine throws a looping overhand right but Manres ducks down to avoid it.
Manres takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valentine connects with a body shot.
Manres shoots for a double leg takedown but Valentine sprawls well. He's pushed Manres's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Valentine.
Valentine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manres counters with a single leg into guard. Valentine didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manres wants to pass the guard but Valentine is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine controlling Manres's posture.
Manres connects with a couple of short punches.
Valentine 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.
Manres looking to sit in guard and control but Valentine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Manres wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine wants to stand and escape but instead Manres has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Manres passes Valentine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Manres thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Valentine avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manres.
Manres passes to side control.
Ludwig Manres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manres in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Manres lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manres wants to control but Valentine is keeping him busy.
Manres laying and praying for a moment but Valentine takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manres is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Manres is working for a submission of some sort.
Valentine wants to control but Manres is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manres.
Valentine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manres.
Manres seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valentine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valentine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Manres.
Manres trying to pass the guard but Valentine defending well.
Manres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valentine keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manres throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Valentine to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Manres dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Valentine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine looks to land a combination but Manres avoids it well.
Manres fails with a takedown attempt.
Manres walks into a jab.
Valentine leaves Manres with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Valentine cracks Manres with an open hand slap.
Valentine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manres throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valentine's waist but Valentine gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manres off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludwig Manres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine connects with a right hand. Manres shakes it off.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
Dick Valentine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manres looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Manres is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Manres looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Valentine is trying to maintain the position but Manres is very close to passing his half guard.
Valentine is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manres scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manres throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Manres thows a huge punch but Valentine dodges it nicely.
Valentine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Manres is working away from the top position though.
Manres throwing shots but Valentine is blocking nicely.
Valentine wants to improve his position but Manres is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manres is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Manres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manres is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valentine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manres trying to control the pace.
Manres is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valentine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Manres is trying to work for a kimura but Valentine is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manres sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valentine defending well though.
Manres trying to mount his opponent but Valentine defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manres has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludwig Manres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manres, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludwig Manres!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uber Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Invincible by Machine Gun Kelly . Tommy Brown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Uber Mann's chin.
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285 lbs
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265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uber Mann!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mann.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Mann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Mann as Brown shoots in.
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Mann.
Mann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away.
Brown has clasped his hands together around Mann's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brown decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mann checks a leg kick.
Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
Brown trying to control but Mann is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mann is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brown, into his guard.
Mann stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Mann avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann wants to stand but Brown has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brown is looking to stand up but Mann isn't so interested in that idea.
Mann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mann is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mann tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Mann lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown jumps guard but Mann stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann jumps into guard, dragging Brown to the mat.
Brown decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mann, up you get!
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Mann has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mann fails to land.
Mann pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mann throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mann gets underhooks to prevent Brown's takedown attempt.
Mann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brown up against the cage.
Mann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but Mann keeps him there for the moment.
Brown letting Mann take a breather here.
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mann has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Mann has Brown pressed against the cage, preventing Brown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Brown dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Mann wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mann fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mann tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Mann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Mann.
Some wild striking there from Mann.
Mann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann wants to clinch.
Mann tries to clinch
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Mann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mann somewhat.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slow jab from Mann misses its intended target.
Mann has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Uber Mann has been cut.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Mann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mann.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mann.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mann wants to clinch
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tommy Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Brown tries for a takedown but Mann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mann looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brown throws a series of strikes that have Mann backpedaling.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been informed that Mann has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mann as he avoids it easily.
Mann closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Mann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Mann tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Brown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mann to keep the fight standing.
Brown is trying to drag Mann to the mat but Mann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uber Mann's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mann is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Mann as Brown shoots in.
Mann moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mann.
Mann tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Mann cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Mann. Mann gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tommy Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Mann tries to clinch up.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mann.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Mann counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mann.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mann working aggressively here.
Mann prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Mann misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tommy Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mann is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mann down to the mat. Mann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brown throws a series of punches but Mann avoids them all with ease.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mann avoids it really well and circles away.
Mann works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Mann with that takedown attempt.
Brown is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mann's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is stalling here. Mann is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brown seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mann has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mann working the ground and pound but Brown is defending the strikes.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brown controlling the action here.
Uber Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mann manages to get to full guard.
Mann working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mann being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown fails with the takedown.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mann as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Uber Mann.
I think Brown 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Brown!
Tommy Brown managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Tab out, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryuu Tatsuya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zorba The Greek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuya kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DBZ. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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176 lbs
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178 lbs
20 - 18 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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World class boxer
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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 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryuu Tatsuya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zorba The Greek!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Greek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tatsuya sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tatsuya scores with the left hand. The Greek knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body kick from Tatsuya.
Tatsuya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tatsuya.
Tatsuya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Greek has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tatsuya stuffs the takedown.
Tatsuya moves into the clinch.
Tatsuya stalls.
Tatsuya unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatsuya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Greek or not.
Tatsuya manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuya seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tatsuya tries to throw a body punch but The Greek avoids it by throwing Tatsuya back against the cage.
Tatsuya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tatsuya is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tatsuya misses with an elbow over the top.
I was talking to Tatsuya's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tatsuya connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuya lands a knee to the body.
Tatsuya lands a good knee to the midsection. The Greek won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatsuya scores a nice knee to the body.
The Greek looks winded!
Tatsuya slowing the pace effectively.
Tatsuya lands a knee to the body.
Tatsuya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tatsuya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Greek in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The Greek wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryuu Tatsuya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zorba The Greek.
Tatsuya throws an elbow that misses.
Tatsuya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuya landing knees to the body.
Tatsuya scores with a hook to the body.
Tatsuya lands an elbow inside that The Greek shrugs off.
Tatsuya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tatsuya's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The Greek takes an elbow to the temple.
Tatsuya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tatsuya throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Greek working hard to break the clinch.
Tatsuya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Greek in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tatsuya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Greek blocks it with crossed arms.
Tatsuya scores with a hook to the body.
Tatsuya is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tatsuya displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Greek up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tatsuya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tatsuya with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuu Tatsuya dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tatsuya is looking to slow The Greek down with leg kicks.
Tatsuya drives through and clinches with The Greek against the cage.
Come on Tatsuya - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tatsuya prevents The Greek from breaking the clinch.
Tatsuya content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tatsuya scores with a knee to the head.
Tatsuya is stalling here.
Tatsuya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tatsuya dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryuu Tatsuya.
The Greek's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and The Greek duly obliges.
It looks like Ryuu Tatsuya has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Tatsuya.
The Greek shoots in and drives through. Tatsuya sprawls well.
Tatsuya connects with an inside leg kick.
Tatsuya thows a body shot but no joy.
Tatsuya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Greek doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Greek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tatsuya is fending him off so far but The Greek persists. Nope, Tatsuya circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatsuya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ryuu Tatsuya is winning the standup battle so far.
The Greek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ryuu Tatsuya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Greek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuya scores with a jab. The Greek acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tatsuya lands with a straight right. The Greek didn't see that one coming.
Tatsuya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tatsuya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tatsuya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tatsuya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Greek is rocked!
Tatsuya drops The Greek with a straight right hand, right on the button! Tatsuya follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryuu Tatsuya!
After the big win, Ryuu Tatsuya made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors L.A. Elite Clothing Co and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alen Delon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Berkowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delon comes to the cage accompanied by Prayer Of The Refugee. The crowd seem to be enjoying Berkowitz's choice of entrance music: Macabre - Son Of Sam. David Berkowitz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alen Delon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Berkowitz!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berkowitz looks to land a left hand but Delon moved out of range nicely.
Delon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berkowitz.
Delon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berkowitz throws out a loose jab but Delon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berkowitz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Delon's head.
It looks like Alen Delon has been cut.
Berkowitz misses with a looping left.
Berkowitz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Delon shoots in looking for a takedown but Berkowitz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Berkowitz throws a looping overhand right but Delon ducks down to avoid it.
Berkowitz scores with a leg kick.
Berkowitz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Delon.
Berkowitz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delon wants to clinch.
David Berkowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Berkowitz as he jumps to the side.
Berkowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Delon's shoulder, as Delon tries to avoid the shot.
Berkowitz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Berkowitz looks to throw the jab but Delon is out of range.
Delon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berkowitz pinned against the cage. Berkowitz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Delon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delon slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delon checks the leg kick.
Berkowitz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Delon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berkowitz circles away.
Berkowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Delon's shoulder, as Delon tries to avoid the shot.
Berkowitz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berkowitz scores with a jab. Delon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Berkowitz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Berkowitz counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delon closes the distance and clinches up with Berkowitz, looking for a takedown. Delon pushes Berkowitz against the cage but Berkowitz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Berkowitz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Delon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berkowitz.
Berkowitz looks to land a left hand but Delon moved out of range nicely.
Berkowitz throws out a loose jab but Delon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delon throws a looping overhand right but Berkowitz ducks down to avoid it.
Delon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Berkowitz defends well and Delon ends up having to push Berkowitz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Berkowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berkowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Berkowitz is pressed up against the cage. Delon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Berkowitz down to the mat. Berkowitz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Berkowitz stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Berkowitz misses.
Delon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Delon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Berkowitz lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delon ducks under a wild hook from Berkowitz.
Delon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berkowitz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Berkowitz lands a two punch combo.
Delon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berkowitz throws a hook to the side of Delon's head but Delon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Berkowitz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alen Delon's cut.
That's time! Delon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Berkowitz throws a hook but Delon avoids it easily.
Berkowitz misses with a wild combination.
Berkowitz tries a head kick but it misses.
Delon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Delon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Berkowitz avoids it really well and circles away.
Berkowitz misses with an uppercut. Delon saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Berkowitz.
Delon ducks under a wild hook from Berkowitz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkowitz misses with a hook.
Berkowitz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Berkowitz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Delon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berkowitz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Delon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Berkowitz 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.
Delon advances to full mount.
Delon working Berkowitz over with strikes here.
It looks like David Berkowitz has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delon unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delon with a couple of short strikes.
That has opened up David Berkowitz's cut even more.
Delon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berkowitz is looking to escape.
Delon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Berkowitz is rocked!
The cut above David Berkowitz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Delon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Berkowitz is still in real trouble! Can Delon finish him?
Delon raining down hammerfists from mount.
Berkowitz takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Delon's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alen Delon!
An out of breath Alen Delon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
David Berkowitz spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Royler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonto MacTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Royler might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica - Fuel. MacTavish comes into a darkened arena with his song building. LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tonto MacTavish has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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34
182 lbs
15 - 7 - 2 |
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World class MT
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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
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roy Royler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tonto MacTavish!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royler lands a slapping body shot.
Royler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacTavish.
Royler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot lands for Royler.
MacTavish fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Royler on the side of the head.
MacTavish misses with a kick to the body.
Royler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tonto MacTavish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacTavish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Royler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Royler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
MacTavish thows a left - swing and a miss!
Royler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Royler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacTavish misses the body punch
and Royler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacTavish tries a low kick but Royler avoids it.
Royler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from MacTavish misses.
Royler throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacTavish connects with a body shot that sends Royler's belly button to the back.
MacTavish throws a wild body kick that Royler sees coming a mile off.
Nice cross by Royler.
It looks like Tonto MacTavish has been cut.
MacTavish lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Royler is looking to slow MacTavish down with leg kicks.
MacTavish misses the shot to the body.
Royler throws a head kick that misses.
MacTavish cracks Royler with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacTavish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacTavish throws a leg kick that misses.
MacTavish throws a nice inside leg kick.
Royler slips a straight right by MacTavish.
Royler scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royler moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royler takes a swing at MacTavish's ribcage but misses.
That kick from MacTavish tenderised Royler's leg. Royler is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacTavish throws a jab but it's blocked by Royler.
Royler jabs at MacTavish's body.
MacTavish comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacTavish throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Royler to counter with a crisp jab.
MacTavish throws a lazy right hand but Royler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacTavish lands with a cross.
Royler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and MacTavish has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
MacTavish throws a poor cross that misses
and Royler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacTavish looks winded!
Royler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Royler lands with a nice body kick.
Royler lands a body shot.
Royler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royler lands a nice looking kick to the body. MacTavish takes a step back to recover.
Royler scores with a hook to the body. MacTavish takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Royler looks to land a body kick but MacTavish moved away.
MacTavish walks into a straight right hand from Royler.
Royler thumps MacTavish with a low kick.
Royler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Royler throws a body punch but MacTavish moves out of range.
Royler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacTavish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacTavish takes one on the button.
MacTavish is rocked!
Royler is looking to wear down MacTavish with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacTavish scores with a punch to the head.
Royler connects with a crisp jab.
MacTavish is still on wobbly legs! Can Royler finish him?
That has opened up Tonto MacTavish's cut even more.
MacTavish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Royler counters with a crisp right hand that drops MacTavish! Royler lets MacTavish back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
MacTavish throws a body punch but Royler moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Royler! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roy Royler!
Roy Royler looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Not talking so much shit now, are we? I challenge Cajun Xander, a fight to the death!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Champ Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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36
187 lbs
20 - 18 - 0 |
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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
29 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Champ Bombada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Marsden!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Marsden misses the target.
Marsden tries for a takedown but Bombada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marsden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marsden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bombada pinned against the cage. Bombada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marsden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Champ Bombada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Marsden.
Horrible takedown by Marsden or perhaps it was just good defense by Bombada which made him look bad.
Marsden misses with a series of wild punches.
Marsden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bombada tries to avoid it but Marsden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bombada to the ground. Bombada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bombada misses with a straight right.
Marsden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bombada avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Bombada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bombada missing with a left hand there. Marsden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No luck for Marsden with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marsden.
Marsden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bombada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marsden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but Bombada is just out of range.
Horrible takedown by Marsden or perhaps it was just good defense by Bombada which made him look bad.
Bombada stuffs the takedown attempt from Marsden. Marsden gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Marsden. Those never looked like landing.
Marsden slips under a jab from Bombada.
Nice uppercut lands for Marsden. That snapped Bombada's head back.
Marsden walks into a jab.
Marsden moves out of range as Bombada strikes.
Marsden darts in looking for a takedown but Bombada gets double underhooks and turns Marsden into the cage.
A hook to the body from Marsden.
Marsden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marsden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bombada is trying to force a seperation but Marsden has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada tries to circle away but Marsden has him pinned against the cage.
Bombada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marsden.
Marsden just leaning against Bombada, taking a breather.
Marsden drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bombada is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Marsden's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Marsden manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden thuds a left hand into Bombada's body.
Marsden shoots in looking for a takedown. Bombada tries to sprawl out of it but Marsden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bombada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bombada walks into a jab.
Bombada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marsden takes a swing at Bombada's ribcage but misses.
Marsden is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters circling - Marsden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marsden thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bombada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden.
Bombada throws a looping overhand right but Marsden ducks down to avoid it.
Marsden looks for a takedown but Bombada sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marsden is defended easily by Bombada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Marsden dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bombada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marsden.
Bombada misses with a series of wild punches.
Marsden dives in for a single leg takedown but Bombada sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marsden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bombadas head.
Marsden slowing the pace effectively.
Marsden continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Marsden tries to pull guard but Bombada holds him up against the cage and eventually Marsden drops back down to his feet.
Marsden pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marsden looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bombada has picked Marsden up and slammed him! Marsden can't keep hold of the triangle and Bombada manages to pass to side control!
Marsden tries to improve position but can't.
Marsden sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bombada is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Marsden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bombada wants to stand up but Marsden has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Marsden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bombada pulls his head out easily.
Bombada tries to stand but can't do so whilst Marsden controls his leg.
Marsden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bombada pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bombada pulls his head out easily.
Bombada has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Marsden works to full guard.
Marsden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marsden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bombada is aware though and is defending well.
Bombada wanted to stand there but Marsden had control of the position.
Marsden is looking for a triangle here but Bombada uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bombada decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada loads up on a big right hand but Marsden slips the punch.
Marsden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Bombada. No joy for Marsden on that attempt.
Champ Bombada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Marsden.
Marsden moves out of range of the strikes.
Bombada thows a body shot but no joy.
Marsden slips a straight right by Bombada.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marsden.
Marsden wants to clinch up but Bombada keeps it at a distance.
Marsden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marsden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bombada as he jumps to the side.
Champ Bombada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marsden misses with an uppercut
and Bombada counters with a three punch combo that has Marsden backing up. Marsden nods at Bombada to acknowledge the strikes.
Marsden defending well as Bombada loads up on a big left hand.
Roger Marsden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bombada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsden manages to avoid it.
Champ Bombada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marsden shoots in for a double leg but Bombada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marsden misses with a body shot.
Bombada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bombada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden closes the distance and clinches up with Bombada, looking for a takedown. Marsden pushes Bombada against the cage but Bombada circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden swings for the body but Bombada moves out of range.
Marsden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bombada as he avoids it easily.
Marsden is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bombada manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roger Marsden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bombada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bombada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsden moves away.
Marsden misses with a few strikes there.
Bombada ducks under a wild hook from Marsden.
Bombada tests Marsden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bombada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bombada throws a right and a left that Marsden avoids nicely.
Marsden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bombada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marsden throwing strikes but missing.
Marsden throwing strikes but missing.
Bombada working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marsden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombada pulls Marsden in to control the position.
Marsden drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bombada manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marsden has Bombada in his guard.
Marsden is looking to sweep but instead, Bombada has passed into half guard.
Marsden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bombada tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Marsden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bombada wants to stand up but Marsden is controlling the position.
Champ Bombada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marsden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bombada tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Marsden.
Marsden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden looking for submissions off his back.
Marsden actively working from the bottom here.
Marsden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bombada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marsden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bombada pulls his head out easily.
Marsden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bombada pulls his head out easily.
Bombada tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Marsden.
Marsden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bombada escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bombada!
Bombada goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Marsden rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bombada's guard! Nice work there by Marsden!
Roger Marsden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bombada wants to stand up but Marsden is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marsden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marsden throws a strike but Bombada rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roger Marsden.
I've got Marsden winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Marsden!
A victorious Roger Marsden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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