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EFA 64 Vermeulen vs Wetness PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jarttu Jurmu (ranked 2395 p4p, 269 weight class) and Jack Merel (ranked 2570 p4p, 285 weight class). Merel has chosen Laura Tesoro - Higher as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarttu Jurmu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Merel!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurmu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Merel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jurmu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Jurmu coming out on top.
Merel clinches with his opponent.
Merel blocks an uppercut.
Merel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jurmu tries to throw a body punch but Merel avoids it by throwing Jurmu back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Merel misses with a punch on the inside.
Jurmu misses with a punch on the inside.
Jurmu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jurmu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jurmu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jurmu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Merel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jurmu gets control of Merel's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jurmu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurmu wants to stand but Merel is controlling the position.
Merel stands and steps away. Jurmu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jack Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurmu throws out a powerful jab.
Merel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jurmu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A lazy left from Jurmu finds it's target.
Jurmu motions for Merel to come forward. Jurmu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jurmu, as that shot connected.
Merel moves into range and clinches up with Jurmu.
Merel blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jurmu is leaning against Merel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jurmu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jurmu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Merel tries to clinch
and Jurmu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Merel is rocked!
Jurmu drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Merel right on the button. Merel goes down! Jurmu follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Jurmu gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarttu Jurmu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hicks (ranked 2402 p4p, 270 weight class) and Alvaro Ortaga (ranked 1407 p4p, 180 weight class). Hicks comes to the cage accompanied by Bill Hicks at Dangerfields. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alvaro Ortaga!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Hicks.
A big left from Hicks misses.
Ortaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortaga throws a series of punches but Hicks moves out of range.
Ortaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Hicks swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Hicks.
Ortaga misses with an uppercut.
Ortaga missing with a left hand there. Hicks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ortaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Ortaga fails with the takedown.
Hicks walks into a jab.
Hicks moves out of range as Ortaga strikes.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortaga.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Ortaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ortaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvaro Ortaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ortaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortaga misses the target.
Ortaga scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Ortaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ortaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ortaga dives in and scores a takedown into Hicks's guard.
Ortaga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortaga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hicks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ortaga is pushing down on Hicks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hicks is fighting to maintain full guard but Ortaga has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks has hold of Ortaga's hands but Ortaga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hicks wants to control the action here but instead Ortaga manages to pass to full mount!
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!
Ortaga landing strikes from the mount and Hicks is in trouble!
Hicks is trying desperately to improve position.
Hicks is working hard here to advance position.
Ortaga with a couple of short strikes.
Ortaga controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortaga raining down hammerfists from mount.
A nice elbow there by Ortaga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ortaga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hicks can't escape the position.
Ortaga lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ortaga pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hicks is rocked!
Ortaga controlling his opponent.
Oh Hicks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hicks is working to get back to half guard.
Ortaga is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hicks can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ortaga cracks Hicks with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hicks takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ortaga's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvaro Ortaga!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Birchack (ranked 7181 p4p, 448 weight class) and George Conor Russell (ranked 22056 p4p, 500 weight class). George Conor Russell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Birchack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Conor Russell!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Russell throws a nice looking combination but Birchack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Russell.
Birchack attempts a counter takedown but Russell avoids it well and moves away.
Russell throws a right hand that Birchack ducks under and follows up with a left that Birchack also avoids with ease.
Birchack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Russell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Russell duly obliges.
Russell lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Birchack tries to counter with a takedown but Russell is quick to defend against it.
Russell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Birchack counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Birchack.
Birchack is in close to Russell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Russell keeping full guard, as Birchack tries to pass.
Russell uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Russell misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Russell misses.
Birchack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Birchack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Birchack slips a jab and a cross from Russell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birchack circles away quickly and effectively.
Birchack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birchack circles away quickly and effectively.
Birchack tries to counter with a takedown but Russell is quick to defend against it.
Russell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Birchack counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchack throws a strike aimed at the side of Russell's head but Russell avoids it well.
Birchack landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Birchack lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Birchack.
Birchack tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Birchack working the body and head with strikes.
Birchack cracks Russell with a big right hand but Russell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Birchack in side control lands a decent elbow.
Russell prevents Birchack from improving position.
Russell is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Birchack is controlling him well.
Russell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Birchack scoring with punches and elbows.
Russell is rocked!
Birchack scores with punches from side control.
Russell is still in real trouble! Can Birchack finish him?
Birchack scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Russell is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Birchack can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Godric Shackleford (ranked 5007 p4p, 379 weight class) and Creature Of Habit (ranked 8780 p4p, 486 weight class). Creature Of Habit is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Godric Shackleford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Creature Of Habit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Habit lands a glancing blow to the side of Shackleford's head.
Of Habit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shackleford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Of Habit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shackleford's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Of Habit.
Shackleford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Of Habit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shackleford defends it well.
Of Habit lands a jab to the head.
Shackleford defending well as Of Habit loads up on a big left hand.
Shackleford swings widly with a right hand
and Of Habit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Of Habit is looking to land body kicks.
Shackleford misses with a two punch combination.
Godric Shackleford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Shackleford.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shackleford misses with a double jab.
Shackleford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Of Habit at a distance.
Shackleford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Of Habit is able to avoid easily.
Shackleford swings for the body but Of Habit moves out of range.
Of Habit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shackleford.
Of Habit misses with a looping left.
Shackleford works the jab nicely.
Of Habit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shackleford.
No luck for Of Habit with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Shackleford catches Of Habit right on the button with a cross.
Of Habit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shackleford.
Sloppy strikes from Shackleford. Those never looked like landing.
Shackleford lands a nice shot that snaps Of Habit's head back.
Of Habit is rocked!
Shackleford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Of Habits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Of Habit is still on wobbly legs! Can Shackleford finish him?
A telegraphed right hand from Of Habit misses the target.
Of Habit throws a hook but Shackleford blocks it.
A slow jab from Of Habit misses its intended target.
Shackleford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Of Habit. That did some damage!
Shackleford lands a big right hand that sends Of Habit crashing to the mat! Shackleford stays standing though and waves Of Habit back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Shackleford blocks the leg kick.
Shackleford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Of Habit moves away.
It looks like Shackleford has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Of Habit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shackleford.
A nice side step and Of Habit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Shackleford throws out a loose jab but Of Habit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shackleford drops Of Habit with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Of Habit looks back up at him and smiles so Shackleford waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Shackleford looks to land a left hand but Of Habit moved out of range nicely.
Shackleford fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Of Habit out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Godric Shackleford!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dalip Singh (ranked 3102 p4p, 118 weight class) and Raycon Figg (ranked 4609 p4p, 161 weight class). Dalip Singh could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raycon Figg's chin.
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300 lbs
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289 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalip Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raycon Figg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh moves into the clinch successfully.
Figg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Figg is trying to break the clinch but Singh is controlling him.
Figg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Singh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Figg swings wildly with an uppercut but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh misses with a body punch.
Singh has Figg pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Singh pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Figg tumbling to the mat - Singh dives into Figg's guard.
Figg manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figg tries a head kick but it misses.
Figg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Singh moves into range and clinches up with Figg.
Singh stalls.
Singh slows down the pace here.
Figg is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh is looking for a takedown.
Singh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Singh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Figg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Singh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Figg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh wants to take the fight to the mat but Figg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Figg breaks the clinch.
Singh checks a leg kick.
Singh fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dalip Singh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Figg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Singh doesn't seem phased though.
Figg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Figg throws a head kick that misses.
Singh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Figg sprawls well initially but Singh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Singh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Singh prevents Figg from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Figg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Figg working a defensive guard here.
Figg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Singh haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Singh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh being controlled here momentarily.
Figg working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raycon Figg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Figg throws a head kick but Singh moves out of range.
Singh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Singh rushes Figg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Figg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Singh is defending well for now.
Singh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Figg up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Figg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Singh.
Singh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Figg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Singh.
Figg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Singh.
Singh avoiding damage.
Figg wants to get back to striking at distance but Singh won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh.
Figg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Figg throws out a powerful jab.
Figg throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it.
Singh has managed to clinch.
Singh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Figg up against the cage.
Figg is trying to break the clinch but Singh has him pressed against the cage.
Singh lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Figg leaning against his opponent.
Singh letting Figg take a breather here.
Figg is trying to break the clinch but Singh is controlling him.
Figg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Singh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Figg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Figg stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Figg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Singh avoids a wild elbow strike from Figg.
Singh managing to block the knees to the body from Figg.
Figg being controlled against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raycon Figg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Figg misses with a leg kick
and Singh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Singh moves into range and clinches up with Figg.
Figg can't break the clinch.
Dalip Singh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Come on Singh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Figg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Singh has him pressed against the cage.
Singh pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh goes for a takedown attempt but Figg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh blocks a low kick nicely.
Singh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Figg manages to circle out of the way.
Figg gets caught napping as Singh dives in and scores a takedown. Figg manages to retain guard.
Figg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Singh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Figg is trying to hold Singh in close to prevent damage but Singh has managed to pass into half guard.
Singh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Figg tries to get to full guard but Singh has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Figg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Singh controlling the action here.
Figg looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figg has hold of Singh's hands but Singh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Figg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Singh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Raycon Figg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Figg tries to get to full guard but Singh has control of the leg.
Dalip Singh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figg trying to hold on to Singh's head to control him but Singh postures up.
Singh working the head and body with strikes.
Singh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Singh connects with a nice short shot to Figg's temple.
Figg is trying to maintain the position but Singh is very close to passing his half guard.
Singh wants to pass to mount but Figg is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Singh prevents Figg from improving his position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Singh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Figg, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Singh.
Singh stalling in the clinch.
Dalip Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singh is stalling here.
Figg wants to get back to striking at distance but Singh won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Singh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalip Singh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Figg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raycon Figg!
Raycon Figg took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Allan Omega (ranked 5112 p4p, 391 weight class) and Ken Shamrock (ranked 5077 p4p, 388 weight class). Omega comes to the cage accompanied by OMEGA NJPW. 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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143 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allan Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Omega ducked under it nicely.
Omega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick from Omega.
Omega throws a right and a left that Shamrock avoids nicely.
Omega is looking to land body kicks.
Shamrock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Omega with a body shot.
Shamrock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Omega misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omega takes one to the chin there.
Omega lands a jab.
Omega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shamrock throws a hook but Omega blocks it.
Ken Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omega misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a hook but Omega avoids it easily.
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
and Omega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock takes a swing at Omega's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Omega is out of range.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Omega.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
letting Omega counter with a right hand.
Omega moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock throws a hook but Omega avoids it easily.
Omega throws a big counter combination but Shamrock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Omega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Omega cracks Shamrock with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Omega manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a hook
and Omega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Omega ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Omega moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock 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.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Omega.
Shamrock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Omega staying out of range there.
It looked like Omega wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Omega walks into a jab.
Omega slips a jab from Shamrock.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Omega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Omega slips the punch.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Omega ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock misses with a hook
letting Omega counter with a right hand.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Omega moves out of range of the strikes.
Omega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock connects with a right hand. Omega shakes it off.
Omega slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Omega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Omega is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Omega stalks Shamrock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shamrock's face. Shamrock staggers backwards, shaken.
Shamrock defending well as Omega loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Omega counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shamrock thinking.
Omega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omega.
Omega walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Shamrock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega swinging wildly here.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Omega ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock throws a hook but Omega avoids it easily.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Omega.
Omega is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Omega moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Omega seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Omega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
A left lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Omega slips a jab from Shamrock.
Omega appears to be looking for a big counter.
Omega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock swings widly with a right hand
and Omega counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Omega misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Allan Omega will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shamrock misses with a jab to the body
and Omega counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Omega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omega throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
A left lands for Omega.
Omega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shamrock swings for the body but Omega moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Omega.
Omega jabs at Shamrock's body.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Omega was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Omega ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Omega avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Omega was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Omega.
Shamrock throws a hook to the side of Omega's head but Omega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Omega went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Omega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the body
and Omega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Shamrock looks to move away, Omega throws a big counter combo but Shamrock just gets out of the way.
Omega throws a nice looking combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Omega moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Omega throwing a counter right hand but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Omega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shamrock lands with a straight right. Omega didn't see that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
Allan Omega is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Omega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Omega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Omega is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shamrock throws a jab when Omega was well out of range.
Omega thuds his shin into the meat of Shamrock's side.
Omega misses with a double jab.
Omega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Omega avoids it with no problem.
Omega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Omega swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
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!
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Omega moves out of range.
Omega throws a big counter combination but Shamrock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Omega swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Omega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Omega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Omega throws a big counter combination but Shamrock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Omega displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Omega fails to land with a series of punches.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Omega slips the punch.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Omega's belly button to the back.
Shamrock lunges at Omega with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Omega's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Omega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Omega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Omega misses the target.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Omega stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Omega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Omega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Allan Omega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Omega misses its target.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Omega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shamrock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Omega misses with a series of wild punches.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Omega throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Omega avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Omega staying out of range there.
Shamrock misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omega fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Omega throws a series of punches but Shamrock avoids them all with ease.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Omega's ribs.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Omega.
Omega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Omega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock throws a jab when Omega was well out of range.
It looked like Omega was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shamrock misses the jab.
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 Allan Omega will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Omega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Omega throws a right and a left that both miss.
Omega pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shamrock back to the cage. Omega follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Omega was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock swings for the body but Omega moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Shamrock - just one landing.
Omega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Omega is looking to wear down Shamrock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Omega ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Omega moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Omega moves away and avoids it.
As Shamrock looks to move away, Omega throws a big counter combo but Shamrock just gets out of the way.
Omega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Omega slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Omega moved out of range.
Omega lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shamrock circles away quickly and effectively.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the body.
Omega throws the kick towards the body but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body. Omega takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Omega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
A quick step to the side and Omega tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Omega slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Omega throws a big counter combination but Shamrock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Omega tries to land a front kick but Shamrock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Omega.
Shamrock throws a nice looking combination but Omega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shamrock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Omega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Omega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega looks to land a combination but Shamrock avoids it well.
Omega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Omega is looking to counter punch.
Omega ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Omega ducks down to avoid it.
Omega appears to be looking for a big counter.
Omega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Omega staying out of range there.
Omega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donk. Shamrock catches Omega right on the button with a cross.
Omega closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Omega slips the punch.
Shamrock misses with a right hand
and Omega counters with a two punch combo.
Omega avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Omega is looking to counter punch.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Omega throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shamrock.
Omega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shamrock there as he acknowledges the shot.
Omega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shamrock misses the jab.
Omega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Omega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Omega avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock lands a right hook to the body.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Omega scores with a shot to the body.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
Shamrock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Omega counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Omega throws a series of punches but Shamrock avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Omega looks to land a combination. Shamrock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Omega ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Omega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Omega staying out of range there.
Shamrock throws out a powerful jab.
Omega cracks a nice hook into Shamrock's ribs.
Omega throws a series of punches but Shamrock moves out of range.
Omega looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Ken Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allan Omega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Omega stalks Shamrock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shamrock's face. Shamrock staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Allan Omega.
Well Omega 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allan Omega!
A very excited looking Allan Omega made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Debrine (ranked 3715 p4p, 479 weight class) and Mamadou Sakho (ranked 5810 p4p, 632 weight class). Debrine comes to the cage accompanied by The Best. Mamadou Sakho has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Max Debrine's chin.
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Debrine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mamadou Sakho!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakho is looking to score with low kicks.
Sakho throws a leg kick but Debrine checks it.
Debrine clinches with his opponent.
Sakho lands a hook that snaps the head of Debrine backwards.
Debrine is looking for a takedown.
Sakho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Debrine is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sakho looking to throw knees to the head but Debrine is blocking nicely.
Sakho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Debrine's elbow.
Sakho told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Sakho managing to block the knees to the body from Debrine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Debrine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sakho pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Debrine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sakho working aggressively here.
Debrine is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like Max Debrine has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Debrine wants to stall.
Sakho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Sakho.
Sakho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Debrine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Debrine gets a clinch.
Nice elbow from Sakho.
Debrine looking to stall.
Debrine stalling against the cage.
Sakho lands an elbow just above Debrine 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakho lands a damaging elbow.
Debrine prevents the takedown attempt.
Sakho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Debrine throws an elbow but it misses.
Debrine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sakho creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Debrine effectively controlling the action here.
Sakho looking to throw knees to the head but Debrine is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Debrine obliges.
Debrine has been working on his balance at Double XX, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sakho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Debrine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sakho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakho misses with a punch to the body.
Debrine stalling in the clinch.
Sakho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Debrine slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Max Debrine.
Sakho shoots in for a takedown but Debrine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Max Debrine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamadou Sakho.
Debrine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakho moves away.
Debrine feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakhos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sakho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Debrine as he avoids it easily.
Debrine wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Sakho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Debrine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Debrine rushes Sakho and presses him up against the cage.
Debrine avoids a wild elbow strike from Sakho.
Debrine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakho.
Debrine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sakho lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Debrine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sakho avoids it.
Sakho dodges an elbow strike from Debrine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakho dodges an elbow strike from Debrine.
Debrine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Debrine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Sakho loads up on a big right hand but Debrine slips the punch.
Sakho throws a hook to the side of Debrine's head but Debrine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Debrine appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Debrine pushes Sakho up against the cage in a clinch.
Sakho looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Debrine is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sakho is defending well.
Sakho throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Debrine blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sakho just misses with a elbow thrown towards Debrine's brow.
Debrine leaning against his opponent.
Debrine is trying to maintain a safe position but Sakho gets an underhook and turns Debrine into the cage.
Sakho tries a body shot but Debrine blocks it.
Sakho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max Debrine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Debrine's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Debrine connects with a jab.
Debrine darts in and clinches Sakho up against the cage.
Debrine tries a body shot but Sakho blocks it.
Sakho'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.
Debrine jumps guard but Sakho stands there with Debrine around his waist. Debrine gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Debrine pulls guard.
Sakho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakho passes into half guard.
Sakho trying to control the action but Debrine is working from the bottom.
Debrine gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakho tries to free his leg and advance position but Debrine is retaining full guard.
Debrine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sakho's guard.
Sakho has his hands on Debrine's head, controlling the position.
Sakho working a defensive guard here.
Debrine passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sakho on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakho tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Debrine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sakho wants to control but Debrine postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Debrine landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sakho is trying to get back to half guard.
Debrine grinds an elbow into Sakho's temple.
Sakho takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Debrine lands a nice forearm strike.
Sakho is trying to control Debrine's posture but Debrine avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debrine lands an elbow.
Sakho is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Sakho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Debrine gets to mount! Sakho was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Debrine content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Debrine cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sakho is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Debrine controlling his opponent.
Sakho is trying to escape the mount.
Debrine looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sakho tries to reverse the position but Debrine maintains control.
Max Debrine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Debrine working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Debrine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakho can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Debrine tries to control but Sakho wriggling away.
Debrine lands a big shot there that rocks Sakho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Debrine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Debrine's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Debrine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sakho, pushing him back against the cage.
Sakho pushes off an throws an elbow but Debrine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Debrine misses with an elbow strike.
Debrine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakho misses with a knee to the head.
Sakho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sakho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sakho pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Debrine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sakho creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Debrine's defenses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Debrine throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakho misses with a body punch.
Sakho blocks an elbow strike from Debrine.
A short body shot lands from Sakho as the two fighters clinch.
Debrine successfully pulls guard.
Sakho being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakho trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Debrine manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Debrine 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.
Sakho has momentary wrist control but Debrine slips an elbow through the middle.
Debrine stands up over Sakho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sakho keeping moving, preventing Debrine from controlling successfully.
Sakho is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sakho might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Debrine haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mamadou Sakho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debrine seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sakho wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Debrine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sakho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Debrine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sakho keeping moving, preventing Debrine from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debrine stands up over Sakho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Debrine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sakho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Debrine is aware though and is defending well.
Max Debrine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Debrine looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Debrine scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Debrine has Sakho up against the cage in a clinch.
Sakho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mamadou Sakho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sakho just misses with a elbow thrown towards Debrine's brow.
Sakho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Debrines head.
Debrine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sakho misses with a punch to the body.
Debrine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Debrine tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sakho smiles and moves away.
Debrine darts in and clinches Sakho up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakho misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Sakho.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Debrine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Debrine, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Debrine!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Debrine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jettrin Saenamuang (ranked 3527 p4p, 291 weight class) and Roberto Duranto (ranked 2766 p4p, 242 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jettrin Saenamuang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roberto Duranto!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saenamuang closes the distance but Duranto moves to the side
enabling Duranto to counter with a crisp jab.
Saenamuang seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Duranto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Duranto takes one on the button.
Duranto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saenamuang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Duranto tries to get set, Saenamuang tries to push him back and clinch up but Duranto manages to avoid the attempt.
Saenamuang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Duranto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saenamuang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duranto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saenamuang looks to throw the jab but Duranto is out of range.
Duranto cracks the inside of Saenamuang's front leg.
A slapping leg kick lands for Duranto.
Decent striking displayed by Duranto there.
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!
Duranto is looking to score with low kicks.
Jettrin Saenamuang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saenamuang throws a right hand that misses
and Saenamuang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Jettrin Saenamuang has been cut.
Duranto cracks Saenamuang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saenamuang is looking to clinch.
Saenamuang missing with a left hand there. Duranto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saenamuang jabs at Duranto's body.
Duranto keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been informed that Duranto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saenamuang misses with an uppercut
and Duranto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saenamuang is rocked!
Saenamuang swings for the body but Duranto moves out of range.
Duranto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saenamuang is able to avoid easily.
Jab from Duranto.
Oh Saenamuang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saenamuang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duranto connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Saenamuang tumbling to the canvas! Duranto pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Saenamuang was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roberto Duranto!
A victorious Roberto Duranto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Bohi (ranked 1458 p4p, 180 weight class) and Jallu Pesonen (ranked 1952 p4p, 228 weight class). Pesonen has chosen DJ Orkidea - Joutsenlaulu as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dakota Bohi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jallu Pesonen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pesonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bohi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pesonen misses with a double jab.
Bohi is looking for a counter combo.
Bohi misses with a looping left.
Pesonen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pesonen jabs at Bohi's body.
Bohi moves into the clinch successfully.
Pesonen jumps into guard, dragging Bohi to the mat.
Bohi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bohi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bohi blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Bohi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pesonen misses with a body kick.
Bohi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bohi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pesonen.
Bohi ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
Pesonen throws a shot from downtown. Bohi moves away and avoids it.
Bohi lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Pesonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pesonen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pesonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bohi throws a solid leg kick but Pesonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bohi.
Pesonen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pesonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bohi.
Pesonen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Bohi does it's job there.
Pesonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pesonen drives through and clinches with Bohi against the cage.
Bohi misses with the head strike.
Pesonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pesonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bohi misses with the head strike.
Pesonen blocking some punches.
Bohi has a couple of punches blocked by Pesonen.
Pesonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesonen throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bohi fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pesonen misses with some punches.
Pesonen jumps guard and drags Bohi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pesonen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bohi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pesonen has tightened it up now! Bohi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jallu Pesonen!
After the fight, Jallu Pesonen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hendrik Vermeulen (ranked 243 p4p, 37 weight class) and Splash Wetness (ranked 1674 p4p, 242 weight class). Wetness is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pump Up The Jam- Technotronic. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hendrik Vermeulen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Splash Wetness!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeulen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wetness, pushing him back against the cage.
Wetness working Vermeulen over with knees to the body.
Wetness lands a knee to the head.
Vermeulen managing to block the knees to the body from Wetness.
Wetness stalling in the clinch but Vermeulen improves position.
Wetness looking to throw knees to the head but Vermeulen is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vermeulen as Wetness tries to tie him up.
Vermeulen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wetness throws a series of punches but Vermeulen avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Wetness.
Wetness defending well as Vermeulen loads up on a big left hand.
Wetness throws a poor cross that misses
and Vermeulen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermeulen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Vermeulen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeulen closes the distance and clinches up with Wetness, looking for a takedown. Vermeulen pushes Wetness against the cage but Wetness circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vermeulen throws a looping overhand right but Wetness ducks down to avoid it.
Wetness throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vermeulen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vermeulen gets tackled into the cage by Wetness. Wetness maintains the clinch.
Vermeulen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vermeulen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wetness misses with a knee strike.
Vermeulen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wetness tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vermeulen avoids it.
Wetness trying to land knees to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Vermeulen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wetness looking to throw knees to the head but Vermeulen is blocking nicely.
Vermeulen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vermeulen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vermeulen misses with some punches.
Vermeulen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wetness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wetness slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wetness lands a nice knee 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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wetness's elbow.
Wetness missing with knees to the body.
Vermeulen lands with a light punch inside.
Vermeulen misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vermeulen has Wetness pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vermeulen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wetness tumbling to the mat - Vermeulen dives into Wetness's guard.
Vermeulen connects with a couple of short punches.
Vermeulen wants to control from the top but Wetness keeps moving.
Vermeulen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wetness is looking to stand up but Vermeulen isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Vermeulen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vermeulen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wetness manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wetness throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wetness throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vermeulen blocks it with crossed arms.
Vermeulen misses with some punches.
Vermeulen pushes Wetness back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vermeulen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Vermeulen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wetness takes one to the side of the head.
Vermeulen misses with a straight right.
Vermeulen looking to score a takedown here. Wetness is defending well but Vermeulen drives through and ends up in Wetness's guard.
Wetness wants to stand up but Vermeulen is controlling him.
Vermeulen connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vermeulen prevents Wetness from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vermeulen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vermeulen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wetness keeping moving, preventing Vermeulen from controlling successfully.
Vermeulen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wetness's head.
Vermeulen stops Wetness from standing up.
Vermeulen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wetness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vermeulen with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wetness defending well as Vermeulen loads up on a big left hand.
Wetness tries to counter with a clinch but Vermeulen shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Wetness misses.
Wetness attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vermeulen lands a jab to the head.
Vermeulen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vermeulen stops Wetness from standing up.
Vermeulen trying to control but Wetness is working from the bottom.
Wetness is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vermeulen is controlling him.
Vermeulen distracts Wetness with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wetness is looking to stand up but Vermeulen isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vermeulen is in close to Wetness's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vermeulen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wetness has momentary wrist control but Vermeulen slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeulen distracts Wetness with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vermeulen scoring with some ground and pound.
Vermeulen lands a couple of elbows.
Vermeulen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vermeulen won't allow Wetness to get back to his feet.
Vermeulen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vermeulen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vermeulen advances position into side control!
Wetness tries to escape but Vermeulen is in control.
Vermeulen lands some shots froms side control.
Vermeulen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wetness keeps working.
Vermeulen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wetness to see if he's OK.
Wetness is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vermeulen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vermeulen working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen is putting a hurting on Wetness here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vermeulen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Check out the look on Vermeulen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hendrik Vermeulen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermeulen lands some shots froms side control.
Wetness wants to get back to his feet.
Wetness takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wetness is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vermeulen is controlling him well.
Wetness is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wetness taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vermeulen is putting a hurting on Wetness here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vermeulen lands a nice forearm strike.
Vermeulen looks up at the clock and then as Wetness takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vermeulen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vermeulen is putting a hurting on Wetness here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wetness is rocked!
Vermeulen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wetness is still in real trouble! Can Vermeulen finish him?
Vermeulen scoring with punches from side control.
Wetness is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen lands a nice forearm strike.
Wetness wants to get back to his feet.
Wetness seems to have recovered his senses.
Vermeulen working the head and body with strikes.
Wetness is trying to buck Vermeulen off.
Vermeulen trying to control the position but Wetness is working away.
Wetness is trying to get back to his feet.
Vermeulen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wetness to see if he's OK.
Wetness bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A jab from Vermeulen does it's job there.
Wetness tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Splash Wetness is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wetness throws a hook but Vermeulen blocks it.
Vermeulen lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Wetness sprawling to the canvas. Vermeulen follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Wetness hang on?
Vermeulen 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.
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!
Vermeulen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wetness wants to get back to his feet.
Vermeulen is nestled in close to Wetness, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vermeulen stops Wetness from getting back to his feet.
Vermeulen winds up and cracks Wetness with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wetness is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vermeulen in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Vermeulen there.
Ground and pound from Vermeulen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrik Vermeulen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vermeulen looks to land a right hand but Wetness moved out of range.
Wetness lands the left hand.
Wetness lands the left hand.
Wetness shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vermeulen looks to land a left hand but Wetness moved out of range nicely.
Vermeulen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wetness connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vermeulen. Vermeulen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vermeulen blocks a jab.
Vermeulen is looking to counter punch.
Splash Wetness is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wetness steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vermeulen.
Wetness wants to counter the offense by Vermeulen and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wetness slips a straight right by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen avoids the body shot from Wetness.
Wetness keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeulen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wetness sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wetness throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wetness takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermeulen misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Vermeulen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wetness misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Wetness lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vermeulen doesn't seem phased though.
A shot to the liver by Vermeulen. Beautiful body shot.
Vermeulen slips a straight right by Wetness.
Wetness walks into a jab.
Hendrik Vermeulen is winning the standup battle so far.
Wetness walks into a jab.
Wetness showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vermeulen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wetness lands with a straight right. Vermeulen didn't see that one coming.
Vermeulen forces Wetness back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wetness is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vermeulen working aggressively here.
Wetness missing with knees to the body.
Wetness trying to control the position but instead, Vermeulen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wetness into the cage.
Vermeulen lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeulen.
Vermeulen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wetness backwards.
Nice body punch from Vermeulen.
Wetness tries to land knees in the clinch but Vermeulen avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Wetness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeulen tries to work over Wetness's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vermeulen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wetness can do to turn this around?
Vermeulen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wetness backwards.
Vermeulen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vermeulen manages to end up in side control.
Vermeulen is staying tight to Wetness's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vermeulen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wetness keeps working.
Vermeulen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wetness some visible discomfort.
Wetness is trying to buck Vermeulen off.
Vermeulen cracks Wetness with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wetness is pushing Vermeulen's head away, looking to escape. Vermeulen manages to hold on to the position though.
Wetness 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wetness taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wetness is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Vermeulen is controlling him well.
Vermeulen landing strikes.
Vermeulen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wetness keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wetness tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Good control from Vermeulen.
Wetness is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wetness is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Vermeulen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Wetness staying busy and making it hard for Vermeulen to control.
Wetness is trying to get back to his feet but Vermeulen has full control of the position and if anything, Wetness has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Vermeulen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Vermeulen looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Wetness is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hendrik Vermeulen clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vermeulen lands a left and a right that sends Wetness crashing to the canvas! Vermeulen dives into mount looking to finish!
Oooh a big shot lands for Vermeulen! Wetness is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hendrik Vermeulen!
Hendrik Vermeulen retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Hendrik Vermeulen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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