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AFC #38 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kern Dignity (ranked 4376 p4p, 334 weight class) and Benjamin Siegel (ranked 3352 p4p, 281 weight class). Dignity comes to the cage accompanied by Party & Bullshit. Siegel has chosen Coolio ft. L.V - Gangsta's Paradise as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kern Dignity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Siegel!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dignity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siegel.
Dignity feinted with a counter takedown.
Dignity fails with a takedown attempt.
Siegel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dignity was well out of range. Poor timing from Siegel.
Dignity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siegel.
Dignity tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Siegel throws a good cross that connects.
Siegel lands a head kick. Dignity smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Siegel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dignity with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Siegel to score with a decent uppercut.
Siegel swings for the body but Dignity moves out of range.
Dignity drops down looking for a counter takedown but Siegel sprawls and moves away.
Siegel scores with a jab to the body.
Siegel cracks Dignity with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dignity falls to his knees and Siegel doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Siegel!
Benjamin Siegel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Cooper (ranked 3850 p4p, 413 weight class) and Padraig McNamara (ranked 5480 p4p, 507 weight class). Cooper comes to the cage accompanied by s.mouse - slap my elbow. McNamara has chosen Kung liligaya ka sa piling ng iba as his entrance music. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
40 - 40 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Padraig McNamara!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McNamara finds it's way round the side to connect with Cooper's head.
McNamara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McNamara lands a jab-cross combination.
Cooper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McNamara tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McNamara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McNamara avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
McNamara dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Nice elbow from Cooper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from McNamara.
Cooper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McNamara as Cooper tries to tie him up.
A short body shot lands from McNamara as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McNamara.
A nice right hand lands inside from McNamara.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McNamara lands a takedown into guard.
McNamara tries to free his leg and advance position but Cooper is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McNamara advances position into side control!
McNamara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McNamara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cooper is looking for a sweep.
McNamara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McNamara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McNamara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper defending against the ground and pound.
McNamara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cooper, who protects the arm well.
McNamara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cooper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McNamara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McNamara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cooper knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McNamara has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McNamara tries for a kimura but Cooper is defending well.
McNamara tries for a kimura but Cooper is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooper is not content to let McNamara control the position.
The strikes coming from McNamara are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is trying to get back to his feet.
McNamara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McNamara throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McNamara swings around for an armbar but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McNamara's guard.
McNamara keeping moving, preventing Cooper from controlling successfully.
McNamara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cooper's guard.
McNamara pushes down on Cooper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McNamara moves into full mount! Cooper won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Padraig McNamara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McNamara cracks Cooper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cooper moves into the clinch.
McNamara lands a hook to the side of the head.
McNamara misses with an elbow strike.
McNamara has hold of one of Cooper's legs. Cooper is fighting the takedown attempt but McNamara gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cooper wants to stand up but McNamara is controlling him.
McNamara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McNamara advances position into side control!
McNamara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cooper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cooper manages to work his way to half guard, despite McNamara's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara seems to be working for a kimura but Cooper defends the submission attempt.
McNamara works his foot free and advances to mount.
McNamara fails to move to back control.
Cooper wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McNamara.
McNamara swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cooper is now in McNamara's guard. A big mistake from McNamara there, giving up the dominant position!
Padraig McNamara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cooper trying to control the position from guard on top but McNamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooper is sitting in close to McNamara's body. McNamara has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cooper is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cooper is tapping! That was a very nice submission by McNamara.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Padraig McNamara!
Padraig McNamara took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm feeling horny'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Colton (ranked 2708 p4p, 302 weight class) and Knutr Sveinsson (ranked 2639 p4p, 296 weight class). Gareth Colton had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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254 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gareth Colton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Knutr Sveinsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sveinsson throws a lazy head kick
and Colton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sveinsson misses with a looping right.
Colton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Gareth Colton has been cut.
Sveinsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Colton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sveinsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Colton in his tracks.
Sveinsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knutr Sveinsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sveinsson misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Sveinsson misses.
Sveinsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sveinsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Colton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sveinsson missing with a left hand there. Colton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sveinsson throws a leg kick but Colton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sveinsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colton moves in looking to clinch but Sveinsson pushes him off.
Sveinsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Sveinsson misses
and Colton counters with a stiff right hand.
Sveinsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sveinsson sizes up Colton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sveinsson is looking to chop away at Colton's legs.
Sveinsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sveinsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Colton. Those never looked like landing.
Colton moves out of range of the body kick from Sveinsson.
Colton avoids a kick to the body.
Sveinsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Colton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sveinsson misses with a double jab.
Colton drives through and clinches with Sveinsson against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sveinsson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sveinsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Colton is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sveinsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Colton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sveinsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sveinsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Colton.
Sveinsson misses with a hook.
Colton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sveinsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sveinsson misses with a looping left.
Sveinsson lands a nice hook to Colton's body. Colton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sveinsson misses the jab.
Colton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A left and a right from Colton both land. Nice combination.
Sveinsson lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Colton does no damage.
Sveinsson misses with a shot to the body
and Colton counters with a series of strikes. Sveinsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Colton avoids the body shot from Sveinsson.
Colton drops Sveinsson with a beautiful combination! Sveinsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Colton is looking for the KO!
Sveinsson is rocked!
Colton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sveinsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Sveinsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Colton finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sveinsson.
Sveinsson throws an elbow but it misses.
Sveinsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sveinsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Colton is trying to break the clinch but Sveinsson is controlling him.
Sveinsson throws an elbow that misses.
Sveinsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sveinsson throws a head punch that misses.
Sveinsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sveinsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sveinsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sveinsson missing with knees to the body.
Sveinsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colton manages to break the clinch.
Sveinsson throws a sloppy head kick and Colton moves out of range easily.
Colton tries to clinch up.
Sveinsson throws a counter combo.
Colton has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Sveinsson fails to land.
Sveinsson lands an elbow inside that Colton shrugs off.
Colton managing to block the knees to the body from Sveinsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Knutr Sveinsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gareth Colton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Colton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sveinsson throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Colton to counter with a crisp jab.
Sveinsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sveinsson swinging wildly here.
Sveinsson throws an overhand right that lands on Colton's shoulder, as Colton tries to avoid the shot.
Gareth Colton is winning the standup battle so far.
Sveinsson throws a sloppy head kick and Colton moves out of range easily.
Gareth Colton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Colton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Colton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sveinsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sveinsson misses with a right hand
and Colton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Colton lands a body shot.
Colton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sveinsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sveinsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Colton scores with a jab. Sveinsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sveinsson works Colton's body with a nice hook.
Sveinsson misses with a double jab
and Colton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sveinsson lands a jab.
Sveinsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colton.
Colton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sveinsson throws a sloppy body shot
letting Colton counter with a right hand.
Sveinsson misses with the combination.
Sveinsson lands a leg kick that knocks Colton off balance momentarily.
Colton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sveinsson.
It looked like Colton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Colton blocks a leg kick.
Colton 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 Sveinsson tumbling to the canvas! Colton pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Sveinsson was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gareth Colton!
A very excited looking Gareth Colton 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Benz Bulver (ranked 3318 p4p, 355 weight class) and Edvard Grieg (ranked 2020 p4p, 236 weight class). Bulver kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Little Eagle Soars. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benz Bulver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edvard Grieg!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulver throws a hook but Grieg avoids it easily.
Grieg ducks under a wild hook from Bulver.
Grieg follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bulver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bulver scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bulver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grieg.
Grieg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Bulver finds it's way through Grieg's defenses.
Grieg misses with an uppercut.
Grieg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grieg only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bulver throws a series of punches but Grieg avoids them all with ease.
Grieg raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bulver scores with a body shot.
Grieg slips under a jab from Bulver.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grieg! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grieg lands a front kick.
A solid body kick from Grieg.
Grieg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benz Bulver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bulver darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bulver lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bulver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grieg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bulver throws the kick towards the body but Grieg avoids it.
Bulver throws a head kick that misses.
Grieg throws a big counter head kick but Bulver avoids it with no problem.
Bulver tries a head kick but it misses.
Bulver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulver misses with a hook. Grieg ducked under it nicely.
Bulver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grieg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grieg misses with a wild combination.
Bulver buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bulver has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers in the buildup to the fight.
Bulver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grieg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grieg moves out of range as Bulver strikes.
Grieg wants to counter with a clinch but Bulver pushes him away.
Grieg connects with a body shot.
Grieg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bulver stuns Grieg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grieg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bulver ducks under a wild hook from Grieg.
Bulver is looking to counter punch.
Grieg staying out of range there.
Bulver misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grieg takes one to the side of the head.
Bulver throws the left hand but Grieg avoids the punch easily.
Grieg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulver moves away.
Bulver with a nice cross.
Grieg scores with a push kick.
Bulver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grieg counters with a nice uppercut.
Bulver is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bulver swings widly with a right hand
and Grieg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grieg throws a lazy body kick
and Bulver counters with a three punch combo that has Grieg backing up. Grieg nods at Bulver to acknowledge the strikes.
Bulver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bulver lands with a hook. Grieg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bulver lands a nice looking body kick.
Bulver ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grieg lands a glancing blow to the side of Bulver's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grieg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bulver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grieg somewhat.
Grieg moves forwards but Bulver connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bulver pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grieg back to the cage. Bulver follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bulver swings widly with a right hand
and Grieg finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Grieg fails to land the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grieg blocks a jab.
Bulver sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A left lands for Bulver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benz Bulver 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.
Bulver moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bulver misses with an uppercut. Grieg saw that one coming.
Grieg walks into a straight right hand from Bulver.
Bulver misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Grieg. That snapped Bulver's head back.
Grieg throws a looping overhand right but Bulver ducks down to avoid it.
Grieg lands a jab to Bulver's midsection.
Grieg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grieg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bulver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grieg counters with a three punch combo that has Bulver backing up. Bulver nods at Grieg to acknowledge the strikes.
Bulver is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grieg can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bulver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grieg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bulver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grieg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grieg working the head and body with strikes.
Bulver bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Grieg sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Bulver to the ground! Grieg dives into full mount looking to finish!
Bulver is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grieg lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Bulver! Grieg sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Bulver and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edvard Grieg!
Edvard Grieg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Benz Bulver had this to say: 'I've been beat on my whole life, this is nothing...'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sarfraz Ali (ranked 1166 p4p, 124 weight class) and Joseph OByrne (ranked 1076 p4p, 119 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Sarfraz Ali has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sarfraz Ali seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sarfraz Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joseph OByrne!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
A big left from Ali misses.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali throws a low kick but OByrne avoids it.
OByrne thows a leg kick but Ali checks it
and Ali counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ali looks to land a combination but OByrne avoids it well.
OByrne tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
OByrne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. OByrne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like OByrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ali looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ali tries to work over OByrne's front leg with a kick but OByrne checks it.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from OByrne misses.
Ali throws the kick towards the body but OByrne avoids it.
Ali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but OByrne checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
OByrne tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ali lands a jab.
OByrne scores with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by OByrne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
OByrne wants to land a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali thows a leg kick but OByrne checks it
and OByrne makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by OByrne.
Ali thumps OByrne with a low kick.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
OByrne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for OByrne.
OByrne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body kick from OByrne.
Ali takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
OByrne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OByrne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ali has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
OByrne misses with a body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OByrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
A head punch on the inside from Ali fails to land.
OByrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down OByrne.
OByrne misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OByrne.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
OByrne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali misses with some punches.
OByrne is trying to maintain a safe position but Ali gets an underhook and turns OByrne into the cage.
OByrne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OByrne tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing OByrne back against the cage.
Ali lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OByrne.
Ali scores with a shoulder strike.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OByrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali misses with the head strike.
OByrne lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OByrne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OByrne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali struggles to land a body shot inside as OByrne controls his hands.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OByrne takes a shot to the head.
OByrne lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
OByrne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OByrne backwards.
Good body shot from OByrne.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
Ali lands a shot to the body.
OByrne blocks a body shot from Ali.
OByrne tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OByrne works on Ali's body with a couple of short punches.
OByrne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
OByrne lands with a short shot to the head.
OByrne throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ali blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for OByrne.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
OByrne checks the leg kick.
OByrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from OByrne.
Ali feinted there with a counter leg kick.
OByrne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OByrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
OByrne slips a straight right by Ali.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
OByrne misses with a body kick.
Ali is really struggling to find his range with his punches. OByrne's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
OByrne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
OByrne throws out a leg kick but Ali moves out of range and OByrne only half commits.
Ali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. OByrne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ali connects with a high kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OByrne throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ali checks a leg kick.
OByrne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ali rather than just go for the knockout.
OByrne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
OByrne stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ali throws a solid leg kick but OByrne takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joseph OByrne will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ali connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and OByrne moves out of range easily.
OByrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali scores with a kick to the body.
Ali connects with the punch.
OByrne throws a low kick but Ali moves out of range easily.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt OByrne.
OByrne misses with a straight right.
OByrne blocks a jab.
A low kick from Ali is predictable there
and OByrne counters with a thumping low kick.
OByrne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
OByrne swings widly with a right hand
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
OByrne avoids a kick to the body.
Ali takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ali with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
OByrne works the jab nicely.
OByrne digs a good body shot into Ali's ribs.
Ali on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ali takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
OByrne thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ali if he has to take too many more of those.
OByrne lands a nice looking body kick.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by OByrne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ali is looking to score with low kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ali.
OByrne swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
OByrne throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
Ali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ali misses with a kick to the body.
OByrne moves out of range as Ali strikes.
OByrne has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali tries to land a leg kick but OByrne saw it coming and moves away.
OByrne replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ali blocks it well.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OByrne was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Ali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
Ali lands with a thumping leg kick.
OByrne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali throws a leg kick which misses OByrne's front leg but catches the back leg as OByrne tries to avoid it.
Donk. OByrne catches Ali right on the button with a cross.
Ali misses with an uppercut.
A low kick from OByrne misses
letting Ali counter with a right hand.
OByrne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
OByrne takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OByrne at a distance.
OByrne looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
OByrne keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OByrne manages to avoid it.
Ali gets cracked there but stands up to it.
OByrne is looking to land body kicks.
OByrne blocks a head kick by Ali.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OByrne walks into a straight right hand from Ali.
OByrne takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
OByrne looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
OByrne throws a push kick but Ali slaps the foot to one side.
Ali throws a counter high kick but OByrne was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ali moves out of range as OByrne throws a body kick.
Ali looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Ali blocks the low kick.
OByrne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
OByrne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joseph OByrne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OByrne takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and moves out of range.
OByrne moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
OByrne throws a low kick but Ali avoids it.
OByrne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
OByrne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
OByrne with a jab.
OByrne sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ali doesn't manage to clinch there - OByrne circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OByrne takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali slips under a jab from OByrne.
OByrne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ali. That did some damage!
Ali throws a low kick but it's checked well by OByrne.
Ali will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ali moves out of range as OByrne throws a body kick.
It looked like Ali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali throws a low kick, looking for OByrne's leg but OByrne calmly moves out of range.
OByrne follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from OByrne.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
OByrne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ali.
Ali misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ali throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ali pivots, looking for a leg kick but OByrne is out of range and Ali settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali takes a body punch but keeps moving.
OByrne throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joseph OByrne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ali's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
OByrne checks a leg kick.
OByrne throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for OByrne.
Ali swats away the attempt to clinch by OByrne.
OByrne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - OByrne coming out on top.
Ali takes a swing at OByrne's ribcage but misses.
OByrne flicks out a counter leg kick but Ali steps away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from OByrne, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OByrne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali scrambles back to his feet.
Ali throws a leg kick
and OByrne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali blocks a low kick nicely.
OByrne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Ali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
Ali fakes the leg kick and cracks OByrne in the body.
OByrne looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
OByrne throws a body kick that misses.
Ali fires out a quick counter leg kick but OByrne just manages to avoid it.
Ali throws a body kick that misses.
OByrne throws a front kick aimed at Ali's knee but Ali avoids it well.
Ali has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OByrne.
Ali misses with a hook. OByrne ducked under it nicely.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
OByrne defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Ali throws a low kick but OByrne moves out of range easily.
OByrne cracks Ali with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ali thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on OByrne if he has to take too many more of those.
OByrne wants to land a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
OByrne connects with a single shot there.
Ali checks a leg kick.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but OByrne ducks down to avoid it.
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OByrne looks for the body kick but Ali saw that one coming.
OByrne lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
OByrne's corner calls for a 1-2. OByrne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ali moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
OByrne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali pivots, looking for a leg kick but OByrne is out of range and Ali settles back down.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
OByrne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
OByrne lands the left hand.
OByrne avoids the head kick by Ali.
OByrne lands a really nice looking cross but Ali seems unphased.
OByrne throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
OByrne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ali looks for the body kick but OByrne saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. OByrne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali avoids a kick to the body.
OByrne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OByrne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OByrne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab by Ali.
OByrne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali moves into range and connects with a jab.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
OByrne works Ali's body with a nice hook.
OByrne tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali tries a low kick but OByrne avoids it.
OByrne takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by OByrne!
OByrne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ali has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ali cracks OByrne with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne wants to slow Ali down by chopping away at his legs.
Ali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OByrne.
OByrne misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
OByrne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali.
Ali turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ali darts in and clinches OByrne up against the cage.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
OByrne working aggressively here.
Ali fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OByrne.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ali.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
OByrne's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
OByrne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OByrne taking a breather.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OByrne's elbow.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
OByrne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by OByrne.
OByrne throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Sarfraz Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph OByrne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OByrne.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joseph OByrne.
I've got OByrne 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
A very excited looking Joseph OByrne 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mon Ster (ranked 1047 p4p, 137 weight class) and Rian MacFarlane (ranked 568 p4p, 83 weight class). Ster comes to the cage accompanied by The Automatic - Monster. MacFarlane is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Foggy Dew. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mon Ster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Rian MacFarlane!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacFarlane.
MacFarlane staying out of range there.
Ster scores with a nice head shot.
MacFarlane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ster's hands.
Nice straight punches there by Ster. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ster.
MacFarlane throws a shot to the body.
MacFarlane's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on MacFarlane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
MacFarlane scores with a jab to the body.
Ster has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ster throws the kick towards the body but MacFarlane avoids it.
Ster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
MacFarlane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ster.
A countering left hand to the body from MacFarlane misses.
MacFarlane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ster jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
MacFarlane cracks the inside of Ster's front leg.
MacFarlane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Mon Ster has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacFarlane wants to clinch but Ster slips to the side
and Ster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Rian MacFarlane has been cut.
Ster takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
MacFarlane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ster rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacFarlane blocks a head kick by Ster.
MacFarlane looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
MacFarlane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ster. Ster circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ster just misses with a punch to the body.
MacFarlane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacFarlane is looking to score with low kicks.
Ster seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
MacFarlane just misses with a punch to the body.
Ster is looking to counter the offense by MacFarlane and move into the clinch.
Ster misses with a hook.
Ster tries a head kick but it misses.
MacFarlane blocks the body kick.
Ster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacFarlane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacFarlane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ster throws out a loose jab but MacFarlane uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacFarlane throws a counter combo.
MacFarlane lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacFarlane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ster's calf.
MacFarlane lands with a hook. Ster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ster.
MacFarlane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ster manages to avoid it.
MacFarlane scores with a leg kick.
MacFarlane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacFarlane takes a swing at Ster's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for MacFarlane.
Ster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
MacFarlane loses concentration momentarily and Ster pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! MacFarlane crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Ster finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mon Ster!
Our winner, Mon Ster, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Rian MacFarlane spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry guys everything is still fuzzy... but I think he tapped out... so it is what it is... who am I again?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Puller (ranked 316 p4p, 43 weight class) and Antonio Lobo (ranked 1336 p4p, 172 weight class). Lobo has chosen Keys N Krates - Glitter (feat. Ambré) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Puller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 26 - 1, fighting out of London, Antonio Lobo!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobo throws a low kick, looking for Puller's leg but Puller calmly moves out of range.
Puller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lobo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Puller is able to avoid easily.
Puller missing with a left hand there. Lobo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puller misses with an uppercut. Lobo saw that one coming.
Puller walks into a jab.
Puller misses with a wild body shot.
Lobo avoids the body shot from Puller.
Lobo throws a leg kick but Puller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
John Puller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Lobo misses.
It looked like Puller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheers as Puller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lobo doesn't seem phased though.
Lobo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller moves out of range as Lobo throws a body kick.
Puller misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Puller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Puller.
Lobo blocks the body kick.
Puller with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puller scores with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobo throws a right hand that misses
and Puller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lobo moves in looking to clinch but Puller pushes him off.
Lobo throws a leg kick
and Puller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puller tries to keep at a distance but Lobo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Puller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puller throws a leg kick but Lobo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lobo slips under a jab from Puller.
Puller checks a low kick from Lobo.
Lobo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lobo throws a push kick but Puller slaps the foot to one side.
Puller scores with the left hand. Lobo knows he should have avoided that one.
Puller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Puller misses with a straight left.
Puller misses with a wild body shot.
Puller dips to his left and cracks Lobo with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puller digs a good hook to Lobo's body.
Lobo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Puller - that landed with a thud.
Puller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lobo lands a left hand.
Lobo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lobo.
Lobo pushes Puller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lobo.
Lobo blocks an uppercut.
Puller misses with some punches.
Lobo decides to pull guard.
Lobo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Puller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lobo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobo working for a triangle but Puller defends it easily.
Lobo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puller is one step ahead there.
Lobo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puller defends well.
Lobo trying to control 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.
Lobo looking for a triangle here. Puller is fighting it but it looks tight! Lobo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Puller is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Antonio Lobo!
Antonio Lobo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Harris (ranked 118 p4p, 14 weight class) and Eric Draven (ranked 560 p4p, 60 weight class). Harris kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Not again - You all ready dropped?. Draven has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derek Harris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Draven!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Draven lands a leg kick that knocks Harris off balance momentarily.
Harris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harris misses with a body kick.
Draven was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Draven throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Draven misses.
Harris throws a chopping leg kick but Draven manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Draven let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Draven finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Harris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Draven is out of range and Harris settles back down.
Draven is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Harris throws a wild body kick that Draven sees coming a mile off.
Draven misses with a hook.
Harris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Draven only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Harris has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
A jab lands there for Draven.
Draven uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Harris lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris is looking to land body kicks.
Draven throws a poor cross that misses
and Harris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Draven's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Harris scores with a kick to the body.
Harris lands a glancing blow to the side of Draven's head.
Draven is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Draven.
Harris slips a jab from Draven.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Draven throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and moves out of range.
Draven dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harris. That did some damage!
Draven lands a body shot.
Harris checks a low kick from Draven.
Draven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
Draven tries to counter with a clinch but Harris shakes him off and moves away.
Draven throws a head kick that misses
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draven takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Draven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draven will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Draven throws a big shot that misses.
Draven is looking to chop away at Harris's legs.
Harris scoring well with a low kick there.
Harris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Draven's corner calls for a 1-2. Draven obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Harris misses.
Draven keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Draven uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Draven slips the punch.
Draven throws a leg kick but Harris moved away.
Draven walks into a jab.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Draven moved out of range nicely.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harris has Draven up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draven can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draven.
Draven has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Draven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris slips under a jab.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Draven moves away and avoids it.
Harris connects with a jab.
Harris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Draven takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harris checks a leg kick.
Harris blocks a jab.
Harris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Draven throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Draven slips a straight right by Harris.
Draven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A low kick from Draven misses
and Harris counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draven throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris checks a leg kick nicely.
Draven steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Draven lands a body shot.
Draven clinches up against the cage.
Draven scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Draven controls his hands.
Draven lands a hook to the side of the head.
Draven pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Draven backwards.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris works on Draven's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris tries a body shot but Draven blocks it.
Harris unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Good body shot from Harris.
Draven scores with a nice hook to the head.
Draven throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harriss head.
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 Derek Harris will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Draven tries to move into range but Harris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Draven stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harris.
Draven throws a big shot that misses.
Derek Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Draven tried to score with a low kick but Harris checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Draven.
Draven misses with a leg kick
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris throws a nice outside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harris checks a leg kick.
Draven checks a leg kick nicely.
Draven counters with a body kick.
Harris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harris lands a leg kick that knocks Draven off balance momentarily.
Harris checks a leg kick nicely.
Harris tries to clinch there but Draven circles away.
Harris tried to score with a low kick but Draven checks it.
Draven throws a wild body kick that Harris sees coming a mile off.
Draven throws a front kick that sends Harris stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draven connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harris. Harris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harris throws a leg kick but Draven sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Harris misses.
Draven just misses with a punch to the body.
Draven lands a jab to Harris's midsection.
Harris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Draven is out of range and Harris settles back down.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Draven looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Harris scores with a spinning back kick!
Harris wants to slow Draven down by chopping away at his legs.
And Draven responds with a good body kick, but Harris manages to step out the way in time.
Draven tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Draven gets a clinch.
Draven throws a head punch that misses.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draven working aggressively here.
Draven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draven goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris blocking some punches.
Draven prevents a body shot from Harris.
Draven lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Draven swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harris is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eric Draven seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harris unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Harris landing knees to the head.
Harris blocking some punches.
Draven breaks from the clinch.
Harris misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Draven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Draven avoids the body shot from Harris.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Draven checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Draven throws out the jab.
Draven fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Draven tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Draven.
Harris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Draven saw that one coming.
Draven misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris counters with a low kick, right behind Draven 's knee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Draven.
Draven throws a leg kick that misses.
Draven scores with a nice head shot.
Harris throws a head kick that Draven semi-blocks.
Harris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Draven's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Draven misses
and Harris counters by moving into the clinch.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Draven backwards.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Draven working aggressively here.
Harris presses Draven against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Draven backwards.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Draven can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
Draven wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Harris.
Draven prevents a body shot from Harris.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Harris dominated that second 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.
Draven fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harris is out of range.
Draven swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris tries to clinch up
and Draven counters with a one-two to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Draven.
Harris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Draven.
Draven lands a leg kick that knocks Harris off balance momentarily.
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Draven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Draven lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Draven wants to slow Harris down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Harris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Draven.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draven is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Draven throws a lazy uppercut
and Harris makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Draven really felt that one!
Harris scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draven throws a lazy uppercut
and Harris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
Draven throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Draven throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Draven.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harris.
Draven defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Draven's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harris lands an overhand right.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Draven throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and moves out of range.
Draven tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Draven thumps Harris with a low kick.
Harris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Harris clobbers Draven with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harris throws a body punch but Draven moves out of range.
Draven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Draven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draven scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Draven.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Draven scores with a sloppy right hand. Harris should have avoided that one.
Harris lands with an overhand left.
Harris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Draven has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Draven throws a big shot that misses.
Draven wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
That kick from Draven tenderised Harris's leg. Harris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harris checks a leg kick nicely.
Draven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Draven.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris slips under a jab from Draven.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands with a straight right. Draven didn't see that one coming.
Draven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Draven takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Draven takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harris connects with a leg kick. Draven looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Draven misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Draven checks the leg kick.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Draven.
Draven walks into a stiff left hand from Harris.
Draven misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris jabs at Draven's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draven throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris throws a leg kick which misses Draven's front leg but catches the back leg as Draven tries to avoid it.
Harris throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Draven. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris thumps Draven with a low kick.
Harris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Draven has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Draven has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Draven looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harris, right into the meat.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Draven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Draven misses its intended target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harris.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Harris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris slips under a jab.
Draven swinging wildly here.
Draven just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Harris clearly takes 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.
Draven scores with a nice strike.
Draven throws a series of strikes that have Harris backpedaling.
Draven misses with a low kick as Harris jumps back.
Draven misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Draven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Draven.
Draven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harris is looking to counter the offense by Draven and move into the clinch.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draven manages to avoid it.
Draven misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Draven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draven throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy left from Harris finds it's target.
Harris cracks Draven with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Draven.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Draven.
Harris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Draven throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Draven takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harris throws a nice head kick!
Draven is looking to slow Harris down with leg kicks.
Draven clobbers Harris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Draven swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Harris misses with a body kick.
Harris lands with a cross.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Draven can do to turn this around?
Draven darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Draven looks to land a body kick but Harris moved away.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draven doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draven takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Draven has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harris finds it's way round the side to connect with Draven's head.
Harris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Draven lands a nice shot that snaps Harris's head back.
Draven has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harris.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draven.
Draven lands a nice shot that snaps Harris's head back.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Draven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Draven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Harris checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Draven.
Draven misses with a head kick.
Draven with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Draven is trying to counter with his kicks.
Draven connects with a leg kick. Harris looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Harris checks a low kick from Draven.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draven manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Draven.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harris.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris blocks a jab.
Harris scores with a shot to the body.
Draven tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Harris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Draven has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Draven.
Harris avoids the body shot from Draven.
Harris misses with a right hand
and Draven counters with an outside leg kick.
Harris moves out of range as Draven strikes.
Harris is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Draven.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Draven 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draven has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Draven.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Draven backwards.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draven has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Draven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Draven scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Draven backwards.
Draven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harris digs a right hand into Draven's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Draven's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Derek Harris will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Draven throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harris dips to his left and cracks Draven with an uppercut!
Harris slips under a jab.
Harris blocks a leg kick.
Harris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice combination there by Harris.
Harris digs a good hook to Draven's body.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Draven looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Harris swings for the body but Draven moves out of range.
Draven throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Draven is out of range and Harris settles back down.
Harris defending well as Draven loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harris.
Harris moves out of range as Draven strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draven with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Draven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris tried to counter with a leg kick but Draven avoided it.
A big right from Draven misses.
Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Draven! But no joy.
Harris moves out of range as Draven throws a body kick.
Draven on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Draven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Draven.
Harris staying out of range there.
Harris connects with the punch.
Good leg kick by Harris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harris moves out of range of the leg kick from Draven.
Draven looks to land a body kick but Harris moved away.
Harris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Draven paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harris lands a lovely overhand right.
Harris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eric Draven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Draven.
Harris slips a jab from Draven.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris swings for the body but Draven moves out of range.
Draven was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Draven takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Draven steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Harris.
Draven works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Draven lands a leg kick that knocks Harris off balance momentarily.
Harris connects with a high kick.
Draven cracks Harris with an open hand slap.
Harris blocks a jab.
Harris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That kick from Draven tenderised Harris's leg. Harris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Draven moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Draven.
Harris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Derek Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Draven throws a quick inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Harris blocks the leg kick.
That kick from Harris tenderised Draven's leg. Draven is trying to keep his angry face on.
A lazy left from Harris finds it's target.
Draven fails in his attempt to clinch.
It appears Harris was looking to counter with a kick there.
Draven throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draven scores with the left hand. Harris knows he should have avoided that one.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Draven saw that one coming.
Harris connects with an inside leg kick.
Draven swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draven misses with a looping left.
Harris fires out a quick counter leg kick but Draven just manages to avoid it.
Draven misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harris.
Draven throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Draven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draven chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harris can pounce on him.
Harris moves away from the strike by Draven.
Draven fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harris.
Draven moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Draven throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Draven throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Draven throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harris counters with an inside leg kick.
Harris lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Harris finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Draven.
Well Harris 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Harris!
Derek Harris retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Derek Harris thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Wesson (ranked 657 p4p, 93 weight class) and Andriy Voronin (ranked 361 p4p, 46 weight class). Wesson's entrance music is In Your Honor - Foo Fighters. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Wesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andriy Voronin!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesson lands a leg kick that knocks Voronin off balance momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Voronin as he connects with a hook.
Wesson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Wesson.
Dean Wesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesson throws a shot from downtown. Voronin moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Voronin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Voronin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Voronin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wesson!
Voronin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Voronin moves out of range as Wesson strikes.
Voronin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voronin.
Wesson scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wesson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wesson, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wesson feints and then cracks Voronin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Voronin down.
Wesson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Voronin blocks the low kick.
Nice body punch from Wesson.
Wesson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Voronin.
Wesson sizes up Voronin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wesson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wesson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Voronin to counter with a crisp jab.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
Voronin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wesson.
Wesson lands a nice shot to the body.
Voronin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Voronin.
Voronin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voronin ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
Voronin is looking for the big counter here.
Voronin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wesson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wesson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Voronin's calf.
Voronin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wesson with a nice cross.
Voronin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wesson finds it's way round the side to connect with Voronin's head.
Wesson fakes the leg kick and cracks Voronin in the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Wesson.
Wesson rushes Voronin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Voronin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wesson tries to pull guard but Voronin won't allow it.
Voronin tries to work over Wesson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson pushes off an throws an elbow but Voronin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Voronin blocks an elbow strike from Wesson.
Wesson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Voronin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronin dodges an elbow strike from Wesson.
Wesson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Voronin walks away with a smile on his face. Wesson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Voronin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Voronin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Wesson misses.
Voronin swats away the attempt to clinch by Wesson.
Voronin is looking for the big counter here.
Voronin avoids a kick to the body.
Wesson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wesson throws a body punch but Voronin moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Voronin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wesson.
Voronin checks a leg kick.
Voronin unleashes a big counter combination but Wesson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wesson tries to clinch up but Voronin circles away and keeps his distance.
Voronin tries to counter with a clinch but Wesson shakes him off and moves away.
Voronin misses with a straight right.
Wesson misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wesson.
Wesson lands a body shot.
Wesson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voronin thinks about the counter body kick.
Wesson throws a body punch but Voronin moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Voronin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Wesson 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.
Wesson rushes Voronin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wesson lands with a left to the head.
Wesson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voronin can do to turn this around?
A short right from Voronin on the inside.
Wesson lands with a left to the head.
Voronin blocks an uppercut.
Wesson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Wesson.
Wesson blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Wesson.
Voronin blocks a body shot from Wesson.
Voronin lands a right hand.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wesson.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wesson.
Wesson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wesson fails to land.
A short right from Voronin on the inside.
Voronin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wesson blocks an uppercut.
Wesson lands an uppercut.
Wesson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Voronin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Voronin blocks a body shot from Wesson.
Wesson blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Voronin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wessons head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wesson.
Wesson misses with a body punch.
Wesson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Voronin uses from the top position.
Wesson is looking for a triangle but Voronin pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wesson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Voronin gets to his feet - Wesson follows without any prompting.
Voronin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Voronin moves out of range of the leg kick from Wesson.
Voronin throws out a counter right but Wesson avoids it with no problem.
Voronin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Wesson. That snapped Voronin's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voronin swats away the attempt to clinch by Wesson.
Wesson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Voronin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wesson cracks Voronin with a good jab.
Wesson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Voronin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wesson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Voronin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Wesson.
Wesson wants to clinch but Voronin slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Voronin lands a lovely overhand right.
Wesson is rocked!
A low kick from Wesson misses
enabling Voronin to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Wesson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronin slips under a jab from Wesson.
Dean Wesson is winning the standup battle so far.
Voronin misses with a hook. Wesson ducked under it nicely.
Wesson thuds his shin into the meat of Voronin's side.
Wesson throws a body punch but Voronin moves out of range.
Voronin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wesson with a body shot.
Wesson seems to have got his legs back now.
Wesson tries to land a front kick but Voronin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice shot by Wesson.
Some bone on bone action there as Voronin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Voronin tries to counter with a clinch but Wesson shakes him off and moves away.
A big left from Wesson misses.
Voronin throws out a counter right but Wesson avoids it with no problem.
Voronin defending well as Wesson loads up on a big left hand.
Wesson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voronin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Voronin throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wesson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wesson with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wesson.
Jab from Wesson.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voronin manages to avoid it.
Voronin blocks a low kick nicely.
Wesson sets himself, and Voronin steps forward looking for the clinch! Wesson avoids it this time.
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voronin moves away.
Voronin drives through and clinches with Wesson against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wesson.
Still in the clinch, Voronin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Voronin lands with a light punch inside.
Voronin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Voronin lands an uppercut.
Wesson tries to work over Voronin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wesson working aggressively here.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wesson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wesson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wesson throws a leg kick but Voronin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wesson takes a swing at Voronin's ribcage but misses.
Voronin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wesson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Voronin.
Wesson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Voronin ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
It seemed like Voronin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wesson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Voronin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Voronin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Voronin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wesson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Voronin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Wesson. Voronin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andriy Voronin!
After winning the bout, Andriy Voronin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Dean Wesson stepped up to the mic, saying 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.
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