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UnderGround FC 127 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Glennville (ranked 2158 p4p, 284 weight class) and Joe Derrick (ranked 554 p4p, 80 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Glennville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Derrick!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glennville avoids the body shot from Derrick.
Glennville fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Derrick is out of range.
Derrick unleashes a big counter combination but Glennville bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Glennville lands a nice looking body kick.
Glennville misses with a head kick.
Derrick has Glennville up against the cage in a clinch.
Derrick lands a nice elbow.
Derrick lands with a short shot to the head.
Derrick tries to work over Glennville's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Glennville.
Glennville misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glennville breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Glennville keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Derrick misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Derrick.
Derrick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Glennville at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glennville pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Glennville misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derrick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glennville was well out of range. Poor timing from Derrick.
Glennville moves out of range as Derrick strikes.
Glennville looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Derrick takes a kick to the side of the head.
Derrick is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Glennville rather than just go for the knockout.
Derrick throws a shot to the body.
Derrick throws a body punch but Glennville moves out of range.
Derrick misses with a body shot
and Glennville counters with a nice body shot.
Glennville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Derrick.
Glennville ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Derrick moves away.
Derrick clinches with his opponent.
Glennville pushes off an throws an elbow but Derrick leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Glennville blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glennville has had enough of the clinch but Derrick keeps him there for the moment.
Glennville's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glennville uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Derrick.
Derrick misses with a body punch
and Glennville counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Derrick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Glennville doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glennville throws a sloppy head kick and Derrick moves out of range easily.
Glennville looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Glennville keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Derrick catches Glennville right on the button with a cross.
Derrick takes a swing at Glennville's ribcage but misses.
Derrick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glennville.
Glennville throws a body punch but Derrick moves out of range.
Derrick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Derrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Derrick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Glennville doesn't seem bothered though.
Glennville throws a half hearted mid kick.
Derrick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Derrick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Derrick just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Glennville misses the target.
Glennville ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Glennville misses
and Derrick counters with a nice body kick.
Glennville throws a nice head kick!
Derrick throws a body punch but Glennville moves out of range.
Glennville shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Derrick takes a swing at Glennville's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - Derrick coming out on top.
Glennville with the inside leg kick.
Derrick is looking to score with low kicks.
Glennville ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Derrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glennville manages to avoid it.
Derrick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Glennville takes an elbow to the forehead.
Derrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Derrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Glennville is looking to control Derrick's arms but Derrick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Glennville has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glennville takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Derrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Derrick misses with an elbow over the top.
Glennville tries to throw a body punch but Derrick avoids it by throwing Glennville back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Derrick as the two fighters clinch.
Derrick lands an elbow inside.
Glennville tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Derrick avoids it.
Glennville lands a knee to the head.
Derrick lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Glennville wants to break free but Derrick has control.
Derrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Glennville throws a punch but it's blocked by Derrick.
Knees to the body from Derrick.
Glennville is breathing heavily.
Glennville pushes Derrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Derrick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Derrick scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Derrick lands an elbow inside that Glennville shrugs off.
Glennville avoiding damage as Derrick throws knees to the body.
Derrick digs a right hand into Glennville's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Glennville's gas tank.
Derrick scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Derrick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Derrick steps in with a hook that catches Glennville right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Derrick follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Glennville looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Derrick!
Joe Derrick 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Juanito Ferguson (ranked 4143 p4p, 401 weight class) and Jovan Vukota (ranked 3145 p4p, 341 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juanito Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jovan Vukota!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vukota swings widly with a right hand
and Ferguson counters with a single leg into guard. Vukota didn't expect that.
Vukota keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass.
Ferguson passes Vukota's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ferguson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vukota looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ferguson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vukota turns into him and now he's in Ferguson's guard.
Vukota wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Ferguson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vukota is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukota trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferguson's guard.
Vukota trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Vukota cracks Ferguson with a solid left hand.
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vukota controls the pace.
Vukota content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ferguson has locked up a guillotine! Ferguson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Vukota is holding on here and Ferguson must be using up a lot of energy. Vukota has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ferguson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juanito Ferguson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ichiro Suzuki (ranked 3297 p4p, 169 weight class) and Yamaoka Yukinobu (ranked 2648 p4p, 138 weight class). Yamaoka Yukinobu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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145 lbs
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130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ichiro Suzuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yamaoka Yukinobu!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Yukinobu coming out on top.
Yukinobu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Suzuki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Suzuki struggling a bit here.
Suzuki is looking to regain half guard here but Yukinobu keeps moving and retains side control.
Yukinobu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yukinobu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yukinobu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Suzuki is looking to regain half guard here but Yukinobu keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki is being controlled here.
Yukinobu has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yukinobu is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Suzuki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Suzuki shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki can't escape the position.
Yukinobu looking for a guillotine from mount but Suzuki is having none of it.
Yukinobu has control of Suzuki's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Suzuki regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Yukinobu prevents Suzuki from getting the reversal.
Yukinobu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Suzuki regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suzuki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Suzuki.
Suzuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yukinobu is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu wants to control from the top but Suzuki keeps moving.
Yukinobu preventing the sweep.
Yukinobu drops back looking for a leg! Suzuki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suzuki manages to kick Yukinobu off! Yukinobu jumps back into Suzuki's guard.
Suzuki keeping moving, preventing Yukinobu from controlling successfully.
Yukinobu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Suzuki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yukinobu, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suzuki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yukinobu dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu trying to control the position from guard on top but Suzuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suzuki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yukinobu is aware though and is defending well.
Yukinobu trying to control the position from guard on top but Suzuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suzuki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yukinobu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Suzuki is defending against the submission attempts here by Yukinobu.
Yukinobu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suzuki is just riding it out for now. Yukinobu eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yukinobu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suzuki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yukinobu looking to pass the guard.
Yukinobu told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Suzuki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suzuki keeping full guard, as Yukinobu tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yukinobu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Suzuki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yukinobu manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamaoka Yukinobu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yukinobu scores with a shot to the body.
Yukinobu tests Suzuki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yukinobu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suzuki at a distance.
Suzuki shoots in looking for a takedown. Yukinobu tries to sprawl out of it but Suzuki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yukinobu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yukinobu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yukinobu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Suzuki is trying to defend but Yukinobu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yukinobu wants to pass the guard but Suzuki is defending well.
Suzuki manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yukinobu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suzuki throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Yukinobu escapes and throws Suzuki's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Yukinobu tries for a kimura but Suzuki is defending well.
Yukinobu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Suzuki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Suzuki tries to buck Yukinobu off but Yukinobu is having none of it.
Suzuki is not content to let Yukinobu control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Suzuki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Yukinobu is trying to get an arm triangle but Suzuki is defending well.
Yukinobu tries for a kimura but Suzuki is defending well.
Suzuki sneaks back into half guard.
Suzuki is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Suzuki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Suzuki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yukinobu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yukinobu wants to control from the top but Suzuki keeps moving.
Suzuki looking for a sweep. Not yet Suzuki, not yet.
Yukinobu trying to control the position from guard on top but Suzuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suzuki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yukinobu has passed into side control.
Yukinobu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Suzuki has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Suzuki is looking to regain half guard here but Yukinobu keeps moving and retains side control.
Suzuki is working hard here to advance position.
Yamaoka Yukinobu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yukinobu is looking to take a break and control but Suzuki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suzuki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yukinobu's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamaoka Yukinobu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Suzuki tries to sprawl but Yukinobu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yukinobu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yukinobu wants to pass the guard but Suzuki is defending well.
Yukinobu seems to be looking for submissions.
Suzuki looking for submissions off his back.
Yukinobu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suzuki defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzuki gets full guard.
Yukinobu wants to control from the top but Suzuki keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yukinobu drops back looking for a leg! Suzuki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Suzuki manages to kick Yukinobu off! Yukinobu jumps back into Suzuki's guard.
Suzuki looking to control.
Yukinobu trying to control but Suzuki is working from the bottom.
Suzuki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yukinobu trying to control the position from guard on top but Suzuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suzuki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yukinobu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suzuki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamaoka Yukinobu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Suzuki looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Suzuki looking for a sweep. Not yet Suzuki, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab, jab by Yukinobu - just one landing.
Yukinobu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yukinobu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yukinobu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Suzuki counters with a single leg into guard. Yukinobu didn't expect that.
Yukinobu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Suzuki manages to pass to side control.
Suzuki wants to pass to mount but Yukinobu is defending the position.
Suzuki wants to control but Yukinobu is keeping him busy.
Yukinobu trying to hold on to Suzuki's head to control him but Suzuki postures up.
Yukinobu is refusing to be controlled, as Suzuki sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suzuki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suzuki's back!
Yukinobu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Yukinobu has got his arm under Suzuki's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Suzuki has spun round into Yukinobu's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Suzuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yukinobu is keeping the position for now.
Yukinobu looking to control.
Yukinobu wants to sweep here but Suzuki controlling him for the moment.
Yukinobu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yukinobu is trying to hold Suzuki in close to prevent damage but Suzuki has managed to pass into half guard.
Yukinobu is not content to let Suzuki control the position.
Yukinobu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ichiro Suzuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yukinobu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yukinobu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suzuki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yukinobu has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yamaoka Yukinobu.
Well Yukinobu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamaoka Yukinobu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eliz Gracie (ranked 4440 p4p, 480 weight class) and Iivari Alamaa (ranked 3036 p4p, 357 weight class). Alamaa has chosen Sääntö - Paska valtio as his entrance music. Iivari Alamaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eliz Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iivari Alamaa!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Alamaa stuffs the takedown.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Alamaa gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Gracie backing away here, and Alamaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alamaa's guard.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alamaa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Alamaa in his guard.
Alamaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alamaa is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alamaa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alamaa escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Alamaa trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Alamaa decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliz Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alamaa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alamaa looking for submissions off his back.
Alamaa is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alamaa is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alamaa sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Alamaa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alamaa is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Alamaa is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Alamaa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Alamaa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eliz Gracie!
A very excited looking Eliz Gracie rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Vigo (ranked 1950 p4p, 251 weight class) and Dwayne Haskins (ranked 741 p4p, 112 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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22
210 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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23
215 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Vigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwayne Haskins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vigo moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Dwayne Haskins has been cut.
Haskins's corner calls for a 1-2. Haskins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vigo. Haskins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haskins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vigo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vigo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haskins tries to avoid it but Vigo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haskins to the ground. Haskins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vigo throws a shot from downtown. Haskins moves away and avoids it.
Haskins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haskins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vigo counters with a straight right hand.
Haskins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haskins walks into a straight right hand from Vigo.
Vigo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vigo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haskins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vigo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Haskins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vigo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vigo lands with a nice body punch.
Haskins avoids the body shot from Vigo.
Haskins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A punch combination from Vigo misses.
Vigo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dwayne Haskins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vigo swings for the body but Haskins moves out of range.
Haskins appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Don Vigo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vigo misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haskins! But no joy.
Haskins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vigo lands with a nice body punch.
Vigo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vigo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vigo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vigo's corner calls for a 1-2. Vigo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vigo scores with a hook to the body. Haskins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vigo is looking to wear down Haskins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Vigo.
Haskins loads up on a big right hand but Vigo slips the punch.
Haskins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Don Vigo has been cut.
Haskins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vigo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haskins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vigo misses with a looping right.
Vigo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haskins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vigo looks to land a right hand but Haskins moved out of range.
It seemed like Haskins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vigo throws a jab when Haskins was well out of range.
A cross from Vigo lands.
Vigo misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Haskins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haskins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haskins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vigo.
Good exchange - Vigo coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vigo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haskins was well out of range. Poor timing from Vigo.
Haskins moves away from the strike by Vigo.
Haskins ducks under a wild hook from Vigo.
A nice combination there by Vigo.
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!
Vigo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haskins. Haskins obviously looking to wear him down.
Haskins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vigo misses the shot to the body.
Haskins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vigo throws out the jab.
Vigo lands a slapping body shot.
Vigo throws a right hand that misses
letting Haskins counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Vigo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Haskins takes one on the button.
Vigo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Haskins's guard.
Vigo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haskins wants to stand up but Vigo is controlling him.
Vigo throwing strikes but missing.
Vigo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vigo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vigo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vigo stops Haskins from standing up.
Vigo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vigo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vigo forces his way into half guard.
Vigo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vigo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That has opened up Dwayne Haskins's cut even more.
Haskins wants to get back to his feet.
Haskins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vigo.
Haskins is staying active underneath Vigo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vigo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vigo is trying to work for a kimura but Haskins is defending well.
Vigo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vigo is looking for a kimura but Haskins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vigo to get the leverage.
Haskins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vigo.
Vigo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vigo throwing shots but Haskins is blocking nicely.
Vigo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vigo thows a huge punch but Haskins dodges it nicely.
Haskins wants to get back to his feet.
Vigo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vigo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haskins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haskins is trying to stand up here but Vigo is controlling him well.
Haskins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vigo.
Haskins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Haskins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vigo.
Haskins pushes Vigo off looking to stand but Vigo dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vigo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vigo is looking to advance position but Haskins won't allow it.
Haskins is looking to escape.
Haskins has hold of Vigo's hands but Vigo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vigo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haskins keeps working.
Vigo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haskins is not content to let Vigo control the position.
Haskins looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vigo thows a huge punch but Haskins dodges it nicely.
Haskins wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vigo is looking to advance position but Haskins won't allow it.
Vigo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Haskins tries to kick Vigo off but Vigo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vigo is trying to work for a kimura but Haskins is defending well.
Haskins looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haskins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Vigo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vigo throws a hook but Haskins avoids it easily.
Vigo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haskins was well out of range. Poor timing from Vigo.
Haskins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vigo misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Haskins.
Haskins looks to throw the jab but Vigo is out of range.
Vigo scores with a jab. Haskins acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The cut above Dwayne Haskins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vigo throws a lazy right hand but Haskins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Vigo.
Vigo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haskins in his tracks.
Vigo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haskins can do to turn this around?
Haskins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haskins flicks out a counter leg kick but Vigo steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vigo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Haskins. No joy for Vigo on that attempt.
Haskins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Vigo misses
and Haskins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vigo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vigo throws a body punch but Haskins moves out of range.
Haskins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vigo looks to land a left hand but Haskins moved out of range nicely.
Haskins thinks about the counter body kick.
Vigo tries to score with a low kick but Haskins moves his leg out of the way.
Haskins ducks under a wild hook from Vigo.
Vigo sets himself, and Haskins steps forward looking for the clinch! Vigo avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vigo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vigo takes a swing at Haskins's ribcage but misses.
Haskins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haskins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Haskins throws a body kick that misses.
Vigo swings for the body but Haskins moves out of range.
Vigo misses with a wild body shot.
Haskins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haskins moves out of range as Vigo strikes.
Vigo dodges the punch combination from Haskins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Vigo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vigo. Haskins does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Vigo blocks the low kick.
Vigo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haskins sprawls and moves away.
Vigo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haskins moves away.
Haskins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vigo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Don Vigo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vigo misses with a wild combination.
Vigo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haskins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vigo throws a hook to the side of Haskins's head but Haskins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haskins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vigo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Don Vigo is winning the standup battle so far.
Haskins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vigo.
Haskins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vigo.
Haskins lands a glancing blow to the side of Vigo's head.
Vigo blocks a jab.
A big right from Vigo misses.
A little jabbing left from Haskins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dwayne Haskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vigo's corner calls for a 1-2. Vigo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vigo looks to score with a jab to the body but Haskins is just out of range.
Vigo misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Vigo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vigo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Vigo!
A relieved looking Don Vigo 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Murray (ranked 608 p4p, 36 weight class) and Tommy Reed (ranked 2126 p4p, 120 weight class). Reed has chosen Tupac ft 50 Cent - Get Up Remix as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
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147 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray's corner calls for a 1-2. Murray obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murray throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reed counters with a shoot takedown. Murray fights it but they end up in guard.
Murray 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.
Murray is looking to stand up but Reed isn't so interested in that idea.
Reed distracts Murray with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reed landing with the ground and pound.
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murray wants to get back to his feet but Reed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murray manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Murray manages to break the clinch.
Reed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murray tries to avoid it but Reed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murray to the ground. Murray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Murray.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murray as he avoids it easily.
Alex Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Reed.
Murray throws a head kick that Reed semi-blocks.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Murray throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Murray has Reed up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray.
Murray is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murray lands an elbow inside that Reed shrugs off.
It looks like Tommy Reed has been cut.
Murray gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reed.
Murray stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murray throws an elbow but it misses.
Murray is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed wants a takedown.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Murray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Alex Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Murray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reed doesn't seem phased though.
Murray throws a series of punches but Reed avoids them all with ease.
Reed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murray tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Reed punishes Murray's body with a nice straight punch.
Reed misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Reed.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murray as he jumps to the side.
Reed drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murray has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Reed is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Murray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reed goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murray prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Murray.
Reed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed is working for takedown but Murray is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murray prevents the takedown attempt.
Murray trying to control the position but instead, Reed has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murray into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed tries to score a body lock takedown but Murray shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reed is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murray is defending well.
Reed is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Murray scores with the left hand. Reed knows he should have avoided that one.
Reed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murray's waist but Murray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reed off to one side.
Murray moves into the clinch.
Murray lands a nice elbow.
Reed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murray lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Reed's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Reed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Murray misses.
Reed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A swing and a miss from Murray.
Murray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murray wants to clinch up but Reed keeps it at a distance.
Reed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murray defends it well.
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Murray swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Murray misses with a left hand
and Reed counters with a takedown into side control.
Murray explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Alex Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well.
Murray takes the fight into the clinch.
Reed is looking to control Murray's arms but Murray gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reed has his back to the cage.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reed is trying to trip Murray. He has hold of a leg but Murray is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Reed persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Reed wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed stands up over Murray, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reed can do to turn this around?
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reed won't allow Murray to get back to his feet.
Murray is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Murray throws an elbow that misses.
Reed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murray avoids it.
Murray pushes Reed back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reed tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murray has Reed pushed against the cage.
Murray is trying to stall.
Murray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murray dodges the punch combination from Reed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Reed has his takedown stuffed
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murray. Murray obviously looking to wear him down.
Murray scores with a nice head shot.
Reed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murray to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray thuds a left hand into Reed's body.
Murray moves in looking to clinch but Reed pushes him off.
A big right from Murray misses.
Murray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Murray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reed pulls guard.
Murray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reed is proving hard to escape from.
Reed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Murray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray.
Reed shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Murray is trying to defend but Reed finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Murray has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Reed is on him like a limpet, forcing Murray back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Murray.
Reed managing to block the knees to the body from Murray.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray misses with an elbow strike.
Reed successfully pulls guard.
Murray stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Reed dives in for a single leg takedown but Murray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alex Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Reed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed shoots in for a double leg but Murray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murray tries to avoid it but Reed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murray to the ground. Murray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Murray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Reed fails to land the takedown.
Murray scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murray jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Good shot there by Murray.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray clinches up with Reed and pushes him back against the cage.
Reed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murray stalling against the cage.
Reed has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murray after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Murray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Reed's cut.
That's time! Murray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Reed shoots in and drives through. Murray sprawls well.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
Murray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab by Reed.
Murray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reed as Murray tries to tie him up.
Murray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reed's defenses.
Reed avoids the elbow strike from Murray, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray lands an elbow inside.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murray is defending well for now.
Reed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reed has clasped his hands together around Murray's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray is pushing Reed's head away, looking to escape. Reed manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed is chipping away with strikes.
Murray tries to escape but Reed is in control.
Murray bucks up and tries to throw Reed off but instead Reed has got his back!
Reed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reed looking to break Murray's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Murray remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reed will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Murray is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Reed is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Reed gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Reed gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Reed apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Murray stuffs the takedown.
Reed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murray scores with a jab to the body.
Reed fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murray sprawls well initially but Reed persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Murray makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murray's guard.
Murray wants to get back to his feet but Reed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murray pushes Reed off and scrambles back to his feet.
Reed might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Reed fails with the takedown.
Alex Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Reed.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Murray lands a glancing blow to the side of Reed's head.
Murray misses with a lunging right hand
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Murray tries to clinch but Reed moves away
and Reed counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Murray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but Reed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murray moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reed misses with a hook.
Murray misses with a hook.
Murray scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reed in his tracks.
Reed gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed stops Murray from getting back to his feet.
Reed slips a nice elbow through Murray's hands, connecting with Murray's forehead.
Reed lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Reed working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Reed stops Murray from getting back to his feet.
Tommy Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed wants to control but Murray is keeping him busy.
Reed is looking to advance position but Murray won't allow it.
Reed scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reed lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murray is looking to escape.
Reed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murray is trying to stand up here but Reed is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray pushes Reed off and gets back to his feet.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murray gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reed is controlling him.
Reed working some strikes from top position.
Reed trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Reed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murray's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The fighters are working up against the cage. Murray manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed avoids the elbow strike from Murray, against the cage.
Murray lands an elbow inside that Reed shrugs off.
Reed tries to land knees in the clinch but Murray avoids the damage to the body.
Alex Murray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reed's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Murray!
Alex Murray seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Maestre (ranked 1928 p4p, 82 weight class) and Ricco McGregor (ranked 1964 p4p, 84 weight class). Luis Maestre has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Maestre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricco McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maestre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Ricco McGregor has been cut.
McGregor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGregor throws a nice head kick!
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Maestre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Maestre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maestre to score with a decent uppercut.
McGregor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maestre counters with a straight right hand.
Maestre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Maestre misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor misses with a hook
and Maestre counters with a straight right hand.
McGregor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maestre.
Maestre throws a hook but McGregor avoids it easily.
Maestre lands with a right that hurts McGregor. McGregor looks to clinch but Maestre throws a short knee that drops McGregor. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Luis Maestre!
During a confident post fight interview, Luis Maestre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Shiina (ranked 1047 p4p, 58 weight class) and Paw Paw Udomprecha (ranked 716 p4p, 41 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Shiina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Paw Paw Udomprecha!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Udomprecha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shiina has time to react.
No joy there for Udomprecha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Udomprecha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Udomprecha throws a leg kick but Shiina sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Shiina misses.
Udomprecha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Udomprecha misses with an uppercut. Shiina saw that one coming.
Shiina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha throws a hook but Shiina blocks it.
Shiina misses with a body shot.
Udomprecha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shiina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udomprecha just misses with a punch to the body.
Shiina avoids the body shot from Udomprecha.
Shiina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shiina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Udomprecha moves away.
Udomprecha is looking for the big counter here.
Udomprecha blocks the body kick.
Udomprecha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shiina at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udomprecha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Udomprecha throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Udomprecha, right into the meat of the thigh.
Udomprecha pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shiina back to the cage. Udomprecha follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shiina walks into a left hand.
Udomprecha takes a swing at Shiina's ribcage but misses.
Shiina swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Udomprecha connects with a leg kick.
Shiina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Udomprecha.
Shiina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha thumps Shiina with a low kick.
Udomprecha with a nice calf kick.
Udomprecha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shiina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Udomprecha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiina throws a lazy right hand but Udomprecha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Udomprecha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Udomprecha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Udomprecha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shiina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Udomprecha was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiina.
Udomprecha scores with a leg kick.
Udomprecha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Udomprecha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Udomprecha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Udomprecha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Udomprecha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Udomprecha misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Shiina was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Udomprecha.
Shiina has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Udomprecha.
Paw Paw Udomprecha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Udomprecha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udomprecha connects with a body shot that sends Shiina's belly button to the back.
A swing and a miss from Udomprecha.
A quick step to the side and Shiina tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Udomprecha. Beautiful body shot.
Udomprecha connects with a leg kick.
Udomprecha lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Udomprecha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shiina.
Shiina throws out a leg kick but Udomprecha moves out of range and Shiina only half commits.
Udomprecha throws a right and a left that Shiina avoids nicely.
Udomprecha misses with a hook.
Udomprecha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shiina.
Udomprecha lands a body shot.
Shiina chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Udomprecha can pounce on him.
Good standup being displayed there by Udomprecha as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Udomprecha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shiina stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Udomprecha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Udomprecha with a nice calf kick.
Udomprecha cracks a nice hook into Shiina's ribs.
Shiina is looking to wear down Udomprecha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shiina takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Udomprecha looks to land a right hand but Shiina moved out of range.
Shiina throws a body punch but Udomprecha moves out of range.
Shiina misses with a wild body shot.
Shiina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha scores with a jab. Shiina acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shiina is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Udomprecha.
Shiina moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Shiina tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Udomprecha swings for the body but Shiina moves out of range.
Udomprecha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shiina momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paw Paw Udomprecha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A left lands for Udomprecha.
Udomprecha thows a leg kick but Shiina checks it
and Shiina counters with a stiff right hand.
Udomprecha tests Shiina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Udomprecha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Shiina was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Udomprecha.
Shiina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Udomprecha finds it's way through Shiina's defenses.
Udomprecha looks to land a combination. Shiina sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Udomprecha lands a lovely overhand right.
Udomprecha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Udomprecha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Udomprecha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shiina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Udomprecha was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiina.
Udomprecha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiina.
Udomprecha throws a good cross that connects.
Udomprecha with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiina looks to score with a jab to the body but Udomprecha is just out of range.
Shiina throws a shot to the body.
Udomprecha misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Udomprecha - just one landing.
Shiina misses with a body shot.
Udomprecha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Udomprecha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Udomprecha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shiina circles away quickly and effectively.
Shiina uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No joy there for Udomprecha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shiina has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Udomprecha scores with a nice right hand.
Paw Paw Udomprecha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shiina's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Udomprecha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shiina scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiina tries to land a front kick but Udomprecha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Udomprecha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shiina takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Udomprecha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Udomprecha lands a right hook to the body.
Udomprecha lands a nice shot to the body.
Udomprecha looks to land a right hand but Shiina moved out of range.
Udomprecha throws a sloppy head kick and Shiina moves out of range easily.
Shiina misses with an uppercut
and Shiina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paw Paw Udomprecha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shiina takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Udomprecha looks to score with a jab to the body but Shiina is just out of range.
Udomprecha thuds his right hand into Shiina's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shiina bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Udomprecha scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udomprecha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shiina moves away from the strike by Udomprecha.
Udomprecha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shiina counters with a nice uppercut.
Shiina throws a body punch but Udomprecha moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Udomprecha.
Shiina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Udomprecha manages to avoid it.
Shiina takes a swing at Udomprecha's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Udomprecha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Udomprecha throws a right hand that Shiina ducks under and follows up with a left that Shiina also avoids with ease.
Udomprecha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shiina has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha misses with a lunging right hand
and Shiina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udomprecha punishes Shiina's body with a nice straight punch.
Udomprecha lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shiina just misses with a punch to the body.
Shiina takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Udomprecha feints and then cracks Shiina's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shiina down.
Udomprecha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Udomprecha.
Udomprecha dips to his left and cracks Shiina with an uppercut!
Udomprecha throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Udomprecha lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Udomprecha.
Udomprecha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shiina takes one to the chin there.
Shiina comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paw Paw Udomprecha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Shiina ducks right into an uppercut from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha takes a swing at Shiina's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha lands with a kick to the temple. Shiina shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Udomprecha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shiina has time to react.
Shiina moves away from the strike by Udomprecha.
Udomprecha misses the jab.
Udomprecha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shiina circles away quickly and effectively.
Udomprecha misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiina slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Udomprecha.
Shiina lands with a shot to the body.
Shiina ducks under a wild hook from Udomprecha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udomprecha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Udomprecha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Udomprecha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shiina.
Udomprecha connects with the punch.
Udomprecha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shiina looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shiina sizes up Udomprecha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shiina swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Udomprecha counter with a right hand.
Shiina throws an overhand right that lands on Udomprecha's shoulder, as Udomprecha tries to avoid the shot.
Udomprecha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Udomprecha gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shiina counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Udomprecha thinking.
Shiina bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Udomprecha stuns Shiina with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Udomprecha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Udomprecha thumps Shiina with a low kick.
Shiina moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Udomprecha throws a jab when Shiina was well out of range.
Shiina lands a right hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shiina might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Udomprecha lands with a right hand.
Shiina 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.
Shiina misses the shot to the body.
Shiina paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shiina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Udomprecha moves away.
Shiina has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Udomprecha.
Shiina lands the left hand.
Udomprecha lands with a straight right. Shiina didn't see that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Udomprecha lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shiina has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shiina and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Udomprecha scores with a leg kick.
Udomprecha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Udomprecha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shiina is out of range and Udomprecha settles back down.
Shiina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Udomprecha manages to avoid it.
Udomprecha thuds his right hand into Shiina's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shiina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Udomprecha was well out of range. Poor timing from Shiina.
Shiina swings for the body but Udomprecha moves out of range.
Shiina looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slapping leg kick lands for Udomprecha.
A clash of legs there as Shiina blocks the low kick.
Udomprecha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shiina.
Shiina is looking to counter with a body kick.
Udomprecha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anthony Shiina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udomprecha throws a leg kick
and Shiina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Shiina blocks the low kick.
Shiina has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Udomprecha finds it's way round the side to connect with Shiina's head.
Udomprecha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shiina.
Shiina throws a body shot but no joy.
Shiina on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Udomprecha. Udomprecha obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shiina dodges the punch combination from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha looks to score with a jab to the body but Shiina is just out of range.
Shiina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Udomprecha.
Udomprecha misses with a head kick.
Udomprecha lands with a hook. Shiina tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Udomprecha thows a leg kick but Shiina checks it
and Shiina counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paw Paw Udomprecha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Udomprecha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paw Paw Udomprecha!
A victorious Paw Paw Udomprecha thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eero Jukola (ranked 353 p4p, 44 weight class) and Hadecki Matsui (ranked 821 p4p, 109 weight class). Matsui has chosen Noypi by Bamboo as his entrance music. Eero Jukola had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eero Jukola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hadecki Matsui!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matsui throws a right hand that Jukola ducks under and follows up with a left that Jukola also avoids with ease.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jukola loads up on a big right hand but Matsui slips the punch.
Jukola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsui at a distance.
Jukola scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Matsui takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Matsui avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jukola.
Jukola lands some shots froms side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Matsui is avoiding damage well.
Jukola sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Matsui is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jukola throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jukola is looking to take a break and control but Matsui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matsui can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jukola is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matsui has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jukola slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jukola looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jukola is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matsui knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jukola throws a strike aimed at the side of Matsui's head but Matsui avoids it well.
Matsui avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jukola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola tries to score with some ground and pound. Matsui controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jukola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matsui keeps working.
Jukola is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matsui is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jukola lands a nice forearm strike.
We've been hearing that Jukola has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jukola misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Jukola.
Matsui is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jukola asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Matsui is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jukola yanks on the arm and Matsui is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jukola.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eero Jukola!
Hadecki Matsui spoke after the fight, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.
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