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1-quest for limits PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dale Cranswick (ranked 25754 p4p, 7051 weight class) and Rata Toskr (ranked 707 p4p, 632 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dale Cranswick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rata Toskr!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranswick is looking to clinch.
Toskr stalks Cranswick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cranswick's face. Cranswick staggers backwards, shaken.
Cranswick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Toskr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toskr feints a jab promting Cranswick to slip. Toskr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cranswick slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A combination from Toskr does no damage.
Toskr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toskr misses with a few strikes there.
Cranswick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Toskr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cranswick counters with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cranswick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Toskr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cranswick looks to clinch
and Toskr counters with a two punch combo.
Toskr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toskr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cranswick lands a leg kick that knocks Toskr off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cranswick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cranswick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toskr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Toskr throws a series of punches but Cranswick avoids them all with ease.
Cranswick tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Toskr manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toskr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cranswick manages to avoid it.
Cranswick goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 It looks like Rata Toskr has been cut.
Toskr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cranswick doesn't seem bothered though.
Toskr misses with a double jab.
Cranswick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toskr 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 head kick from Cranswick lands but Toskr takes it in his stride.
Toskr swinging wildly here.
Cranswick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Toskr.
Toskr swats away the attempt to clinch by Cranswick.
Toskr throws a body punch but Cranswick moves out of range.
Toskr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cranswick circles away quickly and effectively.
Cranswick is looking to clinch but Toskr is avoiding it.
Cranswick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cranswick tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toskr fails to land with a series of punches.
Cranswick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toskr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toskr tries to bum rush Cranswick with a series of wild strikes but Cranswick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cranswick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Toskr.
Cranswick tries to clinch but Toskr moves out of range.
As Cranswick backs off Toskr throws a huge counter combo but Cranswick manages to avoid it all.
Toskr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cranswick back to the cage. Toskr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Toskr misses with a looping left.
A right-left combo lands from Toskr.
Toskr looks winded!
Cranswick lands a head kick!
A combination from Toskr does no damage.
Cranswick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Toskr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cranswick wants to clinch
and Toskr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cranswick moves in looking to clinch but Toskr pushes him off.
Toskr throws a series of punches but Cranswick avoids them all with ease.
Toskr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranswick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toskr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cranswick tries to clinch up.
Cranswick wants to clinch up but Toskr keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Toskr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Toskr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cranswick was well out of range. Poor timing from Toskr.
Cranswick tries to clinch up but Toskr circles away and keeps his distance.
Toskr cracks Cranswick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Toskr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cranswick tries to clinch there but Toskr circles away.
Toskr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cranswick wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Toskr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Toskr tries to get set, Cranswick tries to push him back and clinch up but Toskr manages to avoid the attempt.
Cranswick tries to clinch up.
Cranswick drops his hands momentarily and Toskr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Toskr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 Cranswick is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
and Toskr counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cranswick! He's just covering up as Toskr starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rata Toskr!
Rata Toskr took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MKFC for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maris Dzidzus (ranked 5578 p4p, 5306 weight class) and Gert Lush (ranked 561 p4p, 549 weight class). Lush has chosen Teardrop, Massive Attack 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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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maris Dzidzus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gert Lush !
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lush lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dzidzus takes a step back to recover.
Dzidzus shoots in looking for a takedown but Lush manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dzidzus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dzidzus swinging wildly here.
Lush throws a fast counter high kick but Dzidzus manages to duck under it in time.
Nice body kick there by Lush .
Dzidzus is breathing heavily.
Lush loads up on a big right hand but Dzidzus slips the punch.
A low kick lands for Lush .
Lush lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dzidzus circles away quickly and effectively.
Lush lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dzidzus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lush lands a big head kick that sends Dzidzus tumbling to the mat! Lush takes a step backwards and waves Dzidzus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dzidzus is rocked!
 It looks like Maris Dzidzus has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lush scores with a spinning back kick!
Oh Dzidzus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lush cracks Dzidzus's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Dzidzus slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Lush can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gert Lush !
Gert Lush thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riccardo Fernandes (ranked 5623 p4p, 6004 weight class) and Fu Manxu (ranked 563 p4p, 577 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Riccardo Fernandes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fu Manxu!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manxu.
Fernandes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fernandes lands with a nice body kick.
Manxu swings widly with a right hand
and Fernandes counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've been told by Fernandes's head coaches at Paris & Sons Training Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fernandes misses with a head kick.
Manxu lunges at Fernandes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fernandes's hand.
Manxu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fernandes takes one on the button.
Fernandes fakes the leg kick and cracks Manxu in the body.
Fernandes moves away from the strike by Manxu.
Manxu misses with a double jab.
Fu Manxu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manxu throws a right hand that misses
and Fernandes counters with a low kick, right behind Manxu 's knee.
Fernandes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manxu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Manxu misses with a few strikes there.
Nice straight punches there by Fernandes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fernandes.
Nice body kick there by Fernandes.
Manxu lands a glancing blow to the side of Fernandes's head.
Manxu misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernandes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Fu Manxu has been cut.
Manxu thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes tries a head kick but it misses.
Manxu misses with a few strikes there.
Jab from Fernandes.
Manxu misses with the combination.
Fernandes is looking to counter with a body kick.
Manxu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fernandes counters with a nice uppercut.
Manxu misses with a lunging right hand
and Fernandes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fernandes slips a straight right by Manxu.
Fernandes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Manxu will feel that in the morning.
Manxu looks winded!
Fernandes throws out a powerful jab.
Manxu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fernandes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Manxu throws a right hand that Fernandes ducks under and follows up with a left that Fernandes also avoids with ease.
Fernandes rushes Manxu and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandes stalling in the clinch.
Fernandes has Manxu pushed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fernandes throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fernandes just leaning against Manxu, taking a breather.
Fernandes misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Fernandes.
Manxu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fernandes has Manxu pushed against the cage.
Fernandes stops a takedown attempt from Manxu.
Manxu looking to slow down the pace here.
Fernandes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manxu avoids a wild elbow strike from Fernandes.
Fernandes throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fernandes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manxu's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fernandes throws an elbow but misses.
Manxu blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riccardo Fernandes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fu Manxu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Manxu misses with a combination
and Fernandes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fernandes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Manxu. That did some damage!
Fernandes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manxu 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.
Manxu blocks a head kick by Fernandes.
Manxu looks to throw the jab but Fernandes is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fernandes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Manxu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fernandes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Manxu looks to throw the jab but Fernandes is out of range.
Fernandes moves into the clinch.
Manxu is stalling here.
Fernandes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fernandes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fernandes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fernandes breaks the clinch.
Manxu throws a series of punches but Fernandes moves out of range.
Fernandes thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fernandes moves away from the strike by Manxu.
Riccardo Fernandes is winning the standup battle so far.
Manxu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fernandes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fernandes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manxu misses with a looping right.
Manxu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fernandes lands a nice looking body kick.
Fernandes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manxu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fernandes.
Fernandes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manxu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manxu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fernandes can pounce on him.
Manxu slips a jab from Fernandes.
Manxu wants to counter the offense by Fernandes and move into the clinch position.
Fernandes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernandes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Manxu misses with a hook. Fernandes ducked under it nicely.
Manxu misses with a looping left.
Manxu thuds a left hand into Fernandes's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manxu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fernandes slips under a jab from Manxu.
Fernandes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Manxu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manxu misses with a hook. Fernandes ducked under it nicely.
Fernandes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Manxu checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Manxu misses its intended target.
Manxu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Manxu cracks Fernandes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fernandes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manxu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manxu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fernandes throwing a counter right hand but Manxu manages to avoid it.
Manxu looks to throw the jab but Fernandes is out of range.
Manxu throws a lazy uppercut
and Fernandes counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernandes lands with a cross.
Manxu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No joy there for Manxu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fernandes scores with a decent looking hook.
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 Riccardo Fernandes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fu Manxu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fernandes lands with a nice body kick.
Fernandes slips under a jab from Manxu.
Manxu lands a lovely overhand right.
Manxu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Manxu misses with a straight left.
Manxu 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.
Manxu slips a straight right by Fernandes.
Fernandes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manxu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fernandes.
Manxu blocks a leg kick.
Fernandes is looking to slow Manxu down with leg kicks.
Fernandes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fernandes throws a leg kick but Manxu moved away.
And Manxu tries to counter it with a takedown but Fernandes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manxu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Manxu misses with a left hand
and Fernandes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Manxu really felt that one!
Manxu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fernandes.
Fernandes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice combination there by Manxu.
Fernandes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manxu can do to turn this around?
Both fighters circling a little - Fernandes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Manxu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manxu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manxu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fernandes. Fernandes obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Fernandes misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Manxu tries to keep at a distance but Fernandes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fernandes effectively controlling the action here.
Manxu is looking to break free of the clinch but Fernandes has double underhooks.
Riccardo Fernandes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fernandes as Manxu tries to tie him up.
Manxu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Manxu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Manxu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fernandes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fernandes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manxu blocks an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Fernandes.
Manxu jumps guard but Fernandes stands there with Manxu around his waist. Manxu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Fernandes to work.
Manxu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Manxu is trying to push Fernandes away but Fernandes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fernandes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Fernandes.
Fernandes lands an elbow just above Manxu 's eye.
Fernandes breaks from the clinch.
Fernandes slips a jab from Manxu.
Fu Manxu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernandes throws a sloppy head kick and Manxu moves out of range easily.
Fernandes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riccardo Fernandes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fernandes 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riccardo Fernandes!
During a confident post fight interview, Riccardo Fernandes 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Calabi Yau (ranked 4509 p4p, 1221 weight class) and David Yung (ranked 553 p4p, 177 weight class). Yung has chosen 陳小春 - 亂世巨星 as his entrance music. Calabi Yau has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Calabi Yau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Yung!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yau throws a leg kick that misses.
Yung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yau throws an off balance right hand
and Yung counters with a solid body kick.
Yau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yung.
Yung thuds his right hand into Yau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yau.
Yau misses with a straight right.
Yau misses with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yung has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yung! But no joy.
Yung misses with a double jab
and Yau moves into the clinch.
Yung tries to work over Yau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yau misses with a wild body shot.
Yau 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.
Jab from Yung.
Yau digs a good body shot into Yung's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Yung as he connects with a hook.
Yau connects with a looping right hand.
Yung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yung lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yau's sensitive parts.
Yung misses with a right hand
and Yau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yung connects with a nice looking jab.
Yau blocks a jab.
Yung pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yau seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yung takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yung lands a nice looking body kick.
A low kick from Yung misses
and Yau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yau. Yung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yau throws a nice looking combination but Yung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yau misses with a right hand
and Yung counters with an outside leg kick.
Yung lands a high kick!
Calabi Yau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yung moves away.
A nice side step and Yung releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yau moves away from the strike by Yung.
A punch lands to the side of Yung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yung.
Yau moves forwards but Yung connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yau throws out a loose jab but Yung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yung connects with a leg kick.
Yau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yau jabs Yung to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yau throws a looping overhand right but Yung ducks down to avoid it.
Yung only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Yau does it's job there.
Yung tries to move into range but Yau moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yau fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yung is out of range.
Yau fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yung is out of range.
Yung punishes Yau's body with a nice straight punch.
Yung walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheers as Yung lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yau doesn't seem phased though.
Yung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yau.
Yung on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yau. Yau obviously looking to wear him down.
Yung lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yau at a distance.
Yau lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yau scores with a jab to the head.
Calabi Yau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Yau misses
and Yung decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yau's guard.
Yau is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung controlling from the top position.
Yung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yung wants to control from the top but Yau keeps moving.
Yung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yau will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yung chips away with some ground and pound.
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 Calabi Yau 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.
Yung lands a nice looking body shot.
Yau throws a big shot that misses.
Yau missing with a left hand there. Yung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yau scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Calabi Yau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yung misses with a two punch combination.
Yau thows a leg kick but Yung checks it
and Yung counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yau controls Yung momentarily but Yung frees himself.
Yung trying to control the position from guard on top but Yau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yung showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yau keeping moving, preventing Yung from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yau wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Yung is now in half guard.
Yung with the ground and pound but Yau uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Yung trying to control the position from guard on top but Yau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yung is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yung looking to pass the guard.
Yung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yau is trying to control the position but Yung postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yung is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yung throwing strikes from guard but Yau blocks nicely.
Yung content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yau.
Yau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Yung tenderised Yau's leg. Yau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yau takes one to the side of the head.
Yau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yung moves away.
Yung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yung paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung connects with a solid leg kick.
Yau looks to land a right hand but Yung moved out of range.
Yung misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Yung.
Yung wants to slow Yau down by chopping away at his legs.
Yung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yau has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yau throws a leg kick that misses.
Calabi Yau is winning the standup battle so far.
Yung checks a low kick from Yau.
Yau throws a body shot but no joy.
Yau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yau. Yung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yung goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yung counters with a stiff right hand.
Yung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yau misses with a straight right.
Yau throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yau 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 Yung has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yung and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yung does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yau tried to counter with a leg kick but Yung avoided it.
Yau lands with a straight right. Yung didn't see that one coming.
Yau misses with a body shot.
Yung looks to land a right hand but Yau moved out of range.
Yung throws a low kick, looking for Yau's leg but Yau calmly moves out of range.
Yau lands an overhand right.
Yung looks to land a left hand but Yau moved out of range nicely.
Yau looks to land a combination but Yung avoids it well.
No joy there for Yung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Yau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Yung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Yau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yung.
A low kick from Yau is predictable there
and Yung counters with a left and a right that stings Yau.
A bone on bone clash there as Yung blocks the leg kick.
Yung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yau lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Yung misses.
No joy there for Yau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A left and a right from Yung both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yau throws out a loose jab but Yung uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Yung responds with a good body kick, but Yau manages to step out the way in time.
Yau tries to score with a low kick but Yung moves his leg out of the way.
Good leg kick by Yung.
Yung throws a jab when Yau was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yung tries to clinch but Yau moves out of range.
A left lands for Yau.
The crowd cheers as Yung lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yau doesn't seem phased though.
Yung connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yau swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yung counters with a thumping low kick.
Yau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yau throws out a loose jab but Yung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yau is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yung throws a leg kick that misses.
Yau connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yung moves away from the strike by Yau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yung scores with a hook to the body. Yau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yau misses with a combination
and Yau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yung throws a shot from downtown. Yau moves away and avoids it.
Yung throws a jab when Yau was well out of range.
Yung throws a series of strikes that have Yau backpedaling.
Yau lands with an overhand left.
Yung turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yau throws a combination. Yung tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yung throws a good cross that connects.
Yung misses with a straight right.
Yung lands with an uppercut that bounces Yau off the cage and back into range.
Yung looks for the body kick but Yau saw that one coming.
Yung misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yau lands with a good body shot.
Yung takes one on the button.
Yung dodges the punch combination from Yau.
Yau sets himself, and Yung steps forward looking for the clinch! Yau avoids it this time.
Yung moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yau lands with an overhand left.
Yau takes a swing at Yung's ribcage but misses.
Yung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yau 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.
Yau moves out of range as Yung strikes.
Yau throws a solid leg kick but Yung takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yau.
Yau uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yau throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yung has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yau misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Yung misses.
Yung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yau misses with a body punch
and Yung makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Yung scores with a leg kick.
Yung misses with a body kick.
Yau just misses with a punch to the body.
Yau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yau swings widly with a right hand
and Yung counters with a good low kick that Yau was not able to check.
Yung lands with a straight right. Yau didn't see that one coming.
Yung lands a glancing blow to the side of Yau's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Yung.
I think Yung has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Yung!
After the fight, David Yung was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Norman (ranked 1725 p4p, 2603 weight class) and Takashi Shimura (ranked 193 p4p, 271 weight class). Takashi Shimura will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, William Norman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takashi Shimura!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norman avoids the body shot from Shimura.
Shimura blocks the body kick.
Shimura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shimura takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Norman throws a head kick that Shimura semi-blocks.
Norman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Norman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shimura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Norman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Norman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shimura lands an overhand right.
Shimura 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.
Shimura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Norman.
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!
Norman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shimura misses with a looping left.
Shimura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shimura ducks under a wild hook from Norman.
Shimura scoring well with a low kick there.
Norman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shimura.
Norman avoids the body shot from Shimura.
Norman misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Norman misses its intended target.
Shimura moves out of range of the strikes.
Shimura throws a head kick that Norman semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimura clinches up with Norman and pushes him back against the cage.
Norman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimura.
Shimura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shimura avoiding damage as Norman throws knees to the body.
Norman tries to work over Shimura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norman lands a hook that snaps the head of Shimura backwards.
Norman landing knees to the body.
Norman lands a nice shot to the body.
Norman can't find room to land a body shot as Shimura controls the action.
Norman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shimura fails to land.
Shimura pushes Norman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shimura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shimura blocking some punches.
Shimura tries a body shot but Norman blocks it.
Shimura scores with a shot to the side of Norman's head.
Norman lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norman pushes Shimura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Norman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norman lands a body punch.
Norman misses with a punch to the body.
Norman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shimura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norman tries a body shot but Shimura blocks it.
Shimura tries to throw a body punch but Norman avoids it by throwing Shimura back against the cage.
Norman struggles to land a body shot inside as Shimura controls his hands.
Shimura blocking some punches.
Shimura is pressed up against the cage. Norman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shimura down to the mat. Shimura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shimura lands a jab to Norman's midsection.
Norman throws a poor cross that misses
and Shimura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shimura tries to score with a low kick but Norman moves his leg out of the way.
Norman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shimura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shimura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Norman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shimura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Norman throwing a counter right hand but Shimura manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norman moves away.
Shimura takes a swing at Norman's ribcage but misses.
Shimura checks a leg kick.
Shimura lands a nice looking body shot.
Shimura throws a nice looking combination but Norman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shimura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Norman is breathing heavily.
Shimura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norman was well out of range. Poor timing from Shimura.
Shimura ducks under a wild hook from Norman.
Norman blocks a head kick by Shimura.
Shimura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Norman rather than just go for the knockout.
Shimura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norman.
Shimura is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Shimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Norman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norman tries to move into range but Shimura moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Norman misses with a body shot.
That kick from Shimura tenderised Norman's leg. Norman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shimura moves out of range of the strikes.
Shimura missing with a left hand there. Norman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimura moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Norman has picked Shimura up - he's going for a ride! Norman dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Shimura keeping hold of Norman's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norman postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Shimura to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shimura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norman was well out of range. Poor timing from Shimura.
A head kick misses from Shimura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shimura. Norman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shimura slips a straight right by Norman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Shimura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shimura misses with a body shot.
Shimura looks to score with a jab to the body but Norman is just out of range.
Shimura blocks a low kick nicely.
Shimura looks to land a body kick but Norman moved away.
Norman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Norman avoids the body shot from Shimura.
Shimura scores with a push kick.
Shimura staying out of range there.
Norman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shimura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Norman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shimura moves away.
And Shimura responds with a good body kick, but Norman manages to step out the way in time.
Shimura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Norman misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman misses with a double jab.
Shimura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Norman with a body shot.
Shimura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norman manages to avoid it.
Shimura with the inside leg kick.
Shimura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norman throws out the jab.
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!
Shimura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Norman throws an off balance right hand
and Shimura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Norman is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Shimura's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norman tries to counter with a takedown but Shimura is quick to defend against it.
Shimura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shimura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Norman throws a head kick but Shimura moves out of range.
Norman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shimura.
Shimura misses with a hook. Norman ducked under it nicely.
Norman connects with the punch.
Shimura scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shimura slips under a jab from Norman.
Norman throws out a loose jab but Shimura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shimura circles away quickly and effectively.
Norman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shimura lunges at Norman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norman's hand.
Shimura moves into the clinch.
Norman goes for a takedown attempt but Shimura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Norman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shimura thumps Norman with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shimura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shimura moves into the clinch.
Norman's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Shimura blocks an uppercut.
Norman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shimura avoids it.
Shimura misses with a punch on the inside.
Shimura lands with a light punch inside.
Shimura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
Norman tries to work over Shimura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shimura lands with a light punch inside.
Shimura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norman backwards.
Shimura working aggressively here.
Norman tries for a takedown but Shimura manages to get underhooks.
Norman blocking some punches.
Shimura tries to throw a body punch but Norman avoids it by throwing Shimura back against the cage.
Shimura misses with a body punch.
Norman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shimura misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shimura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shimura gets underhooks to prevent Norman's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Norman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimura lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Shimura.
Norman blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shimura.
Shimura misses with the head strike.
Shimura lands a shot to the body.
Shimura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shimura lands a nice uppercut.
Shimura scores with a shoulder strike.
Shimura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shimura lands an uppercut.
Norman is rocked!
A short right from Shimura.
Oh Norman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shimura dips a shoulder and cracks Norman with a mighty uppercut! Norman falls back against the cage and Shimura unloads with a barrage of strikes! Norman is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shimura screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Shimura!
A very excited looking Takashi Shimura 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Diaz (ranked 1708 p4p, 3042 weight class) and Matheo Rojas (ranked 240 p4p, 402 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Luis Fonsi - Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber (SING OFF vs. Pixie. Rojas has chosen Rodrigo Amarante - Tuyo (Narcos Theme Song) as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matheo Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Diaz tenderised Rojas's leg. Rojas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rojas throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz motions for Rojas to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas scores with a jab to the body.
Rojas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Rojas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rojas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Diaz misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Rojas scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Rojas misses.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Rojas moves out of range easily.
Rojas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, jab by Rojas - just one landing.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Rojas moved out of range.
Rojas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A right-left combo lands from Rojas.
Diaz tests Rojas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz throws a looping overhand right but Rojas ducks down to avoid it.
Diaz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rojas is able to avoid easily.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Rojas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rojas. Rojas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rojas works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Rojas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rojas punishes Diaz's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rojas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
 Rojas is rocked!
and Diaz counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Rojas! He's just covering up as Diaz starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Diaz!
Carlos Diaz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Matheo Rojas had this to say: 'Life is full of surprises, some
good, some not so good.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Rios (ranked 1363 p4p, 4011 weight class) and Mac Moore (ranked 195 p4p, 507 weight class). Adam Rios could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mac Moore's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Rios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Moore!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Rios is just out of range.
Moore swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and Rios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moore misses with a straight right.
Moore slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Moore circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Rios takes one to the side of the head.
Moore with a jab.
Moore lands a nice hook to Rios's body. Rios takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
Good standup being displayed there by Rios as he connects with a hook.
No luck for Rios with that takedown attempt.
Moore with the counter takedown but Rios avoids it easily.
Moore jabs Rios to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Rios misses the target.
Moore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rios tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore throws out a counter right but Rios avoids it with no problem.
Rios is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rios walks into a straight right hand from Moore.
Rios is looking to clinch but Moore is avoiding it.
Moore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rios moves into the clinch successfully.
Moore effectively controlling the action here.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by Rios.
Rios wants a takedown.
Rios's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rios wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Rios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rios blocks the elbow strike.
Moore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rios pushes Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rios is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rios works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rios stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moore is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios is working hard here to advance position.
Rios passes Moore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moore gets full guard.
Rios pushing down on Moore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rios with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rios prevents Moore from improving his position.
Rios content to control rather than advance.
Rios seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore wants to improve his position but Rios is controlling well.
Rios seems to be working for a kimura but Moore defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rios is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moore is just riding it out for now. Rios eventually gives up the hold.
Rios prevents Moore from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mac Moore will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Moore misses.
Moore lands with a straight right. Rios didn't see that one coming.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Rios tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Rios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rios changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moore tries to avoid it but Rios manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moore to the ground. Moore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adam Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore gets caught napping as Rios dives in and scores a takedown. Moore manages to retain guard.
Rios wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Rios trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rios will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Rios stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rios has Moore in his guard.
Adam Rios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moore trying to control but Rios is working from the bottom.
Rios controlling the position.
Rios keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Moore content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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.
Moore trying to control but Rios is working from the bottom.
Rios escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rios working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rios is tightening it up a little... Moore has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Moore reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Moore taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rios!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adam Rios!
After the big win, Adam Rios made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conquer and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Mac Moore had this to say: 'Defeat tastes like shit.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronie Cash (ranked 3785 p4p, 2453 weight class) and Pinchi Puto (ranked 483 p4p, 330 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronie Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pinchi Puto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Puto.
Puto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cash.
Puto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cash. Cash circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Puto throws a jab but it's blocked by Cash.
Puto scores with a nice head shot.
Puto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cash getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Puto thuds a left hand into Cash's body.
Puto throws a hook but Cash blocks it.
Cash fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Puto checks it well.
Puto thuds a left hand into Cash's body.
Puto tried to score with a low kick but Cash checks it.
Puto misses with an uppercut. Cash saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puto scores with a nice right hand.
Puto 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.
Puto throws a low kick but Cash avoids it.
Cash slips a straight right by Puto.
Puto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cash paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cash throws a leg kick
and Puto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cash throws a low kick but Puto avoids it.
Puto tries to move into range but Cash moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cash.
Cash moves out of range as Puto strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Cash misses the target.
Cash fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cash connects with a body shot that sends Puto's belly button to the back.
Cash throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Puto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Puto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cash lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick lands for Cash.
Puto checks a low kick from Cash.
Cash throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cash with a body shot.
Cash displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cash on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cash is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Puto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Puto throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Cash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cash misses with a straight left.
Cash missing with a left hand there. Puto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cash throws a solid leg kick but Puto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cash.
Puto is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto looks to score with a jab to the body but Cash is just out of range.
Cash went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cash has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo in the buildup to the fight.
Puto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cash throws a hook but Puto avoids it easily.
Puto throws a jab when Cash was well out of range.
Cash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puto.
Puto throws a nice looking combination but Cash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cash lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puto throws an overhand right that lands on Cash's shoulder, as Cash tries to avoid the shot.
Puto lands with a nice body punch.
Ronie Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cash fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Puto on the side of the head.
Puto loads up on a big right hand but Cash slips the punch.
Puto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cash.
Puto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cash.
Cash closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cash scores with a jab to the body.
Puto scores with a jab to the head.
Cash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Puto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cash with a nice calf kick.
Puto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cash comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puto.
Cash scores with a nice right hand.
Cash throws a nice looking combination but Puto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as Puto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cash doesn't seem phased though.
Puto misses with a hook. Cash ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Cash on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Puto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Puto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cash is rocked!
A jab from Cash misses.
Oh Cash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cash throws a body shot but no joy.
Cash seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Puto misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto loads up on a big right hand but Cash slips the punch.
Puto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cash misses with a looping left.
Cash moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Puto defending well as Cash loads up on a big left hand.
Puto drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cash right on the button. Cash goes down! Puto follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Puto gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pinchi Puto!
In his post fight interview, Pinchi Puto started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Wallace (ranked 1537 p4p, 1207 weight class) and Chris Millennium (ranked 180 p4p, 143 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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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 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Millennium!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Millennium closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wallace connects with a single shot there.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Millennium manages to avoid it.
Millennium listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
Wallace lands a big uppercut and Millennium crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Millennium looks OK. Wallace waves Millennium back to his feet!
Millennium is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Millennium misses with a combination
and Wallace counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Millennium is still on wobbly legs! Can Wallace finish him?
Nathan Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Millennium scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Millennium is trying to get an arm triangle but Wallace is defending well.
Millennium goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wallace has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Millennium but great work by Wallace.
Millennium seems to have recovered his senses.
Wallace decides to stand up, so the ref orders Millennium to his feet.
Wallace scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millennium misses with a hook
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.
Millennium keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Millennium steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wallace.
Millennium fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Millennium bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wallace's head backwards.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
Wallace sets himself, and Millennium steps forward looking for the clinch! Wallace avoids it this time.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Millennium was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Millennium swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Millennium walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wallace checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wallace lands a jab to the head.
Wallace fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Millennium checks it well.
Wallace sets himself, and Millennium steps forward looking for the clinch! Wallace avoids it this time.
Wallace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wallace lands with a good body shot.
Millennium throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Millennium 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace cracks Millennium with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wallace has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Millennium to stand back up!
Millennium scores with a decent looking hook.
Millennium changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for Millennium on that attempt.
Wallace misses with a hook. Millennium ducked under it nicely.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at Power Plant MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab, jab by Wallace - just one landing.
Wallace is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Millennium keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
Millennium thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nathan Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BAM! Wallace delivers a spinning backfist that drops Millennium like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Nathan Wallace!
A very excited looking Nathan Wallace 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Adonis Stevenson (ranked 1891 p4p, 1198 weight class) and Dean Corll (ranked 261 p4p, 175 weight class). Corll has chosen Candyman as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adonis Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Corll!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corll pushes Stevenson away with a front kick.
Stevenson scores with a jab. Corll acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Corll scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corll throws a hook to the side of Stevenson's head but Stevenson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corll fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stevenson manages to avoid it.
Corll misses with a kick to the body.
Corll misses with a looping left.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Corll.
Stevenson lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corll swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Corll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stevenson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rickys House in the buildup to the fight.
Corll throws a sloppy body shot
and Stevenson counters with a stiff right hand.
Stevenson swings for the body but Corll moves out of range.
Stevenson scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson misses the shot to the body.
Corll lands an overhand right.
Corll throws a push kick but Stevenson slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Stevenson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Corll.
Stevenson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stevenson scores with a jab.
Corll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away.
Stevenson moves out of range of the body kick.
Stevenson lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Corll, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevenson just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Stevenson.
Corll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stevenson.
Corll tries to counter by closing the distance.
Corll takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Stevenson throws a leg kick but Corll checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stevenson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson thuds a left hand into Corll's body.
Stevenson swings for the body but Corll moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a hook.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Corll like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Corll from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adonis Stevenson!
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