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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bunta Fujiwara (ranked 24298 p4p, 5413 weight class) and Bert Fat Boy (ranked 718 p4p, 569 weight class). Bert Fat Boy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bunta Fujiwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bert Fat Boy!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fat Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws a right hand that misses
and Fat Boy counters with a straight right hand.
Fat Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fujiwara!
Fujiwara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fujiwara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fujiwara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fat Boy throws a body kick that misses.
Fujiwara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fat Boy manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fujiwara. Fat Boy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fat Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fujiwara blocks the body kick.
Fujiwara misses with a double jab.
Fat Boy dodges the punch combination from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara swats away the attempt to clinch by Fat Boy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Fujiwara. Those never looked like landing.
Fujiwara throws a series of punches but Fat Boy avoids them all with ease.
Fat Boy throws a right hand that Fujiwara ducks under and follows up with a left that Fujiwara also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara moves out of range of the body kick.
Fujiwara 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.
Fat Boy throws the kick towards the body but Fujiwara avoids it.
Fujiwara shoots in and gets a takedown into Fat Boy's guard.
Fat Boy wants to sweep here but Fujiwara controlling him for the moment.
Fujiwara scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara landing with the ground and pound.
Fujiwara makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fujiwara postures up in Fat Boy's guard and throws a big left but Fat Boy blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fat Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fujiwara working some strikes from top position.
Fujiwara cracks Fat Boy with a solid left hand.
Fujiwara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fujiwara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fat Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fujiwara working some strikes from top position.
Fujiwara postures up in Fat Boy's guard and throws a big left but Fat Boy blocks it.
Fujiwara is pushing down on Fat Boy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fat Boy is fighting to maintain full guard but Fujiwara has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fat Boy tries to roll over but Fujiwara keeps him under control.
Fujiwara lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fujiwara lands with a punch from half guard.
 Fat Boy is rocked!
Fat Boy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fat Boy is still in real trouble! Can Fujiwara finish him?
Fujiwara working Fat Boy over with strikes.
Fujiwara lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Fat Boy quite badly. Fat Boy pulls Fujiwara in close trying to recover. Fujiwara postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Fat Boy on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Fat Boy doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunta Fujiwara!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Roberts (ranked 24857 p4p, 3389 weight class) and Potemkin Izmaylov (ranked 771 p4p, 460 weight class). Potemkin Izmaylov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Potemkin Izmaylov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Izmaylov sprawls well. Izmaylov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Izmaylov cracks Roberts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Potemkin Izmaylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
and Izmaylov counters with a stiff right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Roberts crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Izmaylov - the referee stops the clock and Roberts gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Izmaylov. Roberts manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Izmaylov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Roberts really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Izmaylov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roberts at a distance.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Izmaylov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Izmaylov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Izmaylov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Izmaylov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Roberts takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Izmaylov drops Roberts with a huge uppercut! Roberts drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Izmaylov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Potemkin Izmaylov!
A victorious Potemkin Izmaylov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammie Conner (ranked 3297 p4p, 6999 weight class) and Craig List (ranked 334 p4p, 580 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammie Conner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig List!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
List moves in looking to clinch but Conner pushes him off.
Conner throws out a loose jab but List uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conner scores with a jab to the head.
Conner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
List scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conner in his tracks.
Conner scores with a punch to the head.
List throws a jab but it's blocked by Conner.
Conner gets tackled into the cage by List. List maintains the clinch.
List misses with a body punch.
List takes a shot to the head.
List swings away with an uppercut that misses.
List swings wildly with an uppercut but Conner uses good head movement to avoid it.
List lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by List.
A head punch blocked on the inside by List.
Conner prevents a body shot from List.
Conner blocks a body shot from List.
Conner has a couple of punches blocked by List.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
List throws a punch but it's blocked by Conner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conner.
List looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
List dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conner.
List lands a right hand.
List scores with a nice hook to the head.
List working aggressively here.
Conner works on List's body with a couple of short punches.
Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by List.
Conner tries to work over List's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conner controlling the action here for a moment.
List misses with a short punch on the inside.
List swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
List scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
List lands with a short shot to the head.
Conner digs a right hand underneath List's ribcage. List let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by List.
Conner lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
List blocks a punch to the side of the head.
List tries a body shot but Conner blocks it.
Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of List backwards.
Conner misses with some punches.
Conner scores with a shot to the side of List's head.
Conner gets through List's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conner.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from List.
List swings wildly with an uppercut but Conner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
List softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
List takes a shot to the head.
List holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
List is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
List breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from List does it's job there.
Conner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Conner there as he acknowledges the shot.
List slips under a jab from Conner.
The fighters circling - Conner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conner clinches up with List and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Conner as the two fighters clinch.
Conner cracks List with a nice body shot.
Conner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Conner misses with a punch to the body.
Conner swings wildly with an uppercut but List uses good head movement to avoid it.
List can't find room to land a body shot as Conner controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
List lands with a light punch inside.
Conner cracks List with a nice body shot.
Conner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
List pushes Conner up against the cage in a clinch.
Conner misses with the head strike.
Conner digs a right hand underneath List's ribcage. List let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Conner prevents a body shot from List.
A head punch blocked on the inside by List.
List blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conner can't find room to land a body shot as List controls the action.
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
List tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
List misses with a punch on the inside.
Conner lands a left hand.
List misses with a body punch.
List gets through Conner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sammie Conner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - List looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Conner moves into the clinch successfully.
Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of List backwards.
A short uppercut from Conner.
Conner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sammie Conner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conner prevents a body shot from List.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for List.
Conner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Conner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
List tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, List creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
List lands a nice uppercut.
Conner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lists head.
List lands with a right to the head.
List lands with a short head shot on the inside.
List working aggressively here.
List scores with a hook to the body.
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
List tries to throw a body punch but Conner avoids it by throwing List back against the cage.
List swings wildly with an uppercut but Conner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Conner.
Conner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Conner has a couple of punches blocked by List.
List pushes Conner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by List as Conner tries to tie him up.
List blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of List backwards.
Conner lands with a right to the head.
List misses with the head strike.
Conner is working List over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Conner.
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, List creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
List blocks an uppercut.
Conner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
List lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conner backwards.
List lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
List blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
List struggles to land a body shot inside as Conner controls his hands.
Conner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of List backwards.
List misses with a punch on the inside.
Conner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conner lands a hook to the side of the head.
List tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conner blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for List.
Conner tries a body shot but List blocks it.
Conner misses with a punch to the body.
List misses with a shot to the kidneys.
List tries to work over Conner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lists head.
List tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Conner's elbow.
Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by List.
List lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from List.
Conner tries a body shot but List blocks it.
Conner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with List's elbow.
List struggles to land a body shot inside as Conner controls his hands.
Conner lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
List misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conner stalls.
Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of List backwards.
Conner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
List digs a right hand underneath Conner's ribcage. Conner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
List lands a left hand.
Conner blocks a body shot from List.
Conner misses with some punches.
Conner working aggressively here.
List working aggressively here.
List lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
List misses with the head strike.
Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by List.
Conner misses with some punches.
List scores with a shoulder strike.
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 Sammie Conner 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. This is the final round!
Conner has taken the fight to the clinch.
List struggles to land a body shot inside as Conner controls his hands.
List doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
List softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Conner.
A head punch on the inside from Conner fails to land.
List fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
List blocking some punches.
List lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Conner blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from List fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conner presses List against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Conner blocks an uppercut.
List blocks a punch to the side of the head.
List makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Conner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
List blocking some punches.
List throws a head punch that misses.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
List blocking some punches.
List is trying to force a seperation but Conner has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
List makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conner misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conner.
Conner misses with a body punch.
List lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Conner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from List on the inside.
Craig List has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
List blocks a body shot from Conner.
List has a couple of punches blocked by Conner.
Conner scores with a hook to the body.
Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
List throws a punch but it's blocked by Conner.
Conner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
List misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for List.
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
List swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Conner working aggressively here.
Conner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
List manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Conner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
List swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, List creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
List tries to work over Conner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
List blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
List prevents a body shot from Conner.
Conner blocks an uppercut.
Sammie Conner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
List tries to throw a body punch but Conner avoids it by throwing List back against the cage.
List lands a right hand.
Conner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conner misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by List.
Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of List backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conner lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from List.
List pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
List is looking to clinch.
List scores with a nice right hand.
Conner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from List.
Conner moves away from the strike by List.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conner jabs List to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Conner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Conner gets a clinch.
List misses with some punches.
List misses with a punch on the inside.
List doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
List tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Craig List.
I think Conner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammie Conner!
A less than humble Sammie Conner misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Vela (ranked 4706 p4p, 3454 weight class) and Arriorus Adee (ranked 583 p4p, 464 weight class). Arriorus Adee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pedro Vela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arriorus Adee!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adee lands a head kick. Vela smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vela shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vela was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vela looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adee managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vela.
Vela throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vela connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Adee some visible discomfort.
Vela tries to score with some ground and pound. Adee controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vela is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vela tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vela sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Adee is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vela working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adee stops Vela from passing to mount.
Vela has an Americana. Adee didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Vela is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Vela hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Pedro Vela!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Hernandez (ranked 3254 p4p, 3307 weight class) and Olusola Oni (ranked 325 p4p, 333 weight class). Hernandez comes to the cage accompanied by I’m Back . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olusola Oni!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez punishes Oni's body with a nice straight punch.
Oni scores with a hook to the body. Hernandez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hernandez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oni's guard.
Oni is looking for a triangle but Hernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Hernandez throws a strike but Oni rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hernandez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hernandez is working an open guard so Oni takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A big right from Hernandez misses.
Oni was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Oni misses.
Oni connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hernandez momentarily.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Hernandez misses.
Oni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hernandez has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oni throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.
Oni connects with a nice looking jab.
Oni tries to score with a low kick but Hernandez moves his leg out of the way.
Oni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Oni slips the punch.
Oni cracks Hernandez with a good jab.
We've been hearing reports that Hernandez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Oni scores with a punch to the head.
Oni wants to slow Hernandez down by chopping away at his legs.
Hernandez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oni 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.
Oni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hernandez throws a body punch but Oni moves out of range.
Hernandez throws an overhand right that lands on Oni's shoulder, as Oni tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez takes a swing at Oni's ribcage but misses.
Oni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oni has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A jab from Hernandez finds it's way through Oni's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oni throws a right hand that misses
and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oni won't be happy with that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oni can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hernandez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hernandez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Oni is working from the bottom.
Oni takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oni manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hernandez 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.
Hernandez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hernandez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oni won't allow Hernandez to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hernandez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hernandez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oni is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez is looking to sweep but instead, Oni has passed into half guard.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep. Oni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Hernandez has his hands clasped together around Oni's back. He's all about the action.
Hernandez is looking to improve his position.
Hernandez is pressing down on Oni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oni preventing the sweep.
Hernandez wants to improve his position but instead Oni has moved into half guard.
Hernandez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Olusola Oni will probably get the nod.
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.
Oni looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Oni throws a shot from downtown. Hernandez moves away and avoids it.
Olusola Oni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hernandez misses with a takedown
and Oni counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez defending well as Oni loads up on a big left hand.
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Oni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hernandez.
Oni only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hernandez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oni taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hernandez has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Oni tries to reverse the position but Hernandez maintains control.
Hernandez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Oni has worked his arm free - good work by Oni!
Hernandez in side control, throwing shots but Oni defends.
Hernandez trying to control the position but Oni is working away.
Hernandez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oni knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oni being controlled for a moment.
Hernandez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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.
Hernandez tries for a kimura but Oni is defending well.
Hernandez grinds an elbow into Oni's temple.
Hernandez laying and praying for a moment but Oni takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oni's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to mount his opponent but Oni defends it.
Hernandez is working hard here to advance position.
Hernandez misses with a head shot. Oni uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Oni keeps moving.
Oni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hernandez's guard.
Oni is looking to stand up but Hernandez won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hernandez is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to control but Oni is working from the bottom.
Hernandez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Oni keeps moving.
Oni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oni utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hernandez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oni keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Hernandez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hernandez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Oni throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hernandez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oni throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oni scores with a three punch combo!
 It looks like Joey Hernandez has been cut.
Hernandez with a jab.
Oni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oni lands a lovely overhand right.
Oni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hernandez takes a swing at Oni's ribcage but misses.
Oni looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Onis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hernandez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hernandez lands in his opponent's guard.
Hernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a big right hand that misses.
Oni wants to sweep here but Hernandez controlling him for the moment.
Oni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernandez manages to get himself to full guard.
Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Oni is proving a slippery customer.
Oni wants to stand but Hernandez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hernandez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Oni is now in half guard.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Oni has control of the leg.
Joey Hernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oni tries to stand and escape but Hernandez is controlling the position.
Hernandez tries to get to full guard but Oni has control of the leg.
Hernandez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Oni decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez jabs Oni right on the nose. Oni blinks but takes it well.
Oni with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Hernandez.
Oni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Hernandez misses with a hook.
Oni scores with a nice head shot.
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hernandez punishes Oni's body with a nice straight punch.
Oni throws a low kick but Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Hernandez feinted with a counter takedown.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Oni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oni.
Hernandez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez thows a huge punch but Oni dodges it nicely.
Hernandez tries to pass to full mount but Oni defends it.
Hernandez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oni's head.
Hernandez prevents Oni from improving his position.
Oni is trying to stand.
Hernandez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joey Hernandez.
I think Hernandez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Hernandez!
A very excited looking Joey Hernandez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Edwards (ranked 2146 p4p, 3207 weight class) and Ben Warren (ranked 286 p4p, 409 weight class). Edwards comes into the arena with My Time blaring out of the sound system. Mason Edwards has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Warren!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Warren does no damage.
Warren lands a nice hook to Edwards's body. Edwards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Warren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwards tries to clinch up.
Edwards connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Warren momentarily.
Ben Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Warren.
Edwards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Warren gets tackled into the cage by Edwards. Edwards maintains the clinch.
Warren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Warren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Edwards ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Edwards no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Edwards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warren wants to stand but Edwards has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Warren stands and steps away. Edwards gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A punch combination from Warren misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warren.
Warren works over Edwards's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Warren.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Warren 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.
Warren scores with a kick to the body.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warren looks to land a body kick but Edwards moved away.
Warren throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Warren. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Warren sprawls well.
Warren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Edwards counters with a takedown into side control.
Edwards tries to advance to mount but Warren denies him.
Edwards has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Warren is trying to get back to his feet.
Edwards is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warren is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Warren tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Warren defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Warren is trying to stand back up.
Warren is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Edwards off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Warren is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Edwards has locked on a rear naked choke here! Warren is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mason Edwards!
Mason Edwards made sure to mention his sponsor, Hardcore Nutrition 160Q in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yut Han (ranked 1742 p4p, 3092 weight class) and Carlos Rogan (ranked 217 p4p, 367 weight class). Carlos Rogan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Yut Han!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan clinches up with Han and pushes him back against the cage.
Rogan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rogan wants to control from the top but Han keeps moving.
Rogan throws an elbow that misses. Han uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rogan's guard. Nice move by Han!
Rogan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Han looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Han throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rogan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Han throwing strikes from guard but Rogan blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Han throws a big elbow that misses.
Han lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rogan wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing that Han has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rogan has momentary wrist control but Han slips an elbow through the middle.
Han is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rogan keeping moving, preventing Han from controlling successfully.
Han landing with the ground and pound.
Han makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rogan's head.
Han lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Han lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Han scoring with punches to the head and body.
Our spies down at at Clinch Pride inform us that Rogan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Han makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogan is rocked!
Han arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Rogan's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yut Han!
Yut Han decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omir Stalingrad (ranked 2086 p4p, 3916 weight class) and Bobby Bryant (ranked 280 p4p, 477 weight class). Bryant is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by One Step Closer. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omir Stalingrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, 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!
Bryant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Omir Stalingrad has been cut.
Stalingrad scores with the left hand. Bryant knows he should have avoided that one.
Bryant tries to keep at a distance but Stalingrad has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bryant misses with the head strike.
Stalingrad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stalingrad takes one to the chin there.
Bryant stuffs the takedown.
Bryant scores with a sloppy right hand. Stalingrad should have avoided that one.
Stalingrad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bryant swivels and escapes.
Stalingrad shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omir Stalingrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant jabs Stalingrad right on the nose. Stalingrad blinks but takes it well.
Stalingrad lands a right hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Bryant there.
Stalingrad looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bryant with a hook.
Bryant scores with a jab.
Stalingrad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalingrad.
Bryant 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.
Stalingrad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bryant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left lands for Bryant.
Bryant ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stalingrad connects with a jab.
Stalingrad with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalingrad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bryant lands a big right hand that sends Stalingrad crashing to the mat! Bryant stays standing though and waves Stalingrad back to his feet!
 Stalingrad is rocked!
Bryant throws a shot to the body.
Oh Stalingrad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stalingrad is breathing heavily.
Bryant circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Stalingrad tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Bryant wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Bryant!
Bobby Bryant managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of HARDCORE, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Omir Stalingrad had this to say: 'This is tough thing for me. One thing you should know... It is you my friend, I will be back for. Remember my words.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between First Name (ranked 913 p4p, 1693 weight class) and Pierre Nikolas (ranked 129 p4p, 224 weight class). Name comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. First Name has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 Las Vegas, First Name!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pierre Nikolas!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, 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!
Name keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikolas.
Nikolas walks into a stiff left hand from Name.
 It looks like Pierre Nikolas has been cut.
Nikolas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Name cracks Nikolas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nikolas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Name.
It seemed like Nikolas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Name misses with a looping right.
Name throws a hook but Nikolas blocks it.
Name with a hook.
The fighters circling - Name throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Nikolas misses.
Nikolas 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.
Name keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Name lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Name uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nikolas is rocked!
Name swings widly with a right hand
and Nikolas counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like First Name has been cut.
Name is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolas throws a body punch but Name moves out of range.
Nikolas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Name scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nikolas is still on wobbly legs! Can Name finish him?
Nikolas slips under a jab.
Nikolas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nikolas seems to have recovered his senses.
Name throws a body shot but no joy.
Name cracks Nikolas with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nikolas looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Name finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikolas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Name.
It seemed like Nikolas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Name throws out a powerful jab.
That has opened up Pierre Nikolas's cut even more.
Name throws a sloppy body shot
and Nikolas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikolas ducks right into an uppercut from Name.
Name looks to land a right hand but Nikolas moved out of range.
Name missing with a left hand there. Nikolas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nikolas! But no joy.
Name takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nikolas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nikolas moves out of range as Name strikes.
First Name seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Name lands a jab to Nikolas's midsection.
Name is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nikolas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Name throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikolas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Name counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Name.
Name lands a hook to the side of the head.
Name is leaning against Nikolas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Name scores with a shot to the side of Nikolas's head.
Name makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Name throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Name lands a nice uppercut.
Name throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nikolass head.
Name lands a nice uppercut.
Name scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Name's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Name lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nikolas backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Name digs a right hand into Nikolas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nikolas's gas tank.
Name lands with a right to the head.
Name presses Nikolas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Name.
Nikolas looks winded!
Name lands a big left hand right to the temple and Nikolas goes down!
The cut above Pierre Nikolas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Name postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nikolas to stand up.
Name looks to throw the jab but Nikolas is out of range.
Name fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Nikolas to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Nikolas looks to clinch but Name throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Nikolas taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). First Name!
First Name very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zane Alexander (ranked 945 p4p, 2212 weight class) and Orvar Odd Lodinkinni (ranked 128 p4p, 294 weight class). Alexander's entrance music is Enter Sandman by Metallica . A fine choice. Lodinkinni has chosen Secret Garden - Nocturne as his entrance music. Zane Alexander has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zane Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Alexander is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lodinkinni is trying to force a seperation but Alexander has the dominant position.
Lodinkinni is pressed up against the cage. Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lodinkinni down to the mat. Lodinkinni avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lodinkinni connects with a right hand. Alexander shakes it off.
Lodinkinni throws a one two combo.
Alexander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lodinkinni is fending him off so far but Alexander persists. Nope, Lodinkinni circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lodinkinni throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alexander misses with a takedown attempt
and Lodinkinni counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lodinkinni swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexander moves forwards but Lodinkinni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alexander goes for a double leg but Lodinkinni avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lodinkinni continues to drive forward.
Lodinkinni throws out a loose jab but Alexander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander attempts a counter takedown but Lodinkinni avoids it well and moves away.
Lodinkinni has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lodinkinni counters with a two punch combo.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lodinkinni shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alexander eats them both and turns towards Lodinkinni to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Alexander got wobbled bad by a big combination! Lodinkinni presses forward with punches and knees until Alexander stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Alexander closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
A very excited looking Orvar Odd Lodinkinni 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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