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Checkmate Contenders 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lonnie Donegan (ranked 3627 p4p, 5453 weight class) and Dechlan Tomsett (ranked 349 p4p, 444 weight class). Lonnie Donegan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dechlan Tomsett's chin.
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lonnie Donegan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dechlan Tomsett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Tomsett misses.
Donegan throws an overhand right that lands on Tomsett's shoulder, as Tomsett tries to avoid the shot.
Tomsett misses with a double jab.
Donegan looks to land a left hand but Tomsett moved out of range nicely.
Tomsett throws a counter combo.
Donegan throws a big shot that misses.
Tomsett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Donegan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tomsett scores with a three punch combo!
Tomsett misses with a two punch combination.
Tomsett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lonnie Donegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donegan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donegan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Donegan.
Donegan swings for the body but Tomsett moves out of range.
Donegan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tomsett.
 Tomsett is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donegan ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Tomsett's jaw. Tomsett's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Donegan does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lonnie Donegan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jingky Bacolod (ranked 3510 p4p, 2272 weight class) and Deontay DJ (ranked 389 p4p, 262 weight class). Bacolod comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. DJ is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lil Scrappy - No Problem. Jingky Bacolod 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jingky Bacolod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deontay DJ!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DJ as he jumps to the side.
Bacolod clinches.
DJ lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've been informed that DJ has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
DJ wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bacolod blocking some punches.
Bacolod prevents DJ from breaking the clinch.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but DJ holds him up against the cage and eventually Bacolod drops back down to his feet.
DJ effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DJ is trying to break the clinch but Bacolod has him pressed against the cage.
Bacolod is working for takedown but DJ is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bacolod has DJ pressed against the cage, preventing DJ from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ is trying to break the clinch but Bacolod has him pressed against the cage.
DJ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DJ fails to land with a series of punches.
DJ looks to land a body kick but Bacolod moved away.
Bacolod checks a leg kick.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DJ but DJ pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Bacolod backs off DJ throws a huge counter combo but Bacolod manages to avoid it all.
Bacolod tries to clinch up.
Bacolod connects with a leg kick.
DJ feints and then cracks Bacolod's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bacolod down.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DJ sprawls well. DJ wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bacolod gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 It looks like Jingky Bacolod has been cut.
Bacolod closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bacolod misses with a knee to the head.
Bacolod manages to break the clinch.
DJ lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DJ lands a big head kick that sends Bacolod tumbling to the mat! DJ takes a step backwards and waves Bacolod back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by DJ.
The fighters circling - Bacolod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DJ unleashes a big counter combination but Bacolod bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
DJ keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bacolod shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DJ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bacolod moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DJ pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bacolod moves into range and clinches up with DJ.
DJ is trying to push Bacolod away but Bacolod has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bacolod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. DJ smiles and moves away.
Bacolod takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
DJ looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bacolod blocks a head kick by DJ.
DJ misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod closes this distance looking for a takedown but DJ circles away.
Bacolod clinches.
Bacolod blocking some punches.
DJ gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bacolod.
DJ is trying to break the clinch but Bacolod has him pressed against the cage.
Bacolod jumps guard but DJ stands there with Bacolod around his waist. Bacolod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DJ tries to stall but Bacolod uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bacolod tries a body shot but DJ blocks it.
Our sources have told us that Bacolod has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Bacolod being controlled against the cage.
Bacolod breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deontay DJ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
DJ fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bacolod, pushing him back against the cage.
Bacolod drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DJ is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bacolod takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
DJ prevents a body shot from Bacolod.
DJ manages to break the clinch.
Bacolod shoots in for a double leg but DJ sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DJ misses with a body punch
and Bacolod counters by clinching up.
DJ misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DJ goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bacolod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DJ just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DJ breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from DJ misses
and Bacolod counters with a single leg into guard. DJ didn't expect that.
Bacolod controls from within his opponent's guard.
DJ wants to get back to his feet but Bacolod is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
DJ keeping moving, preventing Bacolod from controlling successfully.
The fighters are working up against the cage. DJ manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
DJ stalling against the cage.
Bacolod unloads a knee to the mid-section. DJ lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DJ looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bacolod tries to score a body lock takedown but DJ shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on DJ's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DJ tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bacolod is trying to pull guard but DJ turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bacolod holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bacolod pulls guard successfully.
DJ passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bacolod is trying to escape the position but DJ is controlling the position.
Bacolod on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bacolod tries to get out of the position.
Bacolod tries to improve position but can't.
DJ decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DJ pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bacolod back to the cage. DJ follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bacolod tries for a takedown but DJ circles away easily
and DJ counters with a left to the body.
DJ misses with an uppercut. Bacolod saw that one coming.
DJ moves into the clinch.
Bacolod is trying to drag DJ to the mat but DJ just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bacolod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Bacolod blocks the low kick.
DJ has managed to clinch.
Bacolod jumps guard and drags DJ to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod trying to keep a closed guard but DJ is proving a slippery customer.
DJ would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bacolod looking to control.
DJ would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deontay DJ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jingky Bacolod's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
DJ misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bacolod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bacolod shoots in for a takedown but DJ shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bacolod moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDJ.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DJ.
A quick step to the side and Bacolod tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Bacolod.
 It looks like Deontay DJ has been cut.
DJ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bacolod misses with a takedown attempt
and DJ counters with a straight right hand.
Bacolod looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jingky Bacolod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bacolod crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DJ - the referee stops the clock and Bacolod gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DJ. Bacolod manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
No joy there for DJ, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bacolod takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ feints a jab promting Bacolod to slip. DJ then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bacolod slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bacolod feints and then cracks DJ's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow DJ down.
DJ ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DJ's corner calls for a 1-2. DJ obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DJ fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bacolod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DJ wants to clinch up but Bacolod keeps it at a distance.
DJ scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bacolod doesn't seem bothered though.
DJ tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bacolod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DJ throws a head kick but Bacolod moves out of range.
Bacolod is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from DJ.
Bacolod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DJ with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DJ wants to clinch up but Bacolod keeps it at a distance.
DJ moves in looking to clinch but Bacolod pushes him off.
Bacolod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bacolod takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
DJ misses with a wild combination.
DJ misses with a combination
and Bacolod counters with a body kick.
DJ wants to land a leg kick but Bacolod is out of range.
Bacolod tried to counter with a leg kick but DJ avoided it.
DJ clinches.
DJ wants to break free but Bacolod has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacolod fails to pull guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
DJ lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bacolod.
Deontay DJ seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bacolod jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DJ walks away with a smile on his face. Bacolod gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DJ tries to clinch there but Bacolod circles away.
Bacolod looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
DJ swinging wildly here.
DJ's corner calls for a 1-2. DJ obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DJ is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DJ misses with a wild combination.
DJ misses with a head kick.
Bacolod tries to clinch up but DJ circles away and keeps his distance.
Deontay DJ is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice sprawl there from DJ as Bacolod shoots in.
DJ throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bacolod counters with a two punch combo.
DJ throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bacolod on the side of the head.
Bacolod gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DJ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bacolod takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jingky Bacolod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DJ lands a jab to Bacolod's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deontay DJ comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DJ has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deontay DJ!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crotch Chewer (ranked 2964 p4p, 2078 weight class) and Carlos Villarreal (ranked 305 p4p, 242 weight class). Chewer's entrance music is Side to Side. A fine choice. Villarreal has chosen Tupac- I’m a Soldier as his entrance music. 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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Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crotch Chewer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Villarreal!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villarreal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Villarreal throws out a powerful jab.
Chewer loads up on a big right hand but Villarreal slips the punch.
It seemed like Villarreal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Villarreal coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Villarreal.
We've been told by Chewer's head coaches at Save America! TRUMP 2.0 !!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice jab there from Villarreal.
Chewer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chewer throws a jab but it's blocked by Villarreal.
Villarreal lands a jab to Chewer's midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Villarreal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chewer. That did some damage!
Chewer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Villarreal.
Villarreal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chewer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Villarreal dips to his left and cracks Chewer with an uppercut!
Chewer throws a big shot that misses.
Villarreal throws out a counter right but Chewer avoids it with no problem.
Chewer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chewer lands a jab to Villarreal's midsection.
Chewer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chewer swings for the body but Villarreal moves out of range.
Villarreal 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.
Chewer loads up on a big right hand but Villarreal slips the punch.
Villarreal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chewer moves away.
Chewer throwing a counter right hand but Villarreal manages to avoid it.
Chewer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Villarreal misses its intended target.
Villarreal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chewer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chewer misses with a hook.
Villarreal misses with an uppercut.
Villarreal looks to throw the jab but Chewer is out of range.
Chewer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Villarreal tests Chewer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chewer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Villarreal.
A big right from Chewer misses.
Villarreal throws the left hand but Chewer avoids the punch easily.
Villarreal misses the jab.
Chewer moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chewer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chewer throws a head punch that misses.
Villarreal blocks a body shot from Chewer.
Villarreal is trying to push Chewer away but Chewer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chewer misses with the head strike.
Chewer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chewer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villarreal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Villarreal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chewer has a couple of punches blocked by Villarreal.
Villarreal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Villarreal wants to stall.
Villarreal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chewer misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Villarreal.
A left hand lands to the body for Chewer.
Chewer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Villarreal.
Chewer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Villarreal backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Villarreal.
Villarreal has a couple of punches blocked by Chewer.
Chewer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Villarreal looking to stall.
Chewer throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Chewer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chewer.
Chewer tries a body shot but Villarreal blocks it.
Chewer blocks an elbow strike from Villarreal.
Villarreal digs a right hand into Chewer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chewer's gas tank.
Villarreal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villarreal drops his hands momentarily and Chewer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Villarreal is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chewer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Villarreal scores with a nice strike.
Chewer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Villarreal.
Villarreal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chewer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Villarreal looks to throw the jab but Chewer is out of range.
Chewer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chewer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chewer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Villarreal moves out of range as Chewer strikes.
Villarreal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Villarreal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Villarreal as he connects with a hook.
Villarreal misses the jab.
Villarreal lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chewer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Villarreal defending well as Chewer loads up on a big left hand.
Chewer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Villarreal.
Chewer sizes up Villarreal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Carlos Villarreal has been cut.
Chewer with a hook.
Chewer misses with a wild combination.
Chewer misses with an uppercut. Villarreal saw that one coming.
Villarreal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villarreal ducks under a wild hook from Chewer.
Chewer looks to score with a jab to the body but Villarreal is just out of range.
Villarreal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chewer slips under a jab.
Chewer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Villarreal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chewer.
A good leg kick by Villarreal.
Chewer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chewer has managed to clinch.
Villarreal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Chewer misses.
Chewer slips under a jab.
Villarreal works Chewer's body with a nice hook.
Chewer throws a hook but Villarreal avoids it easily.
Villarreal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chewer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chewer throws a jab when Villarreal was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Villarreal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chewer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Villarreal loads up on a big right hand but Chewer slips the punch.
Chewer fails to land with a series of punches.
Villarreal lands a nice shot that snaps Chewer's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Villarreal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Villarreal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Villarreal throws a nice looking combination but Chewer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Villarreal clobbers Chewer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Villarreal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Villarreal lands with a cross.
Villarreal digs a good body shot into Chewer's ribs.
Chewer needs to keep his hands up - Villarreal had a free shot at his head there.
Villarreal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chewer looks to score with a jab to the body but Villarreal is just out of range.
Villarreal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chewer scores with a three punch combo!
Villarreal lands a leg kick that knocks Chewer off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villarreal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chewer.
Good leg kick by Villarreal.
Villarreal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chewer. Chewer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Villarreal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Villarreal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Villarreal avoids the body shot from Chewer.
Chewer misses with a body punch
and Villarreal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chewer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chewer digs a good body shot into Villarreal's ribs.
Chewer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chewer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Villarreal under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villarreal throws a leg kick but Chewer moved away.
Donk. Chewer catches Villarreal right on the button with a cross.
Villarreal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chewer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Villarreal under the eye.
Chewer throws out a loose jab but Villarreal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Villarreal keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Villarreal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chewer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Villarreal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chewer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chewer throws an overhand right that lands on Villarreal's shoulder, as Villarreal tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Villarreal.
Villarreal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chewer's head backwards.
Chewer tries to move into range but Villarreal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chewer doesn't manage to clinch there - Villarreal circles away.
Chewer misses with a body shot.
Chewer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chewer tries to counter by clinching up but Villarreal breaks away and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villarreal throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chewer misses with a body shot.
Villarreal connects with a body shot that sends Chewer's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Villarreal.
Chewer throws out a loose jab but Villarreal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Villarreal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Villarreal throws a nice looking combination but Chewer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Villarreal scores with a shot to the body.
Carlos Villarreal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chewer avoids the body shot from Villarreal.
Villarreal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Villarreal misses its intended target.
Chewer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chewer takes one on the button.
Chewer misses the jab.
Villarreal lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Chewer misses its intended target.
Chewer digs a good body shot into Villarreal's ribs.
Villarreal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chewer misses with a hook. Villarreal ducked under it nicely.
Villarreal scores with a leg kick.
Chewer throws out a loose jab but Villarreal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Villarreal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Villarreal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chewer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chewer misses the shot to the body.
Chewer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Villarreal.
Chewer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Villarreal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chewer.
Chewer walks into a straight right hand from Villarreal.
Chewer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Villarreal misses.
Villarreal takes one to the chin there.
Villarreal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chewer's sensitive parts.
Chewer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Villarreal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chewer.
Villarreal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Villarreal blocks a jab.
Villarreal swats away the attempt to clinch by Chewer.
Villarreal throws a hook but Chewer avoids it easily.
Chewer moves out of range as Villarreal strikes.
Villarreal moves out of range of the strikes.
Chewer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chewer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Villarreal.
Villarreal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chewer.
Villarreal was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villarreal slips a jab and a cross from Chewer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Villarreal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chewer at a distance.
Chewer lands a jab to Villarreal's midsection.
Chewer drives through and clinches with Villarreal against the cage.
Chewer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chewer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Villarreal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Chewer misses its intended target.
Villarreal misses with a leg kick.
Chewer 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.
Chewer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Villarreal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Villarreal misses with an uppercut. Chewer saw that one coming.
Chewer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chewer misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villarreal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chewer.
Villarreal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Villarreal throws a chopping leg kick but Chewer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chewer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chewer misses with a right hand
and Villarreal counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlos Villarreal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carlos Villarreal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chewer misses with a hook
and Villarreal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chewer misses the jab.
Chewer is looking to clinch but Villarreal is avoiding it.
Villarreal scores with a nice right hand.
Villarreal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chewer.
Chewer tests Villarreal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Villarreal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chewer's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Chewer misses the target.
Chewer slips under a jab.
Chewer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Villarreal throws a lazy right hand but Chewer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Villarreal cracks Chewer with an open hand slap.
Villarreal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chewer.
Chewer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Villarreal manages to circle out of the way.
Chewer staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Villarreal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chewer.
Chewer throws a hook to the side of Villarreal's head but Villarreal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chewer missing with a left hand there. Villarreal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Villarreal chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Villarreal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Villarreal scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chewer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Villarreal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chewer has time to react.
An inside leg kick from Villarreal misses.
As Villarreal tries to get set, Chewer tries to push him back and clinch up but Villarreal manages to avoid the attempt.
Chewer connects with a looping right hand.
Chewer blocks a jab.
Villarreal moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Villarreal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Villarreal slips a straight right by Chewer.
Villarreal throws a head kick but Chewer moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Villarreal.
Villarreal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chewer blocks a jab.
A combination from Chewer does no damage.
Chewer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Villarreal lands a lovely overhand right.
Villarreal avoids the body shot from Chewer.
Chewer scores with a jab. Villarreal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chewer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Villarreal lunges at Chewer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chewer's hand.
Villarreal throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Villarreal misses.
Chewer takes one to the chin there.
Chewer scores with a jab. Villarreal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Villarreal.
Villarreal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chewer.
It seemed like Villarreal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Villarreal slips under a jab.
Villarreal's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chewer under the eye.
Chewer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Villarreal.
Chewer misses with a hook.
Villarreal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chewer.
Chewer misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Chewer.
Good standup being displayed there by Villarreal as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Villarreal. Beautiful body shot.
Villarreal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chewer.
Chewer has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chewer fails to land.
Chewer misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villarreal stalling in the clinch.
Chewer can't find room to land a body shot as Villarreal controls the action.
Villarreal lands an uppercut.
Chewer has Villarreal pressed against the cage, preventing Villarreal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Villarreal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chewer throws an off balance right hand
and Villarreal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Villarreal cracks Chewer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chewer throws a hook but Villarreal blocks it.
Villarreal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chewer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Villarreal misses with a wild combination.
Crotch Chewer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Villarreal misses the jab.
Chewer scores with a punch to the head.
Villarreal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chewer.
Chewer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Villarreal at a distance.
Villarreal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chewers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chewer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Villarreal's head backwards.
Villarreal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chewer throws out the jab.
Chewer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Villarreal.
Villarreal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chewer.
Villarreal flicks out a counter leg kick but Chewer steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villarreal is looking to chop away at Chewer's legs.
Villarreal punishes Chewer's body with a nice straight punch.
Villarreal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chewer throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Villarreal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Villarreal with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Chewer misses its intended target.
Villarreal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chewer has time to react.
Villarreal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chewer.
Chewer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Villarreal moves away.
Villarreal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chewer looks to land a left hand but Villarreal moved out of range nicely.
Villarreal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Villarreal misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chewer loads up on a big right hand but Villarreal slips the punch.
Chewer misses with an uppercut
and Villarreal counters with a stiff right hand.
Villarreal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chewer moves into the clinch.
Chewer throws a punch but it's blocked by Villarreal.
Carlos Villarreal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chewer tries to work over Villarreal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Villarreal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Villarreal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Villarreal!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Hernandez (ranked 2172 p4p, 2304 weight class) and Sergei MiG (ranked 248 p4p, 266 weight class). Hernandez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I’m Back . MiG has chosen Zombie as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei MiG!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez lands a body shot.
Hernandez dives in and grabs MiG's left leg, looking for a takedown. MiG pushes down on Hernandez's head and hops out.
MiG stuffs the takedown attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez gets slowly back to his feet.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the body
and MiG counters with a left to the body.
MiG displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hernandez throws out the jab.
MiG throws a body shot but no joy.
Hernandez lands with an uppercut that bounces MiG off the cage and back into range.
Hernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but MiG is just out of range.
MiG lands with a good body shot.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. MiG manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MiG gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hernandez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hernandez wants to break free but MiG has control.
Hernandez is trying to trip MiG. He has hold of a leg but MiG is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hernandez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
MiG has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hernandez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MiG is pressed up against the cage. Hernandez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MiG down to the mat. MiG avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
MiG scores with a body shot.
MiG uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
It seemed like MiG was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joey Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MiG cracks Hernandez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Joey Hernandez has been cut.
Hernandez misses with a jab to the body
and MiG counters with a nice uppercut.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the body
and MiG counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hernandez thinking.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
MiG slips a straight right by Hernandez.
Hernandez missing with a left hand there. MiG was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MiG looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MiG keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MiG clinches up against the cage.
MiG misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hernandez wants a takedown but no success here.
MiG misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from MiG.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from MiG.
MiG lands a hook to the side of the head.
MiG lands a hook that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MiG misses with a punch to the body.
MiG is working Hernandez over against the cage.
MiG throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MiG scores with a nice hook to the head.
MiG lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
MiG tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing MiG back against the cage.
MiG working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MiG scores with a hook to the body.
MiG lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hernandez or not.
MiG misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MiG tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MiG scores with a shoulder strike.
Hernandez tries to score a body lock takedown but MiG shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MiG lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
MiG misses with the head strike.
A short left from MiG.
MiG misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MiG lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MiG lands a left hand.
MiG lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from MiG - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from MiG.
MiG lands a hook to the side of the head.
MiG lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from MiG - that landed with a thud.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
MiG tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MiG.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MiG.
Hernandez is trying to break the clinch but MiG has him pressed against the cage.
Hernandez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hernandez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MiG lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hernandez or not.
MiG lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hernandez backwards.
MiG scores with a nice hook to the head.
 Hernandez is rocked!
A right hand to the body from MiG.
MiG working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MiG creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hernandez's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hernandez drops to his knees and MiG pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei MiG!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Murska (ranked 1135 p4p, 2400 weight class) and Kotaro Kikuta (ranked 153 p4p, 330 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ispa Murska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kotaro Kikuta!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murska scores with a nice head shot.
Murska throws a right hand that Kikuta ducks under and follows up with a left that Kikuta also avoids with ease.
Nice jab there from Murska.
Murska tries to clinch there but Kikuta circles away.
Kikuta loads up on a big right hand but Murska slips the punch.
Kikuta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murska.
A nice side step and Kikuta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murska takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Murska tries to bum rush Kikuta with a series of wild strikes but Kikuta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murska wants to clinch.
Murska walks into a stiff left hand from Kikuta.
Kikuta ducks right into an uppercut from Murska.
Murska has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Kikuta.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kikuta.
Kikuta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murska misses with a punch on the inside.
Murska misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murska lands with a left to the head.
Murska misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murska scores with a shoulder strike.
Murska swings wildly with an uppercut but Kikuta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murska throws a punch but it's blocked by Kikuta.
Kikuta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murskas head.
Murska has a couple of punches blocked by Kikuta.
Still in the clinch, Kikuta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kikuta digs a right hand into Murska's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murska's gas tank.
Kikuta misses with a punch to the body.
Kikuta lands a shot to the body.
Murska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murska avoids a wild elbow strike from Kikuta.
Kikuta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Kikuta.
Kikuta can't find room to land a body shot as Murska controls the action.
Nice body punch from Murska.
Kikuta blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Kikuta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kikuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Murska uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Murska's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murska lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murska takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Murska.
Murska misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murska misses with the head strike.
Kikuta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kikuta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kikuta misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Kikuta.
Murska working aggressively here.
Kikuta lands a nice elbow.
Murska misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kikuta.
Murska misses with some punches.
Murska pushes Kikuta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Kikuta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murska softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murska cracks Kikuta with a nice body shot.
Murska lands a left hand.
Murska prevents a body shot from Kikuta.
Murska misses with a punch on the inside.
Murska lands with a right to the head.
Kikuta misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murska.
Murska lands with a light punch inside.
Murska tries a body shot but Kikuta blocks it.
Kikuta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murska misses with a punch on the inside.
Kikuta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murska lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murska pushes Kikuta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Murska.
Kikuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Murska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murska misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kikuta throws a punch but it's blocked by Murska.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kikuta swings wildly with an uppercut but Murska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kikuta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murska works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kikuta tries to break the clinch but Murska is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Murska fails to land.
Murska working aggressively here.
Kikuta misses with some punches.
Kikuta breaks from the clinch.
Murska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kikuta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Kikuta.
As Kikuta backs away, Murska returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kikuta misses with a two punch combination.
Kikuta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murska.
Murska with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kikuta to score with a decent uppercut.
Kikuta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murska counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murska tries to clinch up.
Murska moves out of range of the strikes.
Kikuta throws a head kick that misses.
Murska has managed to clinch.
Murska misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ispa Murska 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.
Kikuta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murska catches Kikuta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Kikuta.
Murska is looking to counter the offense by Kikuta and move into the clinch.
Kikuta lands a jab.
Murska is rocked!
It looks like Ispa Murska has been cut.
Kikuta lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Murska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kikuta is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Murska flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Murska is out cold! Kikuta holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kotaro Kikuta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olusola Oni (ranked 1977 p4p, 1193 weight class) and Ashwin Tyson (ranked 221 p4p, 138 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olusola Oni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ashwin Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tyson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Oni is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Oni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tyson sizes up Oni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oni.
Oni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oni.
Olusola Oni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson rushes Oni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oni looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyson is just out of range.
Tyson lands with a nice body kick.
Tyson lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Oni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyson scores with a hook.
It looks like Olusola Oni has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson lands a big right hand that sends Oni crashing to the mat! Tyson stays standing though and waves Oni back to his feet!
Oni is rocked!
Oni is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Tyson doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Oni crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Oni's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ashwin Tyson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Walters (ranked 1884 p4p, 1179 weight class) and Nou Hematopoye (ranked 218 p4p, 151 weight class). Nou Hematopoye will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nou Hematopoye!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Walters is putting a hurting on Hematopoye here, landing some big shots from side control.
Walters lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hematopoye down.
Walters tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters trying to control the position but Hematopoye is working away.
Hematopoye trying to remain calm as Walters controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hematopoye wants to control but Walters postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hematopoye on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Walters 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.
Walters lands a few punches from side control.
Hematopoye takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hematopoye is not content to let Walters control the position.
Hematopoye trying to remain calm as Walters controls from the top position.
Walters lands some shots froms side control.
Walters grinds an elbow into Hematopoye's temple.
Hematopoye is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Walters trying to control the action but Hematopoye is working from the bottom.
Walters fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Walters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Walters trying to control the action but Hematopoye is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hematopoye is trying to control Walters's posture but Walters avoids it.
Walters lands a few punches from side control.
Hematopoye tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Walters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walters wants to control but Hematopoye is keeping him busy.
Walters connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hematopoye some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hematopoye's face as Walters controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hematopoye can't do much from the bottom here.
Hematopoye is looking for a sweep.
Hematopoye is trying to control Walters's posture but Walters avoids it.
Walters in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Walters is trying to get an arm triangle but Hematopoye is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hematopoye is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Walters dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hematopoye scores with a jab. Walters acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Walters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hematopoye as he jumps to the side.
Walters shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hematopoye's guard.
Hematopoye is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Walters not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hematopoye wants to control the position but Walters says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hematopoye wants to control but Walters is keeping busy.
Walters landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hematopoye has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters is pressing down on Hematopoye's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hematopoye is holding on for now.
Hematopoye is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard.
Hematopoye is looking to control Walters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hematopoye avoid being mounted?
Walters sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Walters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hematopoye can do to turn this around?
Walters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walters not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Walters is trying to control. Hematopoye wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hematopoye tries to roll over but Walters keeps him under control.
Walters perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walters moves into full mount! Hematopoye won't be happy about that!
Walters dominating with strikes here.
Walters lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Walters lands a heavy elbow.
Walters tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Walters raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hematopoye is rocked!
Walters wants to control the pace but Hematopoye is squirming around nicely.
Walters scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hematopoye?
Hematopoye is still in real trouble! Can Walters finish him?
Hematopoye takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Walters's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Walters!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Steel Ii (ranked 1541 p4p, 734 weight class) and Potemkin Izmaylov (ranked 232 p4p, 110 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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Steel Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Potemkin Izmaylov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Ii is looking to score with low kicks.
Steel Ii throws a hook but Izmaylov avoids it easily.
Steel Ii throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Izmaylov counters with a nice body kick.
Steel Ii lunges at Izmaylov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Izmaylov's hand.
Steel Ii lands a nice looking body kick.
Steel Ii tries a head kick but it misses.
Izmaylov misses with a straight left.
Izmaylov connects with a right hand. Steel Ii shakes it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steel Ii!
Alex Steel Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izmaylov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel Ii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steel Ii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Ii takes a swing at Izmaylov's ribcage but misses.
Izmaylov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Steel Ii.
A little jabbing left from Izmaylov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Izmaylov 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 Steel Ii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steel Ii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Izmaylov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Ii connects with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Izmaylov!
Steel Ii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Izmaylov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick lands from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands a leg kick that knocks Steel Ii off balance momentarily.
Steel Ii tries to clinch but Izmaylov is having none of it.
Steel Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel Ii connects with a right hand. Izmaylov shakes it off.
Steel Ii swings for the body but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Steel Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Izmaylov.
Izmaylov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Izmaylov lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel Ii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steel Ii slips under a jab.
Steel Ii jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Izmaylov looks for the body kick but Steel Ii saw that one coming.
Steel Ii thuds a left hand into Izmaylov's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Izmaylov ducks under a wild hook from Steel Ii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izmaylov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Alex Steel Ii has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Izmaylov. That snapped Steel Ii's head back.
Steel Ii throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Izmaylov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel Ii misses with a low kick as Izmaylov jumps back.
Izmaylov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steel Ii misses with a low kick.
Steel Ii lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Izmaylov takes a swing at Steel Ii's ribcage but misses.
Steel Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Steel Ii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Izmaylov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Izmaylov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steel Ii connects with a high kick.
Izmaylov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steel Ii throws a body kick that misses
and Steel Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel Ii is rocked!
Steel Ii throws a head kick but Izmaylov moves out of range.
Izmaylov throws a counter combo.
Oh Steel Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Ii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel Ii seems to have got his legs back now.
Izmaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel Ii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel Ii. Izmaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Izmaylov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick from Izmaylov lands but Steel Ii takes it in his stride.
Izmaylov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel Ii throws a lazy head kick
letting Izmaylov counter with a right hand.
Steel Ii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Izmaylov.
Izmaylov lands a big right hand that sends Steel Ii crashing to the mat! Izmaylov stays standing though and waves Steel Ii back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Ii slips under a jab.
Steel Ii looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Steel Ii throws a right hand that Izmaylov ducks under and follows up with a left that Izmaylov also avoids with ease.
Steel Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Izmaylov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steel Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Izmaylov! Steel Ii is out on his feet! Izmaylov rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Steel Ii is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Steel Ii is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Potemkin Izmaylov!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Nolan (ranked 1273 p4p, 1636 weight class) and Banana Republic (ranked 146 p4p, 188 weight class). Banana Republic 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Nolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Banana Republic!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Republic!
Nolan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Republic's coach down at FF Forever was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Republic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Banana Republic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Republic misses the jab.
Nolan lands a left and a right that send Republic crashing to the mat, dazed. Nolan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Republic is rocked!
It looks like Banana Republic has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Republic misses with a body punch
and Nolan rattles Republic with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Republic tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Nolan dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Republic stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Nolan!
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