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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jun Liu (ranked 2138 p4p, 2279 weight class) and Samuel Kravac (ranked 268 p4p, 282 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jun Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 30 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liu misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Kravac.
And Kravac tries to counter it with a takedown but Liu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kravac misses with a looping right.
Liu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kravac if he has to take too many more of those.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Kravac with an uppercut!
Liu cracks Kravac with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kravac lands a right hook to the body.
Kravac misses with a straight left.
Liu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Liu counters with a straight right hand.
Kravac connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Kravac misses its intended target.
Kravac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
It appears Liu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kravac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kravac slips a straight right by Liu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kravac.
Liu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kravac.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kravac feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Liu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kravac misses with the head strike.
Liu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kravac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kravac.
Liu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu scores with a kick to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Kravac connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Liu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Kravac 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.
Kravac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu looks for the body kick but Kravac saw that one coming.
Liu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kravac cracks a nice hook into Liu's ribs.
Liu misses with a wild combination.
Liu scores with a nice right hand.
Kravac blocks a jab.
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kravac misses with a looping right.
Kravac shoots in and gets a takedown into Liu's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Liu holds on and takes a little breather.
Liu looking to control.
Kravac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kravac wants to pass the guard but Liu is keeping the position.
Liu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kravac on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Liu has Kravac pulled in close to control his posture.
Kravac throwing strikes but missing.
Kravac throws a big right hand that misses.
Liu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kravac.
Liu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Liu is controlling Kravac's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kravac drops back looking for a leg! Liu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liu manages to kick Kravac off! Kravac jumps back into Liu's guard.
Liu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kravac with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kravac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kravac works over Liu with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kravac drops back looking for a leg! Liu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liu manages to kick Kravac off! Kravac jumps back into Liu's guard.
Kravac throwing strikes but missing.
Liu wants to get back to his feet but Kravac is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Liu is pulling down on Kravac's head. It's preventing any offense from Kravac, at least for the moment.
Liu wants to stand but Kravac is controlling the position.
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 Jun Liu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Liu looks for the body kick but Kravac saw that one coming.
Kravac misses with a shot to the body
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kravac looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Kravac misses with a body shot.
Kravac dodges the punch combination from Liu.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kravac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Liu rather than just go for the knockout.
Kravac lands a nice looking body shot.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kravac throws a right hand that misses
and Liu counters with a three punch combo that has Kravac backing up. Kravac nods at Liu to acknowledge the strikes.
Kravac moves out of range of the body kick.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu sizes up Kravac with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kravac digs a good body shot into Liu's ribs.
Kravac showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Liu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kravac with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac lands an overhand right.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Liu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Liu misses with a series of wild punches.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kravac throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Kravac misses with a lunging right hand
and Liu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Liu swinging wildly here.
Kravac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kravac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Liu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Liu throws a right hand that Kravac ducks under and follows up with a left that Kravac also avoids with ease.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Liu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kravac's jab looks to have found its range, popping Liu under the eye.
Kravac misses with a hook to the body
and Liu counters with a series of strikes. Kravac will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kravac throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac avoids a kick to the body.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kravac.
Kravac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liu.
Kravac just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Liu misses its target.
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kravac.
Jab by Kravac.
Liu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Liu moves out of range as Kravac strikes.
Liu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kravac lands with a shot to the body.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Kravac scores with a jab. Liu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kravac throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu scores with a head kick. Kravac tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Liu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Kravac throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
As Kravac looks to move away, Liu throws a big counter combo but Kravac just gets out of the way.
Kravac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Kravac looks to clinch
and Liu counters with a body kick.
Kravac slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravac.
Decent striking displayed by Kravac there.
Liu misses with a hook. Kravac ducked under it nicely.
Kravac misses with an uppercut
and Liu counters with a body kick.
Kravac has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Liu.
Liu keeps Kravac at a distance using the push kick.
Kravac takes one to the side of the head.
Liu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Kravac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Liu misses with an uppercut.
Kravac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Liu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Liu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid body kick from Liu.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Liu throws a hook but Kravac blocks it.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Liu.
Kravac throws a lazy uppercut
and Liu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Liu. No joy for Kravac on that attempt.
Kravac fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kravac lands a jab to Liu's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kravac has closed the distance and engaged Liu in a clinch.
Kravac pulls Liu into guard.
Kravac is trying to keep Liu in close.
Liu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Liu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Liu dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kravac looks to clinch
and Liu counters with a left and a right that stings Kravac.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Kravac misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Kravac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kravac misses with a looping left.
Liu misses with a straight left.
Kravac is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Kravac closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Liu quickly recovers to half guard.
Liu keeping hold of Kravac's head, controlling as best he can.
Liu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kravac's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kravac's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravac is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Liu.
Kravac covering up well and avoiding damage.
Liu struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Kravac tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kravac looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Liu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kravac can do to turn this around?
Kravac trying to control but not successfully.
Liu doesn't have the hooks in and Kravac manages to turn into his guard.
Kravac looking to pass the guard.
Kravac is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravac drops back looking for a leg! Liu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Liu manages to kick Kravac off! Kravac jumps back into Liu's guard.
Liu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Liu holds on and takes a little breather.
Liu wants to stand and escape but Kravac is having none of it.
Samuel Kravac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kravac loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kravac is working Liu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kravac throws a big elbow that misses.
Kravac works over Liu with some ground and pound from guard.
Kravac with a nice head shot there.
Kravac drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kravac jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Liu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Liu wants to stand but Kravac is controlling the position.
Kravac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Liu is keeping the position for now.
Kravac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kravac is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kravac forces his way into half guard.
Kravac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Liu manages to get to full guard.
Liu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kravac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu trying to control the position.
Kravac drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kravac jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Liu manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Samuel Kravac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kravac gets control of Liu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kravac will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kravac looking to control.
Liu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kravac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liu is really struggling to control Kravac but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Liu postures up.
Kravac is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samuel Kravac.
I think Liu 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Liu!
A very excited looking Jun Liu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ari Silver (ranked 2009 p4p, 1674 weight class) and Jordan Jackson (ranked 254 p4p, 217 weight class). Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Puff Daddy-Victory (ft. Notorious B.I.G & Busta Rhymes). Jordan Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ari Silver's chin.
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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Silver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into Silver's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silver trying to control the position here.
Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Silver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver kicks Jackson off and gets to his feet.
Silver throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Silver's thigh. Silver counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silver is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silver wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silver throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Silver closes the distance and pushes Jackson back into the cage.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Silver lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Silver misses with the head strike.
Silver misses with a body punch.
Jackson is trying to drag Silver to the mat but Silver just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ari Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jackson.
Silver has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Silver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silver lands a right hand.
Silver stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Silver tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Silver lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silver lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson has picked Silver up - he's going for a ride! Jackson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Silver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Silver 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.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silver sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Silver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Silver tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ari Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jackson.
Silver moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Silver misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Silver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silver tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silver avoid being mounted?
Silver is trying is best to control the position here.
Jackson working Silver over with strikes.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Silver is defending it quite comfortably.
Silver tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silver wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Silver is doing well to control the position and prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Silver wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson is looking to pass Silver's guard but actually Silver recovers to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Silver keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Silver slips the punch.
Silver tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Silver shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silver is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
Silver wants to clinch.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Silver moves out of range.
Silver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jordan Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Silver tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silver manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silver has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Silver drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Silver prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silver lands a nice elbow.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silver gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ari Silver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silver lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silver is pressed up against the cage. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silver down to the mat. Silver avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Silver avoids it easily.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Silver.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Silver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silver lands a left hand.
Silver misses with a punch to the body.
Silver scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Silver has been working on his balance at Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jackson.
Jackson has Silver pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silver manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
 It looks like Jordan Jackson has been cut.
Silver lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jackson has picked Silver up - he's going for a ride! Jackson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Silver keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Silver is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson wants to control but Silver is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silver defends it well.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silver is controlling Jackson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silver has a hand on Jackson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jackson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jordan Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount and Silver is in trouble!
Silver tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Silver is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson throws some wild stikes that Silver manages to avoid easily.
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 Ari Silver.
I think Silver 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ari Silver!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Line (ranked 1250 p4p, 1460 weight class) and David McDonald (ranked 173 p4p, 211 weight class). Line comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustav Line!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Line stuns McDonald with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Line. Line obviously looking to wear him down.
Line has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Line.
McDonald throws a counter combo.
McDonald connects with a leg kick.
Line tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDonald is able to avoid easily.
A nice side step and McDonald releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Line chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Line connects with a single shot there.
Line misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - McDonald finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
McDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Line sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Line misses its target.
Line connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Line. Those never looked like landing.
Line fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gustav Line is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Line cracks McDonald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Line is looking to chop away at McDonald's legs.
Line rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Line takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
We've been informed that McDonald 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.
Line lands a jab to the nose.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Line misses the body punch
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald tries a low kick but Line avoids it.
Line lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Line backs off McDonald throws a huge counter combo but Line manages to avoid it all.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald is looking for the big counter here.
Line throws a nice outside leg kick.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line is looking to wear down McDonald with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the body from Line misses
and McDonald counters with a straight right hand.
Line tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDonald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDonald throws out a counter right but Line avoids it with no problem.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Line.
Line shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McDonald takes one on the button.
Line moves into range and clinches up with McDonald.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Line has him pressed against the cage.
Line tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald working hard to break the clinch.
Line softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Line's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Line swings widly with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
Line with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Line forces McDonald back against the cage and clinches.
McDonald tries to circle away but Line has him pinned against the cage.
McDonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Line has him pressed against the cage.
Line lands with a right to the head.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Line.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Line misses with a hook from the clinch.
Line keeps control of McDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDonald misses with a looping left.
Line is looking to counter punch.
Line takes the fight into the clinch.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald tries to break free but Line pushes him back against the cage.
Line working aggressively here.
Line escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Line throws a leg kick
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Line makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Line.
McDonald pushes down on Line's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Line is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Line dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald throws a counter combo.
Line throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald throws a counter combo.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
Line closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDonald has Line pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Line manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McDonald is working for takedown but Line is calmly controlling the position for now.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Line lands an uppercut.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Line buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Line backs off McDonald throws a huge counter combo but Line manages to avoid it all.
Line throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Line.
Line wants to clinch but McDonald slips to the side
and McDonald counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Line throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Line moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Line moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Line is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonald can do to turn this around?
Line avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald works over Line's head and body with a nice combination.
Line buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Line throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
McDonald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
Line misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Line cracks McDonald with a right hand to the side of the head.
McDonald 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.
Line scores with a sloppy right hand. McDonald should have avoided that one.
Line just misses with a punch to the body.
Line lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonald feints the counter takedown.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Line swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Line.
Gustav Line is winning the standup battle so far.
Line slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
Line throws out a powerful jab.
Line looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
Line with a hook.
McDonald moves out of range as Line strikes.
McDonald is looking for the big counter here.
Line throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald with the counter takedown but Line avoids it easily.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt
letting McDonald counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line misses with a low kick.
Line fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Line throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
Line looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McDonald walks into a straight right hand from Line.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot by Line.
Line tries to clinch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald thinks about the counter body kick.
Line scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Line darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDonald moves out of range of the leg kick from Line.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Line dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Line moves into the clinch.
McDonald is trying to push Line away but Line has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald misses with a knee to the head.
Line keeps control of McDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Line.
Line swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Line.
Line breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Line throws a leg kick which misses McDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Line.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Line tenderised McDonald's leg. McDonald is trying to keep his angry face on.
David McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Line avoids them all with ease.
A head kick by Line misses
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
Line darts in and clinches McDonald up against the cage.
Line throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Line lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald tries to circle away but Line has him pinned against the cage.
McDonald avoids the elbow strike from Line, against the cage.
Gustav Line has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
Line breaks the clinch.
Line looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Line moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line with a nice calf kick.
Line connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Line pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Line.
Line manages to break the clinch.
McDonald slips a straight right by Line.
McDonald throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Line throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Line there.
Nice cross by Line.
McDonald tries to bum rush Line with a series of wild strikes but Line uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Line.
David McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Line misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Line fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Line lands a nice shot that snaps McDonald's head back.
 McDonald is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Line there.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Line finish him?
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Line! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gustav Line!
Gustav Line 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Cayden Cadman (ranked 1303 p4p, 2295 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 158 p4p, 249 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Cayden Cadman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadman misses the jab.
Cadman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cayden Cadman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries a low kick but Cadman avoids it.
Cadman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cadman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Cadman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cadman lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Cadman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cadman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cadman 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Cadman misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cadman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith moves away from the strike by Cadman .
Cadman scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cadman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Cadman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cadman moves away.
Cadman motions for Smith to come forward. Cadman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Cadman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith with a nice cross.
Cadman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cadman throws a head kick that misses.
Cadman misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cadman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith slips under a jab from Cadman .
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cadman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cadman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cadman throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Cadman misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cadman misses with a hook to the body
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Cadman .
Cadman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cadman stalks Smith and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith's face. Smith staggers backwards, shaken.
Cadman drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cadman is looking for the KO!
Smith is rocked!
Cadman misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Cadman 's head back.
Cadman moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith throws a leg kick but Cadman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cadman throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Cadman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith lands with a hook. Cadman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Cadman finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith with a hook.
 Cadman is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Smith has cracked Cadman with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Smith lands another huge swinging hook and Cadman tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Cadman , before Smith can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Smith!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Viktorov (ranked 1605 p4p, 2399 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 81 p4p, 117 weight class). Viktorov comes into the arena with Lyube - Davay Za blaring out of the sound system. Lalla has chosen ЛЮБИ as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Viktorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viktorov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lalla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Viktorov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lalla, pushing him back against the cage.
Lalla has Viktorov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lalla pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Viktorov tumbling to the mat - Lalla dives into Viktorov's guard.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Viktorov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Viktorov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lalla passes into half guard.
Lalla uses his free foot to push down on Viktorov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Viktorov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Viktorov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lalla tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lalla has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viktorov can't do much from the bottom here.
Lalla is trying to get an arm triangle but Viktorov is defending well.
Lalla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Viktorov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Viktorov seems to be working for a kimura but Lalla defends the submission attempt.
Viktorov trying to advance position but Lalla counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viktorov content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lalla has locked up a guillotine! Lalla's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Viktorov is holding on here and Lalla must be using up a lot of energy. Viktorov has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lalla gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaro Lalla!
A very excited looking Jaro Lalla made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Barnes (ranked 523 p4p, 1597 weight class) and Butch Thighpunch (ranked 74 p4p, 229 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Butch Thighpunch!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thighpunch cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Barnes takes one on the button.
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Thighpunch slows down the pace here.
Thighpunch tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thighpunch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thighpunch is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thighpunch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Thighpunch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Thighpunch controls the action.
A short left from Thighpunch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Thighpunch avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Thighpunch controls the action.
Thighpunch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Thighpunch stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barnes lands an uppercut.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Thighpunch.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thighpunch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Barnes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Thighpunch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a left hand.
Barnes misses with the head strike.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thighpunch struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thighpunch is trying to push Barnes away but Barnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thighpunch blocks an uppercut.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Thighpunch misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thighpunch lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thighpunch lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thighpunch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thighpunch prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Thighpunch pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thighpunch throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Thighpunch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barness head.
Thighpunch stalling in the clinch.
Thighpunch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thighpunch swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thighpunch tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thighpunch misses with some punches.
Thighpunch misses with a punch on the inside.
Thighpunch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thighpunch lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barnes lands with a hook. Thighpunch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barnes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Qube MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Thighpunch in a clinch.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thighpunch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Thighpunch 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.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thighpunch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thighpunch swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes scores with a jab to the head.
Barnes slips a jab from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch misses with a straight left.
Thighpunch throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Barnes misses with a hook to the body
letting Thighpunch counter with a right hand.
Thighpunch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Thighpunch looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Thighpunch just gets out of the way.
Barnes misses the body punch
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes tries to clinch but Thighpunch moves away
and Thighpunch counters with a right hand to the body.
Thighpunch checks a leg kick.
Barnes forces Thighpunch back against the cage and clinches.
Thighpunch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thighpunch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Thighpunch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thighpunch tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thighpunch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thighpunch tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thighpunch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes wants to clinch
and Thighpunch counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thighpunch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andrew Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes scores with a jab. Thighpunch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thighpunch's sensitive parts.
Thighpunch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
Thighpunch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thighpunch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thighpunch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thighpunch scores with a nice strike.
Thighpunch takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes misses with a leg kick
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Thighpunch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thighpunch.
Thighpunch tests Barnes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Thighpunch looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Andrew Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Thighpunch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Barnes tries to clinch but Thighpunch moves away
and Thighpunch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Thighpunch had a free shot at his head there.
Barnes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thighpunch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes tries to clinch but Thighpunch is having none of it.
Thighpunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Thighpunch circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thighpunch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes throws a series of punches but Thighpunch moves out of range.
We've been informed that Thighpunch has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thighpunch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes slips a straight right by Thighpunch.
Barnes is looking to counter the offense by Thighpunch and move into the clinch.
Barnes misses with a leg kick
and Thighpunch counters with a straight right hand.
Thighpunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thighpunch's sensitive parts.
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Thighpunch in a clinch.
Thighpunch lands with a light punch inside.
Barnes misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Thighpunch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Barnes avoids the body shot from Thighpunch.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thighpunch is out of range.
Thighpunch takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
A head kick from Barnes lands but Thighpunch takes it in his stride.
Thighpunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Thighpunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Butch Thighpunch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thighpunch misses the shot to the body.
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Thighpunch circles away.
Barnes tries to clinch but Thighpunch is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thighpunch misses the shot to the body.
As Thighpunch tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Thighpunch manages to avoid the attempt.
Thighpunch lands a right hook to the body.
Thighpunch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Thighpunch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thighpunch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thighpunch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A nice combination there by Barnes.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Barnes wants to clinch but Thighpunch slips to the side
enabling Thighpunch to counter with a crisp jab.
Thighpunch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barnes wants to clinch but Thighpunch slips to the side
and Thighpunch counters with a nice uppercut.
Barnes motions for Thighpunch to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Thighpunch misses.
Nice cross by Thighpunch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Thighpunch looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Thighpunch just gets out of the way.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes swings for the body but Thighpunch moves out of range.
Barnes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thighpunch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barnes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thighpunch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thighpunch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes closes the distance but Thighpunch moves to the side
enabling Thighpunch to counter with a crisp jab.
Thighpunch lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Thighpunch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thighpunch. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thighpunch misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Thighpunch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thighpunch lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes darts in trying to clinch
and Thighpunch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Butch Thighpunch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thighpunch lands a two punch combo.
Barnes pushes Thighpunch up against the cage in a clinch.
Thighpunch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thighpunch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Thighpunch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barnes moves to clinch but Thighpunch breaks away
and Thighpunch counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Thighpunch.
Andrew Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes throws an off balance right hand
and Thighpunch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thighpunch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head.
Thighpunch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barnes wants to clinch
and Thighpunch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butch Thighpunch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thighpunch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Thighpunch!
A very excited looking Butch Thighpunch rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franky Page (ranked 881 p4p, 1412 weight class) and Joe Walcott (ranked 132 p4p, 189 weight class). Walcott has chosen The Way Of The Fist as his entrance music. Joe Walcott told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Franky Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Walcott!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page avoids the head kick by Walcott.
Page changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Walcott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Page drives through with a takedown into Walcott's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Page stands up over Walcott, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Page's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Walcott has wrist control.
Page stands and throws Walcott's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Walcott is looking for a sweep.
Walcott taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page throws a strike aimed at the side of Walcott's head but Walcott avoids it well.
Page is working Walcott over with some ground and pound from side control.
Page working the strikes but Walcott uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Page missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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!
Walcott wants to improve his position but Page is controlling well.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walcott's head.
Page is trying to control. Walcott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Page is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Walcott is refusing to be controlled, as Page sits in half guard.
Page thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Walcott's head.
Page thows a huge punch but Walcott dodges it nicely.
Page sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Walcott defending well though.
Page looks to land a strike but Walcott avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Page trying to control but Walcott is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page won't allow Walcott to sweep him here.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page pushing down on Walcott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Walcott has his hands clasped together around Page's back. He's all about the action.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Page wants to take a breather but Walcott is having none of it.
Walcott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Page scores with a couple of nice shots.
Walcott keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Page 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.
Page with the ground and pound but Walcott uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walcott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walcott controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Walcott has wrist control.
Page throwing strikes but missing.
Walcott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Page throwing strikes from guard but Walcott blocks nicely.
Walcott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Page won't allow Walcott to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walcott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Page with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walcott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Page keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Walcott's head.
Page chips away with some ground and pound.
Page works over Walcott with some ground and pound from guard.
Page pushes down on Walcott's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Page is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Walcott to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Walcott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Walcott is retaining full guard.
Page is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Page dominated that round.
That's time! Page's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Walcott attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott darts in and clinches Page up against the cage.
Page misses with the head strike.
Page blocks an uppercut.
Walcott lands with a left to the head.
Walcott misses with a punch on the inside.
Page has Walcott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walcott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Page tries to throw a body punch but Walcott avoids it by throwing Page back against the cage.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
Walcott is pressed up against the cage. Page has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walcott down to the mat. Walcott avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Page takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Page fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walcott sprawls well initially but Page persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Walcott tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg.
Franky Page overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Page missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walcott keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page prevents Walcott from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page is trying to control the action in half guard but Walcott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Page throwing shots but Walcott is blocking nicely.
Page is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walcott can do to turn this around?
Page is nestled in close to Walcott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Page not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Walcott avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Page.
Walcott is looking to improve his position.
Page throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Page not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Page looks to land a strike but Walcott avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Walcott has wrist control.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page connects with a couple of short punches.
Page stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walcott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Walcott is pulling down on Page's head. It's preventing any offense from Page, at least for the moment.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott working a defensive guard here.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Page wants to pass the guard but Walcott is keeping the position.
Page cracks Walcott with a solid left hand.
Walcott 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.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Walcott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Page being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Page lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
Page is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Walcott's half guard.
Walcott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Page throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Walcott is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Page there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walcott is refusing to be controlled, as Page sits in half guard.
Page thows a huge punch but Walcott dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franky Page dominated that second round.
That's time! Page's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
Walcott raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Walcott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page throws a body punch but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott with the inside leg kick.
Walcott misses with a straight right.
Walcott throws a hook to the side of Page's head but Page sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Page clinches.
Page swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walcott's elbow.
Page is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
A short right from Walcott on the inside.
Page drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Walcott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walcott blocks a body shot from Page.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
 It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Page tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Page.
Page is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Page drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Walcott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Page tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walcott lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Walcott.
Page misses with the head strike.
Walcott creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Page tries for a takedown but Walcott manages to get underhooks.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Page.
Page has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walcott avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joe Walcott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Page swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walcott lands a hook that snaps the head of Page backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Walcott.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walcott.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page blocks an uppercut.
Walcott lands with a right to the head.
Page is trying to trip Walcott. He has hold of a leg but Walcott is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Page persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walcott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Walcott works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Page working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Page lands a couple of elbows.
Page postures up in Walcott's guard and throws a big left but Walcott blocks it.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walcott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joe Walcott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Page wants to control from the top but Walcott keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page pushing down on Walcott's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Page trying to control the action but Walcott is working from the bottom.
Walcott wants to get back to full guard.
Page throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Walcott tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Page connects with a nice short shot to Walcott's temple.
Franky Page is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Page wants to take a breather but Walcott is having none of it.
Page trying to mount his opponent but Walcott defends it.
Walcott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Page.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott is trying to control but can't.
Page takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Walcott misses the target.
Page moves away from the strike by Walcott.
Joe Walcott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walcott throws a leg kick but Page sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walcott.
Page dives in and grabs Walcott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walcott pushes down on Page's head and hops out.
Page scores with a sloppy right hand. Walcott should have avoided that one.
Walcott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Page manages to avoid it.
Walcott misses with a straight left.
Walcott throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page misses with a straight left.
Page walks forward, straight into a front kick from Walcott.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Walcott.
I think Page 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franky Page!
The defeated Joe Walcott had this to say: 'WTF?!? Gamma is a joke. Anyway Pit Bull Development is the best. I am always so focused because of that shit. Anyone who says different can suck a dick.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Rbn (ranked 948 p4p, 669 weight class) and Domonic Dilbrandt (ranked 114 p4p, 83 weight class). Dilbrandt has chosen The Champ is Here as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rbn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domonic Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rbn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rbn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rbn if he has to take too many more of those.
Rbn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rbn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt circles away.
Rbn avoids a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Rbn.
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rbn.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rbn.
Dilbrandt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rbn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rbn throws out the jab.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking body kick.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot that sends Rbn's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rbn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dilbrandt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rbn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
John Rbn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Dilbrandt blocks the low kick.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot that sends Rbn's belly button to the back.
Dilbrandt connects with a high kick.
Domonic Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rbn misses with a hook.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Rbn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rbn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rbn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rbn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to half guard.
Rbn looks up at the clock and then as Dilbrandt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rbn smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dilbrandt struggling a bit here.
Rbn throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rbn working the strikes but Dilbrandt uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rbn working Dilbrandt over with strikes.
Dilbrandt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rbn misses with a head shot. Dilbrandt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dilbrandt looking for a sweep. Not yet Dilbrandt, not yet.
Dilbrandt is trying to control the position but Rbn postures up.
Rbn cracks Dilbrandt with a solid left hand.
Rbn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dilbrandt 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.
Rbn landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rbn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dilbrandt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rbn is looking to work some ground and pound but Dilbrandt has wrist control.
Rbn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dilbrandt pulls Rbn in close to prevent any damage.
Rbn throws a big elbow that misses.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position.
Rbn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dilbrandt 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.
Rbn connects with a couple of short punches.
Dilbrandt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rbn manages to get himself to full guard.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Rbn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rbn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dilbrandt has picked Rbn up and slammed him! Rbn can't keep hold of the triangle and Dilbrandt manages to pass to side control!
Dilbrandt is looking to take a break and control but Rbn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rbn gets back to half guard.
Rbn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rbn wants to improve his position but Dilbrandt is controlling well.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Rbn is working from the bottom.
Dilbrandt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rbn's head.
Dilbrandt is looking to take a break and control but Rbn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rbn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dilbrandt pulls his head out easily.
Rbn tries to get to full guard but Dilbrandt has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Domonic Dilbrandt 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.
Rbn misses with a hook. Dilbrandt ducked under it nicely.
Dilbrandt works over Rbn's head and body with a nice combination.
Rbn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rbn is defended easily by Dilbrandt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rbn - that will leave a mark!
Dilbrandt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt connects with a nice looking jab.
Rbn misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rbn keeps the fight on the outside.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt scores with a kick to the body.
Rbn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Rbn throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rbn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt connects with a body shot that sends Rbn's belly button to the back.
Dilbrandt looks to land a combination. Rbn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dilbrandt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt tests Rbn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rbn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dilbrandt.
It looks like Domonic Dilbrandt has been cut.
Rbn misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Dilbrandt as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rbn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Rbn fails with the takedown.
Dilbrandt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dilbrandt duly obliges.
Rbn throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dilbrandt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rbn defends it well.
Rbn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rbn tries to clinch but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
Rbn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking body kick.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rbn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rbn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dilbrandt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rbn.
A big left from Rbn misses.
Rbn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that Rbn semi-blocks.
Dilbrandt thuds his right hand into Rbn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt delivers a nice body kick.
Dilbrandt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rbn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dilbrandt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rbn is rocked!
Rbn's corner calls for a 1-2. Rbn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Rbn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilbrandt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Rbn seems to have got his legs back now.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dilbrandt!
Rbn shoots in for a double leg but Dilbrandt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rbn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rbn misses with a takedown attempt - Dilbrandt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dilbrandt feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dilbrandt with a nice calf kick.
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!
Dilbrandt scores with a three punch combo!
Dilbrandt takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rbn misses with an uppercut.
Dilbrandt needs to keep his hands up - Rbn had a free shot at his head there.
Dilbrandt cracks Rbn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dilbrandt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slow jab from Rbn misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt keeps Rbn at a distance using the push kick.
Dilbrandt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A lazy left from Dilbrandt finds it's target.
Dilbrandt works over Rbn's head and body with a nice combination.
Rbn throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rbn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rbn is looking to clinch but Dilbrandt is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Rbn.
A punch lands to the side of Rbn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Domonic Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Domonic Dilbrandt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fighters circling - Rbn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dilbrandt thuds a left hand into Rbn's body.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a spinning back kick!
Rbn 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.
Rbn looks to land a combination but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Dilbrandt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rbn throws an off balance right hand
enabling Dilbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rbn throws out the jab.
Dilbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rbn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rbn misses with a hook.
Rbn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dilbrandt closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt lands a hook that snaps the head of Rbn backwards.
A hook to the body from Dilbrandt.
Rbn avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rbn can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt lands a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rbn tries for a takedown but Dilbrandt manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dilbrandt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rbn backwards.
Dilbrandt gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rbn.
Our sources have told us that Rbn has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Rbn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rbn is working for takedown but Dilbrandt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dilbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dilbrandt tries a body shot but Rbn blocks it.
Dilbrandt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rbn looking for a takedown.
Rbn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dilbrandt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rbn moves forwards but Dilbrandt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab. Rbn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rbn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dilbrandt as he jumps to the side.
Dilbrandt with the counter takedown but Rbn avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that half lands.
Rbn misses with a looping right.
Rbn 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.
Rbn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rbn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rbn.
Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.
Rbn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dilbrandt prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt lands an uppercut.
Rbn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rbn is working for takedown but Dilbrandt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dilbrandt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Rbn controls his hands.
Rbn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dilbrandt prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Domonic Dilbrandt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Dilbrandt - that landed with a thud.
Dilbrandt cracks Rbn with a nice body shot.
Dilbrandt pushes Rbn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rbn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dilbrandt pulls his leg out and moves away.
A solid body kick from Dilbrandt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt lands with a slapping head kick.
Dilbrandt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rbn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dilbrandt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Dilbrandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Rbn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rbn throws a jab when Dilbrandt was well out of range.
Rbn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilbrandt cracks Rbn with a good jab.
Dilbrandt lands with a kick to the temple. Rbn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rbn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt has Rbn up against the cage in a clinch.
John Rbn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees in the clinch landing for Dilbrandt.
Rbn is trying to drag Dilbrandt to the mat but Dilbrandt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dilbrandt lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domonic Dilbrandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dilbrandt 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Domonic Dilbrandt waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michel Colucci (ranked 345 p4p, 772 weight class) and John Edmonds (ranked 45 p4p, 101 weight class). Colucci comes to the cage accompanied by Drake ft Kanye - Glow. Edmonds has chosen Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michel Colucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colucci uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Colucci takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Colucci tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edmonds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edmonds tries to keep at a distance but Colucci has taken the fight into the clinch.
Colucci misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edmonds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edmonds is struggling to control the position.
Colucci pushes Edmonds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edmonds has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Colucci regains guard immediately.
Colucci keeping full guard, as Edmonds tries to pass.
Edmonds trying to control but Colucci is working from the bottom.
Colucci is looking for a triangle but Edmonds pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci looking for a guillotine here but Edmonds defends easily.
Edmonds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edmonds tries to free his leg and advance position but Colucci is retaining full guard.
Edmonds postures up.
Colucci is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colucci is keeping the position for now.
Edmonds controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Colucci keeping full guard, as Edmonds tries to pass.
Colucci looking for a guillotine here but Edmonds defends easily.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully.
Colucci looking for a sweep. Not yet Colucci, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds has gone for a leg lock! Colucci slips out almost immediately though and dives into Edmonds's guard.
Colucci trying to control but Edmonds is working from the bottom.
Colucci postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Colucci lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Edmonds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edmonds wants to sweep here but Colucci controlling him for the moment.
Colucci throwing strikes from guard but Edmonds blocks nicely.
Edmonds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colucci postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Colucci pushes down on Edmonds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Edmonds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Colucci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colucci wants to free his trapped foot but Edmonds is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Colucci working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Colucci 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.
Edmonds misses with a lunging right hand
and Colucci counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colucci misses with a straight left.
Edmonds lands with a hook. Colucci tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Edmonds missing with a left hand there. Colucci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Edmonds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Colucci shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edmonds as he avoids it easily.
Edmonds lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Colucci closes the distance and pushes Edmonds back into the cage.
Edmonds has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Colucci regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colucci is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edmonds defends well.
Edmonds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Michel Colucci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colucci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edmonds is looking to take a break and control but Colucci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colucci tries to buck Edmonds off but Edmonds is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Edmonds stalls from top position.
Colucci tries to bench press Edmonds off him but Edmonds keeps the position.
Colucci is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Colucci is defending well.
Colucci gets back to half guard.
Colucci is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hey Steves Fight Shack, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Edmonds is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Edmonds's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Edmonds stopping the sweep attempt from Colucci.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Edmonds from controlling successfully.
Colucci working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edmonds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edmonds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds forces his way into half guard.
Colucci looking for submissions off his back.
Edmonds is working for a submission of some sort.
Edmonds is trying to control. Colucci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Colucci manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Colucci pushes a forearm under Edmonds's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Edmonds is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michel Colucci!
A relieved looking Michel Colucci thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naiki Nekele (ranked 233 p4p, 235 weight class) and Zeta Knox (ranked 9 p4p, 10 weight class). Knox has chosen Five Finger Death Punch | Bad Company as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Naiki Nekele!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zeta Knox!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nekele jabs at Knox's body.
Nekele takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nekele throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
The fighters circling - Nekele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Nekele takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox drops Nekele with a beautiful combination! Nekele stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Knox is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Nekele.
Nekele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nekele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Nekele catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Nekele throws a body shot but no joy.
Nekele lands with a good body shot.
We've been informed that Knox 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.
Nekele swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Nekele has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele counters with a right hand to the body.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nekele throws a good cross that connects.
Nekele throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab from Nekele.
Nekele misses the body punch
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Nekele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Nekele misses.
Knox misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely.
Nekele misses with a body shot.
Nekele throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Nekele throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nekele throws out the jab.
Nekele is looking to land body kicks.
Knox slips under a jab from Nekele.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Nekele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nekele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox takes one on the button.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Nekele misses with a low kick as Knox jumps back.
Knox checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Nekele's belly button to the back.
Nekele lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Nekele throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Nekele drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A clash of legs there as Knox blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nekele at a distance.
Nekele is breathing heavily.
Knox lands a big right hand that sends Nekele crashing to the mat! Knox stays standing though and waves Nekele back to his feet!
BOOM! Knox lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nekele. Nekele tries to recover but Knox is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nekele lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox is the new super heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Zeta Knox waved his t-shirt featuring Altitude Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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