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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Smith (ranked 2877 p4p, 5652 weight class) and Kamil Cwirko (ranked 134 p4p, 239 weight class). Jacob Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kamil Cwirko!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cwirko counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cwirko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Cwirko - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Smith.
Cwirko has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cwirko tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jacob Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Cwirko.
Cwirko jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith drives through and clinches with Cwirko against the cage.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Cwirko avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cwirko misses with a few strikes there.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Cwirko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cwirko tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cwirko is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Cwirko is looking for a takedown.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 Cwirko is rocked!
 It looks like Kamil Cwirko has been cut.
Smith fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Cwirko square on the jaw! Damn, Cwirko is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Smith!
After the big win, Jacob Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Finnish Elite Extreme Science and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chandler Nelson (ranked 4087 p4p, 5444 weight class) and Biggie Shackleton (ranked 424 p4p, 517 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chandler Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Biggie Shackleton!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson scores with a one two! Shackleton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nelson throws a front kick that sends Shackleton stumbling back into the cage.
Nelson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nelson defending well as Shackleton loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shackleton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shackleton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson lands a left and a right that send Shackleton crashing to the mat, dazed. Nelson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Shackleton is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nelson! Shackleton is out on his feet! Nelson rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Shackleton is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Shackleton is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chandler Nelson!
A very excited looking Chandler Nelson 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Boy Bawang (ranked 3376 p4p, 2440 weight class) and Darrion Vaughn (ranked 153 p4p, 119 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boy Bawang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darrion Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bawang shoots in for a double leg but Vaughn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bawang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vaughn pinned against the cage. Vaughn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vaughn punishes Bawang's body with a nice straight punch.
Bawang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Vaughn.
Bawang moves out of range of the body kick.
Bawang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bawang throws a series of punches but Vaughn avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Vaughn both land. Nice combination.
Vaughn throws a body kick that misses
and Bawang counters with a left and a right that stings Vaughn.
Vaughn looks for the body kick but Bawang saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaughn connects with a body shot that sends Bawang's belly button to the back.
Vaughn lands a nice shot that snaps Bawang's head back.
A head kick misses from Bawang.
Bawang blocks a jab.
Vaughn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vaughn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bawang in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Bawang. Those never looked like landing.
Vaughn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bawang to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vaughn has his feet on Bawang's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bawang slips under a jab from Vaughn.
Vaughn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bawang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bawang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaughn throws a shot from downtown. Bawang moves away and avoids it.
Vaughn looks for the body kick but Bawang saw that one coming.
Bawang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaughn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bawang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darrion Vaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaughn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bawang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vaughn digs a good body shot into Bawang's ribs.
Vaughn lands with a cross.
Vaughn lands a nice shot that snaps Bawang's head back.
Vaughn throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn throws a low kick, looking for Bawang's leg but Bawang calmly moves out of range.
Vaughn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bawang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vaughn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vaughn connects with a nice looking jab.
Bawang misses with a two punch combination.
Vaughn throws a front kick aimed at Bawang's knee but Bawang avoids it well.
Vaughn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vaughn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bawang throws a low kick but Vaughn avoids it.
Vaughn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bawang backs up against the cage.
Bawang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vaughn throws a head kick but Bawang moves out of range.
Bawang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bawang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vaughn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vaughn slaps away a takedown attempt from Bawang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boy Bawang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaughn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bawang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vaughn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bawang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vaughn scores with a jab.
Vaughn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vaughn lands a jab.
Bawang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaughn.
Bawang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vaughn misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bawang misses the target.
Vaughn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vaughn misses with a head kick.
Bawang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vaughn with the counter takedown but Bawang avoids it easily.
Bawang throws a head kick but Vaughn moves out of range.
And Vaughn tries to counter it with a takedown but Bawang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vaughn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Bawang does no damage.
Bawang rushes Vaughn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bawang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vaughn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bawang circles away quickly and effectively.
Vaughn looks to throw the jab but Bawang is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bawang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vaughn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bawang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bawang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaughn throws out the jab.
Vaughn catches Bawang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vaughn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bawang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A head kick misses from Vaughn.
Bawang throws a big counter combination but Vaughn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bawang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vaughn defends it nicely.
Bawang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bawang gets a clinch.
Bawang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaughn avoids the head kick by Bawang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaughn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bawang throws a head kick that misses.
Bawang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bawang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vaughn lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darrion Vaughn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bawang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bawang.
Nice cross by Vaughn.
Vaughn connects with a nice looking jab.
Bawang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice defenses there by Bawang.
Vaughn lands an overhand right.
Vaughn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bawang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vaughn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaughn regains half guard, as Bawang was trying to land strikes.
Bawang stops Vaughn from getting back to his feet.
Vaughn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bawang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bawang stops Vaughn from getting back to his feet.
Bawang throws a strike but Vaughn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vaughn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bawang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bawang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bawang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vaughn misses with a low kick.
Bawang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vaughn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bawang defends it well.
Vaughn misses with an uppercut. Bawang saw that one coming.
Vaughn 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.
Vaughn catches Bawang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vaughn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bawang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vaughn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bawang misses the jab.
Vaughn connects with a body shot that sends Bawang's belly button to the back.
Vaughn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaughn throws a sloppy head kick and Bawang moves out of range easily.
Vaughn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bawang throws a series of punches but Vaughn avoids them all with ease.
Vaughn throws a right and a left that Bawang avoids nicely.
Bawang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bawang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No luck for Bawang with that takedown attempt.
Vaughn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vaughn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bawang closes the distance and clinches.
Vaughn has had enough of the clinch but Bawang keeps him there for the moment.
Bawang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaughn tries to land a front kick but Bawang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bawang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vaughn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bawang somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boy Bawang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaughn tests Bawang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bawang blocks a head kick by Vaughn.
Bawang misses with a low kick as Vaughn jumps back.
A low kick from Vaughn is predictable there
and Bawang counters with a three punch combo that has Vaughn backing up. Vaughn nods at Bawang to acknowledge the strikes.
Bawang moves away from the strike by Vaughn.
Vaughn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick misses from Bawang.
Bawang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vaughn throws a head kick that misses.
Vaughn misses the shot to the body.
Bawang shoots in looking for a takedown. Vaughn tries to sprawl out of it but Bawang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vaughn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boy Bawang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bawang closes the distance and clinches.
Bawang breaks from the clinch.
Vaughn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bawang staying out of range there.
Vaughn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bawang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vaughn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vaughn.
Vaughn slips a jab and a cross from Bawang.
Vaughn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bawang defends it well.
Bawang checks a low kick from Vaughn.
As Vaughn looks to move away, Bawang throws a big counter combo but Vaughn just gets out of the way.
Vaughn scores with a three punch combo!
Vaughn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vaughn throws a hook to the side of Bawang's head but Bawang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vaughn scoring well with a low kick there.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vaughn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bawang or perhaps it was just good defense by Vaughn, which made it look bad.
Vaughn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bawang back to the cage. Vaughn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bawang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bawang moves out of range as Vaughn throws a body kick.
Bawang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darrion Vaughn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bawang swinging wildly here.
Bawang looks to land a combination. Vaughn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Darrion Vaughn has been cut.
A jab from Vaughn does it's job there.
Bawang throws a head kick that misses.
Bawang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bawang misses with a wild combination.
Bawang instigates a clinch.
Bawang breaks from the clinch.
Vaughn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bawang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vaughn checks it well.
Vaughn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vaughn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bawang back to the cage. Vaughn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bawang slips a jab and a cross from Vaughn.
Vaughn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn works Bawang's body with a nice hook.
Bawang throws a head kick that misses.
Vaughn with the counter takedown but Bawang avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Vaughn.
Vaughn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vaughn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bawang.
Vaughn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vaughn throws a lazy right hand but Bawang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bawang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vaughn throws a body punch but Bawang moves out of range.
Vaughn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bawang's hands.
Bawang avoids the head kick by Vaughn.
Vaughn looks to throw a body kick
and Bawang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vaughn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vaughn misses the shot to the body.
Bawang moves out of range of the body kick from Vaughn.
Vaughn checks a low kick from Bawang.
Bawang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vaughn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bawang avoids a kick to the body.
Vaughn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bawang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Bawang has Vaughn up against the cage in a clinch.
Bawang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaughn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bawang.
Vaughn lands a glancing blow to the side of Bawang's head.
Vaughn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vaughn blocks a low kick nicely.
Bawang has managed to clinch.
Bawang breaks from the clinch.
Vaughn scores with a nice strike.
Vaughn cracks Bawang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vaughn throws a nice looking combination but Bawang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Bawang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bawang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bawang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaughn's corner calls for a 1-2. Vaughn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bawang on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn throws an off balance right hand
and Bawang counters with a one-two to the body.
Vaughn feints and then cracks Bawang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bawang down.
Vaughn jabs Bawang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bawang throws a right hand that Vaughn ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaughn also avoids with ease.
Vaughn misses with the body kick
and Bawang moves into the clinch.
Bawang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Vaughn.
Bawang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vaughn as he avoids it easily.
Bawang takes one to the chin there.
Vaughn connects with a body shot.
Vaughn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bawang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaughn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vaughn misses with a hook. Bawang ducked under it nicely.
Bawang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vaughn manages to circle out of the way.
Vaughn misses with a few strikes there.
Bawang closes the distance and clinches up with Vaughn, looking for a takedown. Bawang pushes Vaughn against the cage but Vaughn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bawang walks into a jab.
Bawang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaughn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vaughn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Vaughn as he connects with a hook.
Vaughn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vaughn wants it to stay on the feet.
Boy Bawang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boy Bawang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaughn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bawang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vaughn misses with a body kick.
Vaughn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bawang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bawang swinging wildly here.
Vaughn throws a series of punches but Bawang avoids them all with ease.
Bawang throws a big counter combination but Vaughn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vaughn checks a low kick from Bawang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaughn lands a slapping body shot.
Vaughn throws a head kick but Bawang moves out of range.
Vaughn takes a swing at Bawang's ribcage but misses.
Bawang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrion Vaughn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vaughn 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrion Vaughn!
A victorious Darrion Vaughn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Boy Bawang had this to say: 'Fuck off'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lehel Bartasz (ranked 1824 p4p, 4230 weight class) and Seppo Sepi (ranked 81 p4p, 146 weight class). Bartasz comes into the arena with Manowar... blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Lehel Bartasz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lehel Bartasz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Sepi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sepi lands a two punch combo.
 It looks like Lehel Bartasz has been cut.
Sepi dives in for a single leg takedown but Bartasz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bartasz scores with a hook to the body. Sepi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sepi has his takedown stuffed
and Bartasz counters with a leg kick.
Sepi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bartasz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lehel Bartasz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seppo Sepi.
Nice jab there from Bartasz.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Bartasz and Sepi goes tumbling to the canvas! Bartasz follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Sepi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartasz is controlling the pace.
Sepi is still in real trouble! Can Bartasz finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartasz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bartasz wants to stand up but Sepi is controlling the position.
Sepi seems to have recovered his senses.
Bartasz tries to stand and escape but Sepi actually recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bartasz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sepi has tightened it up now! Bartasz should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Seppo Sepi!
Seppo Sepi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jett Denovan (ranked 2314 p4p, 4960 weight class) and Rand Madness (ranked 245 p4p, 477 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jett Denovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rand Madness!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denovan slips a jab from Madness.
Denovan shoots for a double leg takedown but Madness sprawls well. He's pushed Denovan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rand Madness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Madness misses with a two punch combination.
Madness tries to keep at a distance but Denovan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Madness has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Denovan leaning against his opponent.
Madness tries to break the clinch but Denovan is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Denovan fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madness working hard to break the clinch.
Madness wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Madness is fighting off a takedown attempt but Denovan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Madness to the mat. Madness regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Denovan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denovan controlling from the top position.
Denovan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
It looks like Rand Madness has been cut.
Madness keeping full guard, as Denovan tries to pass.
Denovan landing with the ground and pound.
Madness really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Denovan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Madness wants to stand up but Denovan is controlling him.
Madness can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Denovan controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Denovan postures up and lands a big shot to Madness's brow.
Denovan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Denovan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Denovan is standing up over Madness. Madness looks to escape but Denovan dives into side control.
Madness is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Denovan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denovan cracks Madness with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Madness on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Madness tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Madness is trying to remain composed but Denovan is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madness trying to get back to his feet but Denovan is in full control for now.
Denovan lands punches and elbows.
Denovan lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Denovan cracks Madness with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Madness from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Madness wants to get back to his feet.
Denovan punches Madness on the ear.
Denovan lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Madness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madness is trying to stand back up.
Denovan scores with punches from the back.
Madness is rocked!
Denovan is landing big shots and Madness is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jett Denovan!
Jett Denovan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KO GEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Axel Stefano (ranked 852 p4p, 1019 weight class) and Jose Ronaldo (ranked 102 p4p, 120 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Axel Stefano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo closes the distance and clinches.
Ronaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Stefano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stefano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stefano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ronaldo connects with a single shot there.
Ronaldo tries to clinch there but Stefano circles away.
Ronaldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ronaldo throws a big shot that misses.
Ronaldo moves into range and clinches up with Stefano.
Stefano can't find room to land a body shot as Ronaldo controls the action.
Ronaldo digs a right hand into Stefano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stefano's gas tank.
Stefano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ronaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Stefano tries to break the clinch but Ronaldo is controlling the position.
Stefano pushes Ronaldo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ronaldo prevents Stefano from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ronaldo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefano tries to break free but Ronaldo pushes him back against the cage.
Stefano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow.
Ronaldo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stefano backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Stefano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefano is looking to break free of the clinch but Ronaldo has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ronaldo is working Stefano over against the cage.
Stefano is breathing heavily.
Stefano is looking to break free of the clinch but Ronaldo has double underhooks.
Stefano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ronaldo.
Stefano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stefano is trying to force a seperation but Ronaldo has the dominant position.
Ronaldo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Ronaldo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stefano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ronaldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ronaldo presses Stefano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stefano is trying to push Ronaldo away but Ronaldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ronaldo blocks a body shot from Stefano.
Ronaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ronaldo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stefano lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefano tries to work over Ronaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Stefano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ronaldo blocks an uppercut.
Stefano tries to work over Ronaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stefano takes a shot to the head.
Ronaldo tries to work over Stefano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stefano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Ronaldo.
Stefano is trying to break the clinch but Ronaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Stefano pushes Ronaldo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stefano.
Stefano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stefano wants to break free but Ronaldo has control.
Stefano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
Ronaldo digs a right hand into Stefano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stefano's gas tank.
Stefano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ronaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stefano backwards.
A shot in the inside from Ronaldo.
Stefano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stefano prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo taking a breather.
Stefano breaks the clinch.
Stefano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ronaldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ronaldo takes the fight into the clinch.
Ronaldo prevents Stefano from breaking the clinch.
Stefano manages to break the clinch.
Ronaldo pushes Stefano up against the cage in a clinch.
Stefano tries a body shot but Ronaldo blocks it.
Stefano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ronaldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stefano backwards.
Ronaldo misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ronaldo fails to land.
A hook to the body from Ronaldo.
Stefano breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stefano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ronaldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ronaldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Stefano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefano controls his hands.
Stefano prevents a body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo prevents Stefano from breaking the clinch.
Ronaldo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefano's elbow.
Ronaldo lands a left hand.
Stefano is trying to force a seperation but Ronaldo has the dominant position.
Ronaldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stefano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ronaldo's head backwards.
Stefano seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stefano keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Stefano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronaldo clinches up with Stefano and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Ronaldo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ronaldo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stefano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ronaldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ronaldo working aggressively here.
Stefano is trying to break free.
Stefano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
Stefano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ronaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Jose Ronaldo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stefano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ronaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stefano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stefano misses with a punch to the body.
Stefano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ronaldo backwards.
Ronaldo misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefano breaks from the clinch.
Stefano misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Stefano moves out of range.
Stefano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stefano swats away the attempt to clinch by Ronaldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefano swats away the attempt to clinch by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stefano, pushing him back against the cage.
Stefano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Stefano.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Stefano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ronaldo has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Stefano - that landed with a thud.
Ronaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ronaldo is working Stefano over against the cage.
Ronaldo digs a right hand underneath Stefano's ribcage. Stefano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ronaldo tries to work over Stefano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Stefano avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ronaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefano breaks from the clinch.
Ronaldo has closed the distance and engaged Stefano in a clinch.
Stefano tries to circle away but Ronaldo has him pinned against the cage.
Stefano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stefano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axel Stefano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stefano looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronaldo is just out of range.
Ronaldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Stefano circles away.
Stefano misses with a body shot.
Ronaldo gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Stefano avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
Ronaldo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stefano breaks from the clinch.
Axel Stefano is winning the standup battle so far.
Ronaldo looks to clinch
and Stefano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stefano tries to keep at a distance but Ronaldo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stefano blocks a body shot from Ronaldo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stefano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ronaldo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefano.
Stefano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ronaldo backs up against the cage.
Ronaldo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stefano.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Stefano is having none of it.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Stefano moves away
and Stefano makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stefano lands a slapping body shot.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Stefano is having none of it.
Stefano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ronaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stefano throws a body shot but no joy.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Stefano is having none of it.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch but Stefano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stefano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stefano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stefano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up but Stefano circles away and keeps his distance.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stefano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ronaldo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stefano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut.
Ronaldo looks to clinch
and Stefano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stefano throws a body shot but no joy.
Stefano lands a jab to Ronaldo's midsection.
Ronaldo tries to clinch there but Stefano circles away.
Stefano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stefano lands a body shot.
Stefano misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Stefano misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Stefano dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Stefano lands with an overhand left.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stefano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ronaldo takes the fight into the clinch.
Stefano blocks a body shot from Ronaldo.
Stefano tries to break free but Ronaldo pushes him back against the cage.
Stefano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefano wants to get back to striking at distance but Ronaldo won't allow it.
Stefano breaks the clinch.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up.
Ronaldo drops his hands momentarily and Stefano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ronaldo takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ronaldo clinches with his opponent.
Stefano manages to break the clinch.
Stefano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ronaldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronaldo's elbow.
Stefano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stefano swings for the body but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Ronaldo is looking to clinch but Stefano is avoiding it.
Ronaldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Stefano circles away.
Stefano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ronaldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stefano tries to break the clinch but Ronaldo is controlling the position.
Ronaldo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stefano breaks the clinch.
Stefano keeps the fight on the outside.
Ronaldo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ronaldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ronaldo.
Ronaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Stefano controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo misses with a body punch.
Ronaldo tries to throw a body punch but Stefano avoids it by throwing Ronaldo back against the cage.
Stefano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ronaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Stefano blocks a body shot from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Stefano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ronaldo closes the distance and clinches.
Stefano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ronaldo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefano misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stefano throws a jab but it's blocked by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo wants to counter with a clinch but Stefano pushes him away.
Stefano is looking to wear down Ronaldo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ronaldo slips a straight right by Stefano.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stefano misses with a body punch
and Ronaldo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stefano lands a lovely overhand right.
Ronaldo closes the distance but Stefano moves to the side
and Stefano counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo tries to clinch but Stefano is having none of it.
Stefano is looking to counter punch.
Stefano looks to score with a jab to the body but Ronaldo is just out of range.
Ronaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stefano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ronaldo moves into the clinch.
Stefano wants to break free but Ronaldo has control.
Stefano wants to break free but Ronaldo has control.
Ronaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Stefano controls his hands.
Stefano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ronaldo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stefano.
A nice side step and Ronaldo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ronaldo looks to clinch
and Stefano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stefano scores with a hook.
Stefano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronaldo moves away.
Stefano throws a hook but Ronaldo avoids it easily.
Stefano misses the shot to the body.
Ronaldo is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ronaldo darts in and clinches Stefano up against the cage.
Stefano wants to break free but Ronaldo has control.
Ronaldo prevents a body shot from Stefano.
Stefano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ronaldo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stefano throws a body punch but Ronaldo moves out of range.
Stefano tries to keep at a distance but Ronaldo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ronaldo has Stefano pressed against the cage, preventing Stefano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ronaldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stefano breaks the clinch.
Stefano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Ronaldo.
Stefano takes a shot to the head.
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 Axel Stefano.
I think Stefano 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axel Stefano!
Axel Stefano decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 579 p4p, 1158 weight class) and Dewey Decimal (ranked 33 p4p, 64 weight class). Tzeng kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mantra Chant. Decimal is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Dewey Decimal Rap. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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30
135
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shu Fang Tzeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dewey Decimal!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decimal digs a good hook to Tzeng's body.
Decimal jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tzeng looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Decimal is fending him off so far but Tzeng persists. Nope, Decimal circles away and we're back to standing.
Decimal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tzeng momentarily.
Decimal misses the jab.
Tzeng misses with a takedown attempt - Decimal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Decimal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tzeng or perhaps it was just good defense by Decimal, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decimal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tzeng.
Tzeng shoots in looking for a takedown. Decimal tries to sprawl out of it but Tzeng keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Decimal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Decimal is fending him off so far but Tzeng persists. Nope, Decimal circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Decimal.
Tzeng changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Decimal scores with a push kick.
Decimal misses with a few strikes there.
Decimal throws a shot from downtown. Tzeng moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Decimal, pushing him back against the cage.
Decimal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tzeng jumps guard but Decimal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tzeng turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Decimal is looking to regain half guard here but Tzeng keeps moving and retains side control.
Tzeng tries for a kimura but Decimal is defending well.
Tzeng looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Decimal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal is trying to maintain the position but Tzeng is very close to passing his half guard.
Tzeng is keen to just control but Decimal is a slippery customer.
Decimal moves into full guard.
Decimal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decimal looking for a sweep. Not yet Decimal, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzeng is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tzeng manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tzeng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Decimal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Decimal looking to pass the guard.
Tzeng keeping moving, preventing Decimal from controlling successfully.
Decimal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tzeng has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Decimal has managed to get both his arms back between Tzeng's legs - danger averted.
Decimal is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tzeng is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tzeng has escaped and now he's on top!
Tzeng trying to control but Decimal is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Tzeng'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Decimal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Decimal wants to sweep here but Tzeng controlling him for the moment.
Tzeng trying to control but Decimal is working from the bottom.
Tzeng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tzeng trying to control but Decimal is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Decimal dominated that round.
That's time! Tzeng's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slow jab from Decimal misses its intended target.
Decimal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tzeng. Tzeng circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decimal throws the left hand but Tzeng avoids the punch easily.
Tzeng feinted with a counter takedown.
Decimal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tzeng blocks a head kick by Decimal.
Decimal misses with an uppercut. Tzeng saw that one coming.
Tzeng tries to clinch but Decimal moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Decimal.
Tzeng closes this distance looking for a takedown but Decimal circles away.
Decimal gets tackled into the cage by Tzeng. Tzeng maintains the clinch.
Tzeng blocking some punches.
Decimal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Decimal.
Decimal manages to break the clinch.
Tzeng slips under a jab.
Decimal throws the left hand but Tzeng avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decimal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decimal tries to land a front kick but Tzeng steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng darts in looking for a takedown but Decimal gets double underhooks and turns Tzeng into the cage.
Decimal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tzeng is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Decimal is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tzeng jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Decimal walks away with a smile on his face. Tzeng gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Decimal jabs at Tzeng's body.
Decimal scores with a jab to the body.
Decimal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Decimal lands a nice looking body shot.
Dewey Decimal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decimal throws a lazy right hand but Tzeng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tzeng tries to counter with a takedown but Decimal is quick to defend against it.
Tzeng is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Decimal's half guard.
Decimal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tzeng trying to control but Decimal is working from the bottom.
Tzeng drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Decimal dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decimal tries to free his leg and advance position but Tzeng is retaining full guard.
Decimal trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Decimal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tzeng working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Decimal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Decimal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tzeng will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Decimal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Decimal keeps trying to improve his position.
Decimal with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng keeping full guard, as Decimal tries to pass.
Tzeng keeping moving, preventing Decimal from controlling successfully.
Tzeng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Decimal defends well.
Decimal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Decimal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tzeng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tzeng 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Decimal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tzeng has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Decimal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Decimal trying to control but Tzeng is working from the bottom.
Decimal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Decimal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Decimal trying to control but Tzeng is working from the bottom.
Decimal wants to pass the guard but Tzeng is keeping the position.
Decimal is still trying to improve position.
Tzeng trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dewey Decimal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tzeng slips under a jab.
Nice body kick from Decimal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dewey Decimal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tzeng's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tzeng slips a straight right by Decimal.
Tzeng takes one on the button.
Tzeng will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Decimal misses.
Decimal lands a jab to Tzeng's midsection.
Decimal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Decimal lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Decimal clobbers Tzeng with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decimal scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tzeng shoots in for a takedown but Decimal shows good takedown defense.
Decimal misses with an uppercut. Tzeng saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Tzeng 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzeng tries to close the distance and clinch up but Decimal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tzeng is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Decimal.
Tzeng ducks under a wild hook from Decimal.
Tzeng is trying hard to land a takedown here. Decimal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decimal throws a jab but it's blocked by Tzeng.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decimal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tzeng fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Decimal.
Decimal lands a nice looking body shot.
Decimal digs a good body shot into Tzeng's ribs.
Decimal throws a head kick that half lands.
Tzeng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decimal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dewey Decimal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tzeng takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tzeng walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Decimal looks to land a body kick but Tzeng moved away.
Decimal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tzeng on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tzeng shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tzeng showed some decent athleticism there.
Shu Fang Tzeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Decimal is defending against the submission attempts here by Tzeng.
Decimal is looking for a sweep. Tzeng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decimal wants to get back to full guard but Tzeng has passed into side control.
Tzeng moves into full mount!
Tzeng misses with a head shot.
Decimal is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Decimal is controlling an arm, preventing Tzeng from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tzeng is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Decimal has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Decimal!
Tzeng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tzeng keeping full guard, as Decimal tries to pass.
Decimal pushes down on Tzeng's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Decimal is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tzeng defends it well.
Dewey Decimal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tzeng keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tzeng actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dewey Decimal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Decimal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dewey Decimal!
During a confident post fight interview, Dewey Decimal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Johnson (ranked 551 p4p, 662 weight class) and Abduwali Hassan (ranked 71 p4p, 82 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Abduwali Hassan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abduwali Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hassan keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson moves forwards but Hassan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hassan lands with a good body shot.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hassan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adam Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan connects with the punch.
Hassan connects with a crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Hassan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hassan scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson dives in and grabs Hassan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hassan pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Hassan lands a body shot.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hassan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Hassan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hassan as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hassan lands a jab to the nose.
Hassan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hassan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hassan throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hassan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hassan to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hassan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hassan lands a head shot.
Hassan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hassan scores with a push kick.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hassan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hassan is having none of it.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
An inside leg kick lands from Hassan.
Hassan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Hassan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hassan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hassan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hassan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hassan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hassan as he avoids it easily.
Hassan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hassan connects with a body shot.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Hassan is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hassan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Hassan is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hassan is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson tries to clinch but Hassan is having none of it.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Hassan back into the cage.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Hassan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hassan manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Hassan's guard.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hassan defends it well.
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hassan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hassan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Hassan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan has one foot on Johnson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hassan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hassan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hassan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Hassan moves out of range.
Hassan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hassan cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Hassan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A shot to the liver by Hassan. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Hassan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hassan lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
Hassan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hassan throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
Hassan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hassan throws a shot to the body.
Hassan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hassan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hassan pinned against the cage. Hassan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson clinches.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Hassan is controlling the position.
Hassan breaks the clinch.
Hassan stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hassan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
 Johnson is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abduwali Hassan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hassan connects with a single shot there.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hassan throws an uppercut from hell that sends Johnson clean off his feet! He's out cold! Hassan stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abduwali Hassan!
A relieved looking Abduwali Hassan 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Escalante (ranked 690 p4p, 1284 weight class) and Logan Nail (ranked 89 p4p, 174 weight class). Nail comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Just a dream kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Vicente Escalante could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Logan Nail's chin.
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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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vicente Escalante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Logan Nail!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nail is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escalante.
Nail swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escalante fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nail just manages to avoid it.
Nail misses with a straight left.
Escalante tries to move into range but Nail moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Escalante walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab, jab by Nail - just one landing.
Escalante looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nail on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Escalante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escalante throws a lazy right hand but Nail sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Nail on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escalante misses with a hook. Nail ducked under it nicely.
Nail swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nail tries to clinch but Escalante moves out of range.
Nail fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escalante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nail has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Escalante throws a hook but Nail avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nail misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Escalante misses the target.
Escalante misses with a looping left.
Escalante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nail throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nail avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante misses with an uppercut. Nail saw that one coming.
Escalante looks to throw the jab but Nail is out of range.
Nail looks to score with a jab to the body but Escalante is just out of range.
Nail throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nail paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Escalante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nail bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escalante with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nail to score with a decent uppercut.
Logan Nail seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nail throws a big shot that misses.
Nail throws a looping overhand right but Escalante ducks down to avoid it.
Nail is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nail catches Escalante with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Escalante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nail throws out the jab.
Escalante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escalante takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nail digs a good hook to Escalante's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escalante walks into a straight right hand from Nail.
A slow jab from Nail misses its intended target.
It looked like Escalante was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nail.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nail connects with a nice looking jab.
Escalante throws a head kick but Nail moves out of range.
Escalante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nail throws out the jab.
Escalante misses with a straight right.
Nail cracks Escalante with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Escalante throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nail.
Escalante takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nail is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nail lands a jab to Escalante's midsection.
Nail works the jab nicely.
Escalante throws an overhand right that lands on Nail's shoulder, as Nail tries to avoid the shot.
Escalante's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nail connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Escalante scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Nail.
Escalante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nail throws out the jab.
Escalante is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nail's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nail takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nail moves into the clinch.
Nail misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escalante.
Escalante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nail is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Escalante had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Escalante tenderised Nail's leg. Nail is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nail connects with a single shot there.
Escalante misses with an uppercut.
Escalante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nail is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escalante misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nail getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nail swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escalante is looking for a counter combo.
Nail misses with a right hand
and Escalante makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nail might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab lands there for Nail.
Nail scores with a jab to the head.
Escalante tries to keep at a distance but Nail has taken the fight into the clinch.
Escalante breaks from the clinch.
Nail takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escalante lands with a shot to the body.
Escalante displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nail throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante throws a hook but Nail avoids it easily.
Escalante tries to score with a low kick but Nail moves his leg out of the way.
Nail jabs Escalante right on the nose. Escalante blinks but takes it well.
Nail lands a nice shot that snaps Escalante's head back.
Nail throws out a loose jab but Escalante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escalante throws a jab when Nail was well out of range.
Nail looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nail throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nail takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nail throws an off balance right hand
letting Escalante counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Escalante's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nail uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escalante.
Nail throws a jab when Escalante was well out of range.
Escalante throws a hook but Nail blocks it.
Nail throws a lazy right hand but Escalante sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escalante throws a quick counter head kick but Nail was just out of range.
Escalante misses with a head kick.
Nail swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nail thuds his right hand into Escalante's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nail misses with a looping left.
Nail thuds a left hand into Escalante's body.
Nail has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Escalante thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Nail dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Escalante slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Nail there.
Escalante moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nail uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escalante misses with a right hand
and Escalante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nail throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escalante sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escalante is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nail ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escalante moves away.
A quick step to the side and Escalante tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nail lands with an uppercut that bounces Escalante off the cage and back into range.
Escalante fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nail checks it well.
A nice leg kick from Escalante, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Escalante 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escalante throws a head kick that misses.
Nail has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nail lands a jab.
Escalante swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nail is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escalante with a body shot.
Escalante ducks under a wild hook from Nail.
Escalante throws a shot to the body.
Nail blocks a head kick by Escalante.
Logan Nail seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nail swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nail steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escalante.
Nail scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escalante cracks Nail with an open hand slap.
Nail looks to land a left hand but Escalante moved out of range nicely.
Nail defending well as Escalante loads up on a big left hand.
Nail connects with a looping right hand.
Escalante takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Escalante.
Nail getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the liver by Nail. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nail.
Nail throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nail shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Nail - just one landing.
Escalante misses with a double jab.
Nail looks to land a right hand but Escalante moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante slips a straight right by Nail.
Escalante keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nail.
Nail scores with a jab to the body.
Escalante moves forwards but Nail connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Nail misses.
A jab from Nail does it's job there.
Escalante takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nail drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nail swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nail lands with a cross.
Escalante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escalante was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nail checks the leg kick nicely there.
Escalante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nail was well out of range. Poor timing from Escalante.
Nail's corner calls for a 1-2. Nail obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nail lands with a straight right. Escalante didn't see that one coming.
Nail ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nail scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Escalante doesn't seem bothered though.
Escalante staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Escalante throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nail throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nail scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escalante wants to slow Nail down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Escalante.
Nail throws a hook but Escalante avoids it easily.
Escalante throws a big counter combination but Nail scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big left from Escalante misses.
Nail walks forward, straight into a front kick from Escalante.
Nail moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Escalante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escalante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick from Escalante, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escalante lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nail's sensitive parts.
Nail scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escalante connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nail throws out a powerful jab.
Nail scores with the left hand. Escalante knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Nail.
Escalante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nail lands with a good body shot.
Nail lands a nice looking body shot.
Nail looks to throw the jab but Escalante is out of range.
Escalante listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Escalante misses its intended target.
Escalante looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nail throws a shot from downtown. Escalante moves away and avoids it.
Nail lands a jab.
Nail pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nail throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nail scores with a hook to the body. Escalante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nail bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escalante ducks under a wild hook from Nail.
Donk. Nail catches Escalante right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Nail misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Nail showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Escalante lands a body shot.
Nail takes a swing at Escalante's ribcage but misses.
Nail throws out a powerful jab.
Escalante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escalante lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nail throws a looping overhand right but Escalante ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Escalante misses the target.
Nail cracks Escalante with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nail closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nail misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Escalante as the two fighters clinch.
Nail lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nail scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escalante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escalante lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escalante lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nail will feel that in the morning.
Nail clinches up with Escalante and pushes him back against the cage.
Nail lands a knee to the head.
Nail's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escalante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escalante is leaning against Nail and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante scores with a hook to the body.
Escalante lands a hook that snaps the head of Nail backwards.
Nail takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escalante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nail closes the distance looking to clinch
and Escalante counters with a good low kick that Nail was not able to check.
Nail avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Nail.
As Nail backs away, Escalante returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nail throws a body punch but Escalante moves out of range.
Nail cracks Escalante with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nail jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nail uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escalante.
Escalante looks to land a right hand but Nail moved out of range.
Nail pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nail misses with a looping right.
Nail swings widly with a right hand
and Escalante counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vicente Escalante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante throws a shot from downtown. Nail moves away and avoids it.
Nail dips to his left and cracks Escalante with an uppercut!
Nail tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escalante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nail.
Escalante misses with a hook. Nail ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nail! But no joy.
Escalante fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nail.
Nail scores with a crisp jab that stopped Escalante in his tracks.
Nail misses with a left hand
and Escalante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escalante.
Nail is rocked!
Nail lands a lovely overhand right.
Nail is still on wobbly legs! Can Escalante finish him?
Escalante batters Nail with a massive right followed by a huge left! Nail is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Escalante lands a final crushing right hand to drop Nail to the mat with a gruesome thud! Escalante is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raate Road (ranked 191 p4p, 1130 weight class) and Jonathan Archer (ranked 27 p4p, 164 weight class). Road kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. Archer has chosen Wu Tang Clan - Method Man as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raate Road!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Archer!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Road keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Archer.
Road half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Archer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Archer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Archer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Archer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Archer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Archer stuffs the takedown.
Road throws a head kick that half lands.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
Archer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Archer misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Road misses the target.
Road gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Archer misses with a two punch combination.
Road fires out a quick counter leg kick but Archer just manages to avoid it.
Road swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Road fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Archer to the ground. Road is now in Archer's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Road throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Archer wants to stand and escape but Road is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Road throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Archer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Road postures up in Archer's guard and throws a big left but Archer blocks it.
We've been hearing that Road has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Archer wants to stand up but Road is controlling him.
Road cracks Archer with a solid left hand.
Road engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer has his feet on Road's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Road tries to clinch up but Archer circles away and keeps his distance.
Archer slaps away a takedown attempt from Road, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Archer slips a jab from Road.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Road shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raate Road. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Road throws a leg kick but Archer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Archer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Road tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Archer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Road tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Archer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Archer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Road is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archer.
Road darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer tries to kick Road off but Road keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Archer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Road thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Archer's head.
Archer is staying active underneath Road, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Road throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Road is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Archer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Road not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Road works his foot free and advances to mount.
Road in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Archer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Road throws some wild stikes that Archer manages to avoid easily.
Road looking to finish Archer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Archer!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Road.
BOOM! Road connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Road has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Archer's face.
Road working the ground and pound effectively.
Archer is rocked!
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!
Archer is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Road with a couple of short strikes.
Archer is still in real trouble! Can Road finish him?
Road trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer seems to have recovered his senses.
Road lands a big shot to the head and Archer winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Raate Road!
Raate Road retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Raate Road 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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