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Junglefights 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Damgaard (ranked 6502 p4p, 4153 weight class) and Thurston Moneypenny (ranked 689 p4p, 492 weight class). Thurston Moneypenny is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Damgaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thurston Moneypenny!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moneypenny dives in for a single leg takedown but Damgaard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moneypenny checks a leg kick.
Moneypenny misses with a wild combination.
Moneypenny tries to clinch up
letting Damgaard counter with a right hand.
Damgaard fails to land with a series of punches.
And Moneypenny tries to counter it with a takedown but Damgaard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moneypenny shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Damgaard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moneypenny wants to get up but he can't break Damgaard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Moneypenny pushing down on Damgaard's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneypenny lands strikes from half guard.
Moneypenny is working for a kimura but Damgaard is defending it quite comfortably.
Damgaard wants to control but Moneypenny is keeping busy.
Damgaard is defending against the submission attempts here by Moneypenny.
Moneypenny 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneypenny thows a huge punch but Damgaard dodges it nicely.
Moneypenny is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Damgaard defends it well.
Damgaard wants to stand back up but Moneypenny manages to pass into side control.
Damgaard gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneypenny is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Damgaard to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Damgaard shrugs it off.
Moneypenny forces the positional change into back control.
Moneypenny has managed to slip his arm under Damgaard's chin. This could be all over... yep, Damgaard is tapping out! Submission win for Moneypenny.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thurston Moneypenny!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Harera (ranked 4298 p4p, 5866 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 430 p4p, 549 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Harera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Harera.
Harera manages to break the clinch.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Harera. Harera gets slowly back to his feet.
Balboa wants to clinch up but Harera keeps it at a distance.
Harera throws a combination that misses
and Balboa counters with a one-two to the body.
Harera takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
Harera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Balboa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harera blocks the strikes from Balboa.
Still in half guard, Harera seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa is trying to stand up here but Harera is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Harera there.
Harera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balboa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Balboa is looking to get back to is feet but Harera passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa tries to improve position but can't.
Harera happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Balboa is not content to let Harera control the position.
Harera connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Balboa some visible discomfort.
Balboa bucks up and tries to throw Harera off but instead Harera has got his back!
Can Balboa hold on?! Harera is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Harera lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Balboa hold on?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harera is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Balboa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Balboa rolls, trying to escape but Harera keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Harera's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Balboa is in bad spot here.
Harera lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Balboa.
Harera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Balboa is trying to stand back up.
Harera looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harera looking for the choke from the back.
Harera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Balboa is trying to stand back up.
Harera looking for the RNC.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Harera misses with an elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Harera dominated that round.
That's time! Harera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Balboa tries to kick Harera off in order to stand up. Harera Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Lucas Harera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harera working away.
Harera advances to full mount.
Balboa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Balboa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Balboa gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harera has his opponent's back but Balboa is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Harera.
No joy there for Balboa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harera could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harera appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Balboa tries to clinch there but Harera circles away.
Harera throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily.
Balboa has managed to clinch.
Balboa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Harera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocky Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Balboa clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harera has Balboa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Balboa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harera breaks the clinch.
Harera drives through and clinches with Balboa against the cage.
Balboa is looking for a takedown.
Balboa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lucas Harera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Balboa.
Good exchange - Balboa coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Harera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Balboa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harera passes Balboa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Balboa pushes Harera off looking to stand but Harera dives back in and keeps control.
Harera trying to control the action but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Harera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Balboa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Harera frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harera looking to control but Balboa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harera raining down hammerfists from mount.
Balboa tries to lock up and control but Harera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Harera raining down hammerfists from mount.
Harera looking to control but Balboa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Balboa is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Harera turns him over and now has his back.
Harera controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Harera dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Balboa tries to keep at a distance but Harera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harera's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The referee calls for Harera to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Harera for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Harera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Balboa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harera backwards.
Harera successfully pulls guard.
Harera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balboa stands up and waves to Harera to follow him.
Harera throws a sloppy head kick and Balboa moves out of range easily.
Balboa instigates a clinch.
Harera pulls Balboa into guard.
Balboa lands a couple of digs.
Harera wants to stand but Balboa is controlling the position.
Balboa trying to control but Harera is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa scoring with some ground and pound.
Balboa passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Harera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balboa can do to turn this around?
Balboa stops Harera from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harera punching from the bottom.
Balboa prevents Harera from improving his position.
Harera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Balboa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Balboa's back!
Harera throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa wants to escape the position.
Balboa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Harera.
Balboa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Balboa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Harera's arms.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Balboa right now.
Harera lands with a hammerfist to the side of Balboa's head.
Will Harera go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Harera is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Balboa. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Balboa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Harera's guard. Nice work there by Balboa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harera looking to control.
Rocky Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucas Harera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harera controlling Balboa's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Harera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Harera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Gruber (ranked 3093 p4p, 5664 weight class) and Kareem Kane (ranked 384 p4p, 603 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Gruber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kareem Kane!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gruber was covering up waiting for the punch and Kane finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kane pushes down on Gruber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kane is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gruber is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kareem Kane!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carma Izabish (ranked 6747 p4p, 4171 weight class) and Danny WIlkes (ranked 706 p4p, 496 weight class). WIlkes has chosen Vamp Anthem as his entrance music. Danny WIlkes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carma Izabish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny WIlkes!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WIlkes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Izabish drives through and clinches with WIlkes against the cage.
Izabish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Izabish. WIlkes does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Izabish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Izabish moves into the clinch.
Izabish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with WIlkes's elbow.
Izabish definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Izabish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
WIlkes looks to land a combination but Izabish avoids it well.
WIlkes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Izabish misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WIlkes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Izabish doesn't seem bothered though.
WIlkes misses with a low kick.
WIlkes is looking to clinch but Izabish is avoiding it.
Izabish is on the wrong end of a nice combination from WIlkes.
 It looks like Carma Izabish has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izabish drives through and clinches with WIlkes against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WIlkes prevents a body shot from Izabish.
WIlkes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Izabish forces WIlkes back against the cage and clinches.
Izabish tries to throw a body punch but WIlkes avoids it by throwing Izabish back against the cage.
WIlkes tries to break the clinch but Izabish is controlling the position.
WIlkes working hard to break the clinch.
WIlkes is trying to break the clinch but Izabish has him pressed against the cage.
Izabish breaks from the clinch.
Izabish lands a jab-cross combination.
WIlkes lands a body shot.
Izabish rushes WIlkes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Izabish prevents WIlkes from breaking the clinch.
WIlkes is looking to break free of the clinch but Izabish has double underhooks.
Izabish keeps control of WIlkes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Izabish really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
WIlkes has had enough of the clinch but Izabish keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izabish gets through WIlkes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Izabish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
WIlkes misses with a body shot.
Izabish takes a swing at WIlkes's ribcage but misses.
WIlkes loads up on a big right hand but Izabish slips the punch.
WIlkes misses with a hook.
A jab from Izabish misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
WIlkes wants to clinch up but Izabish keeps it at a distance.
Izabish keeps the fight on the outside.
Izabish moves into the clinch.
WIlkes is trying to break the clinch but Izabish is controlling him.
WIlkes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
WIlkes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
WIlkes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Izabish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from WIlkes misses.
WIlkes throws a series of strikes that have Izabish backpedaling.
WIlkes works Izabish's body with a nice hook.
WIlkes looks to throw a body kick
and Izabish counters with a one-two to the body.
WIlkes closes the distance and clinches.
WIlkes is trying to break the clinch but Izabish is controlling him.
WIlkes is trying to break the clinch but Izabish has him pressed against the cage.
Izabish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Izabish throws a series of punches but WIlkes avoids them all with ease.
Izabish forces WIlkes back against the cage and clinches.
Izabish throws a head punch that misses.
Izabish gets through WIlkes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izabish manages to break the clinch.
Izabish instigates a clinch.
WIlkes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
WIlkes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Izabish breaks the clinch.
Izabish takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
WIlkes misses with a wild body shot.
Izabish lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but WIlkes circles away quickly and effectively.
WIlkes tries to land a front kick but Izabish steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Izabish avoids a punch combination nicely.
Izabish throws a right and a left that WIlkes avoids nicely.
WIlkes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Izabish connects with a body shot that sends WIlkes's belly button to the back.
Izabish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Izabish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
WIlkes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Izabish.
WIlkes connects with the punch.
A combination from Izabish does no damage.
Izabish is breathing heavily.
Izabish ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carma Izabish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carma Izabish's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Izabish fakes high and swings low for a body shot but WIlkes manages to avoid it.
Izabish doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
WIlkes fails to land with a series of punches.
Danny WIlkes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Izabish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but WIlkes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Izabish misses with a double jab.
WIlkes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
WIlkes slips a jab and a cross from Izabish.
Izabish misses the shot to the body.
WIlkes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
WIlkes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by WIlkes - just one landing.
Izabish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - WIlkes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
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!
WIlkes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Izabish.
As WIlkes looks to move away, Izabish throws a big counter combo but WIlkes just gets out of the way.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A combination from WIlkes does no damage.
Izabish lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WIlkes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
WIlkes lands a nice shot to the body.
WIlkes lands a really nice looking cross but Izabish seems unphased.
WIlkes lands a nice looking body shot.
Carma Izabish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
WIlkes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
WIlkes scores with a jab to the body.
WIlkes throws a shot from downtown. Izabish moves away and avoids it.
WIlkes scores with a hook.
Izabish misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A left and a right from WIlkes both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
WIlkes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Izabish slips a straight right by WIlkes.
WIlkes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
WIlkes looks to throw the jab but Izabish is out of range.
WIlkes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Izabish tries to counter by moving into the clinch but WIlkes manages to circle out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WIlkes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by WIlkes.
Izabish is looking to wear down WIlkes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
WIlkes connects with the punch.
WIlkes dodges the punch combination from Izabish.
WIlkes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
WIlkes tries to land a front kick but Izabish steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Izabish scores with a three punch combo!
Izabish shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says WIlkes as he avoids it easily.
WIlkes wants to clinch.
WIlkes misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Izabish was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from WIlkes.
Izabish rushes WIlkes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
WIlkes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
WIlkes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Despite the aggression on WIlkes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WIlkes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
WIlkes wants to clinch.
Izabish appears to be looking for a big counter.
WIlkes gets tackled into the cage by Izabish. Izabish maintains the clinch.
Izabish's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Izabish falls off balance throwing a combination
and WIlkes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
WIlkes with a nice cross.
Izabish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
WIlkes looks to score with a jab to the body but Izabish is just out of range.
Izabish has taken the fight to the clinch.
WIlkes is trying to force a seperation but Izabish has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
WIlkes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Izabish gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Izabish doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Izabish prevents WIlkes from breaking the clinch.
Izabish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
WIlkes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Izabish went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
WIlkes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Izabish feints a jab promting WIlkes to slip. Izabish then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. WIlkes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
WIlkes connects with a nice looking jab.
WIlkes looks to land a combination but Izabish avoids it well.
Danny WIlkes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
WIlkes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny WIlkes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carma Izabish's cut.
That's time! Izabish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A good leg kick by WIlkes.
Izabish tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Izabish rushes WIlkes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
WIlkes wants to break the clinch but can't.
WIlkes tries to break the clinch but Izabish is controlling the position.
Izabish scores with an uppercut up the middle.
WIlkes tries to break free but Izabish pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Izabish.
Carma Izabish has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Izabish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Izabish uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from WIlkes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WIlkes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Izabish does no damage.
WIlkes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
WIlkes throws a head kick but Izabish moves out of range.
WIlkes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
WIlkes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Izabish throws a series of punches but WIlkes avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from WIlkes misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izabish misses with a hook to the body
and WIlkes counters with a three punch combo that has Izabish backing up. Izabish nods at WIlkes to acknowledge the strikes.
WIlkes instigates a clinch.
WIlkes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Izabish manages to break the clinch.
WIlkes throws a head kick but Izabish moves out of range.
WIlkes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Izabish.
WIlkes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Izabish appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Izabish misses with a double jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Izabish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Izabish fails with an attempt to clinch.
WIlkes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
WIlkes looks to land a combination but Izabish avoids it well.
Izabish is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
WIlkes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
WIlkes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Izabish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
WIlkes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Izabish clinches up with WIlkes and pushes him back against the cage.
WIlkes tries to break the clinch but Izabish is controlling the position.
Izabish gets through WIlkes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Izabish misses with a punch to the body.
WIlkes is trying to break the clinch but Izabish is controlling him.
Izabish breaks from the clinch.
WIlkes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Izabish swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Izabish moves into range and connects with a jab.
WIlkes missing with a left hand there. Izabish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Izabish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but WIlkes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Izabish takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izabish ducks under a wild hook from WIlkes.
Izabish lands an overhand right.
Izabish gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Izabish working some nice short punches in the clinch.
WIlkes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
WIlkes tries to circle away but Izabish has him pinned against the cage.
Izabish scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Izabish digs a right hand into WIlkes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on WIlkes's gas tank.
WIlkes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
WIlkes tries to close the distance and clinch but Izabish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
WIlkes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Izabish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
WIlkes misses with a hook. Izabish ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Izabish. Those never looked like landing.
Izabish stalks WIlkes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into WIlkes's face. WIlkes staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izabish moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Izabish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Izabish moves into the clinch.
Izabish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
WIlkes fails to land with a series of punches.
Izabish throws a series of punches but WIlkes moves out of range.
WIlkes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
WIlkes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
WIlkes tries to keep at a distance but Izabish has taken the fight into the clinch.
Izabish breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Izabish does no damage.
WIlkes cracks a nice hook into Izabish's ribs.
Izabish misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carma Izabish showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Izabish 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carma Izabish!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Ford (ranked 6795 p4p, 6752 weight class) and Patrik Demeter (ranked 715 p4p, 708 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrik Demeter!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demeter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ford.
Demeter misses with a straight left.
Ford appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ford defending well as Demeter loads up on a big left hand.
Ford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Despite the aggression on Demeter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ford throws a nice looking combination but Demeter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ford lands a right hook to the body.
Ford misses with a head kick.
Demeter throws an off balance right hand
and Ford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demeter misses with a combination
and Ford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ford lands a leg kick that knocks Demeter off balance momentarily.
Patrik Demeter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Demeter is predictable there
and Ford counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demeter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demeter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demeter takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
Ford looks to land a combination but Demeter avoids it well.
Ford checks the leg kick.
Demeter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ford has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center in the buildup to the fight.
Demeter misses with a combination
and Ford counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ford closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Demeter throws a nice looking combination but Ford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Demeter looks winded!
Demeter throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patrik Demeter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ford scores with a leg kick.
Demeter just misses with a punch to the body.
Ford closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ford jumps guard but Demeter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demeter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Demeter does no damage.
Demeter tries to bum rush Ford with a series of wild strikes but Ford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ford scores with a nice strike.
Some wild striking there from Demeter.
Demeter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ford.
Ford's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ford duly obliges.
 It looks like Patrik Demeter has been cut.
Demeter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ford counters with a crisp one two that drops Demeter! Ford thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Demeter to his feet! Demeter is in big trouble!
 Demeter is rocked!
Demeter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Demeter is still on wobbly legs! Can Ford finish him?
Ford closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Demeter out cold! Demeter corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henry Ford!
Henry Ford took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Finnish Elite Extreme Science for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamaru Simon (ranked 5633 p4p, 6556 weight class) and Zeze Lawrence (ranked 632 p4p, 694 weight class). Simon comes to the cage accompanied by Nightmare. Zeze Lawrence has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamaru Simon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zeze Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simon is looking to chop away at Lawrence's legs.
Lawrence throws a counter combo.
Simon throws a leg kick
and Lawrence counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawrence lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lawrence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simon is looking to counter punch.
Simon with the inside leg kick.
Simon throws a leg kick
and Lawrence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lawrence jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon gets a clinch.
Simon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence tries to bench press Simon off him but Simon keeps the position.
Lawrence looks to move to half guard but instead Simon has passed into mount! Damn!
Simon controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Simon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Simon controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence wants to control but Simon is having none of it.
Simon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Simon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Simon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Simon controlling the pace for now.
Simon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon with shots to the head and body - Lawrence looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lawrence is rocked!
Simon cracks Lawrence with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamaru Simon!
A very excited looking Kamaru Simon 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Chandler (ranked 3988 p4p, 5810 weight class) and Benjamin Strasser (ranked 414 p4p, 545 weight class). Michael Chandler 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benjamin Strasser!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strasser counters with a one-two to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Strasser scores with a four punch combination!
Strasser throws a combination. Chandler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chandler with a poor takedown
and Strasser counters with a right hand to the body.
Chandler drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chandler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler looking to pass the guard.
Chandler is stalling in the full guard.
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strasser looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chandler is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chandler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Strasser wants to stand but Chandler is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chandler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Strasser lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chandler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Strasser!
Chandler just content to control the position.
Chandler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Strasser has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chandler but great work by Strasser.
Chandler is looking to reverse the position.
Strasser wants to stand but Chandler is controlling his arm.
Chandler gets back to half guard.
Chandler is doing well to control the position and prevent Strasser from advancing to side control.
Chandler wants to control but Strasser is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chandler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chandler pulls Strasser in close to his closed guard and prevents Strasser from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've been informed that Strasser has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strasser throws a big elbow that misses.
Chandler seems keen to control Strasser's posture.
Strasser in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Strasser dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Strasser uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chandler has time to react.
Strasser gets caught flat footed, as Chandler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chandler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chandler has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Michael Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strasser's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler works his way into full mount!
Chandler is landing with some decent strikes but Strasser is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Chandler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chandler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Strasser hang on?
Strasser is rocked!
Chandler postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Strasser bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Chandler and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Chandler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Long Dong (ranked 6670 p4p, 5132 weight class) and Mike Brown (ranked 656 p4p, 578 weight class). Long Dong has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Brown!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Dong.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dong is doing well to control the position and prevent Brown from advancing to side control.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dong's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dong.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Dong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong 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.
Dong seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Dong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown is working Dong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
My spies in Tin Can Athletics inform me that Brown has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dong looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Dong.
Brown throws out a counter right but Dong avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown throws a right hand that Dong ducks under and follows up with a left that Dong also avoids with ease.
Dong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown lands a head shot.
A jab from Brown misses.
A quick step to the side and Dong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Dong counters with a shoot takedown. Brown fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown is trying to keep Dong in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Dong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
A quick step to the side and Dong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Brown misses with a hook
and Dong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Dong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Brown will probably get the nod.
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.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown leaves Dong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dong.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Dong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown thuds his right hand into Dong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mike Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Dong feinted with a counter takedown.
Brown 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 from Brown misses.
Dong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a looping left.
Dong misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Dong backing up. Dong nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
Brown with a nice cross.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dong circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Dong. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Dong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown throws a right hand that Dong ducks under and follows up with a left that Dong also avoids with ease.
Dong attempts a counter takedown but Brown avoids it well and moves away.
Brown looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Dong's temple.
Dong trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dong is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dong managing to control the position.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Dong blocks nicely.
Dong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown is in close to Dong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Dong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Dong's brow.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dong trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Dong is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dong is working away from the top position though.
Dong wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Dong is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dong in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dong counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Dong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong slips under a jab from Brown.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong.
Mike Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Dong shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Dong moves away from the strike by Brown.
Brown cracks Dong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brown jabs Dong right on the nose. Dong blinks but takes it well.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown throws a hook but Dong avoids it easily.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Dong counters with a single leg into guard. Brown didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown wants to stand but Dong is controlling the position.
Dong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown trying to control the position.
Brown keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass.
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!
Dong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Dong scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brown sprawls and moves away.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Dong counters by moving into the clinch.
Dong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dong has Brown pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown tries to break free but Dong pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brown 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Noeigati (ranked 4268 p4p, 7169 weight class) and Ben The Dream (ranked 497 p4p, 695 weight class). Noeigati comes to the cage accompanied by Cremation of Sam McGee. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ben The Dream enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Noeigati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben The Dream!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dream closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Noeigati quickly recovers to half guard.
The Dream controlling the action here.
The Dream is trying to work for a kimura but Noeigati is defending well.
The Dream keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like The Dream might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noeigati trying to control from the bottom.
The Dream throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Noeigati blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Dream.
The Dream is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The Dream throwing shots but Noeigati is blocking nicely.
The Dream looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Noeigati is trying to maintain the position but The Dream is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noeigati is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
The Dream tries to keep at a distance but Noeigati has taken the fight into the clinch.
Noeigati lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Dream jumps guard but Noeigati turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The Dream tries to break free but Noeigati pushes him back against the cage.
Noeigati scores with a shoulder strike.
Noeigati lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Noeigati works on The Dream's body with a couple of short punches.
Noeigati lands a shoulder strike.
The Dream jumps guard but Noeigati turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Noeigati lands with a short shot to the head.
Noeigati has The Dream pressed against the cage, preventing The Dream from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Noeigati lands a hook that snaps the head of The Dream backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Dream up against the cage.
Noeigati prevents The Dream from breaking the clinch.
A body shot lands from Noeigati.
The Dream looks winded!
Noeigati lands with a right to the head.
Noeigati lands with a light punch inside.
Noeigati lands a body shot.
Noeigati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Noeigati leaning against his opponent.
The Dream is trying to break the clinch but Noeigati has him pressed against the cage.
Noeigati lands a right hand.
Noeigati lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Noeigati lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Dream or not.
Noeigati breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noeigati lands a big uppercut and The Dream crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but The Dream looks OK. Noeigati waves The Dream back to his feet!
The Dream 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!
Noeigati fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks The Dream square on the jaw! Damn, The Dream 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 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Noeigati!
Benjamin Noeigati made sure to mention his sponsor, Finnish Elite Extreme Science in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gavin (ranked 6123 p4p, 3073 weight class) and Fred Nieztche (ranked 627 p4p, 380 weight class). Tommy Gavin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fred Nieztche's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Gavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fred Nieztche!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nieztche misses with a straight right.
Nieztche keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gavin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nieztche blocks a head kick by Gavin.
Nieztche shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gavin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nieztche postures up and lands a big shot to Gavin's brow.
Nieztche working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gavin's head.
Nieztche stops Gavin from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nieztche accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nieztche throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gavin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Gavin'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 one minute gone in the round.
Gavin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nieztche must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nieztche loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nieztche slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nieztche misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nieztche landing a few strikes.
Gavin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nieztche connects with a decent elbow.
Nieztche postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gavin is not content to let Nieztche control the position.
Gavin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nieztche connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieztche scoring with punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Nieztche are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gavin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nieztche working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nieztche landing strikes.
Nieztche working the head and body with strikes.
Gavin regains half guard, as Nieztche was trying to land strikes.
Nieztche wants to control but Gavin is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieztche throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nieztche throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nieztche working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nieztche is keen to just control but Gavin is a slippery customer.
Nieztche is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gavin!
Gavin manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Gavin, under a barage of strikes from Nieztche.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nieztche lands a nice short elbow.
Nieztche wants to pass the guard but Gavin is defending well.
Gavin is looking to escape.
Nieztche thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gavin's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieztche throwing shots but Gavin is blocking nicely.
Nieztche throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gavin to regain full guard.
Nieztche scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nieztche throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nieztche throws a big elbow that misses.
Nieztche landing some decent shots from guard.
Gavin keeping moving, preventing Nieztche from controlling successfully.
Gavin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nieztche is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nieztche with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Nieztche dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gavin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nieztche throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tommy Gavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gavin tries a head kick but it misses.
Gavin tries to clinch there but Nieztche circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gavin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nieztche has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gavin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nieztche leaning against his opponent.
Gavin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nieztche drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gavin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tommy Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Nieztche.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nieztche drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gavin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nieztche paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Gavin with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin tries to clinch but Nieztche moves out of range.
Gavin has a takedown stuffed.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nieztche swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nieztche has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gavin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nieztche manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nieztche just misses with a punch to the body.
Nieztche takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Fred Nieztche has been cut.
Nieztche shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gavin defends it nicely.
Gavin throws a big counter combination but Nieztche scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gavin wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieztche blocks a head kick by Gavin.
Gavin thuds his right hand into Nieztche's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gavin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gavin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nieztche takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch but Nieztche swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nieztche keeps the fight on the outside.
Nieztche swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gavin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nieztche paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nieztche is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieztche shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gavin makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nieztche circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin fails with the takedown.
Gavin tries to clinch there but Nieztche circles away.
Nieztche is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gavin tries to clinch there but Nieztche circles away.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nieztche paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gavin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nieztche moves into the clinch.
Nieztche is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gavin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin prevents the takedown attempt.
Nieztche takes a knee right on the jaw!
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!
Gavin prevents the takedown attempt.
Nieztche is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gavin to keep the fight standing.
Gavin breaks the clinch.
Nieztche gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nieztche has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gavin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gavin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gavin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gavin wants to clinch up but Nieztche keeps it at a distance.
Nieztche throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Gavin misses the target.
Gavin connects with a high kick.
Nieztche lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gavin circles away quickly and effectively.
Gavin moves to clinch but Nieztche breaks away
and Nieztche counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fred Nieztche's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gavin closes the distance but Nieztche moves to the side
and Nieztche counters with a shoot takedown. Gavin fights it but they end up in guard.
Nieztche chips away with some ground and pound.
Nieztche trying to control the position from guard on top but Gavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gavin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nieztche controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nieztche chips away with some ground and pound.
Nieztche throws an elbow that misses. Gavin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nieztche's guard. Nice move by Gavin!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gavin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nieztche keeping moving, preventing Gavin from controlling successfully.
Gavin gets to his feet - Nieztche follows without any prompting.
Gavin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gavin throws a nice head kick!
Nieztche has closed the distance and engaged Gavin in a clinch.
Gavin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nieztche wants to take the fight to the mat but Gavin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieztche is trying to pull guard but Gavin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gavin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nieztche is defending well for now.
Gavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nieztche paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nieztche fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gavin avoids it really well and circles away.
Gavin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tommy Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Nieztche.
Gavin tries to clinch up but Nieztche circles away and keeps his distance.
Nieztche lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gavin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nieztche throws a counter combo.
Nieztche fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gavin throws a sloppy head kick and Nieztche moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Nieztche. No joy for Gavin on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gavin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Nieztche does no damage.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nieztche feints the counter takedown.
Nieztche stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nieztche wants it to stay on the feet.
Nieztche shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gavin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nieztche sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gavin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nieztche scores with punches from side control.
Nieztche is working Gavin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nieztche in side control, throwing shots but Gavin defends.
Nieztche lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gavin down.
Fred Nieztche has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nieztche grinds an elbow into Gavin's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Check out the look on Nieztche's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nieztche creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nieztche working the ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin taking a bit of punishment here - Nieztche scoring with strikes.
Nieztche moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gavin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nieztche trying to control the position but Gavin is working away.
Nieztche looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gavin is avoiding damage well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Nieztche comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nieztche has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Nieztche!
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