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OFK 61 - Williams Vs Shamrock PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Rodriguez (ranked 4136 p4p, 3704 weight class) and Ryan Mcarthy (ranked 359 p4p, 340 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Mcarthy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcarthy moves into the clinch successfully.
Mcarthy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodriguez blocks it with crossed arms.
Rodriguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcarthy tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BaeRZ's MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Rodriguez blocks a jab.
Mcarthy tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Mcarthy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcarthy misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcarthy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rodriguez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mcarthy fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcarthy clinches with his opponent.
Rodriguez lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcarthy breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcarthy misses the target.
Mcarthy takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses.
Rodriguez throws a quick counter head kick but Mcarthy was just out of range.
Mcarthy shoots for a takedown but Rodriguez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mcarthy throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Mcarthy shoots in but Rodriguez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mcarthy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRodriguez.
Pablo Rodriguez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Mcarthy.
Mcarthy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mcarthy. Mcarthy obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the body kick.
Mcarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez throws a counter high kick but Mcarthy was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcarthy has managed to clinch.
Mcarthy is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodriguez has double underhooks.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcarthy is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.
Rodriguez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodriguez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mcarthy backwards.
Mcarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcarthy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rodriguez throws a counter high kick but Mcarthy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mcarthy scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcarthy.
Mcarthy pushes Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcarthy.
Mcarthy blocks an uppercut.
Mcarthy manages to break the clinch.
Mcarthy closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.
Mcarthy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rodriguez to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcarthy.
Mcarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez staying out of range there.
Rodriguez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mcarthy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodriguez pinned against the cage. Rodriguez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodriguez throws a quick counter head kick but Mcarthy was just out of range.
Mcarthy misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
Ryan Mcarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcarthy has Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcarthy clinches with his opponent.
Rodriguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
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!
Rodriguez keeps control of Mcarthy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mcarthy is trying to break the clinch but Rodriguez has him pressed against the cage.
Mcarthy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcarthy has managed to clinch.
Mcarthy tries a knee to the head but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rodriguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodriguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Mcarthy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mcarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Rodriguez tries to sprawl out of it but Mcarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rodriguez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcarthy clobbers Rodriguez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ryan Mcarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcarthy tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez throws a quick counter head kick but Mcarthy was just out of range.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Mcarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Mcarthy misses
and Rodriguez counters with a head kick that drops Mcarthy to the mat! Mcarthy scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Mcarthy is rocked!
Mcarthy throws a head kick that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Mcarthy out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Rodriguez is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pablo Rodriguez!
Pablo Rodriguez very nearly forgot to thank Top Gun Nutrition 160q 4 $150 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Brockington (ranked 3167 p4p, 5501 weight class) and Jure Jez (ranked 404 p4p, 576 weight class). Jure Jez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kevin Brockington's chin.
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Counter fighter
Good 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 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Brockington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jure Jez!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jez gets a double leg takedown into Brockington's guard.
Brockington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jez throwing strikes but missing.
Jez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brockington looking for a sweep. Not yet Brockington, not yet.
Brockington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jez advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brockington sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brockington is not content to let Jez control the position.
Brockington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jez wants to take a breather but Brockington is having none of it.
Jez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brockington to regain full guard.
Jez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brockington wants to improve his position but instead Jez has moved into half guard.
Jez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brockington makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brockington gets caught flat footed, as Jez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brockington is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brockington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brockington wants a takedown.
Brockington is trying to drag Jez to the mat but Jez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Brockington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brockington keeps control of Jez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brockington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jez taking a breather.
Brockington is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jez can't fight it off and eventually Brockington manages to take the fight to the floor. Jez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jez wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jez clinches up against the cage.
Brockington has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jez.
Brockington has Jez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brockington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jez after a bit of a struggle.
Jez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brockington tries for a takedown but Jez manages to get underhooks.
Brockington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brockington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brockington drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jez wants to get back to striking at distance but Brockington won't allow it.
Jez breaks from the clinch.
Jez tried to score with a low kick but Brockington checks it.
No luck for Brockington with that takedown attempt.
Brockington shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jez is adopting a defensive guard.
Brockington drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jez dives on top into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jure Jez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brockington.
Jez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brockington's guard.
Brockington manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Brockington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jez.
Brockington attempts a counter takedown but Jez avoids it well and moves away.
Jez takes the fight into the clinch.
Jez manages to break the clinch.
Jez gets the takedown into side control.
Brockington sneaks out the side door and pushes Jez away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jez has Brockington up against the cage in a clinch.
Brockington is trying to drag Jez to the mat but Jez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockington goes for a takedown attempt but Jez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jez moves into range and clinches up with Brockington.
Brockington gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Brockington tries to free his leg and advance position but Jez is retaining full guard.
Brockington pushing down on Jez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brockington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jez defending well though.
Brockington seems to be looking for submissions.
Jez trying to hold on to Brockington's head to control him but Brockington postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brockington trying to control the action but Jez is working from the bottom.
Brockington postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jez to stand up.
Jez leaves Brockington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Brockington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jez forces Brockington back against the cage and clinches.
Jez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brockington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jez is trying to force a seperation but Brockington has the dominant position.
Brockington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brockington attempts a counter takedown but Jez avoids it well and moves away.
Jez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jez leaves Brockington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brockington sets himself, and Jez steps forward looking for the clinch! Brockington avoids it this time.
Brockington slips a jab and a cross from Jez.
Kevin Brockington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jez misses with a wild body shot.
Brockington is looking to counter with head kicks.
Brockington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jez!
Jez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brockington decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jez wants it to stay on the feet.
Brockington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jez throws a head kick but Brockington moves out of range.
Jez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brockington.
Jez just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Brockington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brockington shoots in for a double leg but Jez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brockington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jez leaves Brockington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Brockington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brockington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jure Jez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Brockington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brockington goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brockington but great work by Jez.
Brockington is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jez connects with a decent elbow.
Jez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brockington to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Jez.
Jure Jez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brockington closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jez did well to prevent Brockington getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brockington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brockington controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brockington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jez is just riding it out for now. Brockington eventually gives up the hold.
Jez wants to improve his position but Brockington is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jez is trying is best to control the position here.
Brockington seems to be looking for submissions.
Brockington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jez pushes Brockington off looking to stand but Brockington dives back in and keeps control.
Jez trying to hold on to Brockington's head to control him but Brockington postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brockington tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jez is in Brockington's guard.
Brockington has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brockington is trying to trip Jez. He has hold of a leg but Jez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brockington persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brockington looking to pass the guard.
Jez is looking to stand up but Brockington isn't so interested in that idea.
Jure Jez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brockington stands and throws Jez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brockington tries to advance to mount but Jez denies him.
Jez is not content to let Brockington control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brockington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Brockington is controlling him well.
Brockington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brockington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brockington tries for a kimura but Jez is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Brockington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jez 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 3297 p4p, 3069 weight class) and Gothic Line (ranked 347 p4p, 324 weight class). Line has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 44 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricki Suckerpunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gothic Line!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target.
Suckerpunch fails to land with a series of punches.
Line misses with a looping left.
Line scores with a jab to the jaw.
Suckerpunch tries to clinch but Line moves out of range.
Line slips under a jab.
Line let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Line throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suckerpunch tries to land a leg kick but Line saw it coming and moves away.
Line wants to counter the offense by Suckerpunch and move into the clinch position.
Line keeps the fight on the outside.
Suckerpunch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Suckerpunch tries to clinch up but Line circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suckerpunch throws a right and a left that Line avoids nicely.
Line throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Line with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suckerpunch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Line moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suckerpunch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Line was well out of range. Poor timing from Suckerpunch.
A nice side step and Line releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Line lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suckerpunch is breathing heavily.
Line unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Suckerpunch! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Line is unloading with more strikes now! Suckerpunch drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gothic Line!
A less than humble Gothic Line misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark O Madsen (ranked 3422 p4p, 2932 weight class) and Carlos Gomez (ranked 426 p4p, 383 weight class). Carlos Gomez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark O Madsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomez misses with a wild body shot.
Gomez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows O Madsen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
O Madsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomez has wrist control.
O Madsen postures up.
We've been hearing that O Madsen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Madsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Madsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
O Madsen connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
O Madsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
O Madsen wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Gomez has his foot on O Madsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Madsen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Madsen works over Gomez with some ground and pound from guard.
O Madsen postures up and lands a big shot to Gomez's brow.
O Madsen looking to sit in guard and control but Gomez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gomez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
O Madsen is looking to get back to full guard here but Gomez has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gomez working the ground and pound from side control.
Gomez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for O Madsen!
O Madsen is working to get back to half guard.
Gomez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
O Madsen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if O Madsen tries to get out of the position.
Gomez looking to finish with strikes here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez unloads with some shots from mount but O Madsen bucks and avoids them well.
O Madsen tries to lock up and control but Gomez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
O Madsen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Madsen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gomez.
Gomez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
O Madsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gomez is working away from the top position though.
O Madsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomez on the ground.
Gomez seems to be looking for submissions.
Gomez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Madsen's head.
O Madsen is staying active underneath Gomez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen is looking for a sweep. Gomez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Madsen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gomez.
Gomez wants to take a breather but O Madsen is having none of it.
Gomez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gomez is trying to control the action in half guard but O Madsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gomez is thwarting O Madsen's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Madsen is looking to improve his position.
O Madsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
O Madsen has his hands on Gomez's head, controlling the position.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but O Madsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
O Madsen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gomez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and O Madsen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from O Madsen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
O Madsen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. O Madsen showed some decent athleticism there.
Gomez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gomez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gomez is trying to maintain the position but O Madsen is very close to passing his half guard.
Gomez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
O Madsen working over Gomez with some ground and pound. Gomez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Gomez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
O Madsen scores with a nice right hand.
Gomez scores with a head kick.
O Madsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
O Madsen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gomez misses with a wild body shot.
Gomez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Gomez misses.
Gomez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Gomez.
Gomez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Good work by O Madsen as he checks the leg kick.
Gomez misses with a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Madsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gomez pinned against the cage. Gomez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
O Madsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark O Madsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Gomez - just one landing.
Gomez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Madsen.
Gomez throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! O Madsen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gomez - the referee stops the clock and O Madsen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gomez. O Madsen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gomez missing with a left hand there. O Madsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Madsen blocks a head kick by Gomez.
O Madsen misses with a two punch combination.
Gomez misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Madsen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Madsen wants to clinch up but Gomez keeps it at a distance.
Gomez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
O Madsen avoids the head kick by Gomez.
O Madsen feinted with a counter takedown.
O Madsen gets a clinch.
O Madsen lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Madsen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Madsen has managed to get both his arms back between Gomez's legs - danger averted.
O Madsen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Madsen is one step ahead there.
Gomez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
O Madsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gomez can't keep his opponent in guard - O Madsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gomez actively working from the bottom here.
O Madsen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with O Madsen in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mark O Madsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
O Madsen is thwarting Gomez's attempts to control the position.
Gomez wants to improve his position but O Madsen is controlling well.
O Madsen lands strikes from half guard.
O Madsen controlling the pace.
Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Madsen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Madsen is trying to control. Gomez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Madsen winds up and cracks Gomez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
O Madsen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
O Madsen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gomez trying to control from the bottom.
O Madsen slows the pace down in half guard.
O Madsen wants to take a breather but Gomez is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Gomez 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!
O Madsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomez's waist but Gomez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Madsen off to one side.
Gomez lands a nice shot to the body.
Gomez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gomez blocks a head kick by O Madsen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. O Madsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Gomez tries to get set, O Madsen tries to push him back and clinch up but Gomez manages to avoid the attempt.
O Madsen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gomez's half guard.
Gomez moves into full guard.
O Madsen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gomez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
O Madsen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
O Madsen is posturing up here but Gomez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! O Madsen tries to roll out but it's too tight and O Madsen has to tap! Slick submission there by Gomez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Gomez!
Carlos Gomez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between J Gay G (ranked 1844 p4p, 5069 weight class) and Claude Dacre (ranked 208 p4p, 407 weight class). Gay G's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Down. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J Gay G!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claude Dacre!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dacre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gay G.
Dacre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gay G circles away from the clinch attempt.
A cross from Dacre lands.
Gay G throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gay G throws a lazy right hand but Dacre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gay G swings widly with a right hand
and Dacre counters with a three punch combo that has Gay G backing up. Gay G nods at Dacre to acknowledge the strikes.
Dacre moves out of range as Gay G throws a body kick.
Gay G lands a leg kick that knocks Dacre off balance momentarily.
Gay G circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Gay G has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gay G is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dacre.
The fighters circling - Gay G throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gay G misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dacre.
Gay G avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dacre throws a body shot but no joy.
Gay G uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gay G stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gay G wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dacre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dacre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gay G avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dacre.
Gay G is trying to improve his position.
Gay G gets back to half guard.
Gay G is concentrating on defense, preventing Dacre from advancing position.
Dacre trying to pass the guard but Gay G defending well.
Gay G tries to get to full guard but Dacre has control of the leg.
Gay G is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dacre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dacre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gay G defending well though.
Gay G is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dacre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gay G trying to control from the bottom.
Dacre wants to control but Gay G is keeping him busy.
Gay G wants to improve his position but Dacre is controlling well.
Dacre passes into side control, despite Gay G's attempt to control the position.
Dacre misses with the ground and pound.
Gay G manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gay G prevents Dacre from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dacre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dacre trying to control but Gay G postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gay G prevents Dacre from improving his position.
Dacre trying to hold on to Gay G's head to control him but Gay G postures up.
Gay G not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dacre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dacre gets back to full guard.
Dacre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gay G is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Dacre pulls Gay G in close to his closed guard and prevents Gay G from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dacre trying to keep a closed guard but Gay G is proving a slippery customer.
Gay G with a nice head shot there.
Dacre 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.
Gay G pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dacre is keeping the position for now.
Gay G is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dacre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Dacre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G stopping the sweep attempt from Dacre.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that J Gay G 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.
The fighters circling - Gay G throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dacre looks to land a left hand but Gay G moved out of range nicely.
Gay G connects with a body shot that sends Dacre's belly button to the back.
Gay G is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dacre's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Gay G thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dacre gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gay G to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gay G throws an elbow that misses. Dacre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gay G's guard. Nice move by Dacre!
Dacre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gay G keeping full guard, as Dacre tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G controls Dacre momentarily but Dacre frees himself.
Dacre is fighting to break Gay G's control of his arms but Gay G is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dacre is one step ahead there.
Gay G is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dacre trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay G is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dacre wants to control but Gay G is keeping busy.
Dacre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gay G is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dacre can do to turn this around?
Dacre has Gay G pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay G trying to control but Dacre is working from the bottom.
Gay G throws a big elbow that misses.
Gay G controlling from the top position.
Gay G trying to control the position from guard on top but Dacre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dacre pulls Gay G in close to his closed guard and prevents Gay G from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gay G preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gay G wants to pass the guard but Dacre is keeping the position.
Dacre pulls Gay G in close to his closed guard and prevents Gay G from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gay G is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dacre. Gay G does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gay G changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dacre shoots in for a takedown but Gay G shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gay G drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dacre sprawls and moves away.
Gay G throws a head kick but Dacre moves out of range.
Gay G scores with a jab. Dacre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gay G throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dacre on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Dacre. That snapped Gay G's head back.
Gay G misses with an uppercut. Dacre saw that one coming.
Dacre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Gay G misses.
Dacre takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay G looking to throw knees to the head but Dacre is blocking nicely.
Dacre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dacre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gay G tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dacre was well out of range. Poor timing from Gay G.
Dacre shoots in but no luck this time.
Gay G moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Gay G fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dacre sprawls well initially but Gay G persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gay G winds up and cracks Dacre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gay G lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gay G is thwarting Dacre's attempts to control the position.
Gay G not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dacre is looking for a sweep. Gay G is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dacre trying to hold on to Gay G's head to control him but Gay G postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
J Gay G dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gay G misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dacre.
Gay G takes a swing at Dacre's ribcage but misses.
Gay G just misses with a punch to the body.
Dacre gets caught napping as Gay G dives in and scores a takedown. Dacre manages to retain guard.
J Gay G overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gay G postures up and lands a big shot to Dacre's brow.
Dacre wants to sweep here but Gay G controlling him for the moment.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Dacre keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dacre is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay G trying to keep a closed guard but Dacre is proving a slippery customer.
Dacre tries to free his leg and advance position but Gay G is retaining full guard.
Dacre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dacre trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay G is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G pulls Dacre in to control the position.
Gay G continues to stall.
Dacre trying to control the position from guard on top but Gay G is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gay G working a defensive guard but Dacre passes into half guard.
Dacre content to control rather than advance.
Gay G wants to improve his position but Dacre is controlling well.
Dacre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gay G sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Gay G moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dacre controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dacre scoring with some ground and pound.
Gay G 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.
Gay G controls Dacre momentarily but Dacre frees himself.
Dacre stays in close to Gay G's body and controls the position.
Gay G looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gay G tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gay G keeping moving, preventing Dacre from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gay G throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Gay G misses.
Gay G throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dacre tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gay G is in Dacre's guard.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Dacre keeps moving.
Dacre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gay G looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Claude Dacre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gay G working a defensive guard here.
Dacre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dacre stopping the sweep attempt from Gay G.
Dacre being controlled here momentarily.
Gay G working a defensive guard here.
Dacre is looking to work some ground and pound but Gay G has wrist control.
Dacre wants to control from the top but Gay G keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dacre stands and throws Gay G's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gay G is looking for a sweep.
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 J Gay G.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gay G, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... J Gay G!
J Gay G bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Claude Dacre had this to say: 'Thanks for coming..I'll be back'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hershel Hasselhoff (ranked 2423 p4p, 2321 weight class) and Pierre Ragout Mendy (ranked 318 p4p, 310 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Pierre Ragout Mendy 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 19 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hershel Hasselhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Ragout Mendy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendy scores with a jab.
Hasselhoff fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mendy to the ground. Hasselhoff is now in Mendy's guard.
Hasselhoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hasselhoff drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mendy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hasselhoff has Mendy in his guard.
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendy cracks Hasselhoff with a solid left hand.
Mendy landing with the ground and pound.
Mendy wants to control from the top but Hasselhoff keeps moving.
Hasselhoff working for a triangle but Mendy defends it easily.
Mendy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hasselhoff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mendy controls the pace.
Mendy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hasselhoff is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendy landing with the ground and pound.
Hasselhoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mendy distracts Hasselhoff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy landing some decent shots from guard.
Hasselhoff throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mendy cracks Hasselhoff with a solid left hand.
Mendy cracks Hasselhoff with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hasselhoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hasselhoff's head.
Mendy cracks Hasselhoff with a solid left hand.
Mendy scoring with punches to the head and body.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendy working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Mendy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hasselhoff is retaining full guard.
Hasselhoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendy is aware though and is defending well.
Mendy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mendy pushing down on Hasselhoff's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hasselhoff is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendy controlling the pace.
Mendy trying to control from half guard but Hasselhoff is working away.
Mendy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hasselhoff is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tran MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mendy is nestled in close to Hasselhoff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Hasselhoff's hands, connecting with Hasselhoff's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.
Mendy winds up and cracks Hasselhoff with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hasselhoff is staying active underneath Mendy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hasselhoff is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hasselhoff actively working from the bottom here.
Mendy working Hasselhoff over with strikes.
Hasselhoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendy pulls his head out easily.
Mendy trying to control from half guard but Hasselhoff is working away.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendy in particular looking to stall.
Mendy working Hasselhoff over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mendy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hasselhoff is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hasselhoff moves into full guard.
Mendy cracks Hasselhoff with a solid left hand.
Hasselhoff looking for a guillotine here but Mendy defends easily.
Mendy cracks Hasselhoff with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy is stalling in the full guard.
Hasselhoff keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Hasselhoff has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendy is working Hasselhoff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hasselhoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hasselhoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hasselhoff is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hasselhoff has momentary wrist control but Mendy slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendy looking to pass the guard.
Mendy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hasselhoff's guard.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Mendy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hasselhoff with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mendy controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendy is trying to control. Hasselhoff wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mendy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hasselhoff actively working from the bottom here.
Hasselhoff taking some punishment here, with Mendy in his half guard.
Hasselhoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hasselhoff trying to get back to full guard but Mendy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mendy controlling his opponent.
Mendy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hasselhoff really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendy looking to finish Hasselhoff with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hasselhoff!
Mendy scoring with strikes but Hasselhoff is staying in there.
Mendy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mendy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mendy working the ground and pound effectively.
Mendy dominating with strikes here.
Mendy raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendy unloading with bombs!
 Hasselhoff is rocked!
Mendy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Hasselhoff is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mendy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hasselhoff looks a forlorn figure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hasselhoff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mendy to the mat! Mendy manages to get full guard.
Hasselhoff seems to have got his legs back now.
Hasselhoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hasselhoff off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mendy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hasselhoff on his heels. He'll look to pass Hasselhoff's guard now, I'm sure.
Mendy passes Hasselhoff's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hasselhoff is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mendy is tapping! Great win for Hasselhoff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hershel Hasselhoff!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donte Billings (ranked 2342 p4p, 2304 weight class) and Josh Roffen (ranked 307 p4p, 302 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donte Billings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Roffen!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billings throws a nice looking combination but Roffen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roffen avoids the body shot from Billings.
Billings stuns Roffen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Billings throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billings changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roffen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roffen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
 It looks like Josh Roffen has been cut.
Billings jabs at Roffen's body.
Roffen takes the fight into the clinch.
Billings is trying to maintain a safe position but Roffen gets an underhook and turns Billings into the cage.
Billings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roffen avoids a kick to the body.
Roffen misses with a straight left.
Billings is looking to counter punch.
Billings lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roffen at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roffen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roffen scores with the left hand. Billings knows he should have avoided that one.
Billings throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roffen counters with a left and a right that stings Billings.
Roffen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billings moves away.
Billings misses with a wild body shot.
Roffen throws the left hand but Billings avoids the punch easily.
Billings is looking to wear down Roffen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Billings lands a jab to Roffen's midsection.
Donte Billings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roffen misses with a series of wild punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roffen checks a leg kick.
Billings dodges the punch combination from Roffen.
Billings getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roffen darts in and clinches Billings up against the cage.
Billings effectively controlling the action here.
Roffen breaks the clinch.
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!
Billings misses with a right hand
and Roffen counters with a one-two to the body.
Roffen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Billings connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roffen scrambles back to his feet.
Billings looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Billings throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roffen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roffen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roffen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billings.
Roffen avoids the body shot from Billings.
Billings swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Roffen.
Roffen doesn't manage to clinch there - Billings circles away.
Roffen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Billings misses with a straight right.
Roffen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Billings swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roffen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings scores with a nice right hand.
Billings lands with an overhand left.
Billings will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roffen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Billings at a distance.
Billings keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roffen.
Billings lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Roffen backs up against the cage.
Billings getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roffen moves away from the strike by Billings.
Billings avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roffen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roffen moves out of range of the leg kick from Billings.
Roffen throws the left hand but Billings avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Roffen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Billings looks to land a right hand but Roffen moved out of range.
Roffen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Billings stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Billings motions for Roffen to come forward. Billings throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Billings displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Billings throws a right hand that Roffen ducks under and follows up with a left that Roffen also avoids with ease.
Billings tries to bum rush Roffen with a series of wild strikes but Roffen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roffen misses with a straight right.
Roffen takes one to the chin there.
That has opened up Josh Roffen's cut even more.
Roffen blocks the body kick.
Roffen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roffen gets a clinch.
Roffen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Billings loads up on a big right hand but Roffen slips the punch.
Billings lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donte Billings dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Roffen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Billings staying out of range there.
Roffen lands the left hand.
A combination from Billings does no damage.
Roffen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Billings appears to be looking for a big counter.
Roffen throws a right and a left that Billings avoids nicely.
Billings moves out of range of the strikes.
Roffen misses with a hook. Billings ducked under it nicely.
Billings feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Billings missing with a left hand there. Roffen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Roffen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Billings misses with a low kick.
Roffen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donte Billings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roffen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billings thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Roffen if he has to take too many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Roffen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donte Billings is winning the standup battle so far.
Roffen ducks under a wild hook from Billings.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Billings!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roffen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Billings misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Roffen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Billings misses with a left hand
and Roffen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Roffen misses.
Roffen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roffen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Billings paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Billings. That snapped Roffen's head back.
Roffen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Billings misses with a low kick.
Billings cracks a nice hook into Roffen's ribs.
Billings swings for the body but Roffen moves out of range.
Roffen looks to land a left hand but Billings moved out of range nicely.
Billings works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Roffen moves out of range of the leg kick from Billings.
Roffen misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roffen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Billings. Billings obviously looking to wear him down.
Billings tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roffen is able to avoid easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Roffen misses.
Sloppy strikes from Roffen. Those never looked like landing.
Roffen lands a two punch combo.
Roffen drives through and clinches with Billings against the cage.
Billings taking a breather.
Billings swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billings misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roffen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roffen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billings misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roffen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Billings.
Billings lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roffen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Billings moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Billings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roffen.
Billings misses with a few strikes there.
Billings with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Billings moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Roffen avoids the body shot from Billings.
Roffen throws a right hand that Billings ducks under and follows up with a left that Billings also avoids with ease.
Billings sizes up Roffen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roffen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Billings back to the cage. Roffen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Billings lands a nice looking body kick.
Billings avoids the body shot from Roffen.
Roffen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Billings stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roffen moves out of range as Billings strikes.
Billings takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Billings throws a series of punches but Roffen moves out of range.
Roffen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Billings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roffen throws out the jab.
Billings looks to throw the jab but Roffen is out of range.
Billings lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Roffen does no damage.
Billings connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roffen momentarily.
The cut above Josh Roffen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Roffen misses with a straight right.
Billings misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donte Billings dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Roffen's cut.
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!
Roffen throws a hook but Billings blocks it.
Roffen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Billings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roffen.
Billings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Billings connects with a nice looking jab.
Roffen lands with an overhand left.
Billings throws an off balance right hand
enabling Roffen to counter with a crisp jab.
Billings misses with the combination.
Billings avoids the body shot from Roffen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings wants to land a leg kick but Roffen is out of range.
Roffen just misses with a punch to the body.
Billings throws out a powerful jab.
Roffen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billings.
Roffen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billings was well out of range. Poor timing from Roffen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roffen throws a looping overhand right but Billings ducks down to avoid it.
Billings half committed to a counter leg kick.
Roffen stalks Billings and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Billings's face. Billings staggers backwards, shaken.
Roffen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roffen throws a body punch but Billings moves out of range.
Billings takes a swing at Roffen's ribcage but misses.
Billings lands a left and a right that send Roffen crashing to the mat, dazed. Billings thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Roffen is rocked!
Roffen misses with a looping right.
Roffen is still on wobbly legs! Can Billings finish him?
Roffen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Billings.
Roffen seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billings misses with the combination.
Roffen has managed to clinch.
Roffen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Billings stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Roffen misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Roffen blocks an uppercut.
Billings lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roffen.
Billings's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Billings misses with a body punch.
Roffen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roffen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billings staying out of range there.
Billings swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roffen throws out a powerful jab.
Billings misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by Billings.
Billings moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Decent striking displayed by Billings there.
Roffen slips a jab and a cross from Billings.
Billings scores with a jab. Roffen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Josh Roffen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Roffen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billings.
Good shot there by Billings.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roffen ducks under a wild hook from Billings.
Billings catches Roffen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Billings throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Billings takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billings catches Roffen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Billings slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roffen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Billings misses with a body kick.
Roffen lands a nice hook to Billings's body. Billings takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roffen moves out of range as Billings throws a body kick.
Roffen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Billings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roffen can do to turn this around?
Roffen moves out of range of the body kick.
Billings throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roffen.
Billings is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Roffen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Billings throws a nice looking combination but Roffen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roffen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Roffen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roffen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Billings throws a series of punches but Roffen moves out of range.
Billings swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donte Billings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Billings, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donte Billings!
A relieved looking Donte Billings 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 Paul Sight (ranked 1086 p4p, 2739 weight class) and Colt Jones (ranked 144 p4p, 365 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Colt Jones !
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Colt Jones has been cut.
Jones misses the jab.
Sight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sight loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
No joy there for Sight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sight lands a jab to the nose.
Sight throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Good shot there by Jones .
Sight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones throws a body punch but Sight moves out of range.
Jones takes a swing at Sight's ribcage but misses.
Sight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sight rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice uppercut lands for Sight. That snapped Jones 's head back.
Paul Sight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sight connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Sight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sight is looking for a counter combo.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Sight's shoulder, as Sight tries to avoid the shot.
Sight thuds his right hand into Jones 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Sight ducks down to avoid it.
Sight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sight closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've been told by Sight's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones .
Sight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Sight is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Sight moved out of range.
Sight moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sight uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones .
Sight is looking to counter punch.
Jones walks into a left hand.
That has opened up Colt Jones 's cut even more.
Sight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sight throws a body shot but no joy.
Sight lands an overhand right.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Sight moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws a jab when Sight was well out of range.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Sight moved out of range.
Sight tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sight connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones 's hands.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Sight seems unphased.
Sight tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Sight saw that one coming.
Sight is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sight.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Jones .
Sight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sight misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Sight misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones ! But no joy.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sight's hands.
Sight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones .
Sight throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Sight. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Sight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Sight moved out of range.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Sight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The cut above Colt Jones 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Sight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sight moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sight looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sight.
Sight throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Sight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones throws a hook but Sight avoids it easily.
Sight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sight counters with a straight right hand.
Jones slips under a jab from Sight.
Sight fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Sight lands a left and a right that send Jones crashing to the mat, dazed. Sight thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jones is rocked!
Sight sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Jones 's defenses. It connects perfectly with Jones 's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Sight!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hanny Sledgehammer (ranked 976 p4p, 1145 weight class) and Ricardo Milos (ranked 128 p4p, 157 weight class). Ricardo Milos told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hanny Sledgehammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Milos!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sledgehammer closes the distance and pushes Milos back into the cage.
Sledgehammer stalling in the clinch but Milos improves position.
Milos is working Sledgehammer over against the cage.
Milos throws a punch but it's blocked by Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer scores with a shoulder strike.
Milos throws a punch but it's blocked by Sledgehammer.
Milos misses with a body punch.
Sledgehammer misses with a punch to the body.
Milos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sledgehammer prevents a body shot from Milos.
Sledgehammer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Milos connects with an inside leg kick.
Milos connects with a single shot there.
Sledgehammer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Milos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Milos's coach down at GachiClub was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Milos's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sledgehammer instigates a clinch.
Sledgehammer has had enough of the clinch but Milos keeps him there for the moment.
Sledgehammer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sledgehammer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sledgehammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Milos's elbow.
Milos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sledgehammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Milos connects with a crisp jab.
Sledgehammer throws a right hand that misses
and Milos counters with a crisp right that sends Sledgehammer to the canvas! Milos follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Milos!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robin Williams (ranked 308 p4p, 428 weight class) and Nick Shamrock (ranked 36 p4p, 53 weight class). Shamrock has chosen One Winged Angel by The Black Mages as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robin Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 48 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Shamrock.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
A jab from Williams misses.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Robin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shamrock is defending well.
Shamrock just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
I was talking to Williams's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock misses with a punch 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!
Williams misses with a body punch.
Shamrock lands a right hand.
Williams lands a shot to the body.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Williams blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Williams misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock looking to stall.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock'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.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shamrock tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shamrock into the cage.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Williams.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shamrock into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams lands a takedown into guard.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Shamrock blocks nicely.
Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shamrock wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams advances position into side control!
Shamrock is trying to improve his position.
Williams takes a little break here. Shamrock wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Shamrock is trying to improve his position.
Shamrock defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep.
Williams throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Williams looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shamrock is avoiding damage well.
Williams grinds an elbow into Shamrock's temple.
Williams 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.
Shamrock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Williams.
Williams 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.
Shamrock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams staying calm.
Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shamrock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Williams staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams working away.
Williams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Williams trying to control the action but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Williams seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shamrock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep.
Williams controls the position from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Williams tries to clinch there but Shamrock circles away.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Williams takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Williams cracks Shamrock with a good jab.
Williams throws a hook but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Shamrock.
A head kick misses from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shamrock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Shamrock's belly button to the back.
Williams jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shamrock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Shamrock drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Williams misses the jab.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
Williams avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williams jabs at Shamrock's body.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Shamrock's head back.
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!
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robin Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Shamrock tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williams digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams blocking some punches.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Williams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock is struggling to control the position.
Shamrock avoiding damage.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shamrock is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shamrock's elbow.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
The referee calls for Shamrock to work.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Williams.
Williams tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Williams.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams tries to work over Shamrock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Shamrock on the inside.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shamrocks head.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
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 Robin Williams will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shamrock throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Shamrock scores with a hook.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Shamrock seems unphased.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams scores with a jab.
Williams throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
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!
Shamrock looking to stall.
Shamrock misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Shamrock pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shamrock is defending well.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shamrock displaying some good clinch control by pressing Williams up against the cage.
Williams blocking some punches.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Nick Shamrock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamrock or not.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with the head strike.
Shamrock is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Shamrock into the cage.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams wants the takedown. Shamrock is fighting it off but Williams persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Shamrock's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Shamrock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shamrock is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams is stalling in the full guard.
Robin Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams landing with the ground and pound.
Shamrock controlling Williams's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams won't allow Shamrock to sweep him here.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shamrock is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Shamrock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Shamrock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
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.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shamrock pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shamrock keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Shamrock controls his hands.
Williams gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams tries for a takedown but Shamrock manages to get underhooks.
Shamrock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shamrock is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams clearly takes that round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shamrock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shamrock on the side of the head.
Shamrock works Williams's body with a nice hook.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams punishes Shamrock's body with a nice straight punch.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shamrock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock flicks out a counter leg kick but Williams steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Shamrock takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Shamrock.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams throws a jab when Shamrock was well out of range.
Shamrock rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Shamrock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shamrock looking to stall.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock wants to stall.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock trying to stall but Williams improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Shamrock is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
Shamrock wants to stall.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shamrock is defending well.
Williams tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Williams as the two fighters clinch.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shamrock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams working aggressively here.
Shamrock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Shamrock avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is trying to stall.
Shamrock tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamrock can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Shamrock.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shamrock trying to control the position.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is keeping the position.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams had his way with Nick Shamrock in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams digs a good hook to Shamrock's body.
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Williams.
Williams gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shamrock tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Williams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shamrock is controlling Williams's trapped leg to prevent Williams from advancing to side control.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throwing shots but Shamrock is blocking nicely.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Shamrock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shamrock tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams is pressing down on Shamrock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shamrock is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock trying to control but Williams postures up.
Shamrock is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shamrock's head.
Shamrock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shamrock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Shamrock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robin Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Shamrock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shamrock wants it to stay on the feet.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Williams is looking to counter the offense by Shamrock and move into the clinch.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shamrock looking to stall.
Shamrock lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shamrock prevents a body shot from Williams.
Shamrock looking to stall.
Shamrock avoiding damage.
Shamrock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Shamrock is struggling to control the position.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
That's four 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.
Shamrock tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Shamrock back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Shamrock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock taking a breather.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamrock or not.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Shamrock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
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 Robin Williams.
Well Williams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Williams!
Robin Williams retains his featherweight title!
Robin Williams was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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