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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baba Jay (ranked 6354 p4p, 6341 weight class) and Jimmy Shimmy (ranked 649 p4p, 648 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Baba Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Shimmy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Jay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shimmy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jay defends it well.
Jay connects with a body shot.
Shimmy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shimmy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shimmy seems to be working for a kimura but Jay defends the submission attempt.
Shimmy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Shimmy there.
Shimmy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jay defends it well.
Shimmy misses with a head shot. Jay uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimmy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jay is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shimmy, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shimmy wants to sweep here but Jay controlling him for the moment.
Jay landing with the ground and pound.
Shimmy is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jay rolls with it to try and escape but Shimmy cranks on the arm and Jay is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Shimmy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between F00K DaOpps (ranked 5666 p4p, 6102 weight class) and Jimmy Eigenhuis (ranked 637 p4p, 668 weight class). Jimmy Eigenhuis struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, F00K DaOpps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Eigenhuis!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaOpps rushes Eigenhuis and presses him up against the cage.
DaOpps is trying to pull guard but Eigenhuis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Eigenhuis jumps guard but DaOpps stands there with Eigenhuis around his waist. Eigenhuis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DaOpps tries to pull guard but Eigenhuis won't allow it.
Eigenhuis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DaOpps tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for F00K DaOpps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eigenhuis has a couple of punches blocked by DaOpps.
Eigenhuis lands a nice knee to the body.
DaOpps jumps guard but Eigenhuis stands there with DaOpps around his waist. DaOpps gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eigenhuis jumps guard.
Eigenhuis is looking to stand up but DaOpps isn't so interested in that idea.
DaOpps works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DaOpps is trying for a kimura here. Eigenhuis looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! DaOpps wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). F00K DaOpps!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Neidlinger (ranked 4455 p4p, 6598 weight class) and Ray Ruthlessness (ranked 503 p4p, 653 weight class). Ruthlessness comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Meek Mill - Going Bad (feat. Drake) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Neidlinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Ruthlessness!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruthlessness lunges at Neidlinger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Neidlinger's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruthlessness. Neidlinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruthlessness looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ruthlessness throws a big elbow that misses.
Neidlinger is trying to control the position but Ruthlessness postures up.
Ruthlessness throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruthlessness postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruthlessness with a nice head shot there.
Ruthlessness throws a strike but Neidlinger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neidlinger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ruthlessness is proving hard to escape from.
Neidlinger decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ruthlessness, up you get!
Ruthlessness tests Neidlinger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 Neidlinger is rocked!
Ruthlessness fakes the body blow, causing Neidlinger to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Neidlinger goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Ruthlessness!
Ray Ruthlessness decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aizen Kuzo (ranked 6269 p4p, 6096 weight class) and Anderson Nandera (ranked 570 p4p, 555 weight class). Anderson Nandera looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aizen Kuzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Nandera!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nandera enables Kuzo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nandera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nandera scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nandera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nandera or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuzo, which made it look bad.
Kuzo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nandera's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kuzo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kuzo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nandera wants to stand but Kuzo is controlling the position.
Kuzo content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kuzo prevents Nandera from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kuzo scores with a takedown into Nandera's guard.
Kuzo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kuzo looking to pass the guard.
Nandera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuzo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nandera wants to stand but Kuzo is controlling the position.
Kuzo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Further stalling from Kuzo.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kuzo leaves Nandera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kuzo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nandera!
Kuzo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nandera on the ground.
Nandera is letting Kuzo control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nandera for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kuzo.
Kuzo continues to hold on tight.
Kuzo continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nandera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nandera is letting Kuzo control him for a moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kuzo is stinking the place up with his stalling.
More hug and hope from Kuzo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nandera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kuzo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kuzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aizen Kuzo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kuzo blocks a head kick by Nandera.
Nandera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuzo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuzo in particular looking to stall.
Nandera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kuzo not doing much here.
Nandera is looking to escape.
Kuzo controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nandera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kuzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nandera is trying to stand up here but Kuzo is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson Nandera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nandera drives through and clinches with Kuzo against the cage.
Kuzo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kuzo manages to end up in side control.
Kuzo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nandera's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nandera pushes Kuzo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kuzo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kuzo controls the position.
Nandera is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nandera is breathing heavily.
Kuzo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nandera is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuzo looking to score a takedown here. Nandera is defending well but Kuzo drives through and ends up in Nandera's guard.
Kuzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nandera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kuzo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aizen Kuzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aizen Kuzo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kuzo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Kuzo 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.
Nandera wants to get back to his feet.
Kuzo not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nandera is trying to stand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kuzo looking to score a takedown here. Nandera is defending well but Kuzo drives through and ends up in Nandera's guard.
Nandera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kuzo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Kuzo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nandera is trying to keep an underhook but Kuzo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nandera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nandera is trying to stand back up but Kuzo is controlling him
Kuzo controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nandera wants to get back to his feet.
Kuzo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anderson Nandera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Kuzo shoots in and bounces Nandera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kuzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kuzo prevents Nandera from getting back to his feet.
Kuzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nandera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kuzo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aizen Kuzo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuzo, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aizen Kuzo!
Aizen Kuzo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sydney Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Joshua (ranked 6402 p4p, 5437 weight class) and Ox Baker (ranked 184 p4p, 166 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Joshua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ox Baker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
Joshua is looking to clinch but Baker is avoiding it.
Baker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joshua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshua manages to avoid it.
Joshua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joshua stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joshua is breathing heavily.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baker rushes Joshua and presses him up against the cage.
Baker lands an elbow just above Joshua 's eye.
 It looks like Anthony Joshua has been cut.
Baker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker lands an elbow just above Joshua 's eye.
Baker lands an elbow inside.
Baker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Joshua is rocked!
Joshua is pressed against the cage. Baker pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Joshua! Two more big strikes from Baker and Joshua crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ox Baker!
Anthony Joshua was interviewed post fight and said 'I been a hon our to fight this match but I promise to win the next one
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baofu Taiwa (ranked 4704 p4p, 4822 weight class) and Michael Wayne (ranked 530 p4p, 545 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baofu Taiwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne stuffs the takedown.
Wayne throws a good cross that connects.
Taiwa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wayne thumps Taiwa with a low kick.
Taiwa takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Wayne.
Wayne misses with a double jab.
Wayne tests Taiwa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taiwa or perhaps it was just good defense by Wayne, which made it look bad.
Wayne moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Taiwa is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne lands a nice looking body kick.
Oh Taiwa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wayne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wayne. Taiwa shrugs it off though.
Taiwa is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Wayne just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Taiwa has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Wayne!
Michael Wayne decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phineas Turner (ranked 4396 p4p, 5751 weight class) and Randy Monsta (ranked 518 p4p, 613 weight class). Phineas Turner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phineas Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randy Monsta!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monsta circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Monsta is out of range.
Monsta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
Monsta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Danga de danga de dang - Monsta scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Phineas Turner has been cut.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Monsta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monsta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Turner misses.
Monsta wants to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch position.
Turner tests Monsta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monsta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monsta throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monsta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner thumps Monsta with a low kick.
Turner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Monsta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Monsta.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Monsta has Turner pressed against the cage, preventing Turner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Turner avoiding damage as Monsta throws knees to the body.
Monsta is trying to pull guard but Turner has him pressed against the cage.
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monsta scores with a jab.
Monsta tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Monsta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Monsta slips the punch.
Monsta throws a combination. Turner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Turner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Phineas Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner misses the jab.
Monsta shoots in looking for a takedown but Turner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Monsta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monsta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Turner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Monsta moves away from the strike by Turner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monsta throws a head kick that misses.
Turner cracks Monsta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monsta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phineas Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Turner tenderised Monsta's leg. Monsta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monsta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
Monsta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monsta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monsta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turner, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Monsta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Monsta counters with a one-two to the body.
Phineas Turner's cut is getting worse.
Monsta goes for a double leg but Turner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turner continues to drive forward.
Turner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Phineas Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Monsta.
Monsta moves into the clinch.
Turner working hard to break the clinch.
Monsta pulls guard.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Monsta has wrist control.
Turner preventing the sweep.
Turner postures up.
Monsta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turner is fighting to break Monsta's control of his arms but Monsta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Turner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Monsta has wrist control.
Monsta 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.
Monsta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monsta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monsta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phineas Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phineas Turner'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.
Turner throws a front kick aimed at Monsta's knee but Monsta avoids it well.
Turner throws a lazy head kick
and Monsta counters with a series of strikes. Turner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Monsta is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monsta can do to turn this around?
Monsta misses with a double jab.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Monsta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Monsta tries a knee to the head but Turner blocks it.
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monsta 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 Turner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monsta. That did some damage!
Monsta throws a wild body kick that Turner sees coming a mile off.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monsta tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Monsta fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Monsta checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Monsta blocks the low kick.
Turner avoids the head kick by Monsta.
A clash of legs there as Monsta blocks the low kick.
And Monsta tries to counter it with a takedown but Turner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Monsta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turner swivels and escapes.
Turner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Monsta.
Monsta tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
As Monsta backs away, Turner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Monsta scores with a punch to the head.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Monsta's shoulder, as Monsta tries to avoid the shot.
Turner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Monsta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turner pinned against the cage. Turner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Phineas Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Monsta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner tried to score with a low kick but Monsta checks it.
Monsta throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monsta tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Monsta slips the punch.
Monsta wants to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch position.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Monsta looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Monsta lands an overhand right.
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Monsta saw it coming and moves away.
Monsta doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Monsta shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense.
Phineas Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Monsta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner scores with a head kick.
Monsta tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Turner thumps Monsta with a low kick.
Monsta tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Monsta ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Monsta instigates a clinch.
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monsta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Monsta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Turner throws a front kick aimed at Monsta's knee but Monsta avoids it well.
Monsta throws a series of strikes that have Turner backpedaling.
Monsta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turner misses with a leg kick.
Monsta tries to counter by closing the distance.
Turner leaves Monsta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Monsta is out of range.
Monsta unleashes a big counter combination but Turner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turner throws a solid leg kick but Monsta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Turner.
As Turner backs off Monsta throws a huge counter combo but Turner manages to avoid it all.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monsta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner leaves Monsta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Monsta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monsta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monsta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Monsta swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monstas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monsta is out of range and Turner settles back down.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Monsta steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Turner.
Phineas Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monsta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
As Turner backs off Monsta throws a huge counter combo but Turner manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phineas Turner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phineas Turner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Monsta slips a straight right by Turner.
Monsta wants to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch position.
Turner throws a chopping leg kick but Monsta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Monsta moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Turner.
Monsta moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Monsta moves out of range easily.
Monsta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Monsta dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Nice takedown defense from Turner. No joy for Monsta on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monsta closes the distance and clinches.
Monsta scores with a shot to the side of Turner's head.
Monsta can't break the clinch.
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsta lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand.
Monsta takes the fight into the clinch.
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monsta shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Turner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Monsta feints a counter leg kick.
Monsta tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Turner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phineas Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Monsta.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Monsta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Monsta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsta closes the distance and clinches.
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Monsta.
Turner tries to keep at a distance but Monsta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monsta moves into the clinch.
Monsta jumps guard and drags Turner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses.
Monsta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turner manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsta works over Turner with some ground and pound from guard.
Monsta trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monsta throwing strikes but missing.
Monsta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monsta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner is looking to stand up but Monsta isn't so interested in that idea.
Monsta throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely.
Monsta 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner misses with a low kick as Monsta jumps back.
Monsta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turner connects with a high kick.
Monsta fails to land the takedown.
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 Phineas Turner.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turner, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phineas Turner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brook (ranked 3982 p4p, 25286 weight class) and Tim Jay (ranked 396 p4p, 663 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Brook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tim Jay!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay looks to land a right hand but Brook moved out of range.
Jay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jay takes a swing at Brook's ribcage but misses.
Brook moves in looking to clinch but Jay pushes him off.
Brook drives through and clinches with Jay against the cage.
Brook is looking for a takedown.
Jay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jay trying to control the pace.
Jay is looking to advance position but Brook won't allow it.
Jay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brook. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brook wants to sweep but Jay has passed to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brook can't do much from the bottom here.
Brook manages to get back to half guard.
Jay lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jay passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brook!
Brook tries to hold on but Jay postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brook is bucking up trying to escape but Jay cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Brook is trying to escape the mount.
Jay controlling the pace for now.
Jay swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brook is now in Jay's guard. A big mistake from Jay there, giving up the dominant position!
Brook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Brook from controlling successfully.
Jay wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brook avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Brook from controlling successfully.
Brook drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jay dives on top into guard.
Jay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Jay throws an elbow that misses. Brook uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jay's guard. Nice move by Brook!
Brook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brook being controlled here momentarily.
Jay is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brook is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brook trying to control the position from guard on top but Jay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brook drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jay looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jay looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jay!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Jay dominated that round.
That's time! Brook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brook shoots in for a takedown but Jay shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tim Jay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brook misses the shot to the body.
Brook swings for the body but Jay moves out of range.
Jay with the counter takedown but Brook avoids it easily.
Brook shoots in but no luck this time.
Brook scores with a punch to the head.
Jay defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brook.
Jay drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brook defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Brook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jay shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brook sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brook is looking for a sweep. Jay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jay gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Brook misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brook manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jay.
Brook escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jay looking to pass the guard.
Brook will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brook looking for a guillotine here but Jay defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay stands up from Brook's guard - Jay perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brook tries to clinch but Jay is having none of it.
Brook takes a swing at Jay's ribcage but misses.
Jay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jay with the counter takedown but Brook avoids it easily.
Brook circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brook jabs Jay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Brook. Those never looked like landing.
Jay feints the counter takedown.
Brook lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Jay with that takedown attempt.
Jay is breathing heavily.
Brook looks to score with a jab to the body but Jay is just out of range.
Jay clinches up with Brook and pushes him back against the cage.
Jay works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brook is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brook 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.
Jay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brook is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brook wants to control from the top but Jay keeps moving.
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 Danny Brook will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Jay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brook darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brook misses with a body shot.
Jay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jay drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brook wants to sweep but no luck.
Jay engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jay preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brook being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brook looking to control.
Jay sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brook looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jay drops back looking for a leg! Brook is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brook manages to kick Jay off! Jay jumps back into Brook's guard.
Jay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brook looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jay puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brook is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jay pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Jay 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.
Brook tries to get to full guard but Jay has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brook wants to improve his position but Jay is controlling well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jay has closed the distance and engaged Brook in a clinch.
Jay is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jay avoiding damage.
Jay tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brook smiles and moves away.
Danny Brook is winning the standup battle so far.
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.
Brook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jay was well out of range. Poor timing from Brook.
Jay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brook misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brook scores with a nice strike.
Brook fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Jay releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jay fails with a takedown attempt.
Brook appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brook just misses with a punch to the body.
Brook tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jay defends well and Brook ends up having to push Jay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brook has Jay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Brook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brook tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jay avoids it.
I was talking to Brook's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brook pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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 Danny Brook.
I think Brook has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Brook!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rik Spahn (ranked 4973 p4p, 5273 weight class) and Douglas Olmstead (ranked 577 p4p, 603 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rik Spahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Douglas Olmstead!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Spahn looks for a takedown but Olmstead sprawls well.
Olmstead looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Spahn shoots in looking for a takedown but Olmstead manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spahn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Olmstead defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spahn.
Spahn backing away here, and Olmstead unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rik Spahn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spahn.
Olmstead looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olmstead circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Olmstead to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spahn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Olmstead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olmstead leaves Spahn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spahn shoots for a takedown but Olmstead saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Olmstead appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spahn darts in looking for a takedown but Olmstead gets double underhooks and turns Spahn into the cage.
Spahn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Spahn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Olmstead to keep the fight standing.
Spahn tries to pull guard but Olmstead won't allow it.
Olmstead manages to break the clinch.
Spahn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Olmstead counters with a stiff right hand.
Spahn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Olmstead defends well and Spahn ends up having to push Olmstead into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Olmstead is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spahn with a body shot.
Spahn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Olmstead just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spahn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Olmstead just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spahn tries to pull guard but Olmstead holds him up against the cage and eventually Spahn drops back down to his feet.
Olmstead wants to get back to striking at distance but Spahn won't allow it.
Spahn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Olmstead pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spahn is defended easily by Olmstead.
Olmstead lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spahn misses with a body punch
and Olmstead counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spahn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olmstead avoids it really well and circles away.
Spahn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Olmstead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spahn with a poor takedown
and Olmstead counters with a nice uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spahn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Olmstead looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Olmstead dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spahn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spahn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Olmstead counters with a one-two to the body.
Spahn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Olmstead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spahn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Olmstead was covering up waiting for the punch and Spahn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Olmstead has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Spahn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spahn shoots and misses
and Olmstead counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rik Spahn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spahn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olmstead as he jumps to the side.
Olmstead only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Spahn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olmstead sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spahn shoots in for a takedown but Olmstead shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Douglas Olmstead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spahn goes for a double leg but Olmstead avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Olmstead continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Olmstead! But no joy.
Olmstead is trying to force a seperation but Spahn has the dominant position.
Spahn tries to pull guard but Olmstead forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spahn jumps guard but Olmstead turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Olmstead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spahn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Spahn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spahn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spahn can't get the takedown.
Olmstead breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spahn misses with a takedown
and Olmstead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spahn feints and as Olmstead raises his hands in defense, Spahn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Olmstead wants to stand up but Spahn is controlling him.
Spahn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spahn won't allow Olmstead to get back to his feet.
Spahn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Douglas Olmstead has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spahn postures up and lands a big shot to Olmstead's brow.
Olmstead manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Spahn jumps guard but Olmstead turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Olmstead wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Olmstead is trying to break the clinch but Spahn has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olmstead is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Spahn jumps guard but Olmstead turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Spahn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Olmstead smiles and moves away.
Spahn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olmstead as he avoids it easily.
Olmstead looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Olmstead keeps the fight on the outside.
Spahn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spahn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spahn throws a body punch but Olmstead moves out of range.
Spahn doesn't manage to clinch there - Olmstead circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Olmstead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Olmstead defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spahn.
Olmstead was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Spahn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Olmstead circles away.
Spahn tries to clinch but Olmstead moves out of range.
Olmstead might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Spahn with a poor takedown
and Olmstead counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rik Spahn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spahn fails with the takedown
and Olmstead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spahn throws a leg kick
and Olmstead counters with a nice body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Olmstead checks a leg kick.
Olmstead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spahn misses with a left hand
and Olmstead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spahn goes for a double leg but Olmstead avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Olmstead continues to drive forward.
Olmstead looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Olmstead stops a takedown attempt from Spahn.
Spahn tries to score a body lock takedown but Olmstead shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olmstead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spahn throws a leg kick but Olmstead moved away.
Spahn throws a sloppy body shot
and Olmstead counters with a series of strikes. Spahn will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spahn misses with a low kick.
Olmstead throws a big counter head kick but Spahn avoids it with no problem.
Spahn with a poor takedown
and Olmstead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olmstead keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Spahn with a poor takedown
and Olmstead counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spahn has a takedown stuffed.
Olmstead tries a quick counter leg kick but Spahn is wise to it.
Spahn throws a poor cross that misses
and Olmstead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spahn gets a takedown into half guard.
Olmstead makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Olmstead stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olmstead wants it to stay on the feet.
Olmstead raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spahn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Olmstead counters with a stiff right hand.
Spahn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Olmstead counters with a one-two to the body.
Rik Spahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spahn throws a leg kick but Olmstead sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Douglas Olmstead is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spahn throws a leg kick
enabling Olmstead to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Olmstead comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Olmstead has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Olmstead!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Hoss (ranked 5219 p4p, 3462 weight class) and Rover Fezue (ranked 498 p4p, 345 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Hoss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rover Fezue!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fezue.
It looks like Big Hoss has been cut.
Hoss throws a body punch but Fezue moves out of range.
Fezue moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hoss's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fezue lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fezue looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A bit of stalling here from Fezue.
Fezue lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoss is rocked!
Fezue prevents Hoss from breaking the clinch.
Oh Hoss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoss working hard to break the clinch.
Hoss seems to have got his legs back now.
Fezue lands with a right to the head.
Fezue lands a nice uppercut.
Fezue lands a shot to the body.
Fezue softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fezue creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hoss with a big uppercut! Hoss tries to clinch up but Fezue pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hoss to the mat! Hoss covers up and Fezue unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rover Fezue!
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