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GDL 87: Killer VS Valcak PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barion Montgomery (ranked 24831 p4p, 6254 weight class) and Yussuf Hoejlund (ranked 738 p4p, 665 weight class). Barion Montgomery could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yussuf Hoejlund's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barion Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yussuf Hoejlund!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoejlund rushes Montgomery and presses him up against the cage.
Montgomery dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Montgomery manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Montgomery gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hoejlund manages to break the clinch.
Montgomery clinches up against the cage.
Hoejlund is trying to break free.
Hoejlund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery scores with a hook to the body. Hoejlund takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Montgomery. Beautiful body shot.
Hoejlund throws a head kick that misses
and Montgomery counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Montgomery.
Hoejlund letting Montgomery take a breather here.
Montgomery looking to throw knees to the head but Hoejlund is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoejlund has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Montgomery after a bit of a struggle.
Montgomery tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Montgomery tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Montgomery will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hoejlund up against the cage.
Hoejlund avoiding damage as Montgomery throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery lands a knee to the head.
Hoejlund wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Montgomery misses with a knee to the head.
Hoejlund looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Montgomery throws a knee to the head but misses.
Montgomery is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoejlund looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Montgomery putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hoejlund in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Montgomery working Hoejlund over with knees to the body.
Montgomery has Hoejlund pressed against the cage, preventing Hoejlund from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Montgomery.
Montgomery with a knee to the head.
Hoejlund is trying to break the clinch but Montgomery has him pressed against the cage.
Hoejlund wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Montgomery has him pressed against the cage.
Montgomery prevents a body shot from Hoejlund.
Montgomery scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stalling in the clinch from Montgomery.
Hoejlund wants to break free but Montgomery has control.
Hoejlund drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Montgomery gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barion Montgomery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yussuf Hoejlund.
Montgomery working Hoejlund over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Montgomery takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montgomery.
Hoejlund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoejlund fails to pull guard.
Montgomery lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Montgomery.
Hoejlund tries to work over Montgomery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montgomery lands a knee to the body.
Hoejlund is looking for a takedown.
Montgomery lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoejlund backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Montgomery scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoejlund pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoejlund lands with a nice body punch.
Hoejlund throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Montgomery lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Montgomery looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoejlund throws a poor cross that misses
and Montgomery counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Montgomery.
Montgomery landing knees to the head.
 Hoejlund is rocked!
Montgomery working the clinch nicely. Hoejlund is working for position but Montgomery cracks him with a big knee to the head! Hoejlund crumples up against the cage and Montgomery lands two more shots before the ref can save Hoejlund! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Barion Montgomery!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Polster (ranked 5181 p4p, 5218 weight class) and Amadeo Vernetti (ranked 527 p4p, 529 weight class). Polster comes to the cage accompanied by Sam Hunt - Body Like A Back Road. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Polster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Amadeo Vernetti!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernetti wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vernetti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Polster needs to keep his hands up - Vernetti had a free shot at his head there.
Polster throws the kick towards the body but Vernetti avoids it.
Polster walks into a jab.
Vernetti is looking to clinch.
Vernetti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vernetti.
Polster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vernetti.
Polster throws a push kick but Vernetti slaps the foot to one side.
Vernetti tries to sprawl but Polster drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polster is trying to control. Vernetti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vernetti wants to control but Polster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Polster is trying to control the action in half guard but Vernetti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Polster is trying for a kimura here. Vernetti looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Polster wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eric Polster!
Eric Polster made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLBENT in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Cockerspaniel (ranked 4939 p4p, 5206 weight class) and Adamant Knight (ranked 583 p4p, 596 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin Cockerspaniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adamant Knight!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Cockerspaniel does it's job there.
Knight walks into a jab.
Knight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cockerspaniel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cockerspaniel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cockerspaniel's guard.
Cockerspaniel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Knight makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knight scoring with some ground and pound.
Cockerspaniel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Knight cracks Cockerspaniel with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cockerspaniel keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Knight's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Knight working some strikes from top position.
Cockerspaniel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cockerspaniel tries to get out of the position.
Cockerspaniel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Knight has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight scoring with punches and elbows.
Knight scores with a couple of short elbows.
 Cockerspaniel is rocked!
Knight lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cockerspaniel down.
Oh Cockerspaniel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Cockerspaniel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Knight cracks Cockerspaniel with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Knight immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Cockerspaniel is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Knight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adamant Knight!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Graves (ranked 5471 p4p, 5282 weight class) and Miroslav Nurmagomedov (ranked 549 p4p, 533 weight class). Nurmagomedov has chosen Russia National Anthem as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joseph Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miroslav Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Nurmagomedov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Graves.
Nurmagomedov has managed to clinch.
Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Graves to the mat but Graves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Graves is defending well.
Joseph Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miroslav Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov has Graves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Graves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Joseph Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves swinging wildly here.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Graves.
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and drives through. Graves sprawls well.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Graves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Graves goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Graves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graves is trying to break free.
Graves is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Graves to the mat. Graves regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Graves's body and controls the position.
Nurmagomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Graves to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graves throws a head kick that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nurmagomedov is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Graves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Graves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Graves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Graves takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
Graves forces Nurmagomedov back against the cage and clinches.
Graves prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graves pulls his leg out and moves away.
Graves misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Graves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurmagomedov eats them both and turns towards Graves to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Graves throws a combination that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Nurmagomedov.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miroslav Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nurmagomedov cracks Graves with a big right hand but Graves just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Graves is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nurmagomedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Graves is defending well.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov prevents Graves from escaping the position.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nurmagomedov advances to mount.
BOOM! Nurmagomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Nurmagomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nurmagomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Graves wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nurmagomedov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov 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! And we move into the final round!
Graves tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Graves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graves scores with a jab.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick
and Nurmagomedov counters by moving into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graves pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves breaks the clinch.
Graves lands a high kick!
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joseph Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graves cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Graves misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Nurmagomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graves tries to kick Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the pace.
Nurmagomedov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Nurmagomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Graves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Graves is trying to stand.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Graves counters with a series of strikes. Nurmagomedov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Graves lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nurmagomedov backs up against the cage.
Joseph Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Graves wants to break free but Nurmagomedov has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves working hard to break the clinch.
Graves is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joseph Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miroslav Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Graves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Graves 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Graves!
Joseph Graves gave a mention to ALPHAwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Miroslav Nurmagomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'All I want to say, is that I will come back stronger, faster, smarter and hungrier than ever before. Rossiya, my budem chempionami, nesmotrya ni na chto!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stewart Folayang (ranked 6783 p4p, 4537 weight class) and Ademir Orochi (ranked 743 p4p, 563 weight class). Folayang's entrance music is Francis Magalona - Man from Manila. A fine choice. Stewart Folayang could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ademir Orochi's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stewart Folayang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ademir Orochi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orochi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by Folayang or perhaps it was just good defense by Orochi, which made it look bad.
Folayang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Folayang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Folayang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orochi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Folayang with a poor takedown
and Orochi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orochi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Folayang is breathing heavily.
Folayang is looking to clinch but Orochi is avoiding it.
Orochi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Folayang with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Folayang or perhaps it was just good defense by Orochi, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang misses with a takedown
and Orochi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Folayang really is a fat lump.
Folayang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orochi defends it nicely.
Orochi flicks out a counter leg kick but Folayang steps away.
Folayang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Folayang has his takedown stuffed
and Orochi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orochi stuffs the takedown.
Orochi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Folayang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orochi but Orochi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Folayang shoots in for a double leg but Orochi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice sprawl there from Orochi as Folayang shoots in.
Folayang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orochi as he jumps to the side.
A countering left hand to the body from Orochi misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folayang shoots in looking for a takedown but Orochi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Folayang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Orochi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Folayang is looking to clinch but Orochi is avoiding it.
Folayang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orochi! But no joy.
Folayang tries to clinch there but Orochi circles away.
Orochi moves out of range of the body kick.
Folayang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Orochi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Folayang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orochi swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folayang fails with a takedown attempt.
Orochi throws a counter combo.
Orochi slaps away a takedown attempt from Folayang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Orochi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Folayang looks to clinch
and Orochi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Folayang thinking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Folayang or perhaps it was just good defense by Orochi, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ademir Orochi dominated that round.
That's time! Folayang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Folayang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Folayang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orochi is fending him off so far but Folayang persists. Nope, Orochi circles away and we're back to standing.
Orochi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Folayang tries to clinch up.
Folayang misses with a takedown attempt
and Orochi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Folayang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Folayang tries to clinch up but Orochi circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Orochi misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Folayang darts in looking for a takedown but Orochi gets double underhooks and turns Folayang into the cage.
Orochi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orochi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orochi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orochi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Stewart Folayang has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi lands a nice elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Orochi.
Orochi struggles to land a body shot inside as Folayang controls his hands.
Orochi tries to throw a body punch but Folayang avoids it by throwing Orochi back against the cage.
Orochi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Orochi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Folayang's elbow.
Orochi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orochi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Orochi taking a breather.
Orochi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orochi leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Orochi.
Orochi struggles to land a body shot inside as Folayang controls his hands.
Orochi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stewart Folayang's cut is getting worse.
Orochi lands an elbow that stopped Folayang in his tracks for a moment.
Orochi lands a damaging elbow.
Folayang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stewart Folayang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orochi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Orochi.
Jeez, Stewart Folayang's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Stewart Folayang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ademir Orochi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Nigel (ranked 5633 p4p, 3772 weight class) and Willie Faacker (ranked 657 p4p, 491 weight class). Bill Nigel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Willie Faacker's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Nigel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willie Faacker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Nigel with that takedown attempt.
Nigel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oooooh!!! Faacker has knocked Nigel down with a huge combo! Faacker steps away and waves a wobbly Nigel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Bill Nigel has been cut.
Nigel fails with the takedown
and Faacker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nigel! Faacker lets Nigel back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nigel is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Nigel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faacker connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Nigel covering up! Faacker comes in with a big uppercut and Nigel goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Willie Faacker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jozef De Vries (ranked 5217 p4p, 3613 weight class) and Michael Fochi (ranked 597 p4p, 463 weight class). Jozef De Vries has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Jozef De Vries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Fochi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fochi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De Vries quickly recovers to half guard.
Fochi seems to be looking for submissions.
Fochi wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Vries keeps working.
De Vries moves into full guard.
Fochi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and De Vries dives on top into guard.
De Vries will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fochi has his foot on De Vries's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Vries works his way back into a safe position though.
De Vries drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Vries jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fochi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries passes into half guard.
Fochi is not content to let De Vries control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries is trying to work for a kimura but Fochi is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fochi wants to control but De Vries is keeping busy.
De Vries definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fochi wants to improve his position but De Vries is controlling well.
De Vries seems to be looking for submissions.
De Vries passes into side control, despite Fochi's attempt to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fochi struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fochi stops De Vries from passing to mount.
De Vries is looking to take a break and control but Fochi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fochi wants to control but De Vries postures up.
De Vries in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Fochi is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jozef De Vries!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maekawa Tsutomu (ranked 5003 p4p, 5284 weight class) and Isek Kiplogat (ranked 521 p4p, 534 weight class). Isek Kiplogat is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maekawa Tsutomu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isek Kiplogat!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsutomu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiplogat is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Kiplogat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tsutomu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiplogat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Tsutomu backs off Kiplogat throws a huge counter combo but Tsutomu manages to avoid it all.
A left and a right from Kiplogat both land. Nice combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tsutomu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiplogat misses with the combination.
Tsutomu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsutomu throws a one two combo.
 It looks like Isek Kiplogat has been cut.
Tsutomu throws a right hand that Kiplogat ducks under and follows up with a left that Kiplogat also avoids with ease.
Kiplogat throws a counter combo.
Tsutomu scores with a jab to the body.
Tsutomu misses with a hook. Kiplogat ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiplogat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tsutomu misses with a wild body shot.
Kiplogat is looking for the big counter here.
Tsutomu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tsutomu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good shot there by Tsutomu.
Kiplogat slips under a jab from Tsutomu.
Kiplogat throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Kiplogat misses.
Tsutomu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsutomu throws a hook to the side of Kiplogat's head but Kiplogat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiplogat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsutomu appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsutomu fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsutomu dodges the punch combination from Kiplogat.
Tsutomu misses with the combination.
Tsutomu moves out of range of the body kick from Kiplogat.
Kiplogat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tsutomu misses the jab.
Tsutomu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kiplogat needs to keep his hands up - Tsutomu had a free shot at his head there.
Tsutomu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiplogat is looking for the big counter here.
Kiplogat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kiplogat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tsutomu misses with a looping left.
Kiplogat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tsutomu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kiplogat jabs at Tsutomu's body.
Kiplogat throws a series of strikes that have Tsutomu backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Kiplogat misses.
Kiplogat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Kiplogat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsutomu misses with a few strikes there.
Kiplogat is looking for the big counter here.
Tsutomu misses with a few strikes there.
Tsutomu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kiplogat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsutomu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiplogat manages to avoid it.
Kiplogat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsutomu. Kiplogat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsutomu looks to throw the jab but Kiplogat is out of range.
Tsutomu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kiplogat is rocked!
Kiplogat tries to clinch there but Tsutomu circles away.
Kiplogat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsutomu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kiplogat throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oooooh!!! Tsutomu has knocked Kiplogat down with a huge combo! Tsutomu steps away and waves a wobbly Kiplogat back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kiplogat is still on wobbly legs! Can Tsutomu finish him?
Kiplogat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tsutomu.
Kiplogat fails to land with a series of punches.
Isek Kiplogat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsutomu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tsutomu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiplogat moves away.
Kiplogat drops his hands momentarily. Tsutomu doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Kiplogat staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Kiplogat doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maekawa Tsutomu!
A relieved looking Maekawa Tsutomu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Mohammed Ali (ranked 4400 p4p, 5002 weight class) and Lord Vader (ranked 150 p4p, 160 weight class). King Mohammed Ali had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Mohammed Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lord Vader!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali misses with a straight right.
Ali throws a looping overhand right but Vader ducks down to avoid it.
Vader fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ali sprawls well initially but Vader persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vader tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ali.
Ali trying to control from the bottom.
Vader prevents Ali from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali controlling the position well.
Ali trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali wants to improve his position but Vader is controlling well.
Ali is working hard here to advance position.
Vader decides to stand and escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vader throws a series of punches but Ali moves out of range.
Vader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ali slips a jab and a cross from Vader.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ali thuds his right hand into Vader's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Lord Vader has been cut.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali throws a hook but Vader avoids it easily.
Vader tries to counter with a clinch but Ali shakes him off and moves away.
Vader tries to clinch but Ali is having none of it.
Vader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vader lands with a nice body punch.
Vader is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vader slips under a jab from Ali.
Ali throws an off balance right hand
and Vader counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vader.
Vader looks winded!
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Vader.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Vader moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader misses with a two punch combination.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vader unleashes a big counter combination but Ali bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ali is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vader.
Vader bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vader displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Vader staying out of range there.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Vader is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vader will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vader ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Vader moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ali keeps the fight on the outside.
Vader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vader was well out of range. Poor timing from Ali.
Nice uppercut there from Ali.
That has opened up Lord Vader's cut even more.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Ali steps in with a hook that catches Vader right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ali follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Vader looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Mohammed Ali!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Venom Killer Jr (ranked 2744 p4p, 3005 weight class) and Filip Valcak (ranked 374 p4p, 412 weight class). Killer Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones - Can't be touched. Valcak has chosen Biggie Smalls - Hypnotize as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Venom Killer Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Filip Valcak!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer Jr stuffs the takedown.
Killer Jr rushes Valcak and presses him up against the cage.
Killer Jr looking for a takedown.
Killer Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valcak is looking to control Killer Jr's arms but Killer Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valcak has his back to the cage.
Killer Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valcak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venom Killer Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valcak misses with a takedown attempt - Killer Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valcak's coach down at BLOODBATH Training Grounds was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Valcak's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Valcak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Killer Jr sprawls well. Killer Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valcak gets slowly back to his feet.
Killer Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valcak.
Valcak with a poor takedown
and Killer Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valcak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Killer Jr forces Valcak back against the cage and clinches.
Killer Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valcak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Valcak dives in for a single leg takedown but Killer Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Killer Jr clinches with his opponent.
Valcak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killer Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Valcak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Valcak shoots for a takedown but Killer Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Killer Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Killer Jr moves into the clinch.
Valcak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Killer Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Valcak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killer Jr swivels and escapes.
Valcak looks winded!
Killer Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Killer Jr is pressed up against the cage. Valcak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Killer Jr down to the mat. Killer Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Killer Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Killer Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valcak is pressed up against the cage. Killer Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valcak down to the mat. Valcak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Venom Killer Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valcak tries to clinch but Killer Jr is having none of it.
Valcak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killer Jr circles away.
Killer Jr clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valcak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Killer Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Valcak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Killer Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valcak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Killer Jr looking for a takedown.
Valcak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Killer Jr is looking for a takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valcak is fighting off a takedown attempt but Killer Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Valcak to the mat. Valcak regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Valcak keeping full guard, as Killer Jr tries to pass.
Killer Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Valcak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killer Jr passes Valcak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killer Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Valcak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Killer Jr is controlling the pace.
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.
Killer Jr is nestled in close to Valcak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Killer Jr is working for a kimura but Valcak is defending it quite comfortably.
Valcak wants to control but Killer Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killer Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Killer Jr thows a huge punch but Valcak dodges it nicely.
Killer Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Venom Killer Jr 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.
Killer Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valcak, pushing him back against the cage.
Valcak gets underhooks to prevent Killer Jr's takedown attempt.
Killer Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valcak can do to turn this around?
Killer Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valcak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Venom Killer Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Killer Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Valcak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venom Killer Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valcak is trying to drag Killer Jr to the mat but Killer Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Killer Jr has Valcak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valcak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Killer Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Valcak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Valcak gets tackled into the cage by Killer Jr. Killer Jr maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valcak is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Valcak gets underhooks to prevent Killer Jr's takedown attempt.
Killer Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Valcak after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer Jr tries for a takedown but Valcak manages to get underhooks.
Killer Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killer Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Valcak after a bit of a struggle.
Killer Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valcak jumps guard.
Killer Jr stops Valcak from standing up.
Killer Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Killer Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Killer Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valcak is keeping the position for now.
Killer Jr 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.
Killer Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Valcak has wrist control.
Valcak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killer Jr throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valcak looking for a sweep. Not yet Valcak, not yet.
Killer Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Killer Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Killer Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Valcak.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Killer Jr clinches.
Killer Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valcak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Killer Jr pushes Valcak up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valcak goes for a takedown attempt but Killer Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Killer Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valcak, pushing him back against the cage.
Valcak has had enough of the clinch but Killer Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Killer Jr wants a takedown.
Killer Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valcak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Killer Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Valcak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Killer Jr.
Valcak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Killer Jr smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valcak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killer Jr is fending him off so far but Valcak persists. Nope, Killer Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Valcak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killer Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Valcak somewhat.
Killer Jr clinches.
Killer Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Valcak pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valcak is defended easily by Killer Jr.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valcak gets tackled into the cage by Killer Jr. Killer Jr maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Venom Killer Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Killer Jr gets a clinch.
Valcak fails to pull guard.
Valcak prevents the takedown attempt.
Killer Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valcak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Killer Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Venom Killer Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer Jr tries for a takedown but Valcak manages to get underhooks.
Killer Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Valcak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valcak tries to break free but Killer Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Valcak gets underhooks to prevent Killer Jr's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valcak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killer Jr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Killer Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Valcak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Killer Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Valcak looking for a sweep. Not yet Valcak, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valcak keeping moving, preventing Killer Jr from controlling successfully.
Killer Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Killer Jr throws a strike but Valcak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Valcak won't allow Killer Jr to sweep him here.
Killer Jr keeping moving, preventing Valcak from controlling successfully.
Valcak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Killer Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valcak has managed to get both his arms back between Killer Jr's legs - danger averted.
Killer Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Killer Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Valcak has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Killer Jr is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Valcak looks calm but he's in trouble here. Killer Jr gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Valcak is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Killer Jr lets go of the hold and Valcak can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Venom Killer Jr!
Venom Killer Jr is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Venom Killer Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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