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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guiseppe Algiorno (ranked 5693 p4p, 6114 weight class) and Cole Driscoll (ranked 515 p4p, 535 weight class). Driscoll has chosen Can’t be touched as his entrance music. Guiseppe Algiorno had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guiseppe Algiorno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cole Driscoll!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Algiorno tries to land a front kick but Driscoll steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Algiorno throws the kick towards the body but Driscoll avoids it.
Driscoll blocks the body kick.
Algiorno throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Driscoll drives through and clinches with Algiorno against the cage.
Driscoll lands a nice uppercut.
Algiorno tries to break the clinch but Driscoll is controlling the position.
Driscoll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Algiorno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Driscoll lands a hook that snaps the head of Algiorno backwards.
A short uppercut from Driscoll.
Algiorno can't break the clinch.
Algiorno being controlled against the cage.
Driscoll lands a body shot.
Driscoll pushes Algiorno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Algiorno is breathing heavily.
Driscoll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Algiornos head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Algiorno tries to break the clinch but Driscoll is controlling the position.
Driscoll lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Driscoll scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Driscoll.
Driscoll lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driscoll lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Driscoll throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Algiornos head.
Driscoll lands an uppercut.
A short right from Driscoll.
Driscoll lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Algiorno.
Driscoll drops Algiorno onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Algiorno is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Algiorno is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driscoll pushes Algiorno against the cage. Driscoll is working some dirty boxing. Driscoll pushes off with a quick right hook! Algiorno goes down! Algiorno tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Driscoll moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Driscoll!
Cole Driscoll 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sadler (ranked 2615 p4p, 23242 weight class) and Miguel Lopez (ranked 335 p4p, 564 weight class). Jack Sadler 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Sadler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miguel Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Sadler misses its target.
Sadler misses with a body shot
and Lopez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lopez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sadler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sadler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Sadler is looking to stand up but Lopez isn't so interested in that idea.
Lopez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sadler is proving hard to escape from.
Sadler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez controlling from the top position.
Sadler controls Lopez momentarily but Lopez frees himself.
Sadler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard.
Lopez keeping full guard, as Sadler tries to pass.
Lopez controlling Sadler's posture.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Sadler from controlling successfully.
Lopez lands a decent shot there.
Sadler is in close to Lopez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lopez is pulling down on Sadler's head. It's preventing any offense from Sadler, at least for the moment.
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
Sadler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadler wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
Lopez wants to hit a sweep here but Sadler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lopez there!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sadler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sadler scoring with strikes but Lopez is staying in there.
Lopez is squirming around, avoiding Sadler's attempts to control the action.
Sadler controlling from mount.
Sadler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadler landing strikes from the mount.
We've been hearing that Sadler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sadler controlling from the full mount.
Sadler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lopez?
Sadler misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Lopez taking shots to the head.
Lopez wants to hold on but Sadler pushes him away.
Lopez is trying desperately to improve position.
Sadler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Sadler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sadler is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lopez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lopez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadler unloading with bombs!
 Lopez is rocked!
Sadler looking to control but Lopez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Sadler.
Lopez is still in real trouble! Can Sadler finish him?
Sadler postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lopez in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lopez to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Sadler!
Jack Sadler took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, METTLE for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Adefemi (ranked 2902 p4p, 2663 weight class) and Chief Chumbo (ranked 379 p4p, 352 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Chief Chumbo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Adefemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Chief Chumbo!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adefemi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chumbo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chumbo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chumbo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chumbo chips away with some ground and pound.
Chumbo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adefemi's head.
Chumbo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chumbo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adefemi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chumbo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chumbo throws an elbow that misses. Adefemi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chumbo's guard. Nice move by Adefemi!
Adefemi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chumbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chumbo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chumbo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adefemi manages to get himself to full guard.
Adefemi keeping moving, preventing Chumbo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chumbo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chumbo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chumbo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chumbo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chumbo is looking to work some ground and pound but Adefemi has wrist control.
Chumbo works over Adefemi with some ground and pound from guard.
Chumbo preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chumbo postures up in Adefemi's guard and throws a big left but Adefemi blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chumbo with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adefemi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chumbo.
A counter left hand to the body from Adefemi misses its target.
Chumbo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adefemi avoids it really well and circles away.
Adefemi is looking to counter punch.
Chumbo misses with an uppercut. Adefemi saw that one coming.
Chumbo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adefemi is trying to escape back to his feet but Chumbo uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chumbo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chumbo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adefemi dodges the ground and pound from Chumbo.
Chumbo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Adefemi is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Adefemi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chumbo.
Adefemi dodges the ground and pound from Chumbo.
Chumbo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Adefemi dodges the ground and pound from Chumbo.
Chumbo landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chumbo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chumbo slows the pace down.
Chumbo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Chumbo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chumbo fails with the takedown
and Adefemi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Adefemi misses its intended target.
Adefemi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chumbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adefemi was well out of range. Poor timing from Chumbo.
Nice defenses there by Adefemi.
A head kick misses from Adefemi.
Adefemi drops his hands momentarily and Chumbo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chumbo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Adefemi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chumbo working the ground and pound from side control.
Adefemi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chumbo on the ground.
Adefemi regains half guard, as Chumbo was trying to land strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chumbo connects with a nice short shot to Adefemi's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chumbo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chumbo is looking to take a break and control but Adefemi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chumbo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chumbo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chumbo passes to full mount!
Chumbo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Adefemi looks a forlorn figure.
Adefemi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chumbo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chumbo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Chumbo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chumbo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Chumbo unloads with some shots from mount but Adefemi bucks and avoids them well.
Adefemi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chumbo.
BOOM! Chumbo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chumbo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Adefemi because Chumbo loaded up on that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chumbo with a couple of short strikes.
Chumbo landing strikes from the mount.
Adefemi is rocked!
Chumbo unloading with bombs!
Oh Adefemi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chumbo lands a big shot to the head and Adefemi winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chief Chumbo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reed Richards (ranked 2602 p4p, 2640 weight class) and Murilo Figueiredo (ranked 325 p4p, 329 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 Brown Belt
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reed Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Murilo Figueiredo!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Figueiredo misses.
Figueiredo misses with a body shot.
Richards throws a head kick that half lands.
Richards thumps Figueiredo with a low kick.
Figueiredo cracks Richards with an open hand slap.
Richards drops Figueiredo with a right and a left! Richards comes rushing in but Figueiredo regains his composure and manages to keep Richards in guard.
Figueiredo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Figueiredo covers up, he's hurt! Richards keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Richards and the ref steps in to end the fight! Richards can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Richards!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wilhelm Bar (ranked 855 p4p, 1948 weight class) and Noah Ortega (ranked 128 p4p, 273 weight class). Wilhelm Bar had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Bar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Bar as Ortega shoots in.
Bar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Noah Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bar jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ortega wants to clinch but Bar slips to the side
and Bar counters with a takedown into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Bar's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The strikes coming from Bar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bar grinds an elbow into Ortega's temple.
Bar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ortega is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ortega is trying to control Bar's posture but Bar avoids it.
Bar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ortega is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ortega has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bar is trying to get an arm triangle but Ortega is defending well.
Bar is trying to get an arm triangle but Ortega is defending well.
Ortega is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bar working away.
Ortega is looking to reverse the position.
Bar working away.
Bar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ortega can't do much from the bottom here.
Bar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ortega has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bar working away.
Bar misses with the ground and pound.
Bar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ortega is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ortega holds on to Bar's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ortega dodges the ground and pound from Bar.
Ortega gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bar lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is defending against the submission attempts here by Bar.
Bar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ortega moves into full guard.
Bar slips nicely into half guard.
Ortega makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ortega.
Bar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bar 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.
Bar passes into half guard.
Ortega is looking to improve his position.
Bar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ortega has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.
Bar 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.
Bar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ortega sees it coming and defends easily.
Ortega trying to control here.
Bar is trying to work for a kimura but Ortega is defending well.
Bar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ortega sees it coming and defends easily.
Bar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ortega doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Ortega is looking to improve his position.
Ortega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bar is working away from the top position though.
Bar wants to work for an arm triangle but Ortega is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ortega has hold of Bar's hands but Bar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bar is trying to work for a kimura but Ortega is defending well.
Ortega trying to control but Bar postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega gets full guard.
Bar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ortega works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ortega controls Bar momentarily but Bar frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bar throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Bar dominated that round.
That's time! Bar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ortega closes the distance and clinches.
Bar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ortega after a bit of a struggle.
Bar wants to take the fight to the mat but Ortega manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilhelm Bar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortega prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ortega lands a nice uppercut.
Bar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ortega gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bar goes for a takedown attempt but Ortega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ortega fails with the takedown
and Bar counters with a single leg into guard. Ortega didn't expect that.
Ortega utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment.
Ortega is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bar looking to pass the guard.
Wilhelm Bar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ortega trying to keep a closed guard but Bar is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ortega is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bar looking to pass the guard.
Bar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bar works over Ortega with some ground and pound from guard.
Ortega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ortega looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bar is looking to work some ground and pound but Ortega has wrist control.
Ortega looking for a guillotine here but Bar defends easily.
Bar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ortega trying to hold on to Bar's head to control him but Bar postures up.
Bar prevents Ortega from improving his position.
Ortega is controlling Bar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ortega gets full guard.
Bar being controlled here momentarily.
Bar drops back looking for a leg! Ortega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ortega manages to kick Bar off! Bar jumps back into Ortega's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega working a defensive guard here.
Bar stopping the sweep attempt from Ortega.
Ortega throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Bar 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.
Ortega 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.
Bar throws a big elbow that misses.
Bar won't allow Ortega to sweep him here.
Bar throwing strikes but missing.
Ortega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bar postures up in Ortega's guard and throws a big left but Ortega blocks it.
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.
Bar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ortega is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bar works over Ortega with some ground and pound from guard.
Bar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bar lands a couple of elbows.
Bar 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.
Bar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega wants to sweep but no luck.
Bar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ortega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Bar dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ortega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ortega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ortega is defended easily by Bar.
Bar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ortega sprawls well initially but Bar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ortega has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bar trying to pass the guard but Ortega defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bar throwing shots but Ortega is blocking nicely.
Bar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bar is looking for a kimura but Ortega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bar to get the leverage.
Ortega avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bar.
Ortega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortega keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ortega actively working from the bottom here.
Ortega is looking to improve his position.
Ortega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ortega trying to hold on to Bar's head to control him but Bar postures up.
Bar thows a huge punch but Ortega dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is trying is best to control the position here.
Bar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bar is working for a kimura but Ortega is defending it quite comfortably.
Ortega tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.
Bar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
Bar wants to pass to mount but Ortega is defending the position.
Ortega is trying to control but can't.
Bar is looking for a kimura but Ortega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bar to get the leverage.
Ortega trying to hold on to Bar's head to control him but Bar postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bar is working for a kimura but Ortega is defending it quite comfortably.
Bar is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bar wants to pass the guard but Ortega is defending well.
Bar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ortega is just riding it out for now. Bar eventually gives up the hold.
Bar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ortega defends it well.
Ortega manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bar drops back looking for a leg! Ortega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ortega manages to kick Bar off! Bar jumps back into Ortega's guard.
Bar drops back looking for a leg! Ortega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ortega manages to kick Bar off! Bar jumps back into Ortega's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ortega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bar is looking to work some ground and pound but Ortega has wrist control.
Ortega throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bar drops back looking for a leg! Ortega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ortega manages to kick Bar off! Bar jumps back into Ortega's guard.
Bar postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Bar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bar, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Wilhelm Bar!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Wilhelm Bar!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Wilhelm Bar!
Wilhelm Bar wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Bonin (ranked 1056 p4p, 1732 weight class) and Marcus Hughes (ranked 154 p4p, 251 weight class). The key to victory for William Bonin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, William Bonin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonin throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes takes a swing at Bonin's ribcage but misses.
Bonin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Bonin moves away and avoids it.
Bonin throwing a counter right hand but Hughes manages to avoid it.
Jab by Bonin.
Hughes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bonin quickly recovers to half guard.
Hughes controlling the action here.
Bonin tries to kick Hughes off but Hughes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hughes is on him like a limpet, forcing Bonin back against the cage.
I was talking to Bonin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonin has had enough of the clinch but Hughes keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bonin scores with a hook to the body.
Bonin misses with a body punch.
Bonin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hughes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bonin finds it's way round the side to connect with Hughes's head.
Hughes misses with a left hand
and Bonin counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes ducks under a wild hook from Bonin.
Hughes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bonin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
William Bonin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Bonin throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hughes counter with a right hand.
Hughes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bonin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bonin sizes up Hughes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bonin slips a jab from Hughes.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonin misses the target.
Bonin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bonin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hughes's head.
Bonin staying out of range there.
William Bonin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonin looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Bonin throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Bonin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Bonin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hughess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hughes moves away from the strike by Bonin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hughes! But no joy.
A lazy left from Hughes finds it's target.
Bonin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hughes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hughes is rocked!
Bonin lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Hughes falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). William Bonin!
An out of breath William Bonin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Hawk (ranked 242 p4p, 989 weight class) and Hong Kong (ranked 40 p4p, 143 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Hawk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hong Kong!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Kong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kong is looking to chop away at Hawk's legs.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but Hawk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kong! But no joy.
Kong blocks a leg kick.
Kong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hawk is trying to control the position but Kong postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kong looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hawk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now.
Kong is looking to work some ground and pound but Hawk has wrist control.
Kong wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
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.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawk throws a head kick but Kong moves out of range.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Hawk lands.
Kong shoots in and drives through. Hawk sprawls well.
Kong fails with the takedown
and Hawk counters with a big head kick but Kong shrugs it off.
Ethan Hawk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hong Kong.
Kong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kong misses the target.
Hawk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Hawk catches Kong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of Kong's head but Kong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk is looking to score with low kicks.
Kong with the counter takedown but Hawk avoids it easily.
Kong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hawk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kong is rocked!
Kong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawk tries to avoid it but Kong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hawk to the ground. Hawk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kong throws a body punch but Hawk moves out of range.
Kong shoots in looking for a takedown. Hawk tries to sprawl out of it but Kong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hawk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hawk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kong somewhat.
Hawk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kong preventing the sweep.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong preventing the sweep.
Hawk working a defensive guard here.
Hawk is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Hawk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Hawk misses its target.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Kong blocks a jab.
Hawk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawk throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Hawk throws a low kick but Kong avoids it.
Kong feints the counter takedown.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk checks a low kick from Kong.
Hawk gets caught flat footed, as Kong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hawk controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong postures up and lands a big shot to Hawk's brow.
Kong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Hawk is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong is pushing down on Hawk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hawk is fighting to maintain full guard but Kong has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is pressing down on Hawk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawk is holding on for now.
Kong thows a huge punch but Hawk dodges it nicely.
Kong trying to control from half guard but Hawk is working away.
Kong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kong works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kong with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong with shots to the head and body - Hawk looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kong moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hawk has worked his arm free - good work by Hawk!
Sloppy strikes there by Kong.
Hawk struggling a bit here.
Hawk taking a bit of punishment here - Kong scoring with strikes.
Hong Kong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kong wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kong connects with a decent elbow.
Kong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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.
Kong content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kong trying to control the action but Hawk is working from the bottom.
Kong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hawk rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kong's guard! Nice work there by Hawk!
Hawk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hong Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kong shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawk sprawls well. He's pushed Kong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Hawk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hong Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong lands a jab to the head.
Hawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Hawk misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Kong with the counter takedown but Hawk avoids it easily.
Hawk throws a chopping leg kick but Kong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hawk throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawk throws a body kick that misses.
Kong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hawk quickly recovers to half guard.
Kong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hawk is just riding it out for now. Kong eventually gives up the hold.
Hawk is pressing down on Kong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
Kong trying to move into half guard but instead Hawk has managed to sweep!
Kong is trying to control the position but Hawk postures up.
Kong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hawk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hawk passes Kong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kong is trying to get back to full guard.
Kong is pressing down on Hawk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hawk trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kong manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four 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.
Hawk looking for a guillotine here but Kong defends easily.
Hawk trying to keep a closed guard but Kong is proving a slippery customer.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kong looking to sit in guard and control but Hawk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ethan Hawk did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kong misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
Kong blocks the body kick.
Hawk digs a good hook to Kong's body.
Nice defenses there by Kong.
Kong throws out a leg kick but Hawk moves out of range and Kong only half commits.
Ethan Hawk is winning the standup battle so far.
Kong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hawk checks a leg kick.
Hawk throws a shot from downtown. Kong moves away and avoids it.
Hawk lands with a slapping head kick.
Kong moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Kong misses.
Kong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Kong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawk misses the jab.
Kong blocks a head kick by Hawk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk stuffs the takedown attempt from Kong. Kong gets slowly back to his feet.
Hawk throws a quick counter head kick but Kong was just out of range.
Hawk takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Hawk gets caught flat footed, as Kong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hawk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kong is working Hawk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Hawk is keeping the position.
Hawk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
Kong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hawk's guard.
Kong trying to control the pace.
Kong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is looking for a sweep. Kong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kong trying to pass the guard but Hawk defending well.
Hawk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hawk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kong.
Kong looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kong lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kong misses the target.
Hawk scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Hawk.
Kong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawk misses the target.
Kong with the counter takedown but Hawk avoids it easily.
Kong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hawk at a distance.
Hawk swings for the body but Kong moves out of range.
Kong throws a leg kick but Hawk checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong shoots in and bounces Hawk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kong throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Hong Kong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kong throws a leg kick but Hawk checks it.
Kong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hawk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kong throws a big right hand that misses.
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawk is keeping the position for now.
Kong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hawk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kong throwing strikes from guard but Hawk blocks nicely.
Kong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hawk's guard.
Kong is keen to just control but Hawk is a slippery customer.
Kong trying to work for an americana but Hawk has managed to regain full guard.
Hawk controlling the position.
Ethan Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kong advances to half guard.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.
Kong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kong works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kong goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hawk is on top in guard.
Kong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hawk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hawk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
Hawk controlling from the top position.
Kong trying to keep a closed guard but Hawk is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Hawk looking to sit in guard and control but Kong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kong pushing down on Hawk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Hawk is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kong is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hong Kong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Hong Kong!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Hong Kong!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Hong Kong!
Hong Kong wins by unanimous decision!
Hong Kong is the new welterweight champion!
Hong Kong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deon Big Daddy (ranked 281 p4p, 175 weight class) and Noah Anderson (ranked 44 p4p, 29 weight class). Big Daddy comes to the cage accompanied by Big Daddy Kane - Smooth Operator. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deon Big Daddy !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Noah Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Daddy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Big Daddy throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Nice cross by Anderson.
Big Daddy throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Big Daddy tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Big Daddy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Big Daddy is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Big Daddy misses with a hook.
Anderson feints a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Big Daddy moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Big Daddy lands a left hand.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Big Daddy tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Big Daddy backwards.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Big Daddy .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Big Daddy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson throws out a counter right but Big Daddy avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Big Daddy . Beautiful body shot.
Big Daddy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
 It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Big Daddy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Big Daddy throws a head kick that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice leg kick.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Big Daddy throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Big Daddy throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters with a good, hard body kick but Big Daddy shrugs it off.
Big Daddy is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Daddy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Big Daddy swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Big Daddy misses with a straight left.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Big Daddy .
Big Daddy lands a slapping body shot.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Big Daddy misses with a shot to the body
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Big Daddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big Daddy throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Daddy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Big Daddy 's head but Big Daddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Big Daddy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Big Daddy throws a head kick that misses
and Anderson counters with a crisp one two that drops Big Daddy ! Anderson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Big Daddy to his feet! Big Daddy is in big trouble!
Anderson jabs Big Daddy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Big Daddy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anderson lands a big head kick that sends Big Daddy tumbling to the mat! Anderson takes a step backwards and waves Big Daddy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Daddy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Big Daddy throws a lazy body kick
and Anderson scores with a counter punch that sends Big Daddy to the canvas! Anderson smells blood - he's punishing Big Daddy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Big Daddy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
A victorious Noah Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darsin Bleak (ranked 265 p4p, 2911 weight class) and Kick Boxer Jr (ranked 40 p4p, 369 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darsin Bleak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kick Boxer Jr!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Bleak misses
and Boxer Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Boxer Jr stuns Bleak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bleak drives through with a takedown into Boxer Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boxer Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Power Shark Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Boxer Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bleak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bleak looking to pass the guard.
Boxer Jr controlling the position.
Bleak postures up in Boxer Jr's guard and throws a big left but Boxer Jr blocks it.
Boxer Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bleak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bleak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boxer Jr's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses.
Bleak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boxer Jr wants to stand but Bleak is controlling the position.
Bleak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boxer Jr is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxer Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bleak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boxer Jr controls Bleak momentarily but Bleak frees himself.
Bleak pushes down on Boxer Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bleak prevents Boxer Jr from improving his position.
Bleak is looking to take a break and control but Boxer Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bleak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bleak lands with a punch from half guard.
Bleak has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boxer Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bleak scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer Jr scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bleak manages to mount him!
Boxer Jr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bleak breaks from Boxer Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boxer Jr is rocked!
It looks like Kick Boxer Jr has been cut.
Bleak 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.
Bleak tries to push Boxer Jr's head away but Boxer Jr is holding on tight.
Bleak putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Boxer Jr is still in real trouble! Can Bleak finish him?
Bleak cracks Boxer Jr with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darsin Bleak!
Our winner, Darsin Bleak, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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