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RISE 9: Chugman v Granger PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mister Madness The 3rd (ranked 4683 p4p, 5841 weight class) and Yair Max (ranked 381 p4p, 429 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mister Madness The 3rd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yair Max!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Max does it's job there.
Max lunges at Madness The 3rd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Madness The 3rd's hand.
Max avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Madness The 3rd misses with a wild body shot.
Madness The 3rd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Max connects with a right hand. Madness The 3rd shakes it off.
Madness The 3rd takes a swing at Max's ribcage but misses.
Madness The 3rd just misses with a punch to the body.
Madness The 3rd misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Max.
Madness The 3rd looks to land a left hand but Max moved out of range nicely.
Madness The 3rd looks to throw the jab but Max is out of range.
Max connects with a looping right hand.
Max cracks Madness The 3rd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Max lands a slapping body shot.
Max works Madness The 3rd's body with a nice hook.
Max connects with a body shot.
Max bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Madness The 3rd's head backwards.
Madness The 3rd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Max getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Max has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Madness The 3rd is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Madness The 3rd looks to land a left hand but Max moved out of range nicely.
Max bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Max jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Max connects with a nice looking jab.
Madness The 3rd tries to clinch there but Max circles away.
Max lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Madness The 3rd throws a sloppy body shot
and Max counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Madness The 3rd dips to his left and cracks Max with an uppercut!
Max connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Max might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Madness The 3rd scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Max scores with a jab to the head.
Madness The 3rd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Max throws out a counter right but Madness The 3rd avoids it with no problem.
Max bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Max gets tackled into the cage by Madness The 3rd. Madness The 3rd maintains the clinch.
Madness The 3rd swings wildly with an uppercut but Max uses good head movement to avoid it.
Max being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Madness The 3rd.
Madness The 3rd struggles to land a body shot inside as Max controls his hands.
Madness The 3rd lands an uppercut.
Madness The 3rd looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Max lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Madness The 3rd backwards.
A short right from Madness The 3rd.
A right hand to the body from Madness The 3rd.
Max lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Madness The 3rd on the inside.
A short uppercut from Madness The 3rd.
Madness The 3rd struggles to land a body shot inside as Max controls his hands.
Madness The 3rd tries to work over Max's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Max blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Madness The 3rd blocks an uppercut.
Madness The 3rd tries to work over Max's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Madness The 3rd.
Madness The 3rd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Max wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Madness The 3rd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Max's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Max tries to circle away but Madness The 3rd has him pinned against the cage.
Madness The 3rd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Madness The 3rd lands a nice uppercut.
Max swings wildly with an uppercut but Madness The 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madness The 3rd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Max backwards.
Max is looking to break free of the clinch but Madness The 3rd has double underhooks.
Madness The 3rd lands a body punch.
Madness The 3rd is leaning against Max and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Max misses with a punch to the body.
Max swings wildly with an uppercut but Madness The 3rd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madness The 3rd pushes Max back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Madness The 3rd lands a hook that snaps the head of Max backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Max.
Madness The 3rd misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madness The 3rd throws a punch but it's blocked by Max.
Madness The 3rd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madness The 3rd can't find room to land a body shot as Max controls the action.
Madness The 3rd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Max backwards.
 Max is rocked!
Madness The 3rd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Max is still on wobbly legs! Can Madness The 3rd finish him?
Madness The 3rd misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Madness The 3rd.
A short right from Madness The 3rd on the inside.
Madness The 3rd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Max looks winded!
Madness The 3rd lands a right hand.
Madness The 3rd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madness The 3rd pushes Max against the cage. Madness The 3rd is working some dirty boxing. Madness The 3rd pushes off with a quick right hook! Max goes down! Max tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Madness The 3rd moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister Madness The 3rd!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ari Katajamaki (ranked 5064 p4p, 5224 weight class) and Deacon Fries (ranked 301 p4p, 304 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Katajamaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Deacon Fries!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fries lands with a good body shot.
Katajamaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fries.
Fries misses with a straight left.
Katajamaki gets a double leg takedown into Fries's guard.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing.
Katajamaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fries works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fries is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Katajamaki wants to sweep but Fries has passed to side control!
Katajamaki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tappelukerho, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fries looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Katajamaki tries to bench press Fries off him but Fries keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katajamaki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fries.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fries is looking to take a break and control but Katajamaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Katajamaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fries on the ground.
An elbow from Fries crashes against the mat.
Katajamaki defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katajamaki is looking for a sweep.
Fries has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fries has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Katajamaki!
Katajamaki tries to hold on but Fries pushes him away.
Katajamaki manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fries throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fries missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Katajamaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fries throwing shots but Katajamaki is blocking nicely.
Fries performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fries missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki is looking to improve his position.
Fries trying to control the action but Katajamaki is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Fries. No joy for Katajamaki on that attempt.
Fries tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ari Katajamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katajamaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fries.
No luck for Fries with that takedown attempt.
Katajamaki tries to clinch up but Fries circles away and keeps his distance.
Katajamaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fries paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Katajamaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fries gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Katajamaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fries avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Katajamaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katajamaki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Katajamaki is trying to drag Fries to the mat but Fries just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fries is trying to maintain a safe position but Katajamaki gets an underhook and turns Fries into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deacon Fries dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Katajamaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fries.
Katajamaki shoots in but Fries avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Katajamaki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fries's guard.
Katajamaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fries is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fries is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fries has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Katajamaki stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Fries has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Katajamaki manages to get his head free but now Fries has transitioned to an armbar! Katajamaki grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Fries! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Deacon Fries!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Brown (ranked 4774 p4p, 5371 weight class) and Antonio Pereira (ranked 548 p4p, 587 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pereira thinking.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pereira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pereira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Antonio Pereira has been cut.
Pereira fails with the takedown
and Brown counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pereira! Brown lets Pereira back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Pereira is rocked!
Robert Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Pereira.
Pereira looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown cracks Pereira with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Brown!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimmo Peramaki (ranked 4913 p4p, 4802 weight class) and Darrell Newsome (ranked 529 p4p, 520 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 Darrell Newsome was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 Helsinki, Kimmo Peramaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darrell Newsome!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peramaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
Peramaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newsome lands a left hand.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Newsome forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
I was talking to Peramaki's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Peramaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Newsome to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimmo Peramaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newsome lands an uppercut.
Peramaki misses with a punch to the body.
Peramaki takes a shot to the head.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Newsome just stands there and leans against the cage.
Newsome gets through Peramaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Newsome on the inside.
Good body shot from Newsome.
A short body shot lands from Newsome as the two fighters clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Newsome turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but Newsome turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peramaki is breathing heavily.
Peramaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peramaki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peramaki jumps guard but Newsome turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Newsome lands a body punch in the clinch.
Newsome lands a right hand.
Newsome is working Peramaki over against the cage.
Newsome has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Peramaki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newsome can turn it around.
Newsome pushes Peramaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Newsome is working Peramaki over against the cage.
Newsome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newsome gets through Peramaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newsome lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newsome lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newsome pushes Peramaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Newsome lands a body shot.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newsome throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Newsome is working Peramaki over against the cage.
Newsome lands a shoulder strike.
Newsome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newsome.
 Peramaki is rocked!
Newsome lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Peramaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newsome digs a right hand underneath Peramaki's ribcage. Peramaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Newsome.
Newsome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peramaki seems to have got his legs back now.
Newsome stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newsome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peramaki or not.
Newsome scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Newsome.
Newsome lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peramaki.
Newsome makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Newsome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newsome.
Newsome digs a right hand into Peramaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peramaki's gas tank.
Newsome lands a body punch.
Newsome lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Newsome.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newsome.
Newsome displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peramaki up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Newsome.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newsome lands a hook that snaps the head of Peramaki backwards.
Newsome lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Newsome.
Newsome lands a body shot.
Newsome lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Newsome scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newsome creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Peramaki with a big uppercut! Peramaki tries to clinch up but Newsome pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Peramaki to the mat! Peramaki covers up and Newsome unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darrell Newsome!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Test Five (ranked 3621 p4p, 12836 weight class) and Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 114 p4p, 135 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Toktogulovich Bakiyev enters the cage!
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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 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Test Five!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 64 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Five scores with a jab to the body.
Five sends Bakiyev crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Five is motioning to the referee to let Bakiyev up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bakiyev is rocked!
It looks like Toktogulovich Bakiyev has been cut.
Five ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bakiyev is still on wobbly legs! Can Five finish him?
Bakiyev looks winded!
Five ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Bakiyev's jaw. Bakiyev's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Five does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Test Five!
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Dubba Dundar had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 188.4, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Alexandre Benalla was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Stone (ranked 3710 p4p, 4593 weight class) and Cyril Cizek (ranked 344 p4p, 376 weight class). Cyril Cizek will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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146
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cyril Cizek!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone fails to land the takedown.
Cizek throws a head kick that Stone semi-blocks.
 It looks like Peter Stone has been cut.
Cizek lands with a slapping head kick.
Stone is rocked!
Cizek stuffs the takedown attempt from Stone. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Oh Stone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Cizek throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Stone is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cyril Cizek!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Brand (ranked 3333 p4p, 23173 weight class) and Silver Bullion (ranked 101 p4p, 191 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 Silver Bullion was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 17 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Brand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Silver Bullion!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brand showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bullion.
Bullion swings widly with a right hand
and Brand counters with a nice uppercut.
Bullion throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Bullion with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Bullion misses.
Brand connects with a right hand. Bullion shakes it off.
Bullion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bullion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brand circles away.
Bullion misses with a two punch combination.
Bullion closes the distance and clinches.
Bullion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bullion is trying to pull guard but Brand turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Daniel Brand has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silver Bullion.
Bullion jumps guard but Brand stands there with Bullion around his waist. Bullion gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullion has closed the distance and engaged Brand in a clinch.
Brand breaks the clinch.
Bullion wants to clinch.
Brand swats away the attempt to clinch by Bullion.
Brand tries to keep at a distance but Bullion has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bullion lands a right hand.
Brand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brand misses with a straight left.
Brand misses with an uppercut.
Bullion slips under a jab from Brand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Silver Bullion has been cut.
Bullion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daniel Brand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brand moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch combination from Bullion misses.
Brand is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bullion moves out of range of the strikes.
Bullion throws a right and a left that Brand avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bullion needs to keep his hands up - Brand had a free shot at his head there.
Bullion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brand circles away quickly and effectively.
Bullion shoots for a double leg takedown but Brand sprawls well. He's pushed Bullion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bullion shoots in for a takedown but Brand shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bullion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brand looks to land a left hand but Bullion moved out of range nicely.
Bullion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bullion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brand, pushing him back against the cage.
Brand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullion lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bullion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brand was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brand is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bullion works over Brand's head and body with a nice combination.
Bullion dodges the punch combination from Brand.
Bullion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brand as he avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Brand as he connects with a hook.
Bullion has managed to clinch.
Brand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brand scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brand keeps the fight on the outside.
Brand is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bullion looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bullion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brand, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullion tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bullion clinches with his opponent.
Brand breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Brand.
Brand scores with a body shot.
Bullion moves into range and clinches up with Brand.
Bullion tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brand smiles and moves away.
Brand connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheers as Brand lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bullion doesn't seem phased though.
Brand takes a swing at Bullion's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Brand finds it's way through Bullion's defenses.
Brand throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Brand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silver Bullion's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A combination from Bullion does no damage.
Brand misses with the combination.
Brand keeps the fight on the outside.
Bullion throws a right and a left that Brand avoids nicely.
Bullion moves into range and clinches up with Brand.
Brand breaks from the clinch.
Bullion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Brand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brand with a jab.
Brand works Bullion's body with a nice hook.
Bullion throws a combination that misses
and Brand lands a stunning uppercut that sends Bullion to the mat!
Bullion is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brand stands up out of the half guard.
Brand jabs Bullion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brand jabs Bullion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bullion is breathing heavily.
Brand steps into range and cracks Bullion with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Bullion flops backwards and Brand dives into his guard looking to finish!
Bullion is still in real trouble! Can Brand finish him?
Brand stands up from Bullion's guard - Brand perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brand wobbles Bullion with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Brand dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Bullion to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daniel Brand!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Panayotov (ranked 2947 p4p, 2207 weight class) and Vincent Lemieux (ranked 75 p4p, 69 weight class). Panayotov comes to the cage accompanied by Mad World - Gary Jules / Tears For Fears (Cover by Jasmine Thompson). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikolay Panayotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux moves away from the strike by Panayotov.
Lemieux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lemieux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lemieux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Panayotov as he jumps to the side.
Panayotov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lemieux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panayotov with a body shot.
Panayotov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Panayotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Panayotov.
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panayotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick by Panayotov misses
and Lemieux moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux jumps guard but Panayotov stands there with Lemieux around his waist. Lemieux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
We've been informed that Lemieux has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux managing to block the knees to the body from Panayotov.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Panayotov is pressed up against the cage. Lemieux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Panayotov down to the mat. Panayotov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nikolay Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Lemieux.
Panayotov keeps the fight on the outside.
Panayotov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Lemieux
and Panayotov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lemieux trying to strike off his back.
Lemieux tries to strike from the bottom.
Panayotov preventing the sweep.
Panayotov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panayotov wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Panayotov from controlling successfully.
Panayotov content to stall in guard here.
Panayotov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lemieux.
A quick step to the side and Panayotov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lemieux dives in and grabs Panayotov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Panayotov pushes down on Lemieux's head and hops out.
No luck for Lemieux with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Panayotov misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Lemieux is predictable there
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Panayotov misses.
Lemieux fails with a takedown attempt.
Panayotov swats away the attempt to clinch by Lemieux.
It looked like Panayotov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Panayotov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Panayotov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lemieux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lemieux wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Panayotov moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemieux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Panayotov misses the target.
Lemieux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Panayotov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lemieux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Panayotov as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decent striking displayed by Panayotov there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Panayotov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Panayotov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lemieux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Panayotov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lemieux.
Lemieux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Panayotov swivels and escapes.
Nikolay Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Lemieux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux shoots in for a double leg but Panayotov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Panayotov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lemieux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Lemieux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nikolay Panayotov is winning the standup battle so far.
Lemieux avoids the head kick by Panayotov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lemieux.
Panayotov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Panayotov decides to stand up.
Nice takedown defense from Panayotov. No joy for Lemieux on that attempt.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Lemieux slips the punch.
Lemieux shoots in looking for a takedown. Panayotov tries to sprawl out of it but Lemieux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Panayotov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Panayotov's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lemieux moves into range and clinches up with Panayotov.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov slowing the pace effectively.
Panayotov has Lemieux pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lemieux manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Panayotov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Panayotov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemieuxs head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Panayotov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Panayotov.
Lemieux tries to land a knee to the head but Panayotov blocks with his arms.
Panayotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lemieux can do to turn this around?
Panayotov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lemieux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lemieux or perhaps it was just good defense by Panayotov, which made it look bad.
Panayotov lands a high kick!
Vincent Lemieux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lemieux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panayotov.
Panayotov has managed to clinch.
Lemieux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panayotov misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov tries to land a knee to the head but Lemieux blocks with his arms.
Come on Panayotov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Panayotov pushes off an throws an elbow but Lemieux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Panayotov lands with a left to the head.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux missing with knees to the body.
Lemieux drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panayotov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Panayotov stands and steps away. Lemieux gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lemieux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panayotov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lemieux scrambles back to his feet.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Lemieux slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Panayotov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Panayotov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lemieux defending well as Panayotov loads up on a big left hand.
Panayotov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lemieux has his takedown stuffed
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lemieux.
Panayotov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Panayotov.
Panayotov keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux with a poor takedown
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikolay Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Lemieux.
Panayotov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lemieux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Panayotov's waist but Panayotov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lemieux off to one side.
Lemieux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Panayotov, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Panayotov taking a breather.
Nikolay Panayotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Panayotov walks away with a smile on his face. Lemieux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lemieux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Panayotov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lemieux's defenses.
It looks like Vincent Lemieux has been cut.
Panayotov can't find room to land a body shot as Lemieux controls the action.
Lemieux tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lemieux pulls guard successfully.
Lemieux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lemieux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panayotov's guard.
Panayotov wants to stand up but Lemieux is controlling him.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Panayotov keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lemieux is controlling him.
Lemieux gets to his feet - Panayotov follows without any prompting.
Lemieux shoots in looking for a takedown but Panayotov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lemieux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Lemieux looks to clinch
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lemieux's head.
Lemieux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panayotov cracks a nice hook into Lemieux's ribs.
Panayotov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Panayotov is fending him off so far but Lemieux persists. Nope, Panayotov circles away and we're back to standing.
Panayotov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lemieux tries for a takedown but Panayotov circles away easily
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lemieux swings for the body but Panayotov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux fails with a takedown attempt.
Lemieux slips under a jab.
Panayotov throws an overhand right that lands on Lemieux's shoulder, as Lemieux tries to avoid the shot.
Lemieux tries to counter with a clinch but Panayotov shakes him off and moves away.
Lemieux has his takedown stuffed
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Panayotov misses the shot to the body.
Nikolay Panayotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lemieux shoots and misses
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Panayotov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panayotov cracks Lemieux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vincent Lemieux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panayotov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lemieux doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Panayotov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Panayotov, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Panayotov!
Our winner, Nikolay Panayotov, 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 1294 p4p, 1700 weight class) and Frank Granger (ranked 37 p4p, 46 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 28 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Granger!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman is looking to clinch but Granger is avoiding it.
It seemed like Granger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Granger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chugman counters with a single leg into guard. Granger didn't expect that.
Granger wants to get back to his feet but Chugman passes into half guard.
Chugman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chugman stops Granger from getting back to his feet.
Granger won't allow Chugman to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger is trying to stand back up but Chugman is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Granger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chugman is just content to waste time from the top position. Granger takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chugman won't allow Granger to get back to his feet.
Chugman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chugman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chugman prevents Granger from getting back to his feet.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Granger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Chugman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chugman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman throws a big right hand that misses.
Granger pushes Chugman off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Granger misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Chugman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chugman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chugman moves into the clinch.
Granger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chugman keeps control of Granger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chugman jumps guard but Granger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Granger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chugman scores with a takedown into Granger's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Granger wants to stand and escape but Chugman is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman 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.
Chugman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Granger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chugman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chugman is working Granger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chugman tries to free his leg and advance position but Granger is retaining full guard.
Granger wants to stand up but Chugman is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown but Granger shows good takedown defense.
Frank Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chugman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Granger connects with a solid leg kick.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chugman.
Granger jabs at Chugman's body.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Chugman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Granger cracks Chugman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Granger wants to slow Chugman down by chopping away at his legs.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chugman cracks Granger with an open hand slap.
Chugman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Granger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Granger
and Chugman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Granger won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Chugman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Granger is trying to buck Chugman off.
Granger is not content to let Chugman control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Klaus Chugman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Granger connects with a leg kick.
Granger throws a right and a left that Chugman avoids nicely.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chugman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch but Granger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Granger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chugman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Granger tries to avoid it but Chugman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Granger to the ground. Granger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Granger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Granger looks to land a combination but Chugman avoids it well.
Granger lands a two punch combo.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
The fighters circling - Chugman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Granger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Granger sprawls and moves away.
Chugman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chugman lands in his opponent's guard.
Granger scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger throws a leg kick but Chugman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Granger missing with a left hand there. Chugman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chugman is looking to clinch.
Granger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Granger leaves Chugman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Granger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chugman is able to avoid easily.
Granger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chugman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Granger is trying to stand back up but Chugman is controlling him
Chugman is trying to control. Granger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Granger wants to get back to his feet.
Granger is refusing to be controlled, as Chugman sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Granger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Granger looks like he's trying to stand up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chugman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chugman working the ground and pound effectively.
Chugman punching from mount but Granger doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chugman goes for an armbar but Granger turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Granger.
Chugman working for submissions but it's allowed Granger to get to half guard.
Klaus Chugman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like Granger is going to stand back up.
Granger decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch but Granger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granger throws out a loose jab but Chugman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Granger stuns Chugman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chugman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chugman checks the leg kick.
Granger misses with a low kick as Chugman jumps back.
Chugman feinted with a counter takedown.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Granger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Chugman throws a lazy right hand but Granger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Granger shapes to counter with a head kick.
Chugman shoots in for a takedown but Granger shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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!
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chugman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Granger was covering up waiting for the punch and Chugman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chugman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Granger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chugman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Chugman connects with a body shot that sends Granger's belly button to the back.
Chugman tries to clinch up but Granger circles away and keeps his distance.
Granger throws a hook but Chugman blocks it.
Chugman forces Granger back against the cage and clinches.
Chugman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chugman has Granger pushed against the cage.
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Granger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chugman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Granger can pounce on him.
Chugman moves out of range of the leg kick from Granger.
Chugman ducks under a wild hook from Granger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Granger misses its intended target.
Granger clinches up with Chugman and pushes him back against the cage.
Chugman stalling.
Granger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chugman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Granger sprawls and moves away.
Chugman has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chugman tries for a takedown but Granger manages to get underhooks.
Chugman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chugman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Granger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chugman has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman has Granger pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Klaus Chugman.
Chugman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank Granger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Granger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chugman.
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Granger lands a jab to the nose.
Granger throws a series of punches but Chugman avoids them all with ease.
Chugman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Granger tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Chugman manages to move to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chugman wants to control the pace but Granger is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger bucks Chugman off and manages to get back to his feet!
Chugman moves out of range as Granger strikes.
Granger is looking to chop away at Chugman's legs.
Chugman goes for a double leg but Granger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Granger continues to drive forward.
Chugman leaning against his opponent.
Granger manages to break the clinch.
Chugman doesn't manage to clinch there - Granger circles away.
Granger misses with a low kick.
Granger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chugman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Chugman gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is trying to stall.
Granger is pressed up against the cage. Chugman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Granger down to the mat. Granger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman walks into a straight right hand from Granger.
Granger misses with a low kick as Chugman jumps back.
Granger tries to keep at a distance but Chugman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Granger is trying to break free.
Granger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Granger being controlled against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chugman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chugman seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Granger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Granger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Granger!
Frank Granger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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