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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard White (ranked 3262 p4p, 3693 weight class) and Robert Johnson (ranked 397 p4p, 445 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Johnson !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as White shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
White postures up.
White has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
White wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but White is one step ahead there.
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
White keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson 's head.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
White wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
White content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Johnson has locked up a guillotine! Johnson 's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? White is holding on here and Johnson must be using up a lot of energy. White has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Johnson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Johnson !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Anora (ranked 3960 p4p, 3461 weight class) and Vasko Panchev (ranked 516 p4p, 475 weight class). Anora comes to the cage accompanied by LXST CXNTURY - AMNESIA. This should be a great matchup!
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Anora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasko Panchev!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panchev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anora's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anora is on top in guard.
Anora seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Panchev looks winded!
Anora stands and throws Panchev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Panchev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Panchev is trying to escape the position but Anora is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anora moves into full mount!
Anora tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anora has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Anora looking to isolate an arm here. Panchev doesn't see it coming and as Anora extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Anora!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Anora!
Ricardo Anora 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 Dubson Strickland (ranked 3194 p4p, 3619 weight class) and Robert Fischer (ranked 356 p4p, 399 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dubson Strickland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Fischer!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Strickland misses.
Strickland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Strickland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fischer circles away quickly and effectively.
Fischer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strickland defends it well.
Strickland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fischer counters with a takedown into side control.
An elbow from Fischer crashes against the mat.
Fischer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
 It looks like Dubson Strickland has been cut.
Fischer is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Strickland is trying to escape and Fischer transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Strickland is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fischer! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Fischer!
A very excited looking Robert Fischer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Herve Villechaize (ranked 2856 p4p, 2867 weight class) and Inferno Subbin (ranked 193 p4p, 195 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herve Villechaize!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Inferno Subbin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villechaize shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Villechaize stays in close to Subbin's body and controls the position.
Subbin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Villechaize is one step ahead there.
Villechaize controls from within his opponent's guard.
Villechaize stands up over Subbin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Villechaize stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Subbin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Subbin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subbin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Villechaize controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villechaize postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Subbin is looking for a triangle here but Villechaize uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Subbin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Villechaize slows the pace down.
Subbin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Villechaize off and has taken his back!
Subbin softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Villechaize tries to roll but Subbin sticks to his back.
Subbin has Villechaize flattened out and is raining down punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Villechaize is covering up but some of the strikes from Subbin are getting through and doing damage.
You can see the frustration on Villechaize's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subbin is hanging on to Villechaize's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Subbin is trying to stick to Villechaize's back but Villechaize is turning into Subbin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Subbin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Villechaize.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Subbin keeping moving, preventing Villechaize from controlling successfully.
Villechaize's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Villechaize won't allow Subbin to sweep him here.
Villechaize throwing strikes but missing.
Subbin controls Villechaize momentarily but Villechaize frees himself.
Subbin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Villechaize works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subbin trying to control but Villechaize postures up.
Villechaize slips a nice elbow through Subbin's hands, connecting with Subbin's forehead.
Villechaize prevents Subbin from improving his position.
Subbin is still trying to improve position.
Villechaize is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Villechaize lands strikes from half guard.
Subbin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Villechaize will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Villechaize trying to pass the guard but Subbin defending well.
Villechaize is nestled in close to Subbin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Villechaize uses his free foot to push down on Subbin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Subbin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villechaize lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Subbin hang on?
Villechaize lands a big shot there that rocks Subbin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Villechaize fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Subbin is trying to escape the mount.
Villechaize postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Subbin looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Villechaize wants to control but Subbin has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Villechaize missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Subbin is trying to maintain the position but Villechaize is very close to passing his half guard.
Villechaize is looking to take a break and control but Subbin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herve Villechaize dominated that round.
That's time! Villechaize's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Villechaize throws a sloppy head kick and Subbin moves out of range easily.
Subbin feints the counter takedown.
Villechaize throws a body kick that misses
and Subbin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villechaize slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Subbin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Subbin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Subbin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Villechaize trying to control the position.
Villechaize is really struggling to control Subbin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subbin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Villechaize had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Subbin defends it easily.
Villechaize really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Villechaize lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villechaize showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Subbin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Villechaize gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Subbin wants to control but Villechaize passes easily into half guard.
Villechaize trying to control from half guard but Subbin is working away.
Subbin wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Villechaize is looking to take a break and control but Subbin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Subbin is trying to control but Villechaize manages to pass to mount!
Subbin is looking to improve his position but Villechaize isn't that keen on the idea.
Villechaize scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Villechaize sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Villechaize prevents Subbin from getting the reversal.
Subbin keeps trying to improve his position.
Villechaize landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subbin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Villechaize is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Subbin can do to turn this around?
Subbin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Villechaize working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Subbin.
Villechaize keeping moving, preventing Subbin from controlling successfully.
Villechaize tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Villechaize doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subbin distracts Villechaize with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Villechaize working a defensive guard here.
Subbin connects with a couple of short punches.
Villechaize striking off his back but it's not causing Subbin any problems.
Subbin postures up and lands a big shot to Villechaize's brow.
Villechaize pulls Subbin in close to his closed guard and prevents Subbin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Subbin chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Subbin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Villechaize looking for a sweep. Not yet Villechaize, not yet.
Subbin works over Villechaize with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Inferno Subbin 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. This is the final round!
Villechaize drives through and clinches with Subbin against the cage.
Villechaize manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Villechaize looking to hit a scissor sweep but Subbin is one step ahead there.
Subbin lands a couple of digs.
Villechaize trying to keep a closed guard but Subbin is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Villechaize is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subbin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Villechaize tries to free his leg and advance position but Subbin is retaining full guard.
Villechaize 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.
Villechaize stands up over Subbin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subbin is looking to sweep but instead, Villechaize has passed into half guard.
Villechaize scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Subbin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Villechaize seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Subbin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Subbin wants to get back to full guard.
Villechaize not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Villechaize content to control rather than advance.
Subbin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Villechaize content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subbin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Subbin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Villechaize gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Villechaize preventing the sweep.
Subbin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Villechaize's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Villechaize seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Subbin for as long as he can get away with.
Villechaize missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Subbin avoids the head kick by Villechaize.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Villechaize misses.
Subbin slips a jab and a cross from Villechaize.
Subbin staying out of range there.
Villechaize shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Villechaize showed some decent athleticism there.
Subbin wants to control but Villechaize is keeping busy.
Villechaize is taking a breather. Subbin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Villechaize seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Subbin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Herve Villechaize overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villechaize with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Villechaize is nestled in close to Subbin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Villechaize lands strikes from half guard.
Villechaize not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Subbin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Villechaize is trying to control. Subbin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Villechaize prevents Subbin from improving his position.
Subbin has hold of Villechaize's hands but Villechaize slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villechaize not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Subbin is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herve Villechaize showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Villechaize has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herve Villechaize!
Herve Villechaize made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Dren Jr (ranked 2298 p4p, 2668 weight class) and Namond Moore (ranked 256 p4p, 302 weight class). Moore is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mama Loi, Papa Loi. Zdravko Dren Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zdravko Dren Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Namond Moore!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dren Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore gets the takedown into side control.
Dren Jr wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Moore seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Dren Jr is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Namond Moore!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Entwhistle (ranked 2272 p4p, 2234 weight class) and Methuselah Honeysuckle (ranked 333 p4p, 331 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Honeysuckle's choice of entrance music: Dropkick Murphy's - Warriors Code. John Entwhistle has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Entwhistle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Methuselah Honeysuckle!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Honeysuckle. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Honeysuckle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Honeysuckle moves in looking to clinch but Entwhistle pushes him off.
Honeysuckle misses with a head kick.
Entwhistle is looking for a counter combo.
Entwhistle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Honeysuckle throws a wild body kick that Entwhistle sees coming a mile off.
Danga de danga de dang - Entwhistle scores with a four punch combination!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Honeysuckle.
Honeysuckle's coach down at Cobra Kai Workout Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Honeysuckle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Honeysuckle throws a low kick, looking for Entwhistle's leg but Entwhistle calmly moves out of range.
Entwhistle blocks the body kick.
Honeysuckle connects with a high kick.
It looks like John Entwhistle has been cut.
Entwhistle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Honeysuckle tries to land a front kick but Entwhistle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Honeysuckle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Entwhistle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Honeysuckle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Entwhistle throws a right hand that Honeysuckle ducks under and follows up with a left that Honeysuckle also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Entwhistle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Entwhistle throws a series of strikes that have Honeysuckle backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honeysuckle tries to land a front kick but Entwhistle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Entwhistle throwing a counter right hand but Honeysuckle manages to avoid it.
Honeysuckle moves into the clinch.
Honeysuckle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Entwhistle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Honeysuckle's elbow.
Honeysuckle can't find room to land a body shot as Entwhistle controls the action.
Entwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Honeysuckle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Honeysuckle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entwhistle misses with some punches.
Honeysuckle tries to land knees in the clinch but Entwhistle avoids the damage to the body.
Entwhistle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Honeysuckle tries to land knees in the clinch but Entwhistle avoids the damage to the body.
Honeysuckle misses with a knee to the head.
Honeysuckle tries a knee to the head but Entwhistle blocks it.
Entwhistle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Entwhistle misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Entwhistle.
 Honeysuckle is rocked!
Entwhistle lands a big right hand that drops Honeysuckle! The killer instinct kicks in and Entwhistle finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Entwhistle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Entwhistle!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Entwhistle waved his t-shirt featuring Northern Zombie's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Methuselah Honeysuckle stepped up to the mic, saying 'A bump in the road, I'll be back better and hungrier!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Forrester Jr (ranked 1199 p4p, 2583 weight class) and Tomo Tsuru (ranked 182 p4p, 363 weight class). The key to victory for Thomas Forrester Jr has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Forrester Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomo Tsuru!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forrester Jr throws a nice looking combination but Tsuru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tsuru wants to clinch.
Tsuru has managed to clinch.
Forrester Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Tsuru won't want to take too many of those.
Tsuru swings wildly with an uppercut but Forrester Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuru misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Forrester Jr.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Forrester Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forrester Jr blocking some punches.
Forrester Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Forrester Jr prevents a body shot from Tsuru.
Forrester Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Forrester Jr landing knees to the head.
Tsuru can't find room to land a body shot as Forrester Jr controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuru fails to land.
Forrester Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Forrester Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tsuru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Forrester Jrs head.
Forrester Jr working aggressively here.
Forrester Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Tsuru backwards.
Tsuru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuru managing to block the knees to the body from Forrester Jr.
Tsuru working aggressively here.
Forrester Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tsuru is defending well for now.
Forrester Jr can't break the clinch.
Tsuru lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tsuru just leaning against Forrester Jr, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuru.
Forrester Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsuru has Forrester Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsuru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuru has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Forrester Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tsuru can turn it around.
Tsuru throws a punch but it's blocked by Forrester Jr.
Forrester Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuru backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsuru keeps control of Forrester Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tsuru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forrester Jr tries a knee to the head but Tsuru blocks it.
Forrester Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Tsuru blocks with his arms.
Forrester Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsuru wants to clinch up but Forrester Jr keeps it at a distance.
Tsuru moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tsuru.
Forrester Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Tsuru.
Tsuru misses with the head strike.
Forrester Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tsuru blocks it with crossed arms.
Forrester Jr gets through Tsuru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tsuru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Forrester Jr blocks a body shot from Tsuru.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuru fails to land.
Forrester Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Forrester Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tsuru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsuru misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuru lands an uppercut.
Forrester Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuru pushes Forrester Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Tsuru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Forrester Jr scores with a shot to the side of Tsuru's head.
Tsuru holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tsuru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Forrester Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Forrester Jr is trying to force a seperation but Tsuru has the dominant position.
Forrester Jr is trying to stall.
Tsuru avoiding damage as Forrester Jr throws knees to the body.
Forrester Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tsuru avoids it.
Tsuru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuru lands a hook that snaps the head of Forrester Jr backwards.
Tsuru throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Forrester Jr fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for Tsuru to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forrester Jr blocks an uppercut.
Forrester Jr blocks a body shot from Tsuru.
Tsuru controlling the action here for a moment.
Tsuru throws a head punch that misses.
Tsuru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Forrester Jr blocks a body shot from Tsuru.
Tsuru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsuru swings wildly with an uppercut but Forrester Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forrester Jr blocking some punches.
Tsuru stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Still in the clinch, Tsuru scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Forrester Jr.
A short uppercut from Tsuru.
Forrester Jr is trying to force a seperation but Tsuru has the dominant position.
Tsuru misses with the head strike.
Forrester Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomo Tsuru will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tsuru rushes Forrester Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Forrester Jr lands with a right to the head.
Tsuru lands a shot to the body.
Forrester Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuru pushes Forrester Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Forrester Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Forrester Jr wants to stall.
Tsuru tries to work over Forrester Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsuru doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forrester Jr taking a breather.
Forrester Jr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tsuru takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Tsuru fails to land.
Forrester Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Tsuru avoids the damage to the body.
Forrester Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsuru lands with a right to the head.
Forrester Jr blocks a body shot from Tsuru.
Forrester Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuru scores with a shoulder strike.
Tsuru prevents Forrester Jr from breaking the clinch.
Forrester Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tsuru swings wildly with an uppercut but Forrester Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuru misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Tsuru.
Tsuru swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Forrester Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Forrester Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tsuru misses with a punch to the body.
Forrester Jr has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Tsuru - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Forrester Jr, and another! Tsuru is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Thomas Forrester Jr!
Thomas Forrester Jr gave a mention to Northern Zombie in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tevita Maui (ranked 1206 p4p, 1502 weight class) and Emmerson Mile (ranked 136 p4p, 171 weight class). Maui's entrance music is Turn Down For What. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tevita Maui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emmerson Mile!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maui.
Mile throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Tevita Maui has been cut.
Maui pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mile throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maui definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mile.
Mile explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mile fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maui.
Mile scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mile throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mile throws a leg kick which misses Maui's front leg but catches the back leg as Maui tries to avoid it.
Maui throws a jab but it's blocked by Mile.
Mile throws a fast counter high kick but Maui manages to duck under it in time.
Mile lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mile.
Mile shapes to counter with a head kick.
Maui connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Emmerson Mile has been cut.
Mile looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mile lands a leg kick that knocks Maui off balance momentarily.
Mile looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Mile finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mile lands a big head kick that sends Maui tumbling to the mat! Mile takes a step backwards and waves Maui back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mile lands a big head kick that sends Maui tumbling to the mat! Mile takes a step backwards and waves Maui back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Maui is rocked!
Tevita Maui's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mile moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maui is breathing heavily.
Mile thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maui if he has to take too many more of those.
Mile feints a jab and as Maui dips his head, Mile unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Maui right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Maui falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Mile smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Emmerson Mile!
In his post fight interview, Emmerson Mile started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Tevita Maui stepped up to the mic, saying 'Great fight.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michiel Kortenhorst (ranked 619 p4p, 570 weight class) and Jasper Leeuwenhoek (ranked 74 p4p, 67 weight class). Jasper Leeuwenhoek told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michiel Kortenhorst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jasper Leeuwenhoek!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kortenhorst blocks a jab.
Kortenhorst looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kortenhorst prevents Leeuwenhoek from improving his position.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kortenhorst pulls his head out easily.
Kortenhorst is keen to just control but Leeuwenhoek is a slippery customer.
Leeuwenhoek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kortenhorst pushes down on Leeuwenhoek's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortenhorst is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leeuwenhoek is just riding it out for now. Kortenhorst eventually gives up the hold.
Leeuwenhoek is staying active underneath Kortenhorst, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortenhorst prevents Leeuwenhoek from improving his position.
Kortenhorst is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leeuwenhoek wants to control but Kortenhorst is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kortenhorst is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leeuwenhoek has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leeuwenhoek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kortenhorst's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kortenhorst's back!
Kortenhorst manages to reverse the position and now he's in Leeuwenhoek's guard. Nice work there by Kortenhorst.
Kortenhorst stopping the sweep attempt from Leeuwenhoek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek keeping moving, preventing Kortenhorst from controlling successfully.
Leeuwenhoek looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Leeuwenhoek looking for a sweep. Not yet Leeuwenhoek, not yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leeuwenhoek looking to control.
Kortenhorst won't allow Leeuwenhoek to sweep him here.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the position.
Leeuwenhoek might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kortenhorst haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kortenhorst trying to control the position from guard on top but Leeuwenhoek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kortenhorst is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leeuwenhoek is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leeuwenhoek has escaped and now he's on top!
Leeuwenhoek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kortenhorst has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leeuwenhoek has managed to get both his arms back between Kortenhorst's legs - danger averted.
Leeuwenhoek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leeuwenhoek looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kortenhorst escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leeuwenhoek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but Kortenhorst is working from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek is stalling in the full guard.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control but Kortenhorst is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kortenhorst working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Leeuwenhoek has passed into half guard!
My spies in DF Fitnesscentrum inform me that Leeuwenhoek has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the action but Kortenhorst is working from the bottom.
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 Michiel Kortenhorst will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big right from Leeuwenhoek misses.
Kortenhorst defending well as Leeuwenhoek loads up on a big left hand.
Kortenhorst drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leeuwenhoek sprawls and moves away.
A big right from Leeuwenhoek misses.
Leeuwenhoek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Michiel Kortenhorst has been cut.
Leeuwenhoek looks to throw the jab but Kortenhorst is out of range.
Kortenhorst scores with a takedown into Leeuwenhoek's guard.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to keep Kortenhorst in close.
Leeuwenhoek can't keep his opponent in guard - Kortenhorst advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Leeuwenhoek works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortenhorst stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leeuwenhoek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kortenhorst drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Leeuwenhoek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kortenhorst has Leeuwenhoek in his guard.
Kortenhorst looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortenhorst is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leeuwenhoek defends well.
Kortenhorst looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kortenhorst is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leeuwenhoek is aware though and is defending well.
Leeuwenhoek throws a big elbow that misses.
Leeuwenhoek controlling from the top position.
Leeuwenhoek tries to free his leg and advance position but Kortenhorst is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kortenhorst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leeuwenhoek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kortenhorst is looking for a triangle but Leeuwenhoek pushes his legs off easily.
Kortenhorst keeping moving, preventing Leeuwenhoek from controlling successfully.
Leeuwenhoek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the position from guard on top but Kortenhorst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kortenhorst is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leeuwenhoek stays in close to Kortenhorst's body and controls the position.
Leeuwenhoek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kortenhorst looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michiel Kortenhorst overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kortenhorst throws his legs up looking for a submission but Leeuwenhoek uses it to pass to side control.
Kortenhorst is looking to reverse the position.
Leeuwenhoek trying to control the position but Kortenhorst is working away.
Kortenhorst gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kortenhorst tries to hold on but Leeuwenhoek postures up.
Kortenhorst is squirming around, avoiding Leeuwenhoek's attempts to control the action.
Kortenhorst really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leeuwenhoek sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kortenhorst is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leeuwenhoek avoids the attempt from Kortenhorst to control.
Kortenhorst is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jasper Leeuwenhoek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michiel Kortenhorst's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kortenhorst drives through with a takedown into guard.
Leeuwenhoek controls Kortenhorst momentarily but Kortenhorst frees himself.
Kortenhorst trying to control but Leeuwenhoek is working from the bottom.
Leeuwenhoek wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leeuwenhoek holds on and takes a little breather.
Kortenhorst trying to control the position from guard on top but Leeuwenhoek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kortenhorst thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortenhorst keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leeuwenhoek.
Kortenhorst needs to keep his hands up - Leeuwenhoek had a free shot at his head there.
Leeuwenhoek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kortenhorst defending well as Leeuwenhoek loads up on a big left hand.
Kortenhorst feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Leeuwenhoek has control of Kortenhorst's left arm, preventing Kortenhorst from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leeuwenhoek is on top in guard.
Kortenhorst looking to control but Leeuwenhoek passes into half guard.
Leeuwenhoek controlling the action here.
Leeuwenhoek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kortenhorst is just riding it out for now. Leeuwenhoek eventually gives up the hold.
Leeuwenhoek seems to be looking for submissions.
Kortenhorst wants to control but Leeuwenhoek is keeping busy.
Kortenhorst is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Leeuwenhoek scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kortenhorst actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leeuwenhoek winds up and cracks Kortenhorst with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kortenhorst is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leeuwenhoek pulls his head out easily.
Kortenhorst is looking to improve his position.
Leeuwenhoek trying to pass the guard but Kortenhorst defending well.
Kortenhorst is looking to improve his position.
Leeuwenhoek controlling the action here.
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Leeuwenhoek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kortenhorst wants to improve his position but Leeuwenhoek is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leeuwenhoek works his foot free and advances to mount.
Leeuwenhoek in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jasper Leeuwenhoek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leeuwenhoek has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jasper Leeuwenhoek!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ante Petric (ranked 409 p4p, 1257 weight class) and The Wilson (ranked 52 p4p, 141 weight class). Wilson has chosen Painkiller as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Petric!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, The Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson tries for a takedown but Petric circles away easily
and Petric counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petric connects with a single shot there.
It looks like The Wilson has been cut.
Petric changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson looks winded!
Petric lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Petric. Beautiful body shot.
Petric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Petric lands a slapping body shot.
Wilson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wilson glances at the clock... BAM! Petric nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Wilson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Wilson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ante Petric!
Ante Petric retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Ante Petric, 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.
The Wilson spoke after the fight, saying 'Hard to beat a man that's 35lbs heavier than me. '.
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