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APEX 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kemar Powell (ranked 2704 p4p, 3023 weight class) and Elijah Anderson (ranked 374 p4p, 404 weight class). Powell comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Baby & Lil Durk - Hats Off. Elijah Anderson has the eye of the tiger 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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kemar Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson dives in and grabs Powell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Powell pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
A shot to the body from Powell misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Powell avoids it really well and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Powell misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell 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.
Anderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Powell misses with a left hand
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Powell won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson taking a breather here.
Powell is not content to let Anderson control the position.
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Powell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Powell is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson staying calm.
Powell defending against the ground and pound.
Anderson controlling the position from side mount.
Anderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Powell to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson cracks Powell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Anderson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Powell's shoulder. That is not cool.
Powell tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Anderson controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anderson trying to control the action but Powell is working from the bottom.
Anderson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Anderson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Powell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Powell throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Powell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Powell blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Anderson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Powell is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson closes the distance and pushes Powell back into the cage.
Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Powell breaks from the clinch.
Elijah Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell is trying is best to control the position here.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Powell keeping hold of Anderson's head, controlling as best he can.
Anderson is trying to control. Powell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson trying to control the action but Powell is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elijah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell is looking to score with low kicks.
Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Powell defends it well.
Jab by Anderson.
Anderson lands a nice hook to Powell's body. Powell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
Powell misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Powell.
Anderson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Powell defends it well.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Powell gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Kemar Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Anderson.
Anderson slips under a jab from Powell.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Powell defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Powell misses the target.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Powell leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Powell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Powell misses with a double jab.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Powell tried to counter with a leg kick but Anderson avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Powell misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a single leg into guard. Powell didn't expect that.
Powell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson postures up in Powell's guard and throws a big left but Powell blocks it.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Powell keeps moving.
Anderson passes Powell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Powell trying to control here.
Kemar Powell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Powell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Powell wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
Kemar Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elijah Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Powell quickly recovers to half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Powell is keeping him busy.
Powell trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson landing strikes from the mount.
Elijah Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powell is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Anderson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Anderson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Anderson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Anderson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anderson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson throwing strikes here but Powell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson with the ground and pound from mount.
Anderson scoring with strikes but Powell is staying in there.
Anderson working Powell over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Anderson!
A victorious Elijah Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Santos (ranked 2620 p4p, 2598 weight class) and Claudio Castagnoli (ranked 309 p4p, 305 weight class). Castagnoli is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by James Bond Theme. Santiago Santos 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santiago Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claudio Castagnoli!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos scores with a jab.
 It looks like Claudio Castagnoli has been cut.
Castagnoli misses the shot to the body.
Castagnoli misses the shot to the body.
Santiago Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Castagnoli walks into a stiff left hand from Santos.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Santos tenderised Castagnoli's leg. Castagnoli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Castagnoli tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
Santos cracks Castagnoli with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Santos has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Castagnoli to stand back up!
 Castagnoli is rocked!
We've been informed that Castagnoli 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santiago Santos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Krakowski (ranked 3233 p4p, 1409 weight class) and Kalle Kula (ranked 424 p4p, 219 weight class). Krakowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Netherfell - Mokosz. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernard Krakowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Kula!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krakowski loads up on a big right hand but Kula slips the punch.
Krakowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krakowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krakowski swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kula to counter with a crisp jab.
Krakowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kula on the side of the head.
It looks like Kalle Kula has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kula darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Krakowski misses its intended target.
Kula scores with a three punch combo!
 It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut.
Krakowski misses the shot to the body.
Krakowski misses with a hook
and Kula counters with a straight right hand.
Krakowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krakowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kula.
Nice body punch from Kula.
Kula digs a good body shot into Krakowski's ribs.
Kula connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Krakowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Krakowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krakowski tries to move into range but Kula moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Krakowski misses with a wild body shot.
Kula looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krakowski swings for the body but Kula moves out of range.
Krakowski scores with a shot to the body.
Kula lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krakowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Krakowski throws a big shot that misses.
Kula scores with a shot to the body.
Kula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krakowski manages to avoid it.
Krakowski misses with a hook.
Krakowski misses with a looping right.
Krakowski slips a jab from Kula.
Kula misses with a hook
and Krakowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krakowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krakowski slips under a jab from Kula.
Kula lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kula misses with a straight left.
Krakowski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krakowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kula connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Kula.
Kula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krakowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krakowski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good shot there by Krakowski.
Kula lands a slapping body shot.
Krakowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kula manages to avoid it.
Kula is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Krakowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Krakowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Krakowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kula.
Kula takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kula ducks right into an uppercut from Krakowski.
Nice shot lands for Krakowski.
Kula misses with a left hand
and Krakowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Kula scores with a nice strike.
Krakowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Krakowski thuds his right hand into Kula's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krakowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A cross from Kula lands.
Krakowski throws a hook but Kula avoids it easily.
Krakowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krakowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kula finds it's way round the side to connect with Krakowski's head.
Kula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kula lands a jab to Krakowski's midsection.
Krakowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Krakowski ducks right into an uppercut from Kula.
Krakowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Krakowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Krakowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kula 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.
A swing and a miss from Krakowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kula throws a hook but Krakowski avoids it easily.
Krakowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kula.
Krakowski takes a swing at Kula's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski takes a swing at Kula's ribcage but misses.
Kula is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kula connects with a body shot.
Kula lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Krakowski backs up against the cage.
Kula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krakowski manages to avoid it.
Krakowski misses with a hook
and Kula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krakowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krakowski throws a nice looking combination but Kula bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kula bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kula moves away from the strike by Krakowski.
Krakowski swings widly with a right hand
and Kula counters with a straight right hand.
Krakowski defending well as Kula loads up on a big left hand.
Krakowski throws a lazy right hand but Kula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krakowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kula.
Kula connects with a looping right hand.
Kula ducks under a wild hook from Krakowski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kula dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Good exchange - Kula coming out on top.
Krakowski connects with a looping right hand.
Krakowski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kula throws a looping overhand right but Krakowski ducks down to avoid it.
Kula jabs Krakowski right on the nose. Krakowski blinks but takes it well.
Kula ducks right into an uppercut from Krakowski.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Krakowski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kula takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kula misses with a looping right.
Krakowski connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krakowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Kula takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krakowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kula finds it's way round the side to connect with Krakowski's head.
Krakowski throws a hook but Kula blocks it.
Krakowski clobbers Kula with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kula is rocked!
Kula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kula is still on wobbly legs! Can Krakowski finish him?
Krakowski fakes the body blow, causing Kula to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kula goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bernard Krakowski!
During a confident post fight interview, Bernard Krakowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obi Ojo (ranked 1299 p4p, 4135 weight class) and Tommy Jenkins (ranked 152 p4p, 443 weight class). The key to victory for Obi Ojo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Obi Ojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Ojo misses.
Jenkins is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ojo misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Jenkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jenkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ojo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jenkins.
Ojo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ojo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ojo is looking to counter punch.
Ojo lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Tommy Jenkins has been cut.
Ojo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins.
A left lands for Ojo.
Ojo lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Ojo misses.
Ojo scores with a hook.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Ojo moves out of range.
Ojo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ojo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
Ojo scores with the left hand. Jenkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Jenkins misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ojo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ojo with a body shot.
Ojo misses the jab.
Ojo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Ojo is having none of it.
Jenkins misses with a hook
and Ojo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ojo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jenkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jenkins is looking to clinch.
Jenkins darts in and clinches Ojo up against the cage.
Ojo blocks an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Ojo breaks the clinch.
Jenkins with a hook.
Ojo looks to throw the jab but Jenkins is out of range.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ojo throws a leg kick which misses Jenkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Jenkins tries to avoid it.
Ojo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ojo blocks a low kick nicely.
Jenkins has Ojo up against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stalling in the clinch from Jenkins.
Ojo is trying to break free.
Jenkins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ojo's defenses.
Jenkins misses with an elbow strike.
Ojo dodges an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries a knee to the head but Ojo blocks it.
Ojo can't break the clinch.
Jenkins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jenkins tries a knee to the head but Ojo blocks it.
Jenkins lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ojo avoids it.
Ojo misses with a body punch.
Ojo manages to break the clinch.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ojo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jenkins is looking to clinch but Ojo is avoiding it.
Ojo lands an overhand right.
Ojo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenkins.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ojo.
Ojo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ojo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Jenkins just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOjo.
Ojo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jenkins throws out the jab.
Ojo throws a hook but Jenkins blocks it.
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Ojo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ojo connects with a looping right hand.
Jenkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ojo misses with a looping right.
Ojo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenkins.
Ojo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jenkins drives through and clinches with Ojo against the cage.
Jenkins throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ojo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ojo misses with a hook.
Jenkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Ojo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ojo. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jenkins tries to bum rush Ojo with a series of wild strikes but Ojo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jenkins gets a clinch.
Jenkins misses with an elbow strike.
Ojo letting Jenkins take a breather here.
Ojo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Ojo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Jenkins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ojo, as that shot connected.
Jenkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jenkins misses the jab.
Ojo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around?
Jenkins misses with an uppercut. Ojo saw that one coming.
Jenkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jenkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Ojo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jenkins misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Jenkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jenkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Jenkins
and Ojo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Tommy Jenkins's cut even more.
Ojo checks a low kick from Jenkins.
Ojo lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenkins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Ojo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ojo. Jenkins shrugs it off though.
Jenkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jenkins missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Ojo.
Jenkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Ojo gets an underhook and turns Jenkins into the cage.
Ojo dodges an elbow strike from Jenkins.
Ojo tries to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling the position.
Jenkins throws an elbow but it misses.
Jenkins pushes off an throws an elbow but Ojo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jenkins is looking to control Ojo's arms but Ojo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenkins has his back to the cage.
Tommy Jenkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ojo breaks from the clinch.
Ojo misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jenkins! But no joy.
Ojo connects with a looping right hand.
A nice combination there by Ojo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ojo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ojo cracks Jenkins with an open hand slap.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ojo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ojo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ojo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenkins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ojo throws a shot from downtown. Jenkins moves away and avoids it.
Jenkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ojo throws a good cross that connects.
The cut above Tommy Jenkins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice jab there from Ojo.
Ojo misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Jenkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ojo connects with a single shot there.
Ojo lands a left and a right that send Jenkins crashing to the mat, dazed. Ojo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jenkins is rocked!
Jenkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jenkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jenkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Ojo finish him?
Jenkins looks to land a combination but Ojo avoids it well.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ojo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ojo jabs Jenkins right on the nose. Jenkins blinks but takes it well.
Tommy Jenkins's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jenkins misses with a looping right.
Ojo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
BAM! Ojo delivers a spinning backfist that drops Jenkins like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Obi Ojo!
Obi Ojo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Fergusson (ranked 1245 p4p, 1326 weight class) and Time To Fight Wright (ranked 161 p4p, 168 weight class). Fergusson comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland the brave. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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189
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14 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Fergusson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Time To Fight Wright!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fergusson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wright tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fergusson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Fergusson misses the target.
Time To Fight Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergusson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wright. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Fergusson is looking to counter punch.
Fergusson loads up on a big right hand but Wright slips the punch.
Fergusson misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Fergusson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fergusson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wright. Wright circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fergusson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wright somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wright.
Fergusson lands a jab.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fergusson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright scores with a punch to the head.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fergusson is fending him off so far but Wright persists. Nope, Fergusson circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Fergusson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shane Fergusson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Time To Fight Wright.
Wright misses with a hook to the body
and Fergusson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wright changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fergusson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fergusson keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Fergusson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wright is chipping away with strikes.
Fergusson tries to bench press Wright off him but Wright keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fergusson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright wants to control but Fergusson is keeping him busy.
Wright throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fergusson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wright has hold of Fergusson's hands but Fergusson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wright is looking for a sweep. Fergusson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright is staying active underneath Fergusson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fergusson trying to pass the guard but Wright defending well.
Fergusson is keen to just control but Wright is a slippery customer.
Wright tries to get to full guard but Fergusson has control of the leg.
Wright trying to control here.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wright gets back to full guard.
Wright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright keeping full guard, as Fergusson tries to pass.
Fergusson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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 Shane Fergusson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fergusson swivels and escapes.
Wright misses with a looping right.
It looked like Fergusson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fergusson throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Wright drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fergusson defends it well.
Wright staying out of range there.
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright misses with a hook. Fergusson ducked under it nicely.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Wright as he connects with a hook.
Wright takes one to the side of the head.
Shane Fergusson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Fergusson misses its intended target.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Wright tests Fergusson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright lunges at Fergusson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fergusson's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright cracks Fergusson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fergusson leaves Wright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Fergusson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fergusson scores with a jab.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but Fergusson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shane Fergusson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Time To Fight Wright.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wright.
Fergusson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wright looks for a takedown but Fergusson sprawls well.
Fergusson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
Wright misses with the combination.
Fergusson defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fergusson throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fergusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Fergusson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fergusson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Fergusson throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Fergusson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Fergusson.
Nice shot by Wright.
Wright scores with a sloppy right hand. Fergusson should have avoided that one.
Wright fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Fergusson misses the target.
Fergusson throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Wright slips a jab from Fergusson.
Wright with a poor takedown
and Fergusson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fergusson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fergusson.
Fergusson scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright staying out of range there.
Fergusson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fergusson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fergusson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut.
Wright misses with a hook. Fergusson ducked under it nicely.
Wright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fergusson defends well and Wright ends up having to push Fergusson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Wright looks to move away, Fergusson throws a big counter combo but Wright just gets out of the way.
Wright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fergusson throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wright moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Time To Fight Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Fergusson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fergusson defends well and Wright ends up having to push Fergusson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A combination from Wright does no damage.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fergusson throws a push kick but Wright slaps the foot to one side.
Wright shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fergusson defends it nicely.
It looked like Fergusson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
Wright shoots in and bounces Fergusson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson looking for a sweep. Not yet Fergusson, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergusson is working hard here to advance position.
Wright tries to free his leg and advance position but Fergusson is retaining full guard.
Wright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Time To Fight Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Fergusson.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wright wants to control from the top but Fergusson keeps moving.
Fergusson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wright's guard.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Fergusson is proving a slippery customer.
Fergusson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fergusson throwing strikes but missing.
Fergusson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fergusson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fergusson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wright is proving hard to escape from.
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wright jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wright lands a jab to the nose.
Fergusson with the inside leg kick.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
Wright will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shane Fergusson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Time To Fight Wright.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Wright lands with a nice combination. Fergusson backs away looking to recover.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fergusson sprawls well. Fergusson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wright looks to throw the jab but Fergusson is out of range.
Fergusson throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Fergusson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Fergusson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fergusson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fergusson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but Fergusson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Time To Fight Wright.
Well Wright 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Time To Fight Wright!
Time To Fight Wright made sure to mention his sponsor, Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Hubble (ranked 997 p4p, 1726 weight class) and Broady Hallows (ranked 80 p4p, 150 weight class). Hallows is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by POSTALMONDCLARITY. Broady Hallows has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edwin Hubble's chin.
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Edwin Hubble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Broady Hallows!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallows lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hubble. Hallows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallows with the counter takedown but Hubble avoids it easily.
Hubble moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hallows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hallows connects with a body shot.
Hallows throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hubble tries to counter with a takedown but Hallows is quick to defend against it.
Hallows throws the kick towards the body but Hubble avoids it.
Hallows gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallows misses with a straight right.
Broady Hallows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallows has Hubble up against the cage in a clinch.
Hallows misses with the head strike.
Hallows tries a body shot but Hubble blocks it.
Hallows throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallows misses with an elbow strike.
Hallows swings wildly with an uppercut but Hubble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hubble wants the takedown. Hallows is fighting it off but Hubble persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hallows's guard against the cage.
Hallows pushes Hubble off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hubble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hallows looks to land a right hand but Hubble moved out of range.
Hubble moves out of range as Hallows strikes.
Hallows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hubble.
Hubble slips under a jab from Hallows.
Hallows scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Hallows misses with a few strikes there.
Hubble tries to counter with a takedown but Hallows is quick to defend against it.
Hallows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hubble manages to avoid it.
Hubble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hallows sprawls and moves away.
Hallows listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hubble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hubble moves out of range as Hallows strikes.
Hubble tries to counter with a takedown but Hallows is quick to defend against it.
Hallows pushes Hubble away with a front kick.
Hubble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hubble attempts a counter takedown but Hallows avoids it well and moves away.
Hallows clinches with his opponent.
Hallows lands an elbow just above Hubble 's eye.
It looks like Edwin Hubble has been cut.
Hubble stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hallows throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hallows fails to land.
Hubble lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hallows lands a right hand.
Hubble drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hallows pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hubble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallows tries to bum rush Hubble with a series of wild strikes but Hubble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hubble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hallows looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hubble gets tackled into the cage by Hallows. Hallows maintains the clinch.
Hallows lands an elbow that stopped Hubble in his tracks for a moment.
Hubble takes an elbow to the temple.
Hubble is trying to trip Hallows. He has hold of a leg but Hallows is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hubble persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hallows has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hubble is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hubble lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Hubble - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hubble is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hubble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hallows leaves Hubble with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallows looks to land a left hand but Hubble moved out of range nicely.
Hubble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hallows sprawls and moves away.
Hubble avoids the body shot from Hallows.
Hallows tries to clinch up but Hubble circles away and keeps his distance.
Hallows throws a hook but Hubble blocks it.
Hubble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hallows throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Edwin Hubble's cut is getting worse.
Hallows throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hallows thuds his shin into the meat of Hubble's side.
Hubble displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallows throws out the jab.
Hallows throws a push kick but Hubble slaps the foot to one side.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hubble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hubble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hallows throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hubble attempts a counter takedown but Hallows avoids it well and moves away.
Hubble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Broady Hallows dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Hubble's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hubble ducks under a wild hook from Hallows.
Hubble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hallows sprawls and moves away.
Hallows scores with a nice head shot.
Hallows slips a straight right by Hubble.
Hubble blocks a jab.
Hallows misses with a straight left.
Hallows just misses with a punch to the body.
Hubble tries to counter with a takedown but Hallows is quick to defend against it.
Hubble fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Hallows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallows throws a looping overhand right but Hubble ducks down to avoid it.
Hubble feinted with a counter takedown.
Hallows connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hubble momentarily.
Hubble keeps the fight on the outside.
Hubble feinted with a counter takedown.
Hallows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hubble moves out of range as Hallows throws a body kick.
Hallows jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hubble feinted with a counter takedown.
Hallows misses with the combination.
Hubble slips under a jab from Hallows.
Hallows closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Hallows.
Hallows trying to land knees to the body.
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hubble controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Hallows.
Hallows misses with an elbow strike.
Hubble can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hallows just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hubble's brow.
Hubble is pushing Hallows up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hubble avoiding damage.
Hallows lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hubble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hallows takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hubble leaning against his opponent.
Hubble is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hallows fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hubble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hubble avoids the elbow strike from Hallows, against the cage.
Hubble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hubble blocks the elbow strike.
Hallows lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallows gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Edwin Hubble's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hubble gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hallows is trying to keep Hubble in close.
Hallows seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hubble connects with a couple of short punches.
Hubble missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hubble throwing strikes from guard but Hallows blocks nicely.
Hallows is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hubble wants to control from the top but Hallows keeps moving.
Hallows trying to keep a closed guard but Hubble is proving a slippery customer.
Hubble 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.
Hubble slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hubble is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hallows trying to keep a closed guard but Hubble is proving a slippery customer.
Hubble being controlled here momentarily.
Hubble throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hallows works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hallows is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hubble slips a straight right by Hallows.
Hallows tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Broady Hallows showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edwin Hubble's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hallows misses with a series of wild punches.
Hubble feinted with a counter takedown.
Hubble misses the shot to the body.
Hallows misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hallows.
Hubble swats away the attempt to clinch by Hallows.
Hallows misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab from Hallows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hubble lands with a shot to the body.
Hallows tests Hubble's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hubble misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallows throws a body punch but Hubble moves out of range.
Hubble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hubble moves out of range of the body kick from Hallows.
Hallows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hubble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallows.
Hallows tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hubble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hallows misses with a straight left.
Hallows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hubble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hubble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Hallows misses the target.
Hallows wants to clinch up but Hubble keeps it at a distance.
Hallows takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hallows throws an elbow but misses.
Hallows lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hubble backwards.
Hallows lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hubble backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hubble drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hallows pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hubble takes one to the chin there.
Hubble takes one to the chin there.
Hubble looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Edwin Hubble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallows throws a body punch but Hubble moves out of range.
Hubble slips under a jab from Hallows.
Hallows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hubble.
Hallows tries to land a body kick
and Hubble decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hallows's guard.
Hubble wants to pass the guard but Hallows is keeping the position.
Hallows has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hubble off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hubble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallows.
Hubble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hallows.
Hubble tries to counter with a takedown but Hallows is quick to defend against it.
Hubble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hallows on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hallows with a jab.
Hubble throws the left hand but Hallows avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hallows, as that shot connected.
Hallows throws a right and a left that Hubble avoids nicely.
Hubble attempts a counter takedown but Hallows avoids it well and moves away.
Hallows tries to clinch up.
Broady Hallows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hallows fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hubble drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hallows sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hubble takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hubble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallows.
Hubble half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hallows throws a looping overhand right but Hubble ducks down to avoid it.
Hallows misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Hallows as Hubble shoots in.
Hubble takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hallows bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hallows is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hallows has closed the distance and engaged Hubble in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Broady Hallows comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hallows 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Broady Hallows!
A victorious Broady Hallows thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasil Dankovich (ranked 1233 p4p, 1035 weight class) and Ghost Chai (ranked 143 p4p, 120 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Vasil Dankovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ghost Chai!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dankovich throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Vasil Dankovich has been cut.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dankovich.
Chai avoids a kick to the body.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chai digs a good hook to Dankovich's body.
Dankovich throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Ghost Chai has been cut.
Dankovich ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
We've been told by Dankovich's head coaches at God\'s Warriors that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chai drops Dankovich with a beautiful combination! Dankovich stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chai is looking for the KO!
 Dankovich is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dankovich checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dankovich.
Chai throws a jab when Dankovich was well out of range.
Dankovich is looking to counter punch.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Dankovich steps into range and cracks Chai with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Chai flops backwards and Dankovich dives into his guard looking to finish!
Chai is rocked!
Dankovich controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dankovich stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Dankovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Dankovich tries to avoid it.
Dankovich misses with a looping left.
Dankovich slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
Dankovich lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dankovich misses with a kick to the body.
Dankovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick from Dankovich.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dankovich.
Chai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dankovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dankovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Dankovich swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai drops Dankovich with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dankovich looks back up at him and smiles so Chai waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Vasil Dankovich's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai cracks Dankovich with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Chai has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dankovich to stand back up!
Oh Dankovich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A good leg kick by Chai.
Dankovich seems to have got his legs back now.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Chai! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ghost Chai!
An out of breath Ghost Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Levi Daan (ranked 337 p4p, 856 weight class) and Ivan Raikov (ranked 48 p4p, 105 weight class). Raikov has chosen Back in the USSR as his entrance music. The key to victory for Levi Daan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levi Daan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Raikov!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daan tries to clinch but Raikov is having none of it.
Raikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daan tries to close the distance and clinch but Raikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Raikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daan tests Raikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Daan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Raikov misses with an uppercut. Daan saw that one coming.
Raikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Raikov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raikov.
Raikov misses with a takedown
and Daan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daan's corner calls for a 1-2. Daan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daan looks to score with a jab to the body but Raikov is just out of range.
Raikov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Raikov misses with a hook.
Daan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Daan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raikov.
Daan throws a nice inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Daan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Daan counters with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Daan.
Raikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ivan Raikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Raikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Raikov has a takedown stuffed.
Levi Daan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Raikov.
Raikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daan manages to avoid it.
Daan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Raikov avoids it.
Raikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Daan.
Raikov closes the distance and pushes Daan back into the cage.
Daan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daan scores with a shot to the side of Raikov's head.
Raikov goes for a takedown attempt but Daan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Daan misses with a body shot.
Daan lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Daan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Daan.
It looks like Ivan Raikov has been cut.
Raikov moves into the clinch.
Daan blocks an elbow strike.
Raikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daan.
Daan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Raikov misses with an elbow over the top.
Daan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raikov throws an elbow that misses.
Daan swings wildly with an uppercut but Raikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raikov trying to land knees to the body.
Daan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raikov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daan pushes Raikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Daan.
Raikov goes for a takedown attempt but Daan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Daan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raikov misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raikov looks winded!
Raikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick from Daan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raikov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daan avoids it really well and circles away.
Daan lands with a straight right. Raikov didn't see that one coming.
Raikov darts in looking for a takedown but Daan gets double underhooks and turns Raikov into the cage.
It looked like Daan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raikov clinches with his opponent.
Daan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Daan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daan lands a shoulder strike.
Daan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Raikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daan.
Daan can't find room to land a body shot as Raikov controls the action.
Raikov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Daan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raikov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Daan as he jumps to the side.
Daan connects with a body shot that sends Raikov's belly button to the back.
Raikov throws a series of punches but Daan moves out of range.
A combination from Raikov does no damage.
Daan keeps Raikov at a distance using the push kick.
Daan forces Raikov back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Daan.
Raikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Daan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raikov's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Daan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Raikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Raikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Raikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Levi Daan is winning the standup battle so far.
Raikov fails with the takedown
and Daan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daan lands a leg kick that knocks Raikov off balance momentarily.
Daan clinches up against the cage.
Daan slowing the pace effectively.
A right handed body shot lands from Daan.
A right hand to the body from Daan.
Raikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daan blocks it with crossed arms.
Daan taking a breather.
Daan blocks a body shot from Raikov.
Levi Daan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daan.
Daan blocks an uppercut.
Daan lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Daan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raikov can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daan scores with a shoulder strike.
Daan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raikov backwards.
Raikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Daan scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Daan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Daan lands with a right to the head.
Raikov misses with a knee strike.
Daan lands a nice uppercut.
Daan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raikov is breathing heavily.
Daan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raikov backwards.
A short right from Daan on the inside.
Raikov is trying to drag Daan to the mat but Daan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Levi Daan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Raikov.
Raikov misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raikov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daan avoiding damage as Raikov throws knees to the body.
Daan lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Daan.
A shot in the inside from Daan.
Daan presses Raikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Daan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Daan is working Raikov over against the cage.
Daan lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Daan.
Daan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Daan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daan lands a right hand.
Raikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Daan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daan is stalling here.
Daan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Daan.
Daan lands with a left to the head.
Daan presses Raikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Daan.
Daan lands a nice uppercut.
Raikov is rocked!
Daan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raikovs head.
Raikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Daan finish him?
Daan stalling.
Daan gets through Raikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raikovs head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Raikov to his knees! Daan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levi Daan!
During a confident post fight interview, Levi Daan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colton Wilder (ranked 459 p4p, 412 weight class) and Thomas Rose (ranked 60 p4p, 53 weight class). Wilder kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tombstone - Avatar Darko. Thomas Rose 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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colton Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Rose!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder moves into range and clinches up with Rose.
Rose presses Wilder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilder drags the fight down to the ground.
Wilder is pulling down on Rose's head to control his posture.
Rose stays in close to Wilder's body and controls the position.
Wilder controlling the position.
Wilder wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilder controlling Rose's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rose controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wilder or perhaps it was just good defense by Rose, which made it look bad.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rose swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilder misses the jab.
Wilder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rose throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder rushes Rose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wilder jumps guard.
Wilder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wilder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilder seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wilder has his hands on Rose's head, controlling the position.
Wilder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rose manages to get himself to full guard.
Wilder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilder throws a strike but Rose rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose stopping the sweep attempt from Wilder.
Wilder is pulling down on Rose's head. It's preventing any offense from Rose, at least for the moment.
Wilder wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment.
Rose postures up.
Wilder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wilder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilder managing to control the position.
Wilder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilder 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.
Wilder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colton Wilder dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rose lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wilder closes the distance but Rose moves to the side
and Rose counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rose lands a leg kick that knocks Wilder off balance momentarily.
Rose lands a jab to the nose.
Wilder moves into the clinch.
Rose lands a left hand.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rose working aggressively here.
Wilder jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rose walks away with a smile on his face. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder rushes Rose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rose just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rose lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rose to keep the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Rose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Rose - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Rose.
Rose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rose drops Wilder with a big knee straight up the middle! Wilder is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Colton Wilder has been cut.
Rose fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Wilder square on the jaw! Damn, Wilder is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Rose!
A relieved looking Thomas Rose thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Crispian (ranked 297 p4p, 222 weight class) and White Goodman (ranked 26 p4p, 19 weight class). Goodman has chosen Globo Gym America Corp. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Crispian!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, White Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crispian throws a nice looking combination but Goodman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goodman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Crispian cracks Goodman with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like White Goodman has been cut.
Jab by Goodman.
Crispian throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Crispian fakes the leg kick and cracks Goodman in the body.
A swing and a miss from Crispian.
Goodman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crispian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Crispian's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crispian lands a jab to the nose.
Crispian scores with a kick to the midsection.
Goodman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crispian. Crispian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Crispian.
Goodman with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crispian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goodman.
A lazy left from Goodman finds it's target.
Crispian misses the body punch
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman closes the distance and clinches.
Crispian working aggressively here.
Goodman tries to score a body lock takedown but Crispian shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goodman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crispian.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crispian struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Crispian throws a punch but it's blocked by Goodman.
Crispian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian working aggressively here.
Goodman pulls Crispian into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crispian trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crispian won't allow Goodman to sweep him here.
Goodman trying to control the position.
Goodman wants to sweep but no luck.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Crispian from controlling successfully.
Crispian wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crispian walks into a straight right hand from Goodman.
Crispian misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crispian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crispian looks for the body kick but Goodman saw that one coming.
Crispian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goodman doesn't seem bothered though.
Ben Crispian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crispian.
Goodman dodges the punch combination from Crispian.
Goodman with the counter takedown but Crispian avoids it easily.
Goodman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crispian can pounce on him.
Goodman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crispian.
Goodman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman slips under a jab from Crispian.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crispian.
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!
Goodman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crispian throws a right hand that misses
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Crispian looks to throw the jab but Goodman is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Crispian throws the left hand but Goodman avoids the punch easily.
Goodman moves forwards but Crispian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That has opened up White Goodman's cut even more.
Goodman lands a slapping body shot.
Goodman blocks a jab.
Goodman wants to counter with a clinch but Crispian pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crispian moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Crispian misses the target.
Goodman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crispian tries to avoid it but Goodman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crispian to the ground. Crispian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crispian takes a swing at Goodman's ribcage but misses.
Goodman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crispian connects with a jab.
Goodman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Goodman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crispian throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crispian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crispian slips a straight right by Goodman.
Goodman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crispian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Goodman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crispian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Crispian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crispian misses with a body kick.
Goodman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Crispian lands a brutal head kick. Goodman looks out on his feet and Crispian throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Ben Crispian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
White Goodman was interviewed post fight and said 'Nobody makes me bleed my own blood! Nobody! You only won because i did a set of ten thousand squats before the fight.'.
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