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HRL52 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Phoenix (ranked 3803 p4p, 24626 weight class) and Mawunyo Kato (ranked 386 p4p, 533 weight class). Rick Phoenix 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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mawunyo Kato!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Phoenix controlling the action here for a moment.
Phoenix displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kato up against the cage.
Kato has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Phoenix uses from the top position.
Phoenix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Phoenix 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.
Phoenix drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Phoenix as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kato screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Phoenix! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rick Phoenix!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bas Anderson (ranked 3855 p4p, 2948 weight class) and Jamie Miller (ranked 394 p4p, 319 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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265
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bas Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Jamie Miller!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Miller gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Miller gets the takedown into side control.
Anderson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Anderson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tycoon Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Miller trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Anderson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller is looking to control Anderson but Anderson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Miller working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson is keeping busy.
Miller is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Anderson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Anderson for a finish.
Miller loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Anderson hold on?
Miller has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Anderson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller working for a choke but Anderson is defending well.
Miller tries to get the hooks in deep but Anderson pushed the leg off.
Miller loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Anderson hold on?
Will Miller go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Miller looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to get the hooks in deep but Anderson pushed the leg off.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Miller.
A lull in the action here.
Miller working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Miller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Miller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Jamie Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into Anderson's guard.
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anderson is working an open guard so Miller takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Miller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anderson's guard.
Miller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller stands and steps away. Anderson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Miller is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Anderson to the mat. Anderson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Miller pushing down on Anderson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miller wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Miller instigates a clinch.
Miller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miller pulls guard successfully.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Miller working a defensive guard but Anderson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Miller tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.
Miller struggling a bit here.
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 wants to stand but Miller has his arm trapped.
Miller gets back to half guard.
Miller is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miller darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
Miller trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bas Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Anderson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Miller passes into half guard.
Miller wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bas Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamie Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Miller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ripp Colton (ranked 2886 p4p, 5213 weight class) and Lane Hedley (ranked 157 p4p, 479 weight class). Lane Hedley told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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265
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270
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ripp Colton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lane Hedley!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colton looks to land a left hand but Hedley moved out of range nicely.
Colton misses with a hook. Hedley ducked under it nicely.
Colton throws a jab but it's blocked by Hedley.
Hedley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hedley pulls guard successfully.
Hedley looking for subs off his back but Colton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Colton prevents Hedley from improving his position.
Hedley wants to control but Colton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedley moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colton won't allow Hedley to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedley has his foot on Colton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colton works his way back into a safe position though.
Hedley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Colton is breathing heavily.
Hedley controls Colton momentarily but Colton frees himself.
Hedley controlling the position.
Hedley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hedley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hedley throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Colton escapes and throws Hedley's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hedley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hedley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hedley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colton pulls his head out easily.
Hedley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Colton is working away from the top position though.
Hedley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hedley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hedley is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedley wants to control from the top but Colton keeps moving.
Hedley wants to pass the guard but Colton is keeping the position.
Hedley drops back, looking for a kneebar! Colton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Colton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Colton!
Hedley is looking for a sweep.
Hedley felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedley gets back to half guard.
Hedley wants to improve his position but Colton is controlling well.
Hedley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colton pulls his head out easily.
Hedley is looking for a sweep. Colton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hedley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hedley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colton stopping the sweep attempt from Hedley.
Hedley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lane Hedley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hedley darts in and clinches Colton up against the cage.
Hedley jumps guard and drags Colton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hedley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hedley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Colton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hedley is trying to control the position but Colton postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colton defends well.
Hedley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Colton's guard.
Hedley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hedley is looking to pass into half guard but Colton pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Colton is in guard.
Hedley pulls Colton in to control the position.
Hedley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Colton is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedley has an active guard here but Colton has managed to pass into half guard.
Hedley tries to get to full guard but Colton has control of the leg.
Hedley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hedley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hedley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hedley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Colton preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hedley working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Colton has passed into half guard!
Hedley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hedley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hedley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hedley wants to sweep but Colton has passed to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedley is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lane Hedley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hedley forces Colton back against the cage and clinches.
Colton misses with a punch on the inside.
Hedley prevents a body shot from Colton.
Hedley jumps guard but Colton stands there with Hedley around his waist. Hedley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hedley manages to pull guard.
Hedley looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedley, not yet.
Hedley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hedley pulls Colton in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hedley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Colton preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hedley looking for subs off his back but Colton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hedley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hedley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hedley looking for a sweep. Not yet Hedley, not yet.
Hedley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedley has his foot on Colton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colton works his way back into a safe position though.
Hedley throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Colton escapes and throws Hedley's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hedley is trying to get back to half guard.
Hedley keeps trying to improve his position.
Hedley looks to move to half guard but instead Colton has passed into mount! Damn!
Hedley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedley trying to get back to full guard but Colton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hedley working to try and regain half guard.
Hedley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lane Hedley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hedley tries to roll over but Colton keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lane Hedley.
I've got Hedley 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lane Hedley!
After the fight, Lane Hedley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Dukes (ranked 2689 p4p, 2984 weight class) and Eugenio Roth (ranked 341 p4p, 372 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bubba Dukes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eugenio Roth!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roth feints a counter leg kick.
Roth gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
Dukes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dukes is working Roth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth controls Dukes momentarily but Dukes frees himself.
Dukes throwing strikes but missing.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Roth keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roth's head.
Dukes throwing strikes but missing.
Dukes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dukes pushes down on Roth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dukes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dukes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roth defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roth defending well though.
Roth is looking for a sweep. Dukes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roth trying to get back to full guard but Dukes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
BOOM! Dukes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dukes landing strikes from the mount and Roth is in trouble!
Dukes goes for an armbar but Roth turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Roth.
Roth won't allow Dukes to get back to his feet.
Dukes pulls Roth in close to prevent any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dukes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Roth off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dukes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Roth pushes Dukes off and gets back to his feet.
Dukes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dukes throws a right hand that Roth ducks under and follows up with a left that Roth also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukes throws a sloppy head kick
and Roth counters with a three punch combo that has Dukes backing up. Dukes nods at Roth to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dukes.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
Roth is not content to let Dukes control the position.
Roth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roth takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dukes advances nicely into full mount.
Dukes scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dukes misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Dukes 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.
Dukes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Roth's half guard.
Roth has one foot on Dukes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dukes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roth can do to turn this around?
Good leg kick by Dukes.
Roth avoids the head kick by Dukes.
Roth steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dukes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roth counters with an outside leg kick.
Dukes connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dukes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bubba Dukes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roth takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dukes shoots for a takedown but Roth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dukes shoots and misses
and Roth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Roth.
Dukes wants to take the fight to the mat but Roth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Dukes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roth tries to clinch but Dukes is having none of it.
Dukes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roth tries to counter by closing the distance.
No joy there for Dukes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Dukes misses.
Roth wants to clinch.
Roth shoots in for a takedown but Dukes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Dukes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dukes gets the takedown into side control.
Roth is trying to control Dukes's posture but Dukes avoids it.
Dukes 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.
Dukes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dukes looks up at the clock and then as Roth takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dukes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dukes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dukes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dukes throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Roth works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bubba Dukes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dukes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Roth to regain full guard.
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!
Roth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukes pushes Roth off looking to stand but Roth dives back in and keeps control.
Roth is trying to control. Dukes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dukes is trying to get back to full guard.
Dukes is trying to stand up here but Roth is controlling him well.
Dukes wants to get back to full guard.
Dukes trying to control but Roth postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dukes pushes Roth off but Roth dives into side control.
Roth is looking to take a break and control but Dukes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dukes taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eugenio Roth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Roth avoids the head kick by Dukes.
Roth is looking for the big counter here.
Dukes throws an off balance right hand
and Roth counters with an outside leg kick.
Roth is looking to clinch but Dukes is avoiding it.
Dukes tries to counter with a takedown but Roth is quick to defend against it.
Bubba Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukes misses with a low kick.
As Dukes backs off Roth throws a huge counter combo but Dukes manages to avoid it all.
Dukes slaps away a takedown attempt from Roth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dukes feinted with a counter takedown.
Dukes throws a head kick but Roth moves out of range.
Roth shoots in looking for a takedown. Dukes tries to sprawl out of it but Roth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dukes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Dukes.
Roth wants to counter with a clinch but Dukes pushes him away.
Roth is looking to clinch.
Dukes misses with a hook
and Roth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Dukes.
Roth tries to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Dukes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dukes darts in and clinches Roth up against the cage.
Roth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dukes.
Roth tries for a takedown but Dukes manages to get underhooks.
Bubba Dukes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eugenio Roth.
Dukes manages to break the clinch.
Bubba Dukes is winning the standup battle so far.
Dukes has Roth up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukes taking a breather.
Roth throws a head punch that misses.
Dukes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roth prevents it.
Dukes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dukes.
Dukes is trying to break free.
Roth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Roth tries to pull guard but Dukes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Roth tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dukes manages to break the clinch.
Dukes misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roth gets tackled into the cage by Dukes. Dukes maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth is working for takedown but Dukes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Roth has Dukes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dukes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roth takes an elbow to the temple.
Roth is looking to control Dukes's arms but Dukes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roth has his back to the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dukes obliges.
Dukes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Dukes.
Dukes manages to pull guard.
Dukes controlling the position.
Dukes continues to stall.
Roth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dukes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roth has managed to get both his arms back between Dukes's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dukes wants to get back to his feet but Roth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dukes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Roth stops Dukes from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dukes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Roth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Dukes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dukes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Dukes!
In his post fight interview, Bubba Dukes gave a big smile as he said 'Time to make a run and see how good I am.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Methuselah Honeysuckle (ranked 2693 p4p, 747 weight class) and Jan Siuta (ranked 342 p4p, 106 weight class). Honeysuckle comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphy's - Warriors Code. Siuta comes into a darkened arena with his song building. “Immigraniada†- Gogol Bordello kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Methuselah Honeysuckle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Siuta!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siuta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Honeysuckle misses with a punch to the body.
Siuta breaks from the clinch.
Siuta staying out of range there.
Honeysuckle takes the fight into the clinch.
Honeysuckle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Siuta.
Honeysuckle blocks a body shot from Siuta.
Siuta throws a punch but it's blocked by Honeysuckle.
Honeysuckle prevents a body shot from Siuta.
Good body shot from Siuta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siuta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Siuta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siuta misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've been informed that Siuta 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.
Siuta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siuta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Siuta is working Honeysuckle over against the cage.
Siuta misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Honeysuckle.
Siuta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Honeysuckle backwards.
Siuta misses with a body punch.
Siuta managing to block the knees to the body from Honeysuckle.
Siuta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Siuta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Siuta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Siuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siuta misses with a punch to the body.
Honeysuckle misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Siuta fails to land.
Honeysuckle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siuta misses with a body punch.
Siuta tries to throw a body punch but Honeysuckle avoids it by throwing Siuta back against the cage.
Siuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siuta lands a shot to the body.
Honeysuckle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siuta works on Honeysuckle's body with a couple of short punches.
Siuta managing to block the knees to the body from Honeysuckle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siuta tries a body shot but Honeysuckle blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siuta.
Siuta avoiding damage as Honeysuckle throws knees to the body.
Siuta misses with a body punch.
Honeysuckle struggles to land a body shot inside as Siuta controls his hands.
Siuta dodges an elbow strike from Honeysuckle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siuta is leaning against Honeysuckle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Siuta has had enough of the clinch but Honeysuckle keeps him there for the moment.
Siuta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Honeysuckle lands an elbow just above Siuta 's eye.
Honeysuckle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siuta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siuta blocks a body shot from Honeysuckle.
Siuta lands a shot to the body.
Siuta has a couple of punches blocked by Honeysuckle.
Siuta misses with some punches.
Siuta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Honeysuckle throws a head kick but Siuta moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honeysuckle misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Siuta! But no joy.
Siuta staying out of range there.
Siuta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Siuta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Honeysuckle throws a sloppy head kick and Siuta moves out of range easily.
Siuta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Honeysuckle bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Honeysuckle lands a jab to Siuta's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siuta fails to land with a series of punches.
Siuta swinging wildly here.
Honeysuckle is looking to chop away at Siuta's legs.
Siuta has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Honeysuckle.
Siuta looks to score with a jab to the body but Honeysuckle is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Siuta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Siuta takes one to the chin there.
Donk. Honeysuckle catches Siuta right on the button with a cross.
Siuta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Honeysuckle in his tracks.
Honeysuckle misses with a looping left.
Siuta throws an off balance right hand
and Honeysuckle counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siuta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Siuta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Honeysuckle throws a body punch but Siuta moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Siuta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siuta punishes Honeysuckle's body with a nice straight punch.
Honeysuckle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Siuta on the side of the head.
Honeysuckle throws a head kick that misses
and Siuta counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Honeysuckle badly! Siuta follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Honeysuckle out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Siuta finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jan Siuta!
A very excited looking Jan Siuta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Methuselah Honeysuckle spoke after the fight, saying 'A bump in the road, I'll be back better and hungrier!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elo Mnusk (ranked 890 p4p, 878 weight class) and Ron Schultz (ranked 132 p4p, 128 weight class). Schultz has chosen Enter Shikari - Sorry You're Not A Winner as his entrance music. Ron Schultz 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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Elo Mnusk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schultz thuds his right hand into Mnusk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Schultz lands a two punch combo.
Schultz rushes Mnusk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schultz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mnusk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schultz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mnusk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schultz closes the distance and clinches.
Schultz misses with a punch on the inside.
Mnusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mnusk struggles to land a body shot inside as Schultz controls his hands.
Schultz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mnusk lands a right hand.
Mnusk working aggressively here.
Schultz has a couple of punches blocked by Mnusk.
Mnusk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schultz stalling.
Mnusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schultz misses with a punch to the body.
Mnusk can't find room to land a body shot as Schultz controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Mnusk.
A head punch on the inside from Mnusk fails to land.
The referee calls for Schultz to work.
Mnusk misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mnusk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mnusk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mnusk gets through Schultz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schultz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Mnusk.
Mnusk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schultz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mnusk avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schultz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Schultz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mnusk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schultz's elbow.
A short uppercut from Schultz.
Schultz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mnusk misses with a punch to the body.
Mnusk pushes Schultz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mnusk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Schultz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schultz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mnusk misses with some punches.
Mnusk working aggressively here.
Mnusk swings wildly with an uppercut but Schultz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mnusk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mnusk scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Schultz.
Mnusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mnusk fails to land.
Mnusk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schultz blocks a body shot from Mnusk.
Mnusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mnusk throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Schultz.
Mnusk swings wildly with an uppercut but Schultz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mnusk swings wildly with an uppercut but Schultz uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Elo Mnusk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mnusk cracks Schultz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schultz lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Mnusk - just one landing.
Schultz lands with a nice body punch.
Schultz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mnusk counters with a big right hand! Oh Schultz is in trouble here! Mnusk follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elo Mnusk!
Our winner, Elo Mnusk, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riku Momomoto (ranked 761 p4p, 294 weight class) and Anton Krylov (ranked 91 p4p, 32 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riku Momomoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Krylov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Momomoto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Krylov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Krylov.
Krylov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Krylov is working to tighten his grip on Momomoto's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Momomoto has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Krylov is really squeezing tight and eventually Momomoto passes out! Krylov breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anton Krylov!
A relieved looking Anton Krylov 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Colby Taylor (ranked 48 p4p, 5252 weight class) and Kadyn Mercer (ranked 5 p4p, 308 weight class). Colby Taylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Colby Taylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kadyn Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor leaves Mercer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor lands a nice shot that snaps Mercer's head back.
Mercer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taylor lands the left hand.
Taylor moves into the clinch.
Taylor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Taylor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Taylor is looking for a triangle here but Mercer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Taylor is trying to control Mercer's posture but Mercer avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taylor preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercer pulls his head out easily.
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor trying to control but Mercer postures up.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Mercer is controlling well.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taylor is positioning himself well to prevent Mercer advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to control Mercer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mercer walks into a jab.
Taylor lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Taylor.
Mercer shoots and misses
and Mercer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercer shoots in but no luck this time.
Colby Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Taylor lands a right hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Taylor as he connects with a hook.
Colby Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Taylor. Beautiful body shot.
Mercer with a poor takedown
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Taylor on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taylor walks away with a smile on his face. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mercer closes the distance and clinches up with Taylor, looking for a takedown. Mercer pushes Taylor against the cage but Taylor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mercer fails with the takedown
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taylor pushes Mercer up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor gets control of Mercer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taylor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Mercer is proving a slippery customer.
Mercer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mercer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mercer has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
Mercer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mercer has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mercer takes one to the chin there.
Taylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mercer.
Mercer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mercer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taylor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mercer.
Colby Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taylor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mercer doesn't seem bothered though.
Mercer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mercer there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Mercer shoots and misses
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mercer fails with the takedown
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mercer tries to keep at a distance but Taylor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Taylor lands a right hand.
 Mercer is rocked!
A short right from Taylor on the inside.
Mercer is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
Mercer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mercer is trying to pull guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mercer jumps guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mercer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mercer jumps guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taylor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mercer is breathing heavily.
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mercer.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body.
Taylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taylor creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mercer with a big uppercut! Mercer tries to clinch up but Taylor pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mercer to the mat! Mercer covers up and Taylor unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Colby Taylor!
A relieved looking Colby Taylor 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hall (ranked 224 p4p, 816 weight class) and Haruki Muramaki (ranked 14 p4p, 98 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haruki Muramaki!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muramaki defends well and Hall ends up having to push Muramaki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Muramaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Muramaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Muramaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muramaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muramaki tries to sprawl but Hall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Muramaki is trying to stand up here but Hall is controlling him well.
Hall is looking to advance position but Muramaki won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muramaki wants to get back to full guard.
Muramaki keeping hold of Hall's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muramaki is trying to stand up here but Hall is controlling him well.
Hall moves into full mount! Muramaki won't be happy about that!
Hall controlling the pace for now.
Muramaki has given up his back. Will we see Hall going for some submissions?
Muramaki tries to roll but Hall sticks to his back.
Hall working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Muramaki is doing well to defend. Hall seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Muramaki is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hog Molly (ranked 243 p4p, 493 weight class) and Charlinho Motosserra (ranked 16 p4p, 35 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Hog Molly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlinho Motosserra!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Motosserra was well out of range. Poor timing from Molly.
Motosserra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Molly is not content to let Motosserra control the position.
Motosserra wants to work for an arm triangle but Molly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Molly is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Squirrel Sports that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Motosserra seems to be looking for submissions.
Motosserra wants to take a breather but Molly is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motosserra is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Molly!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Motosserra won't let Molly get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Molly defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Motosserra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Motosserra swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Molly is now in Motosserra's guard. A big mistake from Motosserra there, giving up the dominant position!
Motosserra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Molly defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Motosserra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Molly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Molly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Molly stands and steps away. Motosserra gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Molly takes a swing at Motosserra's ribcage but misses.
Molly slaps away a takedown attempt from Motosserra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molly just misses with a punch to the body.
Molly closes the distance and clinches.
Motosserra tries to stall but Molly uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Molly throws a head punch that misses.
Molly digs a right hand underneath Motosserra's ribcage. Motosserra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Motosserra is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Molly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Motosserra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hog Molly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlinho Motosserra.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Motosserra takes a shot to the head.
Motosserra is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Molly is defending well.
Motosserra is trying to drag Molly to the mat but Molly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Molly is pressed up against the cage. Motosserra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Molly down to the mat. Molly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Motosserra looks winded!
Nice cross by Molly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molly. Motosserra does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Motosserra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Motosserra throws a jab when Molly was well out of range.
Molly is looking to counter the offense by Motosserra and move into the clinch.
Molly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Molly.
Molly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab by Molly.
Decent striking displayed by Molly there.
Motosserra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Molly is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Molly throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 It looks like Charlinho Motosserra has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motosserra throws a hook but Molly blocks it.
Motosserra fails with the takedown
and Molly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Motosserra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Molly scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Motosserra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Molly is looking to wear down Motosserra with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Molly moves out of range as Motosserra strikes.
Molly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Motosserra has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Molly lands an overhand right.
Molly has Motosserra up against the cage in a clinch.
Molly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Motosserra blocking some punches.
Motosserra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Molly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Motosserra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Molly is keeping busy.
Molly digs a right hand underneath Motosserra's ribcage. Motosserra let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Motosserra has Molly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Molly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Molly scores with a shot to the side of Motosserra's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Molly.
Molly lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Molly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hog Molly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlinho Motosserra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Motosserra gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Molly lands a really nice looking cross but Motosserra seems unphased.
Motosserra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Motosserra misses the target.
Molly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Motosserra.
Motosserra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Molly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Molly lands a big uppercut and Motosserra crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Motosserra looks OK. Molly waves Motosserra back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Molly drops Motosserra with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Motosserra looks back up at him and smiles so Molly waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Motosserra is rocked!
Molly weaves into range and cracks Motosserra right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Motosserra goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Molly is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hog Molly!
A relieved looking Hog Molly 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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