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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Spencer (ranked 1716 p4p, 2054 weight class) and Punch Clinch Submit (ranked 221 p4p, 262 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Punch Clinch Submit!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Submit throws a lazy uppercut
and Spencer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Submit won't be happy with that.
Spencer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Spencer trying to control the position but Submit is working away.
Submit takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Spencer tries to advance to mount but Submit denies him.
Submit struggling a bit here.
Submit is looking for a sweep.
Submit trying to control but Spencer flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Submit trying to get back to his feet but Spencer is in full control for now.
I really don't envy Submit right now.
Spencer connects with a big shot to the side of Submit's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Submit trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Spencer go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Spencer is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Submit has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Spencer has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Submit taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Spencer doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robin Spencer!
A victorious Robin Spencer 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zombie Lee (ranked 1480 p4p, 2138 weight class) and Hiroshi Gomi (ranked 124 p4p, 147 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gomi's choice of entrance music: The Only Thing They Fear is You- DOOM Eternal OST. Zombie Lee is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zombie Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroshi Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Gomi does no damage.
Gomi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gomi throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gomi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Gomi moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Gomi.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Gomi.
Gomi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee effectively controlling the action here.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Gomi avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomi controls his hands.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomi takes a shot to the head.
Gomi is trying to break free.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Gomi's head.
Gomi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gomi counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomi. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomi avoids the body shot from Lee.
Zombie Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomi.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gomi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Gomi misses its intended target.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gomi throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomi throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Lee pushes Gomi up against the cage in a clinch.
Gomi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lee has Gomi pressed against the cage, preventing Gomi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee is pushing Gomi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is trying to push Lee away but Lee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lee digs a right hand into Gomi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gomi's gas tank.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee wants to clinch up but Gomi keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Gomi counters with a two punch combo.
Lee clinches up with Gomi and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee works on Gomi's body with a couple of short punches.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomi.
Gomi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomi.
Gomi tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Gomi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gomi looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Gomi does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Gomi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Lee misses.
A little jabbing left from Gomi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gomi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gomi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gomi counters with a straight right hand.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Gomi.
Gomi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Gomi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zombie Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gomi, pushing him back against the cage.
Gomi is trying to break free.
Lee misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Gomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomi can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Gomi wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Gomi tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Gomi wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Gomi is trying to push Lee away but Lee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomi.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gomi up against the cage.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Gomi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Gomi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gomi is trying to push Lee away but Lee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Gomi tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Gomi is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Gomi is trying to break free.
Gomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Lee lands a body punch.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gomi is breathing heavily.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomi or not.
Lee is working Gomi over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is trying to push Lee away but Lee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gomi can't break the clinch.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Zombie Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Gomi's ribcage. Gomi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gomi wants to break free but Lee has control.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Lee pushes Gomi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee prevents Gomi from breaking the clinch.
Lee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lee leaning against his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomi 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.
Lee thuds his right hand into Gomi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee swings for the body but Gomi moves out of range.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
As Lee backs off Gomi throws a huge counter combo but Lee manages to avoid it all.
Gomi swings widly with a right hand
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gomi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gomi counters with a straight right hand.
Lee closes the distance but Gomi moves to the side
and Gomi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zombie Lee dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lee wants to clinch
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Lee misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gomi! But no joy.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee prevents Gomi from breaking the clinch.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee lands a right hand.
Gomi tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Lee.
Gomi working hard to break the clinch.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomi controls his hands.
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Gomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee prevents Gomi from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Lee lands a left hand.
Gomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gomi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hiroshi Gomi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomi throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
Gomi swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee darts in and clinches Gomi up against the cage.
Gomi tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Gomi is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomi's efforts to push away.
Gomi can't break the clinch.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Gomi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee controlling the action here for a moment.
Gomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Gomi tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Gomi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Lee.
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!
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Gomi tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Gomi wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling the action here for a moment.
Lee slowing the pace effectively.
Gomi is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomi backwards.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Gomi can't break the clinch.
Lee taking a breather.
Gomi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zombie Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gomi tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Gomi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gomi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gomi is trying to break free.
Gomi is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi misses with a looping left.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Gomi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee scores with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomi misses with the combination.
Gomi moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee digs a good body shot into Gomi's ribs.
Zombie Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiroshi Gomi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zombie Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zombie Lee!
Post fight, an emotional Zombie Lee said 'BUY BITCOIN'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Van De Leide (ranked 784 p4p, 1097 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 100 p4p, 138 weight class). Van De Leide comes into the arena with Sandstorm - Darude blaring out of the sound system. Silvio Van De Leide 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Silvio Van De Leide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Leide lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Donk. Van De Leide catches Shifter right on the button with a cross.
Shifter defending well as Van De Leide loads up on a big left hand.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Van De Leide looks to land a right hand but Shifter moved out of range.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Van De Leide avoids it easily.
Van De Leide thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shifter wants to counter the offense by Van De Leide and move into the clinch position.
Van De Leide throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shifter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shifter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van De Leide.
Shifter moves away from the strike by Van De Leide.
Shifter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Van De Leide throws a sloppy head kick
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van De Leide won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shifter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van De Leide wants to control but Shifter postures up.
Shifter working the body and head with strikes.
Van De Leide tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shifter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Van De Leide dodges the ground and pound from Shifter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter tries for a kimura but Van De Leide is defending well.
Van De Leide gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Van De Leide is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shifter lands a nice short elbow.
Van De Leide has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shifter is working away from the top position though.
Van De Leide is looking to improve his position.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Van De Leide is defending well.
Shifter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shifter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Van De Leide trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Leide is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Shifter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van De Leide doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shifter.
Shifter throwing shots but Van De Leide is blocking nicely.
Van De Leide is looking to control Shifter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van De Leide avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shifter prevents Van De Leide from improving his position.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Van De Leide is defending well.
Shifter seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Van De Leide has recovered full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Leide working for a triangle but Shifter defends it easily.
Van De Leide looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Van De Leide is retaining full guard.
Shifter throws an elbow that misses. Van De Leide uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shifter's guard. Nice move by Van De Leide!
Van De Leide wants to pass the guard but Shifter is keeping the position.
Van De Leide stands up over Shifter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shifter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van De Leide defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter working for a triangle but Van De Leide defends it easily.
Van De Leide stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shifter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shifter 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van De Leide's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Van De Leide not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shifter 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.
Van De Leide sitting in guard here, content to control.
Van De Leide pushes down on Shifter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shape Shifter will probably get the nod.
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.
Van De Leide misses with a wild combination.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shifter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Van De Leide tries to improve position but can't.
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shifter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Leide manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
Shifter drops an elbow to the side of Van De Leide's head.
Van De Leide is looking for a sweep. Shifter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van De Leide manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Van De Leide stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van De Leide wants it to stay on the feet.
Silvio Van De Leide is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shifter staying out of range there.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Van De Leide misses with a head kick.
Van De Leide misses with a wild body shot.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Van De Leide avoids it easily.
Shifter ducks under a wild hook from Van De Leide.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Leide throws a leg kick that misses.
Van De Leide lands with a right hand.
Shifter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van De Leide throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Van De Leide pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shifter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shifter tries for a takedown but Van De Leide sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shifter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shifter wants to clinch up but Van De Leide keeps it at a distance.
Shifter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shifter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shifter can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Leide lands with a nice combination. Shifter backs away looking to recover.
Van De Leide is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van De Leide misses with a hook. Shifter ducked under it nicely.
Shifter feints a counter leg kick.
Shifter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shifter lands in his opponent's guard.
Van De Leide trying to keep a closed guard but Shifter is proving a slippery customer.
Shifter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shifter in the domination position with Van De Leide hanging on.
You can see the frustration on Van De Leide's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shifter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van De Leide is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Leide wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy.
Van De Leide is looking to improve his position.
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Van De Leide is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Van De Leide makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van De Leide.
Van De Leide seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Shifter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Van De Leide is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van De Leide manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Van De Leide's guard.
Van De Leide wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Van De Leide dominated that second round.
That's time! 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.
Van De Leide misses with a wild body shot.
Shifter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shifter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Van De Leide pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van De Leide misses with a hook. Shifter ducked under it nicely.
Van De Leide throws a hook but Shifter avoids it easily.
Shifter with the counter takedown but Van De Leide avoids it easily.
Van De Leide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
Van De Leide throws the left hand but Shifter avoids the punch easily.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Leide missing with a left hand there. Shifter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Van De Leide pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van De Leide misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Van De Leide pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shifter shoots for a takedown but Van De Leide saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Leide throws a combination that misses
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Van De Leide manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van De Leide is on top in guard.
Van De Leide avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van De Leide wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Shape Shifter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van De Leide can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van De Leide distracts Shifter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Van De Leide stands and throws Shifter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van De Leide wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shifter is letting Van De Leide control him for a moment.
Van De Leide wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
Shifter tries to buck Van De Leide off but Van De Leide is having none of it.
Van De Leide tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shifter's legs.
Shifter is looking for a sweep.
Van De Leide is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shifter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van De Leide trying to control the action but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shifter looking for submissions off his back.
Van De Leide performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van De Leide moves nicely into side control.
Van De Leide has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Van De Leide prevents Shifter from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Van De Leide 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.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Van De Leide is keeping the position.
Shifter postures up.
Van De Leide uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Shifter moves out of range of the body kick.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shifter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van De Leide.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Van De Leide defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van De Leide missing with a left hand there. Shifter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shifter steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van De Leide.
Shifter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shifter lands in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Van De Leide showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van De Leide has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Van De Leide!
Silvio Van De Leide seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 993 p4p, 511 weight class) and Nick Jackson (ranked 91 p4p, 44 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 35 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Branko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Branko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Branko is working for a submission of some sort.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Branko seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Branko trying to move into half guard but instead Jackson has managed to sweep!
Branko seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Branko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Branko looking for subs off his back but Jackson has passed one foot through into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jackson connects with a nice short shot to Branko's temple.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jackson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has mounted him!
Branko can't escape the position.
Jackson landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Branko regains half guard.
Branko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Branko wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Branko's hands, connecting with Branko's forehead.
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Branko's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko looking for subs from the bottom but Jackson mounts him!
Branko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Branko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Branko has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Branko gets back to full guard.
Branko has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Branko.
Branko is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working the head with strikes.
Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
Jackson scores with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Branko tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Branko tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is working Branko over with some ground and pound from side control.
 Branko is rocked!
Jackson lands a strong strike to the head of Branko. That's dazed him! Jackson looking to finish here. Branko is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Jackson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Jackson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Adamovic (ranked 290 p4p, 292 weight class) and Guy Le Franc (ranked 35 p4p, 37 weight class). Le Franc has chosen [I Can't Get No] Satisfaction as his entrance music. Valentin Adamovic 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Valentin Adamovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Guy Le Franc!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Adamovic misses its intended target.
Adamovic checks a low kick from Le Franc.
Le Franc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adamovic.
Le Franc doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamovic misses with a head kick.
Adamovic tries to clinch but Le Franc is having none of it.
Adamovic sizes up Le Franc with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adamovic lunges at Le Franc with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Le Franc's hand.
Le Franc moves out of range as Adamovic strikes.
Adamovic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLe Franc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Adamovic there.
Adamovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Franc.
Adamovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Adamovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Le Franc's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Franc takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adamovic lands a really nice looking cross but Le Franc seems unphased.
Adamovic lands a really nice looking cross but Le Franc seems unphased.
Adamovic connects with a jab.
Adamovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Le Franc has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Adamovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Le Franc counters with a leg kick.
Adamovic lands with an overhand left.
Adamovic lands a nice hook to Le Franc's body. Le Franc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Le Franc slips a straight right by Adamovic.
Le Franc feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Le Franc. Adamovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adamovic misses with an uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Franc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc moves out of range as Adamovic strikes.
Le Franc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adamovic connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Adamovic.
Le Franc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adamovic with a body shot.
Le Franc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Le Franc takes a swing at Adamovic's ribcage but misses.
Adamovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Adamovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adamovic misses with a hook
and Le Franc counters with a right hand to the body.
Le Franc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Le Franc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick from Adamovic, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamovic misses with a body shot.
Le Franc appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adamovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Franc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adamovic.
Le Franc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab by Adamovic.
Adamovic lands a head kick. Le Franc smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Adamovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adamovic blocks a head kick by Le Franc.
Adamovic misses with an uppercut. Le Franc saw that one coming.
Le Franc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adamovic with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Le Franc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adamovic throws a sloppy head kick and Le Franc moves out of range easily.
Adamovic connects with a body shot.
Adamovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adamovic throws a lazy right hand but Le Franc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adamovic missing with a left hand there. Le Franc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adamovic stuns Le Franc with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Le Franc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adamovic scores with a hook.
Adamovic looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
Adamovic wants to clinch up but Le Franc keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Le Franc takes a swing at Adamovic's ribcage but misses.
Adamovic connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Adamovic misses.
A swing and a miss from Adamovic.
Le Franc only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adamovic works the jab nicely.
Adamovic with a jab.
Adamovic tests Le Franc's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adamovic tries to clinch but Le Franc moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Le Franc scores with a hook to the body. Adamovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adamovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adamovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Le Franc's corner calls for a 1-2. Le Franc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Le Franc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adamovic throwing a counter right hand but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Le Franc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adamovic.
Le Franc tries a quick counter leg kick but Adamovic is wise to it.
Adamovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body kick from Adamovic.
Adamovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Adamovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Le Franc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adamovic with a body shot.
Le Franc is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adamovic rather than just go for the knockout.
Adamovic lands with a nice body punch.
Adamovic throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Le Franc to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Franc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adamovic throws a hook to the side of Le Franc's head but Le Franc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Le Franc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Le Franc moves out of range as Adamovic strikes.
Adamovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adamovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Le Franc's head.
Adamovic throws a leg kick
and Le Franc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adamovic checks a low kick from Le Franc.
Le Franc has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Le Franc moves out of range as Adamovic strikes.
Adamovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adamovic throws a hook but Le Franc avoids it easily.
Adamovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adamovic connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc drops his hands momentarily and Adamovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adamovic misses with a head kick.
Adamovic throws a sloppy head kick and Le Franc moves out of range easily.
Le Franc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adamovic with a body shot.
Adamovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Franc can do to turn this around?
Le Franc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adamovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adamovic misses with a right hand
and Le Franc counters with a straight right hand.
Le Franc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adamovic lands an overhand right.
Adamovic misses with a hook. Le Franc ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Le Franc releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Le Franc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adamovic cracks Le Franc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adamovic missing with a left hand there. Le Franc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adamovic throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamovic jabs at Le Franc's body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Le Franc might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Adamovic has got the better of the exchanges.
Le Franc swats away the attempt to clinch by Adamovic.
Le Franc steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Adamovic.
Adamovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Le Franc is trying to pull guard but Adamovic has him pressed against the cage.
Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Adamovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Adamovic avoids it with no problem.
Le Franc walks into a left hand.
Adamovic darts in and clinches Le Franc up against the cage.
Le Franc tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adamovic smiles and moves away.
Adamovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Le Franc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adamovic misses the jab.
Le Franc flicks out a counter leg kick but Adamovic steps away.
Adamovic lands a nice hook to Le Franc's body. Le Franc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adamovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Le Franc scrambles back to his feet.
Adamovic throws a head kick that Le Franc semi-blocks.
Adamovic scores with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Adamovic there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamovic dips to his left and cracks Le Franc with an uppercut!
Adamovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Le Franc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Le Franc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adamovic.
Adamovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Franc takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Le Franc connects with a single shot there.
Adamovic throws a looping overhand right but Le Franc ducks down to avoid it.
Adamovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adamovic's knee momentarily.
Adamovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le Franc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Le Franc throws a sloppy head kick and Adamovic moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamovic lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamovic lands a jab to the nose.
Adamovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Franc slips under a jab from Adamovic.
Adamovic catches Le Franc with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Le Franc lands a body shot.
Le Franc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Adamovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy Le Franc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Franc staying out of range there.
Adamovic pushes Le Franc up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.
Adamovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Le Franc shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Le Franc tries to circle away but Adamovic has him pinned against the cage.
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adamovic scores with a hook to the body. Le Franc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adamovic loads up on a big right hand but Le Franc slips the punch.
A nice side step and Le Franc releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Le Franc.
Le Franc now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Valentin Adamovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Le Franc.
Adamovic connects with a jab.
Adamovic missing with a left hand there. Le Franc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adamovic.
Adamovic throws a lazy head kick
and Le Franc counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adamovic tries to clinch but Le Franc is having none of it.
Le Franc slips a straight right by Adamovic.
Le Franc gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adamovic.
Adamovic looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adamovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adamovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Adamovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Franc.
Le Franc takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adamovic checks a low kick from Le Franc.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentin Adamovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adamovic 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Adamovic!
Valentin Adamovic 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas McDonald (ranked 457 p4p, 250 weight class) and Terrance Graves (ranked 63 p4p, 37 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174
23 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicholas McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terrance Graves!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Graves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonald scores with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from McDonald.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Graves's leg. Graves is trying to keep his angry face on.
Graves avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Graves blocks a jab.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Graves there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonald throws a head kick but Graves moves out of range.
Graves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
McDonald lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
Graves checks the leg kick.
Graves checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McDonald takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
McDonald is looking to slow Graves down with leg kicks.
McDonald swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
McDonald feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down.
Graves slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
McDonald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gravess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nicholas McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Graves's sensitive parts.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Graves flicks out a counter leg kick but McDonald steps away.
McDonald lands a jab.
Graves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a low kick as Graves jumps back.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
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!
Graves avoids the head kick by McDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. McDonald does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McDonald blocks it well.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Graves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDonald's waist but McDonald gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graves off to one side.
Graves checks a leg kick.
McDonald throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
A nice leg kick from McDonald, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but Graves saw it coming and moves away.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDonald misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald thumps Graves with a low kick.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Graves checks it
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald lands with an overhand left.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald tries to work over Graves's front leg with a kick but Graves checks it.
McDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Graves moved away.
A cross from McDonald lands.
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Graves with the counter takedown but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald wants to slow Graves down by chopping away at his legs.
Graves replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McDonald blocks it well.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands with a nice combination. Graves backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
McDonald throws a lazy head kick
and Graves counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Graves tries to strike from the bottom.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
McDonald lands a couple of digs.
Graves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McDonald.
Graves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graves 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Graves's legs.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
McDonald goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Graves moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
Graves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
McDonald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Graves walks into a left hand.
McDonald's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily.
Graves let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald stalks Graves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Graves's face. Graves staggers backwards, shaken.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Nicholas McDonald has been cut.
McDonald throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Graves releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Graves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves feints the counter takedown.
McDonald tries to work over Graves's front leg with a kick but Graves checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Graves has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graves and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Graves tries a quick counter leg kick but McDonald is wise to it.
Graves blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Graves feints the counter takedown.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves blocks a leg kick.
Graves tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald scores with a punch 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!
Graves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonald wants to slow Graves down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDonald duly obliges.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Graves avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Graves flicks out a counter leg kick but McDonald steps away.
Graves throws a shot to the body.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Graves checks it
and Graves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
McDonald tries to bum rush Graves with a series of wild strikes but Graves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDonald moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGraves.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Graves feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Nice body punch from McDonald.
Graves lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends McDonald sprawling to the canvas. Graves follows him down, looking for the kill. Can McDonald hang on?
McDonald is rocked!
Graves lands a big elbow - McDonald is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Graves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Graves!
Terrance Graves thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mombasa Magabi (ranked 400 p4p, 788 weight class) and Panda MacLeod (ranked 25 p4p, 52 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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27
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25
300
15 - 8 - 0 |
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World class MT
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mombasa Magabi !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod scores with a jab. Magabi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magabi throws a leg kick but MacLeod sees it coming and checks it nicely.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magabi manages to avoid it.
MacLeod ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacLeod connects with a body shot that sends Magabi 's belly button to the back.
MacLeod throws a shot from downtown. Magabi moves away and avoids it.
MacLeod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magabi was well out of range. Poor timing from MacLeod.
MacLeod slips under a jab from Magabi .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magabi .
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magabi manages to avoid it.
Magabi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacLeod.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Magabi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Panda MacLeod has been cut.
Magabi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magabi tries to land a front kick but MacLeod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacLeod rushes Magabi and presses him up against the cage.
MacLeod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Mombasa Magabi has been cut.
MacLeod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magabi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacLeod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magabi .
Magabi misses with a body punch.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Magabi 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Magabi got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacLeod has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magabi has managed to get both his arms back between MacLeod's legs - danger averted.
MacLeod has his foot on Magabi 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magabi works his way back into a safe position though.
MacLeod looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magabi passes into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magabi controlling the position.
Magabi working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from MacLeod but he's now mounted!
MacLeod is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacLeod tries to hold on but Magabi postures up.
MacLeod is just holding on here. Magabi manages to take his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magabi has the hooks in. MacLeod is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Magabi not allowing MacLeod to control his hands.
MacLeod tries to escape but Magabi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magabi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panda MacLeod dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacLeod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magabi scores with a body shot.
MacLeod swings for the body but Magabi moves out of range.
Magabi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magabi with the inside leg kick.
Magabi tries to bum rush MacLeod with a series of wild strikes but MacLeod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magabi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Magabi lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by MacLeod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacLeod.
Magabi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacLeod throws an overhand right that lands on Magabi 's shoulder, as Magabi tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod forces Magabi back against the cage and clinches.
Magabi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magabi blocking some punches.
MacLeod takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
MacLeod misses with a punch to the body.
Magabi tries a body shot but MacLeod blocks it.
Magabi misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacLeod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MacLeod struggles to land a body shot inside as Magabi controls his hands.
Magabi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacLeod lands a body shot.
MacLeod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magabi is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from MacLeod.
MacLeod jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magabi walks away with a smile on his face. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacLeod is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magabi rather than just go for the knockout.
Good exchange - Magabi coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magabi takes a swing at MacLeod's ribcage but misses.
MacLeod with a jab.
MacLeod cracks Magabi with a good jab.
MacLeod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Magabi misses its target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacLeod misses with a hook. Magabi ducked under it nicely.
Magabi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacLeod.
Magabi slips a jab and a cross from MacLeod.
MacLeod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacLeod scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Magabi moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Magabi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magabi slips under a jab.
Magabi is looking to counter punch.
Magabi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacLeod lands a nice looking body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by MacLeod as he connects with a hook.
Magabi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magabi just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magabi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magabi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacLeod manages to avoid it.
MacLeod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magabi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magabi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacLeod to score with a decent uppercut.
Magabi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacLeod lands a jab.
Panda MacLeod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod lands a jab to the nose.
MacLeod blocks a head kick by Magabi .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - MacLeod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from MacLeod misses.
Magabi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Magabi 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.
Panda MacLeod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
A jab lands there for MacLeod.
MacLeod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacLeod works Magabi 's body with a nice hook.
MacLeod fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magabi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Magabi .
Magabi throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod throws a body punch but Magabi moves out of range.
Magabi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magabi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magabi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magabi . MacLeod does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magabi looks to throw the jab but MacLeod is out of range.
MacLeod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magabi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacLeod.
MacLeod works the jab nicely.
MacLeod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacLeod lands with a straight right. Magabi didn't see that one coming.
Magabi misses with a body shot.
MacLeod misses with a right hand
and Magabi counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Magabi .
Mombasa Magabi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magabi misses the shot to the body.
Magabi throws a body shot but no joy.
MacLeod blocks a jab.
MacLeod throws a body shot but no joy.
MacLeod has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
MacLeod throws the left hand but Magabi avoids the punch easily.
Magabi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacLeod was well out of range. Poor timing from Magabi .
MacLeod scores with a hook to the body. Magabi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magabi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacLeod missing with a left hand there. Magabi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magabi manages to avoid it.
Magabi is looking to counter with a body kick.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magabi manages to avoid it.
Magabi throws a shot from downtown. MacLeod moves away and avoids it.
Magabi throws a body kick that misses.
Magabi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacLeod moves away from the strike by Magabi .
A swing and a miss from Magabi .
Magabi digs a good body shot into MacLeod's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magabi scores with a shot to the body.
MacLeod throws a body punch but Magabi moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Magabi misses its target.
MacLeod misses with a wild body shot.
Magabi throws the kick towards the body but MacLeod avoids it.
Magabi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magabi thuds a left hand into MacLeod's body.
Magabi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacLeod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magabi was well out of range. Poor timing from MacLeod.
Magabi is looking for a counter combo.
Magabi needs to keep his hands up - MacLeod had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mombasa Magabi .
I think MacLeod has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panda MacLeod!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beau Abner (ranked 819 p4p, 447 weight class) and Akimbo Spice Chai Jr (ranked 108 p4p, 69 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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38
265
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World class boxer
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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 32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beau Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Akimbo Spice Chai Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Chai Jr misses with a low kick as Abner jumps back.
Abner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai Jr.
A quick step to the side and Abner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chai Jr misses with an uppercut. Abner saw that one coming.
Abner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chai Jr scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Beau Abner has been cut.
Akimbo Spice Chai Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai Jr throws a hook but Abner blocks it.
Chai Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abner's head.
Chai Jr is looking to score with low kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Abner misses the target.
Chai Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abner counters with a right hand to the body.
Chai Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Abner counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Akimbo Spice Chai Jr has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai Jr misses the target.
Chai Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Abner counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abner.
Chai Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Abner misses the target.
A low kick from Chai Jr is predictable there
and Abner counters with a straight right hand.
Chai Jr misses with a body kick.
Abner is looking to counter with a body kick.
Abner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai Jr.
Chai Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Abner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chai Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Abner throws a big counter combination but Chai Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chai Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Abner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chai Jr throws a lazy right hand but Abner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Chai Jr backs away, Abner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai Jr.
Abner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chai Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chai Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Chai Jr lands a big right hand that sends Abner crashing to the mat! Chai Jr stays standing though and waves Abner back to his feet!
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!
Chai Jr misses with a hook to the body
and Abner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Akimbo Spice Chai Jr's cut even more.
Abner blocks a jab.
Abner throwing a counter right hand but Chai Jr manages to avoid it.
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akimbo Spice Chai Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Abner takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chai Jr looks to land a right hand but Abner moved out of range.
Abner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai Jr.
Chai Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abner.
A little feinted left hand from Abner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abner moves out of range as Chai Jr strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abner looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai Jr misses with the body kick
and Chai Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Abner might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chai Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Chai Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Chai Jr misses.
A quick step to the side and Abner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chai Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai Jr connects with a right hand. Abner shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai Jr misses with a right hand
and Abner counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai Jr tries to bum rush Abner with a series of wild strikes but Abner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai Jr.
Abner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beau Abner's cut is getting worse.
Akimbo Spice Chai Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai Jr misses the jab.
Abner is looking to counter punch.
Chai Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Abner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai Jr misses with a body shot.
Abner throws a quick counter head kick but Chai Jr was just out of range.
Chai Jr digs a good body shot into Abner's ribs.
Crunch! Chai Jr slams his shin into Abner's torso.
Chai Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Abner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chai Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai Jr cracks a nice hook into Abner's ribs.
Chai Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai Jr.
Chai Jr sends Abner crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chai Jr is motioning to the referee to let Abner up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai Jr throws a quick head kick that knocks Abner silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Chai Jr is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Akimbo Spice Chai Jr!
After winning the bout, Akimbo Spice Chai Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Ridley (ranked 196 p4p, 306 weight class) and Madkhao Sitsongrit (ranked 26 p4p, 39 weight class). Ridley's entrance music is No Shelter/ Rage Against The Machine. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Ridley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Madkhao Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ridley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Ridley misses.
Sitsongrit was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ridley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Ridley throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ridley tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ridleys head.
Knees to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ridley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridley swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body.
Ridley is breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit pushes Ridley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit pushes Ridley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit lands a good knee to the midsection. Ridley won't want to take too many of those.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ridley seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
Sitsongrit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a good knee to the midsection. Ridley won't want to take too many of those.
Sitsongrit working Ridley over with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Ridley is trying to stall.
Sitsongrit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ridley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ridley's face.
Ridley is rocked!
It looks like Luke Ridley has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Oh Ridley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit dips a shoulder and cracks Ridley with a mighty uppercut! Ridley falls back against the cage and Sitsongrit unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ridley is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Sitsongrit screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Madkhao Sitsongrit!
Madkhao Sitsongrit 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 Clubber Lang (ranked 44 p4p, 210 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 6 p4p, 26 weight class). Lang comes to the cage accompanied by Каспийский Груз - Табор уходит в небо. Baki Hanma has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma misses the jab.
Lang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanma has time to react.
Lang scores with a nice right hand.
Hanma misses with a straight right.
Hanma lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Lang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hanma misses the shot to the body.
Lang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hanma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanma throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Lang connects with a leg kick.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanma just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lang.
Hanma walks into a straight right hand from Lang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanma.
Lang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Lang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hanma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hanma throws a leg kick but Lang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Hanma slips the punch.
Hanma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanma throws out a counter right but Lang avoids it with no problem.
Lang lands a head shot.
Lang throws a hook to the side of Hanma's head but Hanma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lang counters with a nice uppercut.
Lang misses with a body shot
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Lang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Hanma.
Hanma throws a right and a left that Lang avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Lang.
Hanma throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hanma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lang. Lang obviously looking to wear him down.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanma.
Lang throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanma moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Hanma has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanma there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
Hanma lands a slapping body shot.
Hanma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hanma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hanma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Lang ducks down to avoid it.
Lang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hanma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lang counters with a solid body kick.
Hanma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lang.
Lang throws a body punch but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lang is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lang misses with a looping right.
Hanma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hanma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lang tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lang moves into the clinch.
Hanma tries to pull guard but Lang won't allow it.
Lang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Hanma jumps guard but Lang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma pulls guard.
Lang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hanma is looking for a triangle but Lang pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanma is retaining full guard.
Hanma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lang's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hanma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hanma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanma is looking for a triangle but Lang pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanma is trying to control the position but Lang postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Baki Hanma will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baki Hanma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanma slips a jab from Lang.
Hanma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lang rather than just go for the knockout.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Lang misses with a hook.
Lang misses with a right hand
and Hanma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lang lands with a good body shot.
Lang throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Hanma cracks Lang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hanma gets tackled into the cage by Lang. Lang maintains the clinch.
Hanma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lang misses with some punches.
Hanma fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanma pulls Lang into guard.
Hanma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma wants to sweep here but Lang controlling him for the moment.
Lang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hanma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lang is aware though and is defending well.
Lang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lang trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma looking to control.
Lang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hanma looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lang puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lang content to control rather than advance.
Hanma wants to get back to full guard.
Hanma gets full guard.
Hanma managing to control the position.
Lang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hanma is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lang rolls with it to try and escape but Hanma cranks on the arm and Lang is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma is the new middleweight champion!
Baki Hanma gave a mention to Sakura Style in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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