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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacque Mécanicien The Machine (ranked 2950 p4p, 22595 weight class) and Lucius Aurelius (ranked 325 p4p, 553 weight class). The Machine's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, La petite fille de la mer. Lucius Aurelius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jacque Mécanicien The Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucius Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius closes the distance looking to clinch
and The Machine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aurelius tries to clinch but The Machine moves out of range.
We've been told by The Machine's head coaches at Garcia MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The Machine with a hook.
The Machine works over Aurelius's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab lands there for The Machine.
Aurelius moves forwards but The Machine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Machine cracks Aurelius with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacque Mécanicien The Machine!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kendo Yakuza (ranked 2676 p4p, 2440 weight class) and Changa Galowanga (ranked 299 p4p, 265 weight class). Changa Galowanga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kendo Yakuza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Changa Galowanga!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakuza throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Changa Galowanga has been cut.
A lazy left from Galowanga finds it's target.
Yakuza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Galowanga is trying to defend but Yakuza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yakuza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Galowanga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Galowanga is looking to improve his position.
Yakuza has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Galowanga keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Galowanga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yakuza.
Yakuza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yakuza wants to pass to mount but Galowanga is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yakuza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Galowanga wants to improve his position but Yakuza is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakuza is trying to work for a kimura but Galowanga is defending well.
Yakuza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yakuza working over Galowanga with some ground and pound. Galowanga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Galowanga trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Yakuza there.
Ground and pound from Yakuza.
Yakuza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Galowanga taking some punishment here, with Yakuza in his half guard.
Yakuza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Galowanga defending well though.
Galowanga wants to get back to full guard.
Galowanga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yakuza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yakuza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Galowanga is looking to improve his position.
Yakuza is looking for a kimura but Galowanga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yakuza to get the leverage.
Galowanga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakuza slips a nice elbow through Galowanga's hands, connecting with Galowanga's forehead.
Yakuza working over Galowanga with some ground and pound. Galowanga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakuza scores with a big shot! Galowanga's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Galowanga! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendo Yakuza!
A victorious Kendo Yakuza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jihadi Joseph (ranked 1821 p4p, 2868 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 146 p4p, 190 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Thad Thayer enters the cage!
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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 29 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jihadi Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thayer shoots in for a takedown but Joseph shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joseph scores with a leg kick.
Joseph rushes Thayer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike.
Thayer tries to pull guard but Joseph won't allow it.
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick there by Joseph.
Joseph scores with a leg kick.
Joseph connects with a solid leg kick.
Joseph connects with a high kick.
Joseph connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thayer walks into a jab.
Joseph closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Joseph - that landed with a thud.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Thad Thayer has been cut.
Joseph has Thayer pressed against the cage, preventing Thayer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Joseph pushes Thayer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thayer takes a shot to the head.
Joseph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
Joseph lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
I was talking to Joseph's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Joseph.
Thayer looks winded!
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thayer doesn't seem bothered though.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joseph throws a head kick that Thayer semi-blocks.
Joseph connects with a body shot.
Thayer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joseph lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jihadi Joseph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thayer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thayer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joseph is fending him off so far but Thayer persists. Nope, Joseph circles away and we're back to standing.
Jihadi Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Joseph throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thayer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joseph lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joseph jabs Thayer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joseph rushes Thayer and presses him up against the cage.
Thayer missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joseph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thayer throws a head punch that misses.
Thayer takes a shot to the head.
Joseph lands with a right to the head.
Thayer gets control of Joseph's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thayer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thayer working for submissions but it's allowed Joseph to get to half guard.
Joseph controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to pass to mount but Thayer is defending the position.
Joseph looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thayer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Joseph stands up out of the half guard.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thayer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thayer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Joseph can pounce on him.
Joseph is looking to wear down Thayer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Joseph has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joseph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joseph lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Joseph.
Joseph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
Joseph lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joseph gets through Thayer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body.
Joseph is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joseph lands with a right to the head.
Joseph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
Joseph breaks from the clinch.
Joseph scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joseph connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph stuns Thayer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crunch! Joseph slams his shin into Thayer's torso.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joseph connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joseph thumps Thayer with a low kick.
Thayer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joseph lands with a shot to the body.
Thayer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Joseph manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jihadi Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thayer tries to clinch up.
Thayer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've been informed that Thayer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joseph fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Joseph finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Joseph pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thayer back to the cage. Joseph follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Joseph scores with a nice strike.
Joseph clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph lands a right hand.
Thayer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Joseph pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thayer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Thayer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thayer tries to clinch up but Joseph circles away and keeps his distance.
Thayer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joseph takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
Thayer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joseph is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thayer can do to turn this around?
Thayer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joseph gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short body shot lands from Joseph as the two fighters clinch.
Joseph manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thayer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thayer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thayer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Joseph scores with a shot to the body.
Thayer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Joseph lands a head kick!
Thayer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joseph lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Joseph.
Joseph lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thayer dives in and scores a takedown into Joseph's guard.
Joseph is looking to stand back up but Thayer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Joseph.
Joseph is trying to stand back up but Thayer is controlling him
Joseph manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Thayer keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thayer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joseph is defending well.
Thayer jumps guard and drags Joseph to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Joseph gets to his feet. Thayer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Joseph gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thayer jumps guard but Joseph stands there with Thayer around his waist. Thayer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jihadi Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joseph.
Joseph pushes Thayer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Joseph.
Thayer is breathing heavily.
Joseph lands a left hand.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Joseph lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
Joseph pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Joseph forces Thayer back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
Joseph is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joseph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thayer is looking to control Joseph's arms but Joseph gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thayer has his back to the cage.
Joseph lands with a short shot to the head.
Joseph lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Joseph.
Thayer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
Joseph effectively controlling the action here.
Thayer is looking to break free of the clinch but Joseph has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joseph cracks Thayer with a nice body shot.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike.
Thayer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joseph avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thad Thayer's cut.
That's time! Joseph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Thayer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joseph.
Joseph works over Thayer's head and body with a nice combination.
Thayer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thayer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thad Thayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joseph scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joseph wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thayer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Thayer with that takedown attempt.
Thayer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thayer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joseph.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Joseph darts in and clinches Thayer up against the cage.
Joseph gets through Thayer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thayer tries to circle away but Joseph has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Joseph.
Thayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joseph presses Thayer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joseph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joseph lands an uppercut.
Joseph effectively controlling the action here.
Joseph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
A short right from Joseph.
Joseph lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
 Thayer is rocked!
Joseph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thayer is still on wobbly legs! Can Joseph finish him?
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joseph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
Joseph lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Joseph.
Nice body punch from Joseph - that landed with a thud.
Joseph breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thayer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joseph lands with an overhand left.
Joseph gets a clinch.
Joseph throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Joseph on the inside.
Thayer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joseph is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joseph works on Thayer's body with a couple of short punches.
Joseph lands a nice uppercut.
Joseph lands a body punch in the clinch.
Joseph lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jihadi Joseph has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joseph lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thayer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Joseph counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jihadi Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
Joseph connects with a leg kick.
Jihadi Joseph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throws a shot to the body.
Thayer seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Joseph.
Joseph lands with a nice body kick.
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thayer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joseph. Joseph obviously looking to wear him down.
Joseph scores with a jab. Thayer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Joseph lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Thayer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joseph has Thayer up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thayer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thayer tries to pull guard but Joseph forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Joseph scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joseph stuns Thayer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joseph thuds his right hand into Thayer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joseph thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thayer if he has to take too many more of those.
Joseph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thayer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thayer tries to clinch up but Joseph circles away and keeps his distance.
Joseph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joseph connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thayer. Thayer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thad Thayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jihadi Joseph showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Joseph 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:24
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jihadi Joseph!
An out of breath Jihadi Joseph thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Orel (ranked 2062 p4p, 2315 weight class) and Hudson Clarkson (ranked 245 p4p, 275 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Orel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hudson Clarkson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orel lands with a good body shot.
Clarkson walks into a straight right hand from Orel.
Clarkson moves out of range as Orel strikes.
Clarkson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orel defends it well.
Orel misses with a looping left.
Orel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clarkson in his tracks.
Orel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Orel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orel looks to throw the jab but Clarkson is out of range.
Clarkson moves away from the strike by Orel.
A swing and a miss from Orel.
It seemed like Clarkson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orel scores with a nice right hand.
Adam Orel 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.
Orel with a nice cross.
Orel throws out a loose jab but Clarkson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orel throws a shot to the body.
Orel throws a hook but Clarkson avoids it easily.
Clarkson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Orel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clarkson under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Orel misses its intended target.
Clarkson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orel misses the jab.
Clarkson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orel thuds a left hand into Clarkson's body.
Orel misses with a left hand
and Clarkson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Orel misses with a looping right.
Clarkson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orel.
Clarkson slips a straight right by Orel.
Clarkson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Orel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clarksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Orel misses with a straight right.
Orel throws a poor cross that misses
and Clarkson moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orel looking to throw knees to the head but Clarkson is blocking nicely.
Orel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orel lands a hook that snaps the head of Clarkson backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Orel.
Clarkson can't find room to land a body shot as Orel controls the action.
Clarkson blocks an uppercut.
Clarkson tries to break free but Orel pushes him back against the cage.
Orel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Orel.
Orel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clarkson manages to pull guard.
Clarkson working a defensive guard here.
Orel 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.
Clarkson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orel is fighting to break Clarkson's control of his arms but Clarkson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Orel content to stall in guard here.
Clarkson controls Orel momentarily but Orel frees himself.
Orel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clarkson wants to counter the offense by Orel and move into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orel throws a hook but Clarkson avoids it easily.
And Clarkson tries to counter it with a takedown but Orel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Orel clinches up against the cage.
Clarkson tries to pull guard but Orel won't allow it.
Clarkson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Clarkson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Orel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Orel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orel looks to land a left hand but Clarkson moved out of range nicely.
Clarkson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Orel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Orel misses.
Clarkson tries to counter with a clinch but Orel shakes him off and moves away.
Clarkson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Orel lands with a straight right. Clarkson didn't see that one coming.
Orel instigates a clinch.
Clarkson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orels head.
Orel lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Orel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Orel misses the jab.
Clarkson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orel.
Clarkson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Orel with a body shot.
Orel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clarkson can do to turn this around?
Orel lands a jab.
Orel throws a series of punches but Clarkson avoids them all with ease.
Adam Orel is winning the standup battle so far.
Orel with a nice cross.
Clarkson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orel misses with a hook
and Clarkson counters by moving into the clinch.
Orel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clarkson blocks it with crossed arms.
Clarkson has a couple of punches blocked by Orel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson throws a punch but it's blocked by Orel.
Orel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Orel.
Clarkson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Orel.
Clarkson misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson jumps into guard, dragging Orel to the mat.
Orel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hudson Clarkson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clarkson ducks under a wild hook from Orel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clarkson! But no joy.
Orel throws a good cross that connects.
Orel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clarkson.
A swing and a miss from Orel.
Orel pushes Clarkson up against the cage in a clinch.
Clarkson being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson tries to pull guard but Orel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Orel throws a head punch that misses.
Clarkson jumps guard but Orel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Clarkson can't get the takedown.
Adam Orel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hudson Clarkson.
Orel tries a knee to the head but Clarkson blocks it.
Clarkson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Orel blocking some punches.
Orel can't find room to land a body shot as Clarkson controls the action.
Orel with a knee to the head.
It looks like Hudson Clarkson has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clarkson.
Orel working aggressively here.
Orel landing knees to the head.
The referee calls for Orel to work.
Orel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orel lands a nice uppercut.
Orel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orel lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clarkson jumps guard and drags Orel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Clarkson looking for a sweep. Not yet Clarkson, not yet.
Clarkson is trying to keep Orel in close.
Clarkson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orel's guard.
Clarkson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orel scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Orel misses with an uppercut. Clarkson saw that one coming.
Orel swings widly with a right hand
and Clarkson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Orel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hudson Clarkson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Clarkson.
Clarkson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clarkson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Clarkson slips a straight right by Orel.
Orel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Clarkson walks into a left hand.
Clarkson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orel.
Orel throws a big shot that misses.
Clarkson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clarkson's head backwards.
Orel lands a nice hook to Clarkson's body. Clarkson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clarkson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clarkson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Orel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Clarkson scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clarkson wants to counter with a clinch but Orel pushes him away.
Nice body punch from Orel.
Orel misses with a lunging right hand
and Clarkson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Orel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clarkson unleashes a big counter combination but Orel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Orel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Orel misses with an uppercut. Clarkson saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Clarkson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orel throws a poor cross that misses
and Clarkson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orel throws an off balance right hand
and Clarkson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orel misses the jab.
Orel throws a hook but Clarkson avoids it easily.
Clarkson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orel misses with a looping left.
Clarkson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Orel connects with a looping right hand.
Hudson Clarkson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orel misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orel throws a lazy right hand but Clarkson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clarkson wants to counter the offense by Orel and move into the clinch position.
A big left from Orel misses.
Clarkson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Orel throws a jab but it's blocked by Clarkson.
A telegraphed right hand from Orel misses the target.
It seemed like Clarkson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orel throws out a powerful jab.
Clarkson slips a straight right by Orel.
Clarkson tries to counter with a clinch but Orel shakes him off and moves away.
Clarkson slips under a jab.
Clarkson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orel throws a hook but Clarkson blocks it.
Clarkson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Orel misses the jab.
Clarkson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Clarkson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Orel misses the target.
Orel punishes Clarkson's body with a nice straight punch.
Orel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Orel missing with a left hand there. Clarkson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clarkson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clarkson! But no joy.
Clarkson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orel misses the jab.
It seemed like Clarkson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Clarkson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clarkson.
Clarkson slips a jab from Orel.
Clarkson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clarkson slips under a jab from Orel.
Clarkson with the counter takedown but Orel avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Clarkson.
Adam Orel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orel misses with a straight right.
Orel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clarkson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clarkson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clarkson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orel prevents a body shot from Clarkson.
Clarkson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clarkson lands with a left to the head.
Clarkson misses with a punch on the inside.
Clarkson throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Orel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Orel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Orel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Orel!
In defeat, Hudson Clarkson stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win some and you lose some, hats off to my opponent he came prepared and was the better fighter tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ian Laperierre (ranked 2442 p4p, 1830 weight class) and Raleigh St. Clair (ranked 267 p4p, 197 weight class). Laperierre's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tha Shiznit. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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47
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ian Laperierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raleigh St. Clair!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laperierre drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Laperierre trying to control the action but St. Clair is working from the bottom.
Laperierre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but St. Clair is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Laperierre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
St. Clair manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laperierre prevents St. Clair from improving his position.
Laperierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
St. Clair really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laperierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laperierre is working for a kimura but St. Clair is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so St. Clair is just riding it out for now. Laperierre eventually gives up the hold.
Laperierre wants to control but St. Clair is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Clair is looking for a sweep. Laperierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laperierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
St. Clair regains full guard. Nicely done.
Laperierre drops back looking for a leg! St. Clair is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and St. Clair manages to kick Laperierre off! Laperierre jumps back into St. Clair's guard.
St. Clair looking for a sweep. Not yet St. Clair, not yet.
St. Clair working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laperierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laperierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laperierre throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
St. Clair keeping full guard, as Laperierre tries to pass.
Laperierre stays in close to St. Clair's body and controls the position.
St. Clair looking for a guillotine here but Laperierre defends easily.
Laperierre trying to control but St. Clair is working from the bottom.
Laperierre throwing strikes from guard but St. Clair blocks nicely.
St. Clair looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laperierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Laperierre throwing strikes from guard but St. Clair blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laperierre stopping the sweep attempt from St. Clair.
Laperierre advances to half guard.
Laperierre prevents St. Clair from improving his position.
Laperierre stalling.
Laperierre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laperierre is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
St. Clair keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
St. Clair wants to improve his position but Laperierre is controlling well.
St. Clair manages to get to full guard.
Laperierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Clair working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laperierre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laperierre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Laperierre passes into half guard.
Laperierre is trying to work for a kimura but St. Clair is defending well.
St. Clair looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Laperierre is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St. Clair gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Laperierre dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Laperierre drives through with a takedown into guard.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Clair is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laperierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laperierre stopping the sweep attempt from St. Clair.
St. Clair manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laperierre manages to get himself to full guard.
Laperierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and St. Clair defends well.
Laperierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. St. Clair 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 Laperierre.
Laperierre is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Clair working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Laperierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St. Clair can do to turn this around?
Laperierre tries to buck St. Clair off but St. Clair is having none of it.
Laperierre takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Laperierre is looking to regain half guard here but St. Clair keeps moving and retains side control.
St. Clair grinds an elbow into Laperierre's temple.
Laperierre takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Laperierre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
St. Clair landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Clair lands some shots froms side control.
Laperierre wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
St. Clair scoring with punches from side control.
Laperierre is trying to get back to half guard.
Laperierre takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Laperierre tries to improve position but can't.
Laperierre takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laperierre takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
St. Clair tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Laperierre can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laperierre taking a bit of punishment here - St. Clair scoring with strikes.
Laperierre is looking for a sweep.
St. Clair scoring with punches and elbows.
St. Clair in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Laperierre is looking for a sweep.
St. Clair working the head with strikes.
St. Clair lands some shots froms side control.
 Laperierre is rocked!
Laperierre wants to control but St. Clair postures up.
Oh Laperierre is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laperierre is trying to work for a sweep but St. Clair has mounted him!
Laperierre seems to have got his legs back now.
Laperierre bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Laperierre postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! St. Clair is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Laperierre, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St. Clair lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Clair lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
St. Clair is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Laperierre has momentary wrist control but St. Clair slips an elbow through the middle.
St. Clair with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Laperierre looking for a guillotine here but St. Clair defends easily.
St. Clair got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laperierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, St. Clair has managed to get both his arms back between Laperierre's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raleigh St. Clair showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Laperierre shoots in for a takedown but St. Clair shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
St. Clair thinks about the counter body kick.
Laperierre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and St. Clair cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laperierre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
St. Clair scores with a jab to the body.
Laperierre drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St. Clair is looking to regain half guard here but Laperierre keeps moving and retains side control.
Laperierre creates some space and throws a big elbow, but St. Clair sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
St. Clair is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laperierre is trying to get an arm triangle but St. Clair is defending well.
St. Clair tries to improve position but can't.
Laperierre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Laperierre goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, St. Clair rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Laperierre's guard! Nice work there by St. Clair!
St. Clair makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
St. Clair chips away with some ground and pound.
St. Clair throwing strikes but missing.
St. Clair postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells St. Clair's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
St. Clair lands a couple of decent looking shots.
St. Clair arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Laperierre's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Raleigh St. Clair!
During a confident post fight interview, Raleigh St. Clair thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Cubbedge (ranked 1983 p4p, 2645 weight class) and Prokop Pustik (ranked 224 p4p, 291 weight class). Billy Cubbedge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Cubbedge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prokop Pustik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pustik missing with a left hand there. Cubbedge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cubbedge throws a hook but Pustik avoids it easily.
Pustik throws the left hand but Cubbedge avoids the punch easily.
Pustik ducks under a wild hook from Cubbedge.
Pustik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cubbedge throws out a loose jab but Pustik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pustik tries to clinch
letting Cubbedge counter with a right hand.
Pustik jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pustik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Pustik misses.
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from Pustik.
Pustik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cubbedge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cubbedge misses with a straight right.
Cubbedge throws a hook but Pustik avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pustik has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cubbedge cracks Pustik with a good jab.
Pustik is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pustik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cubbedge moves away.
Cubbedge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pustik scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pustik scores with a nice right hand.
Pustik staying out of range there.
Cubbedge slips under a jab from Pustik.
Cubbedge is looking for a counter combo.
Cubbedge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Pustik to counter with a crisp jab.
Pustik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from Pustik.
Cubbedge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pustik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Pustik does it's job there.
Pustik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cubbedge moves away.
Cubbedge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cubbedge lands a really nice looking cross but Pustik seems unphased.
Pustik looks to land a left hand but Cubbedge moved out of range nicely.
Cubbedge with a jab.
Pustik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cubbedge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cubbedge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pustik throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cubbedge moves forwards but Pustik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Pustik misses.
Pustik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cubbedge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pustik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cubbedge.
Pustik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pustik loads up on a big right hand but Cubbedge slips the punch.
Pustik staying out of range there.
Pustik throws a body punch but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Pustik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cubbedge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Cubbedge misses.
Cubbedge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pustik.
Cubbedge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pustik misses with an uppercut.
Cubbedge fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Pustik to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Pustik looks to clinch but Cubbedge throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Pustik taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Billy Cubbedge!
Billy Cubbedge thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Heismann Haa (ranked 1780 p4p, 1811 weight class) and Jeryl Christ (ranked 141 p4p, 144 weight class). Haa comes to the cage accompanied by Her kommer Heismann Hå. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140
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World class boxer
KO power |
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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 26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heismann Haa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeryl Christ!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haa thumps Christ with a low kick.
Haa misses with a hook.
Christ on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haa. Haa obviously looking to wear him down.
Haa tries to land a front kick but Christ steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christ.
Christ takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christ scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Haa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
An attempted straight right counter from Haa misses the target.
A big right from Haa misses.
Christ lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christ tried to score with a low kick but Haa checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christ checks a leg kick.
Christ misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Haa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haa feints and then cracks Christ's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christ down.
Decent striking displayed by Christ there.
Christ goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target.
Haa half committed to a counter leg kick.
Christ falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Haa to counter with a crisp jab.
Christ takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ misses with the combination.
Christ scores with a nice right hand.
Christ shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Haa connects with a body shot.
Christ throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haa.
Christ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Haa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haa slips under a jab.
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haa.
Haa dodges the punch combination from Christ.
Haa moves out of range of the body kick from Christ.
Haa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Christ is able to avoid easily.
Christ catches Haa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Christ misses with a wild combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ tries a head kick but it misses.
Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christ throws out the jab.
Haa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ throws a lazy right hand but Haa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christ lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haa circles away quickly and effectively.
Jeryl Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haa cracks Christ with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haa scores with the left hand. Christ knows he should have avoided that one.
Christ blocks a low kick nicely.
Haa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Christ looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Haa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
Haa throws a body kick that misses.
Christ takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Haa just misses with a punch to the body.
It looks like Haa has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Haa throws a body shot but no joy.
Haa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Christ looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Christ looks to land a combination but Haa avoids it well.
Haa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christ was well out of range. Poor timing from Haa.
Christ gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Christ.
Haa misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Christ.
Haa wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ scores with a hook to the body.
Christ prevents a body shot from Haa.
Haa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haa looking to stall.
Christ blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christ is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Haa tries to stall but Christ uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Christ blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haa lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Haa fails to land.
Haa struggles to land a body shot inside as Christ controls his hands.
Haa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Haa fails to land.
Haa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Haa.
A short uppercut from Christ.
Christ prevents a body shot from Haa.
Christ is trying to maintain a safe position but Haa gets an underhook and turns Christ into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ prevents a body shot from Haa.
Haa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Christ blocking some punches.
Christ tries to work over Haa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christ misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christ tries to throw a body punch but Haa avoids it by throwing Christ back against the cage.
Christ misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christ blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christ has a couple of punches blocked by Haa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haa misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Christ.
Christ's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Christ blocks a body shot from Haa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Christ.
A body shot lands from Haa.
Haa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haa presses Christ against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Heismann Haa 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.
Christ drops his hands momentarily and Haa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Christ throws a series of punches but Haa avoids them all with ease.
Haa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Christ.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
Haa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Christ is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Haa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christ's head.
Haa throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Haa misses the target.
Haa misses with a leg kick.
Haa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Haa blocks a low kick nicely.
Christ on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haa takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but Haa is just out of range.
Christ scores with a jab. Haa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Haa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haa jabs at Christ's body.
Haa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christ throws out the jab.
Haa throws a hook to the side of Christ's head but Christ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Haa misses the target.
Christ misses with a kick to the body.
Christ jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Christ with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haa to score with a decent uppercut.
Haa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ misses with a leg kick.
Christ lands with a shot to the body.
Christ throws a body punch but Haa moves out of range.
Haa avoids the body shot from Christ.
Christ takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Christ misses with a looping right.
Haa misses the shot to the body.
Christ throws a lazy right hand but Haa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christ.
Christ looks to throw the jab but Haa is out of range.
Haa throws a jab but it's blocked by Christ.
Haa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haa lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big left from Christ misses.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haa.
Haa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed right hand from Haa misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haa. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ moves into range and clinches up with Haa.
Christ working aggressively here.
Haa stalling the fight.
Christ is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Christ lands a body shot in the clinch.
Christ blocks an uppercut.
Christ misses with a punch on the inside.
Christ misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christ's elbow.
A hook to the body from Christ.
Haa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haa blocking some punches.
Christ working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Christ lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haa backwards.
Haa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christ backwards.
Christ misses with some punches.
Christ misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Haa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Christ tries to throw a body punch but Haa avoids it by throwing Christ back against the cage.
Heismann Haa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Christ swings wildly with an uppercut but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haa lands a hook that snaps the head of Christ backwards.
Christ working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Haa scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ lands a hook that snaps the head of Haa backwards.
Christ blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christ lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haa backwards.
Haa digs a right hand into Christ's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christ's gas tank.
Christ lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Christ lands a right hand.
Haa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Christ backwards.
Haa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christ stalling against the cage.
Christ works on Haa's body with a couple of short punches.
Haa lands with a left to the head.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christ's elbow.
Christ blocks a body shot from Haa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Christ lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haa.
Christ blocks an uppercut.
Christ lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeryl Christ will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Christ throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Christ lands a two punch combo.
Christ takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haa checks a leg kick.
Haa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Haa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haa scores with a nice strike.
Christ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
A jab from Haa misses.
Haa throws a body shot but no joy.
Haa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
A countering left hand to the body from Christ misses.
Christ throws a series of punches but Haa moves out of range.
A slow jab from Christ misses its intended target.
Jeryl Christ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Haa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haa throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Christ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heismann Haa is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christ drops his hands momentarily and Haa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ walks into a jab.
Christ connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Christ 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christ moves out of range of the body kick.
Haa misses with an uppercut. Christ saw that one coming.
Christ misses with a wild combination.
Haa throws a looping overhand right but Christ ducks down to avoid it.
Christ takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Christ avoids the body shot from Haa.
Christ takes a swing at Haa's ribcage but misses.
Haa swats away the attempt to clinch by Christ.
Haa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christ.
An inside leg kick lands from Christ.
Christ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christ.
Haa lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa keeps the fight on the outside.
Christ slips a jab from Haa.
Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Haa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Christ.
Christ clinches with his opponent.
Haa misses with a punch to the body.
Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Haa.
Haa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haa tries a body shot but Christ blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa.
Christ throws a punch but it's blocked by Haa.
Haa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Christ fails to land.
Christ blocks a body shot from Haa.
Christ is working Haa over against the cage.
Haa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Christ is keeping busy.
Haa misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haa misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Haa.
Haa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haa is stalling here.
Christ goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christ displaying some good clinch control by pressing Haa up against the cage.
Christ misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Haa.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christ swings wildly with an uppercut but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christ stalls.
Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Christ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haa tries to work over Christ's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christ has a couple of punches blocked by Haa.
Haa lands a shot to the body.
Haa lands a nice shot to the body.
Christ misses with a punch to the body.
Christ scores with a hook to the body.
Haa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Haa misses with a punch on the inside.
Christ working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haa takes a shot to the head.
Haa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Haa misses its intended target.
A big right from Christ misses.
Christ throws a head kick that misses.
Haa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Christ blocks a jab.
Haa lands a nice hook to Christ's body. Christ takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Haa lands.
Haa stuns Christ with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haa swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heismann Haa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haa 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heismann Haa!
Heismann Haa 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Frewin (ranked 2615 p4p, 1599 weight class) and Tyrion Slamister (ranked 287 p4p, 187 weight class). Frewin's entrance music is Billy the Squid's Water Pistol by The Neptunas. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Butch Frewin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Slamister!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slamister tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frewin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slamister somewhat.
Frewin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Slamister shoots in looking for a takedown but Frewin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slamister's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slamister looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frewin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slamister under the eye.
Slamister will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Butch Frewin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Slamister.
Frewin misses with a head kick.
Slamister avoids the body shot from Frewin.
Slamister shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Frewin defends it nicely.
Slamister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frewin but Frewin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Frewin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
Slamister shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Slamister is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Frewin!
Frewin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slamister takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slamister jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Frewin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slamister tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Slamister has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Slamister wants to control but Frewin is keeping him busy.
Slamister thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Slamister tries to move to mount but Frewin blocks the move with his legs.
Slamister goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Frewin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Slamister but great work by Frewin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamister tries to buck Frewin off but Frewin is having none of it.
Slamister is still trying to improve position.
Slamister wants to control but Frewin postures up.
Frewin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Frewin slaps away a takedown attempt from Slamister, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frewin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slamister misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Frewin does it's job there.
Jab by Frewin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frewin connects with a high kick.
Frewin looks to score with a jab to the body but Slamister is just out of range.
Frewin clinches.
Slamister has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Frewin after a bit of a struggle.
Slamister drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frewin pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamister shoots in looking for a takedown. Frewin tries to sprawl out of it but Slamister keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frewin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slamister takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Slamister gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Frewin.
Frewin leaves Slamister with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Slamister shoots in but Frewin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Frewin scores with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Frewin. That's going to slow Slamister down.
Slamister closes the distance and clinches up with Frewin, looking for a takedown. Slamister pushes Frewin against the cage but Frewin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slamister shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frewin as he jumps to the side.
Slamister looks winded!
Frewin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slamister shoots in for a takedown but Frewin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Frewin throws a leg kick which misses Slamister's front leg but catches the back leg as Slamister tries to avoid it.
Slamister closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frewin circles away.
Slamister misses with a takedown attempt - Frewin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frewin rushes Slamister and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frewin presses Slamister against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Frewin lands an uppercut.
Frewin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frewin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slamister letting Frewin take a breather here.
Frewin lands a nice uppercut.
Frewin is pressed up against the cage. Slamister has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frewin down to the mat. Frewin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Frewin connects with a crisp jab.
Slamister takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frewin stuffs the takedown attempt from Slamister. Slamister gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slamister.
Frewin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Slamister is rocked!
Butch Frewin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slamister wants to stay close but Frewin steps back to make room for something. Slamister seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Frewin and Slamister drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Butch Frewin!
A less than humble Butch Frewin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Bowen (ranked 1725 p4p, 1766 weight class) and Gabriel Havran (ranked 199 p4p, 201 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Bowen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Havran!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowen misses with a shot to the body
letting Havran counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Luke Bowen has been cut.
Bowen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Havran connects with a body shot that sends Bowen 's belly button to the back.
Havran takes the fight into the clinch.
Bowen tries to score a body lock takedown but Havran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Havran works on Bowen 's body with a couple of short punches.
Bowen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Havran's elbow.
Havran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bowen backwards.
Havran prevents a body shot from Bowen .
Havran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Havran.
Havran tries a body shot but Bowen blocks it.
Havran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bowen is looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havran dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bowen throws a punch but it's blocked by Havran.
Bowen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowen tries to score a body lock takedown but Havran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Bowen . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Havran scores with a shoulder strike.
Havran lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Havran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Havran is stalling here.
A right handed body shot lands from Havran.
Bowen is breathing heavily.
Havran lands a shot to the body.
Havran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Havran just leaning against Bowen , taking a breather.
Come on Havran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Havran's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Havran lands a left hand.
Havran'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.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Havran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havran is leaning against Bowen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Havran effectively controlling the action here.
Havran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Havran lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bowen backwards.
Good body shot from Havran.
Bowen takes a shot to the head.
Havran lands with a left to the head.
Havran lands with a left to the head.
Havran presses Bowen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Havran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Havran stalling against the cage.
Havran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Havran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Havran is struggling to control the position.
Havran has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bowen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Havran can turn it around.
Havran lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee calls for Havran to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gabriel Havran.
Havran misses with a left hand
and Bowen counters with a two punch combo.
Bowen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Havran.
Havran throws an overhand right that lands on Bowen 's shoulder, as Bowen tries to avoid the shot.
Bowen lands a nice looking body shot.
Havran misses with a double jab.
Decent striking displayed by Havran there.
Havran moves into the clinch successfully.
Havran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bowen backwards.
Havran lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Havran lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Havran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bowen backwards.
Havran dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Havran lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Havran lands a right hand.
A short right from Havran.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Havran takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Havran presses Bowen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Havran avoiding damage.
Havran stops a takedown attempt from Bowen .
A short right from Havran.
Havran pressing his opponent against the cage.
Havran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A shot in the inside from Havran.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Havran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Bowen 's cut.
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.
Havran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Havran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Havran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bowen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bowen misses with a low kick.
Havran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bowen with a body shot.
Bowen defending well as Havran loads up on a big left hand.
Havran avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A slow jab from Havran misses its intended target.
Bowen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bowen ducks under a wild hook from Havran.
Havran misses with a looping right.
It looked like Bowen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Havran.
Havran jabs Bowen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Havran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Havran scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Havran throws a shot from downtown. Bowen moves away and avoids it.
Havran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Havran paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Bowen throws a series of punches but Havran avoids them all with ease.
Havran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bowen with a body shot.
Gabriel Havran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bowen looks to land a body kick but Havran moved away.
Good standup being displayed there by Havran as he connects with a hook.
Luke Bowen 's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bowen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Havran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowen .
Havran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Havran cracks Bowen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Havran has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bowen to stand back up!
Bowen is rocked!
Havran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bowen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bowen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oh Bowen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Havran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bowen .
Bowen seems to have got his legs back now.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bowen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bowen lands with a nice combination. Havran backs away looking to recover.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Havran. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Havran throws an overhand right that has Bowen reeling! Havran follows up with more punches and Bowen is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gabriel Havran!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Dory (ranked 570 p4p, 1126 weight class) and Nori Voluspa (ranked 73 p4p, 144 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Dory!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nori Voluspa!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voluspa wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Voluspa is defended easily by Dory.
Dory leaves Voluspa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dory thinks about countering with a body kick.
Voluspa shoots in and drives through. Dory sprawls well.
John Dory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa shoots in and bounces Dory off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dory throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Voluspa escapes and throws Dory's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dory sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voluspa trying to mount his opponent but Dory defends it.
Voluspa prevents Dory from improving his position.
Voluspa 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.
Dory is trying to maintain the position but Voluspa is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Voluspa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Voluspa thows a huge punch but Dory dodges it nicely.
Dory is positioning himself well to prevent Voluspa advancing to mount.
Voluspa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dory is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Voluspa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Voluspa's back!
Voluspa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dory's guard. Nice work there by Voluspa.
Dory keeping full guard, as Voluspa tries to pass.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dory seems keen to control Voluspa's posture.
Voluspa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Voluspa lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voluspa tries to stand but Dory is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Voluspa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Voluspa throws a big elbow that misses.
Dory working a defensive guard here.
Dory 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.
Voluspa lands a couple of digs.
Voluspa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Voluspa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Voluspa landing with the ground and pound.
Dory pulls Voluspa in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa looking to pass the guard.
Voluspa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dory not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Voluspa cracks Dory with a solid left hand.
Voluspa advances position into side control!
Voluspa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dory manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voluspa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Voluspa has his foot on Dory's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dory works his way back into a safe position though.
Voluspa is trying to keep Dory in close.
Voluspa keeping moving, preventing Dory from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nori Voluspa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Voluspa wants to clinch up but Dory keeps it at a distance.
Dory throwing a counter right hand but Voluspa manages to avoid it.
Voluspa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Voluspa has closed the distance and engaged Dory in a clinch.
Dory prevents the takedown attempt.
Dory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Voluspa's elbow.
Dory tries a body shot but Voluspa blocks it.
Dory lands with a right to the head.
Dory trying to stall but Voluspa improves his position.
Dory lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dory gets underhooks to prevent Voluspa's takedown attempt.
John Dory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Voluspa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dory gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Voluspa is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Dory scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dory scores with a shot to the side of Voluspa's head.
Dory lands with a right to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dory - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voluspa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short body shot lands from Dory as the two fighters clinch.
Voluspa is breathing heavily.
Dory working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dory lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Voluspa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dory avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dory scores with a shot to the side of Voluspa's head.
Dory lands a right hand.
A short right from Dory on the inside.
Dory throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Voluspas head.
Dory lands a shot to the body.
Voluspa letting Dory take a breather here.
Voluspa can't get the takedown.
Dory lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Dory on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dory.
Dory is leaning against Voluspa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voluspa can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dory.
Voluspa tries to score a body lock takedown but Dory shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dory working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dory lands a shot to the body.
Dory lands a right hand that snaps the head of Voluspa backwards.
Dory lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Dory.
Dory lands with a short shot to the head.
Dory working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Voluspa is rocked!
Dory is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Voluspa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dory gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Voluspa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dory is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Dory.
Dory lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Voluspa.
A right hand to the body from Dory.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Dory to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dory working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dory gets underhooks to prevent Voluspa's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Dory.
Dory lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Voluspa.
Dory lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Voluspa backwards.
Dory scores with a hook to the body.
Dory lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dory stalling.
Voluspa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dory pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dory slows down the pace here.
Dory lands a nice shot to the body.
Dory lands a body punch.
Dory scores with a hook to the body.
Dory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dory tries to work over Voluspa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dory lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Dory.
John Dory has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dory controlling the action here for a moment.
Dory throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Voluspas head.
Dory lands with a left to the head.
Dory digs a right hand into Voluspa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Voluspa's gas tank.
Stalling in the clinch from Dory.
Dory lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dory lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dory lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Voluspa.
Dory lands a right hand that snaps the head of Voluspa backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dory.
Nice body punch from Dory.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dory taking a breather.
Voluspa can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Dory dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dory connects with an inside leg kick.
Voluspa wants to clinch but Dory slips to the side
enabling Dory to counter with a crisp jab.
Voluspa throws a sloppy head kick
and Dory counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Voluspa is looking for a triangle but Dory pushes his legs off easily.
Dory wants to pass the guard but Voluspa is keeping the position.
Voluspa working for submissions but it's allowed Dory to get to half guard.
Dory working Voluspa over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Dory there.
Voluspa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dory lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Dory seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dory wants to control but Voluspa is keeping him busy.
Dory seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dory's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Voluspa is looking for a sweep. Dory is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Voluspa is staying active underneath Dory, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Voluspa wants to improve his position but Dory is controlling well.
Dory lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dory is keen to just control but Voluspa is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dory looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dory lands strikes from half guard.
Dory is keen to just control but Voluspa is a slippery customer.
Dory takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nori Voluspa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dory wants to lay and pray for a moment but Voluspa keeps working.
Voluspa trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Dory there.
Voluspa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dory trying to control from half guard but Voluspa is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa wants to control but Dory is keeping busy.
Dory is nestled in close to Voluspa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dory is nestled in close to Voluspa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Voluspa trying to hold on to Dory's head to control him but Dory postures up.
Dory looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dory is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Voluspa is trying to maintain the position but Dory is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dory is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Voluspa wants to improve his position but Dory is controlling well.
Dory looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dory trying to mount his opponent but Voluspa defends it.
Dory is looking to take a break and control but Voluspa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Voluspa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dory postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Dory clearly takes that round.
That's time! Dory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dory displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Voluspa.
A counter left hand to the body from Dory misses its target.
Dory fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Voluspa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Voluspa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dory sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Voluspa throws a sloppy head kick and Dory moves out of range easily.
Voluspa throws a lazy head kick
and Dory counters with a shoot takedown. Voluspa fights it but they end up in guard.
Dory avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dory trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dory has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Voluspa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa being controlled here, momentarily.
Dory postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dory slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dory landing with the ground and pound.
Dory postures up.
Dory controlling from the top position.
Voluspa keeping moving, preventing Dory from controlling successfully.
Dory trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Voluspa wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Voluspa keeps trying to improve his position.
Dory cracks Voluspa with a solid left hand.
Voluspa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Voluspa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dory trying to control but Voluspa is working from the bottom.
Voluspa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dory working some strikes from top position.
Dory makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dory trying to control but Voluspa is working from the bottom.
Dory scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dory working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Voluspa's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa wants to get back to his feet but Dory is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dory looking to pass the guard.
Voluspa pulls Dory in close to prevent any damage.
Dory stands up over Voluspa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Voluspa working for a triangle but Dory defends it easily.
Dory stands up over Voluspa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Voluspa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dory controls the pace.
Dory lands a couple of digs.
Dory lands a couple of elbows.
Dory pushing down on Voluspa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Voluspa trying to control but Dory postures up.
Dory scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Voluspa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Voluspa manages to get to full guard.
Dory scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dory can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Dory had his way with Nori Voluspa in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dory stuffs the takedown.
Dory feinted with a counter takedown.
Voluspa is looking to clinch.
Dory tries to counter with a takedown but Voluspa is quick to defend against it.
Voluspa tries to clinch but Dory is having none of it.
Dory appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Voluspa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dory appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Voluspa tries to clinch up but Dory circles away and keeps his distance.
Dory half committed to a counter leg kick.
Voluspa has his takedown stuffed
and Voluspa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John Dory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nori Voluspa.
Nice takedown defense from Dory. No joy for Voluspa on that attempt.
Voluspa is looking to clinch.
Voluspa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa tries to clinch but Dory moves away
and Dory counters with a right hand to the body.
Voluspa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dory avoids it really well and circles away.
Dory changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Voluspa.
Voluspa tries to clinch
and Dory counters with a nice double leg into side control. Voluspa won't be happy with that.
Dory lands a nice forearm strike.
Dory trying to control the position but Voluspa is working away.
Dory working away.
Dory trying to control the position but Voluspa is working away.
Voluspa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dory wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Voluspa being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dory working away.
Voluspa seems a little lost for a moment, as Dory dominates the positioning.
Voluspa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dory wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Voluspa wants to control but Dory postures up.
Dory scoring with punches and elbows.
Dory is working Voluspa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Voluspa is looking to regain half guard here but Dory keeps moving and retains side control.
Voluspa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Voluspa taking a bit of punishment here - Dory scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voluspa tries to buck Dory off but Dory is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dory is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dory is controlling the pace.
Dory lands with a punch from half guard.
Dory not doing much here.
Voluspa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dory is working away from the top position though.
Voluspa keeping hold of Dory's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Voluspa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dory wants to lay and pray for a moment but Voluspa keeps working.
Dory looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Voluspa with the active half guard here but Dory passes nicely into side control.
Dory remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voluspa tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Dory showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dory 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dory!
John Dory is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, John Dory 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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