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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyoto Costa (ranked 1460 p4p, 1362 weight class) and Xavier Dayton (ranked 164 p4p, 153 weight class). Dayton has chosen Da Rockwilder as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyoto Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xavier Dayton!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa dives in and scores a takedown into Dayton's guard.
Costa throws an elbow that misses. Dayton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Costa's guard. Nice move by Dayton!
Dayton being controlled here momentarily.
Costa trying to keep a closed guard but Dayton is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton preventing the sweep.
Costa pulls Dayton in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton won't allow Costa to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton postures up.
Costa wants to sweep but no luck.
Costa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Costa blocks a head kick by Dayton.
Dayton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Costa misses with a looping left.
Dayton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dayton moves into range and clinches up with Costa.
Nice elbow from Dayton.
Dayton misses with an elbow strike.
Dayton misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Costa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dayton or not.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costa looking to slow down the pace here.
Costa blocks an elbow strike from Dayton.
Costa blocks an elbow strike from Dayton.
Costa blocks an elbow strike.
Dayton blocks a body shot from Costa.
Dayton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dayton lands an elbow inside that Costa shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa is looking to control Dayton's arms but Dayton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Costa has his back to the cage.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dayton's elbow.
Costa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costa blocks an elbow strike.
Costa tries a body shot but Dayton blocks it.
A short left from Dayton.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dayton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Kyoto Costa has been cut.
Dayton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costa throws a head punch that misses.
Dayton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Dayton controls the action.
Costa lands a shot to the body.
Dayton prevents a body shot from Costa.
Dayton controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Costa fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Costa.
Costa misses with a body punch.
Costa is stalling here.
Costa misses with a body punch.
Costa lands a nice shot to the body.
Dayton misses with an elbow strike.
Costa wants to stall.
Dayton misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayton has a couple of punches blocked by Costa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dayton.
Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Costa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dayton lands a nice elbow.
Dayton pushes off an throws an elbow but Costa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dayton throws a punch but it's blocked by Costa.
Nice elbow from Dayton.
Dayton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Dayton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dayton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Costa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dayton can turn it around.
Costa dodges an elbow strike from Dayton.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa slowing the pace effectively.
Dayton lands an elbow that stopped Costa in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Dayton fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Dayton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyoto Costa's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Dayton jabs at Costa's body.
Dayton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dayton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Costa. Those never looked like landing.
Costa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dayton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Costa scrambles back to his feet.
Dayton looks to throw the jab but Costa is out of range.
Costa is looking to counter punch.
Dayton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Costa momentarily.
Costa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dayton defends well and Costa ends up having to push Dayton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dayton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dayton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Costa tries to work over Dayton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dayton prevents a body shot from Costa.
Costa gets through Dayton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dayton throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dayton throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dayton throws an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Dayton controls the action.
Dayton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costa's defenses.
Costa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Costa to work.
Dayton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Costa lands with a left to the head.
Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costa tries a body shot but Dayton blocks it.
Costa is looking to control Dayton's arms but Dayton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Costa has his back to the cage.
Nice elbow from Dayton.
Dayton lands a left hand.
Dayton prevents a body shot from Costa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Costa.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dayton as Costa tries to tie him up.
Costa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dayton.
Good body shot from Costa.
Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Costa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Costa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dayton throws an elbow but misses.
Dayton misses with an elbow over the top.
Dayton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dayton misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dayton.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Dayton avoids it by throwing Costa back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dayton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dayton's elbow.
Nice elbow from Dayton.
A body shot lands from Costa.
Dayton lands an elbow that stopped Costa in his tracks for a moment.
Costa digs a right hand underneath Dayton's ribcage. Dayton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dayton lands an elbow inside that Costa shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Costa.
Costa is looking to control Dayton's arms but Dayton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Costa has his back to the cage.
Dayton throws an elbow that misses.
Costa blocking some punches.
Costa wants to stall.
Dayton lands an elbow just above Costa 's eye.
Dayton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Costa's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Dayton controls his hands.
Costa taking a breather.
Costa struggles to land a body shot inside as Dayton controls his hands.
Dayton lands a nice elbow.
Dayton lands an elbow inside that Costa shrugs off.
Dayton breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Costa. That's going to slow Dayton down.
Dayton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Costa looks to land a combination but Dayton avoids it well.
Dayton wants to clinch.
Dayton tries to clinch there but Costa circles away.
Costa tries to clinch up but Dayton circles away and keeps his distance.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Dayton ducks right into an uppercut from Costa.
Dayton misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dayton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa throws a hook to the side of Dayton's head but Dayton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dayton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dayton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Costa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dayton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Costa blocking some punches.
Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Dayton controls the action.
Dayton takes a shot to the head.
Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Dayton controls the action.
Costa dodges an elbow strike from Dayton.
Dayton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dayton throws an elbow but misses.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Dayton avoids it by throwing Costa back against the cage.
Costa takes an elbow to the temple.
Dayton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dayton lands an elbow inside that Costa shrugs off.
Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Dayton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyoto Costa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dayton walks into a stiff left hand from Costa.
Dayton moves out of range of the leg kick from Costa.
Costa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dayton lands with a short shot to the head.
Dayton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dayton's elbow.
Dayton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Costa blocks an elbow strike from Dayton.
Dayton blocks a body shot from Costa.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dayton throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Dayton.
A short right from Dayton.
Dayton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
 Costa is rocked!
Dayton prevents a body shot from Costa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dayton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dayton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Costa jabs Dayton right on the nose. Dayton blinks but takes it well.
Dayton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Dayton feints the counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Dayton.
Costa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dayton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Costa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dayton pushes Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Costa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dayton backwards.
Costa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dayton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Costa blocks an elbow strike from Dayton.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Xavier Dayton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Dayton fails to land.
Costa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Costa misses with a body punch.
Dayton misses with an elbow over the top.
Costa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Costa.
Costa takes an elbow to the temple.
Costa leaning against his opponent.
Kyoto Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dayton.
Dayton throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Costa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Costa is working Dayton over against the cage.
Costa tries a body shot but Dayton blocks it.
Costa lands a left hand.
Dayton lands a nice elbow.
A short left from Costa.
Dayton blocks a body shot from Costa.
Costa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Costa misses with a body punch.
Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Dayton controls the action.
Dayton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Costa blocks an elbow strike.
Costa misses with a punch to the body.
Costa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Dayton controls the action.
Costa lands with a light punch inside.
Dayton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Costa tries to work over Dayton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Dayton.
Kyoto Costa's cut is getting worse.
Costa takes a shot to the head.
Costa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Costa tries to work over Dayton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dayton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Costa tries to work over Dayton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dayton letting Costa take a breather here.
Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Dayton controls the action.
Dayton lands a nice elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Costa.
Costa looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa blocks an uppercut.
Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Dayton controls the action.
Dayton throws an elbow but it misses.
Dayton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Costa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dayton's elbow.
Costa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dayton lands a damaging elbow.
Costa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dayton throws an elbow that misses.
Costa avoids a wild elbow strike from Dayton.
Costa avoids the elbow strike from Dayton, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa can't find room to land a body shot as Dayton controls the action.
Costa tries to throw a body punch but Dayton avoids it by throwing Costa back against the cage.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dayton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Xavier Dayton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dayton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dayton misses with an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xavier Dayton.
I've got Dayton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Dayton!
Xavier Dayton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koa Bouddi (ranked 1815 p4p, 1316 weight class) and Stan Man (ranked 145 p4p, 108 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Koa Bouddi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 2, fighting out of London, Stan Man!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bouddi misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Bouddi shows good takedown defense.
Man on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Man darts in looking for a takedown but Bouddi gets double underhooks and turns Man into the cage.
Bouddi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bouddi misses the jab.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bouddi.
Bouddi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi misses the jab.
Bouddi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Bouddi.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bouddi as he avoids it easily.
Bouddi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Koa Bouddi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Bouddi throws an off balance right hand
and Man counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouddi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouddi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
Man postures up in Bouddi's guard and throws a big left but Bouddi blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Man goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bouddi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Man's guard! Nice work there by Bouddi!
Bouddi is looking to stand up but Man won't let him.
Man pulls Bouddi in close to his closed guard and prevents Bouddi from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouddi stands up and waves to Man to follow him.
Bouddi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Bouddi.
Bouddi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good exchange - Bouddi coming out on top.
Bouddi with a jab.
Bouddi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bouddi pinned against the cage. Bouddi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouddi throws a sloppy head kick
and Man counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bouddi!
Man wants to control but Bouddi is keeping him busy.
Man misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bouddi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Man cracks Bouddi with a big elbow.
Man misses with the ground and pound.
Man goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bouddi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Man but great work by Bouddi.
Bouddi working away.
Man is trying to buck Bouddi off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bouddi working away.
Bouddi stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bouddi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bouddi throws a body kick that misses
and Man counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Man.
Bouddi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bouddi working a defensive guard here.
Man is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koa Bouddi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bouddi scores with a leg kick.
Koa Bouddi is winning the standup battle so far.
Man feints and as Bouddi raises his hands in defense, Man changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bouddi looking for a sweep. Not yet Bouddi, not yet.
Man connects with a couple of short punches.
Man throws a big elbow that misses.
Bouddi keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man stands up over Bouddi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bouddi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bouddi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bouddi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bouddi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Man pushing down on Bouddi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Man thows a huge punch but Bouddi dodges it nicely.
Bouddi is trying to get back to full guard.
Man is keen to just control but Bouddi is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouddi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Man throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bouddi is not content to let Man control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koa Bouddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Man counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bouddi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man is pushing down on Bouddi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bouddi is fighting to maintain full guard but Man has managed to sneak the leg through.
Man is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bouddi defends it well.
Bouddi is defending against the submission attempts here by Man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Man throwing shots but Bouddi is blocking nicely.
Man seems to be working for a kimura but Bouddi defends the submission attempt.
Man with the ground and pound but Bouddi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Man wants to control from the top but Bouddi keeps moving.
Man throws a strike but Bouddi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Man working a defensive guard here.
Man is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bouddi throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Man's body to avoid the submission. Man has instead reached around Bouddi's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Man arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stan Man!
During a confident post fight interview, Stan Man 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodri Yairguez (ranked 869 p4p, 630 weight class) and Mamed Khalidovic (ranked 75 p4p, 55 weight class). Yairguez comes to the cage accompanied by El Corrido De Chihuahua - Los Rieleros Del Norte. Khalidovic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Зима-мама 25/17 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Rodri Yairguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Mamed Khalidovic!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khalidovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yairguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khalidovic tries to avoid it but Yairguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khalidovic to the ground. Khalidovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khalidovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yairguez if he has to take too many more of those.
Khalidovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yairguez 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.
Yairguez scores with a shot to the body.
Khalidovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yairguez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Khalidovic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yairguez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yairguez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Khalidovic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Khalidovic lands a jab to the nose.
Yairguez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yairguez seems to be working for a kimura but Khalidovic defends the submission attempt.
Yairguez 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.
Yairguez wants to take a breather but Khalidovic is having none of it.
Khalidovic is trying to control but can't.
Yairguez is looking to advance position but Khalidovic won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yairguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Khalidovic tries to roll over but Yairguez keeps him under control.
Yairguez trying to control from Khalidovic's half guard. Khalidovic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Khalidovic keeping full guard, as Yairguez tries to pass.
Khalidovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khalidovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yairguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khalidovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khalidovic 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalidovic working for a triangle but Yairguez defends it easily.
Yairguez looking to sit in guard and control but Khalidovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Khalidovic looking to sit in guard and control but Yairguez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Khalidovic 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.
Khalidovic trying to keep a closed guard but Yairguez is proving a slippery customer.
Khalidovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yairguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khalidovic is keeping the position for now.
Yairguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalidovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalidovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Yairguez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khalidovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yairguez has managed to get both his arms back between Khalidovic's legs - danger averted.
Yairguez wants to control from the top but Khalidovic keeps moving.
Yairguez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Khalidovic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yairguez, into his guard.
Khalidovic trying to control but Yairguez is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yairguez pulls Khalidovic in to control the position.
Khalidovic preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mamed Khalidovic will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Yairguez misses the target.
Khalidovic throws a jab when Yairguez was well out of range.
Yairguez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Khalidovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yairguez.
Yairguez throws a body punch but Khalidovic moves out of range.
Yairguez misses the shot to the body.
Khalidovic lands a nice looking body kick.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yairguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yairguez throws a low kick but Khalidovic avoids it.
Yairguez tries a head kick but it misses.
Yairguez looks to throw the jab but Khalidovic is out of range.
Yairguez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khalidovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khalidovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yairguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yairguez moves out of range of the strikes.
Yairguez misses with a takedown attempt - Khalidovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A leg kick checked by Yairguez.
Khalidovic defending well as Yairguez loads up on a big left hand.
Yairguez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yairguez lands a jab to Khalidovic's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yairguez ducks under a wild hook from Khalidovic.
Yairguez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yairguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yairguez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Khalidovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yairguez scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick from Khalidovic is predictable there
so Yairguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Khalidovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yairguez content to stall in guard here.
Yairguez preventing the sweep.
Yairguez looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic keeping moving, preventing Yairguez from controlling successfully.
Yairguez looking to sit in guard and control but Khalidovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yairguez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khalidovic is stalling in the full guard.
Khalidovic is pushing down on Yairguez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yairguez is fighting to maintain full guard but Khalidovic has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez trying to hold on to Khalidovic's head to control him but Khalidovic postures up.
Yairguez controlling the position for now.
Khalidovic is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khalidovic seems to be working for a kimura but Yairguez defends the submission attempt.
Yairguez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Khalidovic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Khalidovic is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yairguez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khalidovic is working away from the top position though.
Khalidovic seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yairguez regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Yairguez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mamed Khalidovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khalidovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yairguez is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Khalidovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yairguez moves away from the strike by Khalidovic.
Yairguez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Khalidovic misses with an uppercut.
Yairguez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khalidovic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 It looks like Mamed Khalidovic has been cut.
Yairguez cracks Khalidovic with an open hand slap.
Khalidovic connects with a solid leg kick.
Khalidovic throws out a loose jab but Yairguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yairguez slips under a jab from Khalidovic.
Nice defenses there by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic thuds a left hand into Yairguez's body.
Khalidovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yairguez.
Yairguez moves into the clinch.
Yairguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Yairguez has had enough of the clinch but Khalidovic keeps him there for the moment.
Yairguez is trying to break the clinch but Khalidovic has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yairguez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yairguez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yairguez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khalidovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yairguezs head.
Yairguez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Khalidovic has him pressed against the cage.
Yairguez is trying to drag Khalidovic to the mat but Khalidovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Khalidovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khalidovic blocks an elbow strike from Yairguez.
Rodri Yairguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez lands an elbow that stopped Khalidovic in his tracks for a moment.
Yairguez wants a takedown.
Yairguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Khalidovic.
Yairguez lands an elbow that stopped Khalidovic in his tracks for a moment.
Yairguez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yairguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khalidovic managing to block the knees to the body from Yairguez.
Yairguez tries for a takedown but Khalidovic manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodri Yairguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yairguez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yairguez goes for a takedown attempt but Khalidovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yairguez takes a swing at Khalidovic's ribcage but misses.
Yairguez throws a right hand that Khalidovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Khalidovic also avoids with ease.
Yairguez misses with a wild body shot.
Khalidovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yairguez. That did some damage!
A jab lands there for Yairguez.
Khalidovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Khalidovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Khalidovic. That's going to slow Yairguez down.
Good leg kick by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Khalidovic thuds his right hand into Yairguez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yairguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Khalidovic lands a nice hook to Yairguez's body. Yairguez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yairguez loads up on a big right hand but Khalidovic slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yairguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khalidovic.
Yairguez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khalidovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That kick from Khalidovic tenderised Yairguez's leg. Yairguez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yairguez takes one to the chin there.
Khalidovic tries to land a front kick but Yairguez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yairguez is looking to chop away at Khalidovic's legs.
A cross from Khalidovic lands.
Khalidovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Khalidovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yairguez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khalidovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Yairguez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yairguez misses with a head kick.
Khalidovic blocks a jab.
Khalidovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Khalidovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khalidovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khalidovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mamed Khalidovic.
I've got Khalidovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidovic!
A very excited looking Mamed Khalidovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Rodri Yairguez was interviewed post fight and said 'A loss is a good learning experience if you take it that way, but it also isn't a win. Everybody loses eventually.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Glover (ranked 743 p4p, 821 weight class) and Charles Barkley (ranked 42 p4p, 44 weight class). Barkley has chosen Space Jam as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charles Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover thuds a left hand into Barkley's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Barkley as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Glover misses.
Glover throws a shot to the body.
Dick Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley looks winded!
Glover misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barkley! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glover. Barkley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barkley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Glover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Glover takes the fight into the clinch.
Glover works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Barkley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Glover scoring with punches to the head and body.
It looks like Charles Barkley has been cut.
Glover forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glover trying to pass the guard but Barkley defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley is trying to get back to full guard.
Glover trying to control from half guard but Barkley is working away.
Glover slips a nice elbow through Barkley's hands, connecting with Barkley's forehead.
Glover thows a huge punch but Barkley dodges it nicely.
Glover missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barkley tries to roll over but Glover keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The cut above Charles Barkley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charles Barkley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dick Glover!
Dick Glover decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Draught (ranked 1591 p4p, 1917 weight class) and Julio Christ (ranked 78 p4p, 86 weight class). Draught's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, New Authentic - Nightfall. Julio Christ has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlton Draught!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Christ!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ slips a straight right by Draught.
Draught missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Draught with a nice cross.
It looks like Julio Christ has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Draught. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ clinches up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Christ tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draught's elbow.
Draught lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draught misses with an elbow over the top.
Draught misses with some punches.
Christ has a couple of punches blocked by Draught.
Draught has clasped his hands together around Christ's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draught is trying to move to mount but Christ reverses beautifully and ends up in Draught's guard.
Draught looking for a guillotine here but Christ defends easily.
Draught is trying to control the position but Christ postures up.
Christ not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Draught working a defensive guard but Christ passes into half guard.
Draught wants to improve his position but Christ is controlling well.
Draught regains full guard. Nicely done.
Christ looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Draught looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Draught is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Draught tries to pass to full mount but Christ defends it.
Draught is stalling here. Christ is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Draught seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Christ has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Draught is looking to reverse the position.
Christ creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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!
Christ trying to control the action but Draught is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draught is trying to control Christ's posture but Christ avoids it.
Draught holding on.
Draught is looking to regain half guard here but Christ keeps moving and retains side control.
Draught can't do much from the bottom here.
Draught is looking for a sweep.
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.
Draught is trying to control Christ's posture but Christ avoids it.
Christ takes a little break here. Draught wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Draught is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Christ off and has taken his back!
Draught gets his hands free as Christ looks to control.
Christ is keeping busy.
Christ can't escape the position.
Draught controlling from the back.
Draught tries to keep control of the position but Christ is staying busy.
Draught is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Draught keeps control of the position as Christ tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Draught dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Christ's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Draught scores with a body shot.
Draught has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Draught just misses with a elbow thrown towards Christ's brow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Christ.
Draught swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Draught just misses with a elbow thrown towards Christ's brow.
Christ decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carlton Draught overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draught trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christ keeping full guard, as Draught tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ trying to control the position.
Christ might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Draught haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Draught tries to free his leg and advance position but Christ is retaining full guard.
Draught passes into half guard.
Christ is looking to improve his position.
Draught is trying to work for a kimura but Christ is defending well.
Draught trying to pass the guard but Christ defending well.
Draught passes the guard and advances to mount!
Christ is squirming around, avoiding Draught's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Draught lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Draught trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draught is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Draught won't allow Christ to sweep him here.
Draught pushing down on Christ's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ is looking for a sweep. Draught is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Draught is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Christ sees it coming and defends easily.
Draught is looking to take a break and control but Christ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Draught is pressing down on Christ's thigh, looking to free his foot. Christ is holding on for now.
Draught wants to control but Christ is keeping him busy.
Draught trying to advance position but Christ counters by regaining guard.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Draught from controlling successfully.
Draught looking to sit in guard and control but Christ gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draught is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Draught can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Christ controls the pace.
Draught is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Christ is looking for a sweep. Draught is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Draught tries to pass to full mount but Christ defends it.
Christ has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christ is looking to control Draught's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Christ avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Draught dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julio Christ's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Draught misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Danga de danga de dang - Christ scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Carlton Draught has been cut.
Draught misses with a lunging right hand
and Christ counters with a right hand to the body.
Carlton Draught seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Draught misses
and Christ counters with an outside leg kick.
Draught swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christ takes the fight into the clinch.
Christ pulls guard.
Draught stopping the sweep attempt from Christ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Draught from controlling successfully.
Draught trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draught slips nicely into half guard.
Christ trying to hold on to Draught's head to control him but Draught postures up.
Draught wants to pass the guard but Christ is defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Draught connects with a nice short shot to Christ's temple.
Christ wants to improve his position but Draught is controlling well.
Draught stalling away here and it's allowed Christ to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Julio Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Draught defends it easily.
Draught tries to free his leg and advance position but Christ is retaining full guard.
Draught trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christ wants to sweep but no luck.
Draught trying to move into half guard but instead Christ has managed to sweep!
Draught bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Christ's guard.
Christ tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Draught looking to pass the guard.
Draught trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draught trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christ throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Christ being controlled here, momentarily.
Draught won't allow Christ to sweep him here.
Draught controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Christ can't keep his opponent in guard - Draught advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Christ wants to get back to full guard.
Draught is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christ has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Draught is controlling the pace.
Draught working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Christ's thigh. Christ counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Draught advances to half guard.
Carlton Draught is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christ flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Draught is looking to advance position but Christ won't allow it.
Christ moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Christ comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Draught 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlton Draught!
Our winner, Carlton Draught, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rodrigues (ranked 389 p4p, 241 weight class) and Adiwang Leetoh (ranked 36 p4p, 22 weight class). Leetoh has chosen Mai Wai Bok Wai - Henri feat. Tohmo as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jake Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Adiwang Leetoh!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a lunging right hand
and Leetoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigues keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodrigues lands a nice hook to Leetoh's body. Leetoh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leetoh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a nice hook to Leetoh's body. Leetoh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jake Rodrigues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but Leetoh sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rodrigues fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leetoh is out of range.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Rodrigues. Beautiful body shot.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the side of Leetoh's head but Leetoh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Leetoh moves out of range.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Leetoh throws a head kick but Rodrigues moves out of range.
We've been told by Rodrigues's head coaches at NY Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leetoh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leetoh clinches up with Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage.
Leetoh digs a right hand underneath Rodrigues's ribcage. Rodrigues let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leetoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodrigues has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leetoh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodrigues's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodrigues scores with a shoulder strike.
Rodrigues misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leetoh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leetoh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
Leetoh pushes Rodrigues back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike.
Rodrigues misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Leetoh.
Rodrigues misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodrigues avoids the elbow strike from Leetoh, against the cage.
Rodrigues misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Rodrigues.
Leetoh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rodrigues lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the head.
Leetoh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rodrigues has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodrigues is trying to break the clinch but Leetoh is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Leetoh - that landed with a thud.
Rodrigues tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leetoh.
Leetoh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodrigues.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leetoh throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Leetoh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leetoh is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigues.
Leetoh checks a low kick from Rodrigues.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues takes one on the button.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodrigues lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leetoh at a distance.
Leetoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Leetoh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigues thumps Leetoh with a low kick.
Leetoh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigues appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leetoh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodrigues lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leetoh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodrigues throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigues blocks a head kick by Leetoh.
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!
Rodrigues misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leetoh.
Leetoh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodrigues avoids the head kick by Leetoh.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Leetoh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leetoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
Leetoh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodrigues's hands.
Rodrigues dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodrigues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leetoh looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Leetoh lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rodrigues takes a step back to recover.
Leetoh looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Rodrigues lands a nice hook to Leetoh's body. Leetoh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leetoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues motions for Leetoh to come forward. Rodrigues throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leetoh. Rodrigues does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leetoh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leetoh throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rodrigues's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leetoh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodrigues scrambles back to his feet.
Rodrigues fails to land with a series of punches.
Leetoh slips a jab from Rodrigues.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rodrigues dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some bone on bone action there as Leetoh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leetoh misses the jab.
Rodrigues scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rodrigues connects with a jab.
Rodrigues is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leetoh can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Leetoh. Those never looked like landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Leetoh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leetoh throws an off balance right hand
and Rodrigues counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Leetoh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leetoh moves away.
Leetoh might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Leetoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodrigues digs a good body shot into Leetoh's ribs.
Rodrigues fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leetoh on the side of the head.
Jake Rodrigues is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leetoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Rodrigues counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leetoh lands with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues connects with a solid leg kick.
Leetoh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodrigues lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a solid leg kick but Leetoh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodrigues.
Leetoh throws out a counter right but Rodrigues avoids it with no problem.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Leetoh avoids it easily.
Leetoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodrigues is just out of range.
A low kick from Rodrigues misses
and Leetoh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leetoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Leetoh throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Rodrigues was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodrigues connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leetoh looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Rodrigues half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodrigues lands a glancing blow to the side of Leetoh's head.
Rodrigues scores with a body shot.
Rodrigues swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leetoh counters with a nice uppercut.
Leetoh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leetoh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good shot there by Rodrigues.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigues feints and then cracks Leetoh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leetoh down.
Leetoh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodrigues. Rodrigues obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Leetoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leetoh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodrigues's hands.
Leetoh clinches up with Rodrigues and pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Leetoh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rodrigues's brow.
Leetoh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rodrigues tries to work over Leetoh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leetoh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rodrigues tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rodrigues fails to land.
Leetoh misses with some punches.
Leetoh looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Leetoh works on Rodrigues's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Leetoh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leetoh obliges.
Rodrigues misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodrigues has a couple of punches blocked by Leetoh.
Leetoh pushes Rodrigues back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigues breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leetoh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leetoh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodrigues.
Leetoh lands with a hook. Rodrigues tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rodrigues circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leetoh misses with a body kick.
Leetoh tests Rodrigues's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodrigues chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodrigues misses with a leg kick
and Rodrigues takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigues with the inside leg kick.
Leetoh throws a push kick but Rodrigues slaps the foot to one side.
Leetoh slips a jab from Rodrigues.
Leetoh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leetoh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leetoh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh lunges at Rodrigues with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodrigues's hand.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Leetoh.
Leetoh clinches.
Rodrigues takes an elbow to the temple.
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Leetoh.
Rodrigues is trying to break the clinch but Leetoh has him pressed against the cage.
Rodrigues working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leetoh.
Leetoh lands with a right to the head.
Leetoh lands an elbow inside.
Adiwang Leetoh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rodrigues tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodrigues.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leetoh throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rodrigues tries to work over Leetoh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodrigues tries to work over Leetoh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leetoh lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jake Rodrigues will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rodrigues throws a lazy uppercut
letting Leetoh counter with a right hand.
Rodrigues connects with a looping right hand.
Rodrigues throws a lazy uppercut
and Leetoh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leetoh lands with a right hand.
Leetoh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodrigues checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leetoh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodrigues throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues avoids a kick to the body.
Leetoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Leetoh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues scores with a sloppy right hand. Leetoh should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leetoh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodrigues will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodrigues lands a nice hook to Leetoh's body. Leetoh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leetoh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodrigues's corner calls for a 1-2. Rodrigues obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodrigues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leetoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigues swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leetoh misses with a body shot.
Leetoh checks the leg kick.
Rodrigues jabs Leetoh right on the nose. Leetoh blinks but takes it well.
Rodrigues connects with a looping right hand.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the body kick from Leetoh.
Rodrigues appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leetoh slips under a jab.
Rodrigues shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rodrigues lands a head shot.
Leetoh darts in and clinches Rodrigues up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Leetoh.
Adiwang Leetoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rodrigues tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leetoh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rodrigues is trying to push Leetoh away but Leetoh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodrigues avoids the elbow strike from Leetoh, against the cage.
Leetoh works on Rodrigues's body with a couple of short punches.
Rodrigues lands a right hand.
Leetoh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodrigues's defenses.
Leetoh lands a damaging elbow.
Rodrigues misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodrigues lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodrigues looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leetoh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodrigues.
Leetoh gets through Rodrigues's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leetoh blocking some punches.
Rodrigues is trying to force a seperation but Leetoh has the dominant position.
Leetoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leetoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leetoh tries to throw a body punch but Rodrigues avoids it by throwing Leetoh back against the cage.
Rodrigues working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leetoh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodrigues's defenses.
Jake Rodrigues is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodrigues blocks an elbow strike from Leetoh.
Leetoh digs a right hand into Rodrigues's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodrigues's gas tank.
Rodrigues pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigues uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leetoh.
Leetoh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rodrigues tries to keep at a distance but Leetoh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leetoh creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rodrigues's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leetoh tries a knee to the head but Rodrigues blocks it.
Leetoh misses with some punches.
Rodrigues prevents a body shot from Leetoh.
Leetoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodrigues's elbow.
Leetoh misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leetoh prevents Rodrigues from breaking the clinch.
Leetoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodrigues tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leetoh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodrigues blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adiwang Leetoh.
I think Rodrigues 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jake Rodrigues!
In defeat, Adiwang Leetoh stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Boomer (ranked 1037 p4p, 738 weight class) and Svend Thorsby (ranked 126 p4p, 92 weight class). Svend Thorsby has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Boomer's chin.
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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 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Boomer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Svend Thorsby!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boomer avoids the body shot from Thorsby.
Boomer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bronk´s GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Thorsby.
Boomer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thorsby stuns Boomer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorsby keeps the fight on the outside.
Thorsby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boomer throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Boomer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boomer lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Boomer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thorsby doesn't seem phased though.
Boomer scores with a decent looking hook.
Thorsby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boomer under the eye.
Boomer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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!
Thorsby jabs Boomer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thorsby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorsby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thorsby checks a leg kick.
Thorsby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thorsby throws a jab when Boomer was well out of range.
Thorsby misses with an uppercut
and Boomer counters with a nice body shot.
Thorsby throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boomer connects with a body shot.
Thorsby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boomer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boomer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thorsby. That did some damage!
Svend Thorsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsby fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boomer is out of range.
Thorsby lands a jab to Boomer's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsby looks to score with a jab to the body but Boomer is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thorsby blocks the body kick.
Thorsby looks to land a right hand but Boomer moved out of range.
Boomer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thorsby, pushing him back against the cage.
Thorsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boomer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boomer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thorsby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thorsby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boomer lands an uppercut.
Thorsby trying to stall but Boomer improves his position.
Boomer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorsby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorsby'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.
Boomer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thorsby backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boomer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Thorsby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thorsby throws a punch but it's blocked by Boomer.
Thorsby blocks the elbow strike.
Thorsby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boomer throws an elbow that misses.
Boomer is working Thorsby over against the cage.
Boomer lands an elbow inside that Thorsby shrugs off.
It looks like Svend Thorsby has been cut.
Boomer misses with an elbow over the top.
Boomer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thorsby backwards.
Boomer throws an elbow but it misses.
Thorsby scores with a shot to the side of Boomer's head.
Boomer missing with knees to the body.
Boomer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thorsby has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boomer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thorsby can turn it around.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boomer.
Thorsby looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boomer tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorsby avoids the damage to the body.
Boomer tries to land a knee to the head but Thorsby blocks with his arms.
Thorsby has a couple of punches blocked by Boomer.
Thorsby avoiding damage as Boomer throws knees to the body.
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!
Boomer trying to land knees to the body.
Boomer prevents Thorsby from breaking the clinch.
Boomer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boomer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boomer blocking some punches.
Thorsby misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorsby misses with a right hand
and Boomer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Thorsby misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Boomer.
Thorsby blocks a jab.
Boomer scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Boomer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svend Thorsby's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boomer misses with a wild body shot.
Boomer loads up on a big right hand but Thorsby slips the punch.
Boomer doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorsby circles away.
Boomer motions for Thorsby to come forward. Boomer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thorsby moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boomer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thorsby throws a sloppy head kick and Boomer moves out of range easily.
Thorsby misses with an uppercut.
Thorsby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boomer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorsby scores with a hook to the body. Boomer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby misses with a series of wild punches.
Boomer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boomer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorsby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boomer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boomer loads up on a big right hand but Thorsby slips the punch.
Thorsby doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thorsby looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thorsby connects with an inside leg kick.
Boomer wants to clinch up but Thorsby keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorsby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boomer drops his hands momentarily and Thorsby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thorsby throws a leg kick
and Boomer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorsby walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boomer.
Thorsby is breathing heavily.
Boomer lands a slapping body shot.
Boomer closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boomer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thorsby has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boomer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boomer misses with a knee to the head.
Thorsby blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby looking to stall.
Boomer lands a nice elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thorsby takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boomer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boomer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thorsby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorsby has a couple of punches blocked by Boomer.
Boomer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby presses Boomer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thorsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Thorsby on the inside.
Thorsby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby tries to break the clinch but Boomer is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorsby.
Thorsby blocks a body shot from Boomer.
Thorsby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boomer lands an elbow that stopped Thorsby in his tracks for a moment.
Thorsby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boomer pushes Thorsby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorsby tries a body shot but Boomer blocks it.
Mike Boomer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thorsby throws a punch but it's blocked by Boomer.
Boomer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thorsby avoids it.
Thorsby wants to break free but Boomer has control.
Boomer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boomer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thorsby throws a punch but it's blocked by Boomer.
Boomer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boomer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thorsby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boomer tries to land a knee to the head but Thorsby blocks with his arms.
Thorsby lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby blocks the elbow strike.
Boomer lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorsby backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boomer lands an elbow just above Thorsby 's eye.
Thorsby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby stalling the fight.
Thorsby takes an elbow to the temple.
Thorsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boomer's elbow.
Boomer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thorsby in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boomer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorsby avoiding damage as Boomer throws knees to the body.
Boomer looking to throw knees to the head but Thorsby is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boomer.
Thorsby misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorsby tries to stall but Boomer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thorsby trying to control the position but instead, Boomer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thorsby into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Boomer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Svend Thorsby's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thorsby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boomer. Boomer obviously looking to wear him down.
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boomer moves away.
Thorsby throws a head kick but Boomer moves out of range.
A jab from Thorsby misses.
Boomer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boomer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorsby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boomer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boomer throws a body punch but Thorsby moves out of range.
Thorsby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorsby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svend Thorsby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boomer lands a head shot.
Boomer throws a body kick that misses.
Thorsby drops his hands momentarily and Boomer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorsby throws a body punch but Boomer moves out of range.
Boomer ducks under a wild hook from Thorsby.
Boomer looks to throw the jab but Thorsby is out of range.
Thorsby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boomer closes the distance and pushes Thorsby back into the cage.
Thorsby stalling in the clinch but Boomer improves position.
Thorsby tries a body shot but Boomer blocks it.
Boomer misses with a knee strike.
Thorsby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Boomer.
Boomer throws an elbow that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boomer throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boomer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thorsby is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Thorsby.
Thorsby throws a head punch that misses.
Thorsby avoiding damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boomer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thorsby's brow.
Boomer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorsby can do to turn this around?
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thorsby takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thorsby stalling against the cage.
Thorsby looking to stall.
Thorsby working aggressively here.
A short left from Thorsby.
Thorsby lands a right hand.
Mike Boomer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsby takes a shot to the head.
Thorsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Thorsby on the inside.
Thorsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boomer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thorsby avoids it.
Boomer misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorsby is struggling to control the position.
Thorsby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boomer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorsby has Boomer pressed against the cage.
Thorsby swings wildly with an uppercut but Boomer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsby misses with a punch on the inside.
Svend Thorsby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorsby stalling the fight.
Thorsby looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Svend Thorsby.
Thorsby throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thorsby misses with a hook to the body
and Boomer counters with a nice body kick.
Thorsby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boomer wants to clinch up but Thorsby keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Boomer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boomer, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Boomer!
A very excited looking Mike Boomer rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hall (ranked 769 p4p, 259 weight class) and Kevin Jones (ranked 92 p4p, 33 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hall. Hall obviously looking to wear him down.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Hall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones thows a huge punch but Hall dodges it nicely.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones thows a huge punch but Hall dodges it nicely.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Hall's head.
Jones 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Hall wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Hall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones working over Hall with some ground and pound. Hall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hall desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple.
Jones is nestled in close to Hall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
My spies in Ludus Gladiatorius inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hall is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Hall wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hall sees it coming and defends easily.
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!
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Jones working Hall over with strikes.
Jones 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.
Hall wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Hall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hall's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Hall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Hall punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Hall with a nice calf kick.
Hall clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Henry Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hall to keep the fight standing.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hall lands a shoulder strike.
Jones tries for a takedown but Hall manages to get underhooks.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones taking a breather.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hall walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hall cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
Hall scores with a jab.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hall cracks Jones with a good jab.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Henry Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Henry Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hall can pounce on him.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Hall tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Hall shakes him off and moves away.
Hall sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hall's half guard.
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones working Hall over with strikes.
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hall dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
Hall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hall misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Hall on the inside.
A short left from Hall.
Jones successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
Jones looking to control.
Hall won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones pulls Hall in close to his closed guard and prevents Hall from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hall wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Hall defends easily.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones is trying to keep Hall in close.
Jones controlling Hall's posture.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hall wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hall throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hall as he avoids it easily.
Hall looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hall circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Hall looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Henry Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hall.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hall 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Hall!
Henry Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wille Thai (ranked 374 p4p, 497 weight class) and Cole Steel (ranked 53 p4p, 69 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Cole Steel!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel swivels and escapes.
Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thai moves away from the strike by Steel.
Cole Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Thai counters with a shoot takedown. Steel fights it but they end up in guard.
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at BKC Gym inform us that Steel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai has gone for a leg lock! Steel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thai's guard.
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thai 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Thai is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Thai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.
Steel controlling from the top position.
Thai has momentary wrist control but Steel slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai actively working from the bottom here.
Thai manages to get to full guard.
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thai is trying to get back to full guard.
Thai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thai is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard.
Thai looking for submissions off his back.
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel controlling the action here.
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thai wants to get back to full guard but Steel has mounted him!
Steel looking to control but Thai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steel lands a big elbow.
Steel lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Steel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thai looking for submissions off his back.
Steel is controlling the pace.
Thai is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thai looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Steel pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Steel 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.
Steel throws a series of punches but Thai moves out of range.
Steel misses with a hook.
Thai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel misses with a looping left.
Thai feinted with a counter takedown.
Steel misses with the combination.
Thai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Steel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Thai is in Steel's guard.
Thai looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steel has escaped and now he's on top!
Thai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thai has an active guard here but Steel has managed to pass into half guard.
Cole Steel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thai is staying active underneath Steel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Steel is trying to work for a kimura but Thai is defending well.
Thai tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Thai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thai looking for submissions off his back.
Thai manages to get to full guard.
Thai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thai has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thai's head.
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thai looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Thai is looking for a triangle but Steel pushes his legs off easily.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steel is keen to just control but Thai is a slippery customer.
Well, if Steel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Thai tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Steel is pressing down on Thai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thai is holding on for now.
Thai is in trouble now - Steel has advanced to mount!
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thai is working hard here to advance position.
Thai sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Thai defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thai shoots in for a takedown but Steel shows good takedown defense.
Thai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Thai tries to counter with a takedown but Steel is quick to defend against it.
Steel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thai shoots in and drives through. Steel sprawls well.
Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thai.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Steel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steel.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Thai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws a hook but Thai avoids it easily.
Cole Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel clinches up against the cage.
Thai looking for a takedown.
Thai drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thai backs up against the cage.
It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
Steel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thai!
Thai is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Steel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
Thai sneaks back into half guard.
Thai wants to get back to full guard.
Steel content to control rather than advance.
Steel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thai manages to get to full guard.
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel is working Thai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steel wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Thai working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Steel trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Steel lands a couple of elbows.
Steel lands a couple of elbows.
Steel landing some decent shots from guard.
Thai 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.
Steel trying to control but Thai is working from the bottom.
Steel content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wille Thai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole Steel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Steel!
Cole Steel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Suriyan Sitsongrit (ranked 38 p4p, 118 weight class) and Broady Hallows (ranked 3 p4p, 12 weight class). Hallows is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by POSTALMONDCLARITY. Suriyan Sitsongrit could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Broady Hallows's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Suriyan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Broady Hallows!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hallows tries to clinch but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Hallows lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hallows throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallows. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Broady Hallows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hallows doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hallows darts in trying to clinch
and Hallows takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallows is looking to clinch but Sitsongrit is avoiding it.
Sitsongrit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hallows avoids it.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hallows misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hallows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hallows to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Hallows.
A head kick misses from Hallows.
Hallows tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hallows misses with a body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hallows to score with a decent uppercut.
Hallows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hallows buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hallows tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallows dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallows tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hallows misses with a head kick.
Hallows is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallows throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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!
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Hallows.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hallows misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Hallows backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hallows throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Suriyan Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hallows lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sitsongrit will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hallows throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallows was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hallows lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Hallows connects with a crisp jab.
Hallows pushes Sitsongrit away with a front kick.
Hallows dives in for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hallows looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hallows wants to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hallows changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Hallows.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallows throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Hallows scores with a nice right hand.
Hallows throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallows. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallows.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallows moves away.
Hallows throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hallows throws a head kick that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hallows thinking.
A head kick misses from Hallows.
It appears Sitsongrit was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hallows throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Broady Hallows dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Suriyan Sitsongrit's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hallows misses with a two punch combination.
It appears Sitsongrit was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses.
Hallows swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hallows with a jab.
Hallows tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hallows instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hallows avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit dodges an elbow strike from Hallows.
Hallows lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Hallows blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Hallows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Nice body punch from Hallows.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallows's elbow.
Hallows blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallows lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Hallows's head.
Hallows prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Hallows prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Hallows is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sitsongrit is defending well for now.
Sitsongrit pushes Hallows back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Hallows avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Hallows misses with an elbow strike.
Hallows lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hallows tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallows.
Sitsongrit pushes Hallows back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hallows misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hallows is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sitsongrit is defending well for now.
Hallows using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sitsongrit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallows lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallows takes a shot to the head.
Hallows pushes off an throws an elbow but Sitsongrit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hallows misses with a punch to the body.
Hallows lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hallows controls the action.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Hallows misses with some punches.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hallows wants to stall.
Hallows has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallows blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Hallows prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Hallows lands a nice elbow.
Hallows scores with a shoulder strike.
Hallows unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sitsongrit lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Still in the clinch, Hallows scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hallows tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hallows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hallows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sitsongrit's defenses.
Hallows tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hallows just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sitsongrit's brow.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallows controls his hands.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Hallows's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hallows's gas tank.
Hallows gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Suriyan Sitsongrit's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit managing to block the knees to the body from Hallows.
Hallows tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sitsongrit avoids it.
Hallows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallows is working Sitsongrit over against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hallows keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sitsongrit's efforts to push away.
Hallows lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hallows misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hallows controls the action.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hallows throws an elbow but it misses.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hallows blocks it.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Hallows blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Suriyan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Suriyan Sitsongrit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hallows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
Hallows swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hallows doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hallows throws a leg kick
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
 Hallows is rocked!
Hallows misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hallows is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Hallows throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Hallows has Sitsongrit up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Hallows.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Hallows's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hallows's gas tank.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit cracks Hallows with a nice body shot.
Hallows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallows's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Hallows controls the action.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hallows prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit pushes Hallows against the cage. Sitsongrit is working some dirty boxing. Sitsongrit pushes off with a quick right hook! Hallows goes down! Hallows tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sitsongrit moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Suriyan Sitsongrit!
Suriyan Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Suriyan Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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