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Red Light 2 - Twerk them soft PBP Commentary |
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Fisher Wiggins really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 149.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Nash Booth was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Rooster (ranked 4427 p4p, 4245 weight class) and Donte Perez (ranked 237 p4p, 234 weight class). Rooster kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is My Way - Frank Sinatra. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Rooster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donte Perez!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rooster misses with a low kick as Perez jumps back.
Rooster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rooster takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rooster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perez.
Perez avoids the body shot from Rooster.
Perez moves out of range of the body kick from Rooster.
Perez shoots in and drives through. Rooster sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by Perez.
Rooster takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rooster throws a head kick that misses.
Perez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Perez avoids the head kick by Rooster.
Perez unleashes a big counter combination but Rooster bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - Rooster circles away.
Rooster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Perez.
Ron Rooster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rooster throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rooster throws the left hand but Perez avoids the punch easily.
Perez blocks a head kick by Rooster.
Perez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rooster at a distance.
Rooster stuffs the takedown attempt from Perez. Perez gets slowly back to his feet.
Ron Rooster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte Perez.
Rooster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rooster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rooster wants it to stay on the feet.
Rooster throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Rooster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Perez tries to counter it with a takedown but Rooster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Perez darts in trying to clinch
and Perez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donte Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez wants to clinch.
Rooster throws out a leg kick but Perez moves out of range and Rooster only half commits.
Perez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rooster leaves Perez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Rooster.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perez! But no joy.
Perez is looking to clinch but Rooster is avoiding it.
Perez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rooster but Rooster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Perez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez with a poor takedown
and Rooster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Perez fails with a takedown attempt.
Perez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rooster counters with a nice uppercut.
Rooster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Rooster.
Rooster tries a head kick but it misses.
Perez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rooster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Perez unleashes a big counter combination but Rooster bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perez wants to clinch up but Rooster keeps it at a distance.
Perez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rooster seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rooster scores with a leg kick.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rooster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Perez.
Perez blocks the body kick.
Perez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rooster. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rooster throws a head kick that misses
and Perez counters by clinching up.
Perez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rooster after a bit of a struggle.
Rooster is trying to break the clinch but Perez is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Rooster 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.
Rooster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Perez.
Rooster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rooster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perez tries to clinch
and Rooster counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rooster throws a leg kick
and Perez counters with a left and a right that stings Rooster.
Rooster misses with a head kick.
Perez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez tries to clinch
and Rooster counters with a good low kick that Perez was not able to check.
Perez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rooster throws a quick counter head kick but Perez was just out of range.
Perez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rooster counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donte Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rooster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez tries for a takedown but Rooster circles away easily
and Rooster counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rooster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Rooster.
Rooster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rooster misses with the body kick
and Perez counters with a nice uppercut.
Perez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perez lands a head kick. Rooster smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Perez shoots in looking for a takedown but Rooster manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Perez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ron Rooster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donte Perez.
Perez shoots and misses
enabling Rooster to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to clinch but Rooster moves out of range.
Rooster takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Perez shoots and misses
and Rooster counters with a head kick. That will keep Perez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
 Perez is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rooster drops Perez with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Perez! Rooster dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Rooster!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ron Rooster thanked HARDTACK 160Q Fuel Your Fight! 🥊 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Ramsey (ranked 4390 p4p, 4243 weight class) and Parker Mccarty (ranked 366 p4p, 359 weight class). Ramsey comes to the cage accompanied by scarlxrd - HEART ATTACK [Prod. JVCXB]. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Ramsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Parker Mccarty!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ramsey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mccarty sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramsey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Mccarty misses
and Ramsey counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mccarty misses with a takedown
and Ramsey counters with a three punch combo that has Mccarty backing up. Mccarty nods at Ramsey to acknowledge the strikes.
Ramsey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mccarty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mccarty looks for a takedown but Ramsey sprawls well.
Ramsey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mccarty pinned against the cage. Mccarty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mccarty looks for a takedown but Ramsey sprawls well.
Ramsey is looking to counter punch.
Kevin Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parker Mccarty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramsey!
Nice takedown defense from Ramsey. No joy for Mccarty on that attempt.
Ramsey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mccarty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mccarty dives in and grabs Ramsey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramsey pushes down on Mccarty's head and hops out.
Mccarty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramsey.
Mccarty wants to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Mccarty blocks the leg kick.
Ramsey throws a head kick but Mccarty moves out of range.
Mccarty is looking for the big counter here.
Mccarty fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccarty takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramsey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramsey wants it to stay on the feet.
Ramsey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ramsey misses with a leg kick.
Mccarty fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramsey feinted with a counter takedown.
Mccarty misses with the body kick
letting Ramsey counter with a right hand.
Ramsey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mccarty.
Ramsey throws a low kick but Mccarty moves out of range easily.
Mccarty checks a low kick from Ramsey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mccarty's sensitive parts.
Ramsey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ramsey throws a sloppy head kick
and Mccarty holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ramsey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mccarty fails with the takedown.
Mccarty avoids the head kick by Ramsey.
Mccarty is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ramsey cracks Mccarty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ramsey misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Mccarty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramsey feints and then cracks Mccarty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mccarty down.
Mccarty tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ramsey counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ramsey. No joy for Mccarty on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Ramsey.
Ramsey throws a head kick that misses.
Mccarty shoots in but no luck this time.
Mccarty tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramsey defends well and Mccarty ends up having to push Ramsey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ramsey tries a low kick but Mccarty avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramsey lands a nice shot to the body.
Mccarty throws a head kick that misses.
Mccarty closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ramsey counters with a low kick, right behind Mccarty 's knee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Ramsey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramsey.
Mccarty tries to clinch there but Ramsey circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramsey misses the target.
Kevin Ramsey is winning the standup battle so far.
Mccarty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ramsey throws a head kick but Mccarty moves out of range.
Mccarty is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mccarty misses with a takedown
and Ramsey counters with a good low kick that Mccarty was not able to check.
Parker Mccarty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mccarty looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mccarty darts in and clinches Ramsey up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccarty tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mccarty has clasped his hands together around Ramsey's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ramsey throws Mccarty to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mccarty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramsey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mccarty somewhat.
Kevin Ramsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parker Mccarty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mccarty is out of range and Ramsey settles back down.
Mccarty lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice sprawl there from Ramsey as Mccarty shoots in.
Ramsey misses with a kick to the body.
Mccarty fails with a takedown attempt.
Mccarty is breathing heavily.
Ramsey throws a head kick that misses.
Mccarty tries to clinch there but Ramsey circles away.
Mccarty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramsey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramsey throws out a leg kick but Mccarty moves out of range and Ramsey only half commits.
Ramsey closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccarty trying to control from the bottom.
Ramsey passes to full mount!
Ramsey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mccarty can do to turn this around?
Ramsey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mccarty is trying desperately to improve position.
Ramsey controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramsey pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramsey landing strikes from the mount.
Mccarty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mccarty can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey working for a guillotine from mount but Mccarty is in no mood to give up.
Mccarty is trying to escape the mount.
Ramsey is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Mccarty is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Ramsey!
Kevin Ramsey decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Mendoza (ranked 4248 p4p, 4322 weight class) and Fabian Saavedra (ranked 360 p4p, 362 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eddie Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fabian Saavedra!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saavedra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mendoza looks for a takedown but Saavedra sprawls well.
Saavedra scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mendoza is trying to maintain the position but Saavedra is very close to passing his half guard.
Saavedra is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendoza is staying active underneath Saavedra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Saavedra wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendoza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mendoza tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza controlling the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mendoza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saavedra misses with a takedown attempt - Mendoza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saavedra scores with a nice body kick.
Saavedra shoots for a takedown but Mendoza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eddie Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabian Saavedra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Saavedra blocks the leg kick.
Saavedra tries to counter with a clinch but Mendoza shakes him off and moves away.
Saavedra slips a straight right by Mendoza.
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mendoza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saavedra, pushing him back against the cage.
Mendoza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Saavedra is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mendoza wants the takedown. Saavedra is fighting it off but Mendoza persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Saavedra's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza gets to his feet. Saavedra looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Saavedra fails with a takedown attempt.
Saavedra drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mendoza throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saavedra wants to clinch up but Mendoza keeps it at a distance.
Mendoza avoids the head kick by Saavedra.
Saavedra misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendoza is defended easily by Saavedra.
Saavedra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saavedra tries to clinch there but Mendoza circles away.
Saavedra tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendoza shoots in and gets a takedown into Saavedra's guard.
Mendoza is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saavedra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendoza is controlling him.
Saavedra is trying to keep Mendoza in close.
Mendoza stopping the sweep attempt from Saavedra.
Saavedra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendoza sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Mendoza 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.
Saavedra tries to sprawl but Mendoza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Saavedra is trying to control but Mendoza manages to pass to mount!
Mendoza controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza trying to control but Saavedra is having none of it.
Mendoza working for a guillotine from mount but Saavedra is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saavedra keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saavedra wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Saavedra is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Saavedra's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mendoza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Saavedra! Can he survive? No! He's out! Mendoza gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddie Mendoza!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Sims (ranked 4206 p4p, 4315 weight class) and Toru Tanaka (ranked 306 p4p, 311 weight class). Tanaka has chosen Tanaka Fight - Shigeru Umebayashi as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Excellent MT
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Demetrius Sims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toru Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Sims misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sims forces Tanaka back against the cage and clinches.
Tanaka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sims breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka lands a jab.
Tanaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sims throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sims lands a head kick. Tanaka smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tanaka gets tackled into the cage by Sims. Sims maintains the clinch.
Tanaka stops a takedown attempt from Sims.
Tanaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tanaka works on Sims's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sims pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tanaka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tanaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sims has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sims takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sims blocks a head kick by Tanaka.
Tanaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tanaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sims looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sims closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sims fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sims ducks right into an uppercut from Tanaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Sims stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanaka.
Sims swinging wildly here.
Tanaka is looking for the big counter here.
Sims closes the distance and clinches up with Tanaka, looking for a takedown. Sims pushes Tanaka against the cage but Tanaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka lands a brutal head kick. Sims looks out on his feet and Tanaka throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Toru Tanaka!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malakai Choi (ranked 4258 p4p, 4204 weight class) and Ryan Frederick (ranked 310 p4p, 305 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Malakai Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi misses with a head kick.
Choi instigates a clinch.
Frederick is pressed up against the cage. Choi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Frederick down to the mat. Frederick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Choi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Choi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frederick moves into the clinch.
Choi misses with a punch on the inside.
Choi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frederick swats away the attempt to clinch by Choi.
Frederick drives through and clinches with Choi against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Choi uses from the top position.
Frederick keeping moving, preventing Choi from controlling successfully.
Choi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Frederick dives on top into guard.
Choi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frederick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Choi wants to stand up but Frederick is controlling him.
Frederick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Choi controlling Frederick's posture.
Frederick preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Frederick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frederick has managed to get both his arms back between Choi's legs - danger averted.
Frederick decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Frederick rushes Choi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frederick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Choi has Frederick up against the cage in a clinch.
Frederick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frederick has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Frederick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Frederick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Choi walks away with a smile on his face. Frederick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frederick dives in for a single leg takedown but Choi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Choi shoots in for a takedown but Frederick shows good takedown defense.
Choi sets himself, and Frederick steps forward looking for the clinch! Choi avoids it this time.
Choi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Frederick pinned against the cage. Frederick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malakai Choi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frederick shoots in for a double leg but Choi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Choi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Choi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frederick as he avoids it easily.
Frederick has managed to clinch.
Choi pulls Frederick into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choi keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Frederick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Choi looking for a sweep. Not yet Choi, not yet.
Choi pulls Frederick in close to prevent any damage.
Frederick showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Choi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frederick passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Frederick 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.
Choi clinches up with Frederick and pushes him back against the cage.
Frederick jumps guard but Choi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Frederick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frederick breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Choi as Frederick shoots in.
Choi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Frederick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Choi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Frederick to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Choi trying to control the position.
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.
Choi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi looking to control.
Choi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frederick is one step ahead there.
Frederick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Choi's guard.
Frederick is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Frederick wants to control but Choi is keeping him busy.
Frederick sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Frederick lands a nice short elbow.
Choi is doing well to control the position and prevent Frederick from advancing to side control.
Choi is looking to control Frederick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Choi avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choi is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Choi tries to clinch but Frederick moves out of range.
Frederick throws a body shot but no joy.
Choi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Choi wants to control the position but Frederick says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Choi is looking to improve his position.
Choi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Choi tries to get out of the position.
Choi is looking to control Frederick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Choi avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederick wants to free his trapped foot but Choi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Choi wants to improve his position but Frederick is controlling well.
Frederick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Frederick is trying to control. Choi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Choi gets back to full guard.
Choi wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Frederick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Choi is looking to clinch.
Frederick tries to clinch up
so Choi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Frederick manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Frederick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frederick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Choi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Choi dives in for a single leg takedown but Frederick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frederick looking to throw knees to the head but Choi is blocking nicely.
Choi is pushing Frederick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Frederick breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Choi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malakai Choi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Choi shoots in but no luck this time.
Frederick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choi manages to avoid it.
Choi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Frederick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Choi as he jumps to the side.
Choi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Frederick gets a clinch.
Choi tries to stall but Frederick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frederick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choi tries to clinch up but Frederick circles away and keeps his distance.
Frederick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Choi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Frederick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Choi.
Choi scoring well with a low kick there.
Choi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frederick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Choi.
Frederick avoids the head kick by Choi.
Frederick avoids the head kick by Choi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frederick shoots in for a takedown but Choi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederick decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Choi is positioning himself well to prevent Frederick advancing to mount.
Choi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frederick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frederick's back!
Frederick tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Choi avoids the attempt from Frederick to control.
Choi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederick gets back to half guard.
Frederick wants to get back to his feet.
Choi is controlling the pace.
Choi is thwarting Frederick's attempts to control the position.
Frederick tries to get to full guard but Choi has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Frederick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frederick 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Frederick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Camren Mccarthy (ranked 4254 p4p, 4497 weight class) and Justus Adams (ranked 309 p4p, 315 weight class). Camren Mccarthy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Justus Adams's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Camren Mccarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justus Adams!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mccarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mccarthy dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Mccarthy rushes Adams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mccarthy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mccarthy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adams misses with a double jab.
Adams throws a right hand that Mccarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that Mccarthy also avoids with ease.
Mccarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
Mccarthy feints and as Adams raises his hands in defense, Mccarthy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mccarthy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adams wants to stand but Mccarthy is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Mccarthy passes into half guard.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mccarthy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mccarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Adams looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mccarthy wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
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. Mccarthy connects with a nice short shot to Adams's temple.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccarthy trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mccarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Adams pushes Mccarthy off looking to stand but Mccarthy dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Mccarthy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mccarthy tries to counter by clinching up but Adams breaks away and moves out of range.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mccarthy counters with a right hand to the body.
Justus Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams looks winded!
Adams throws a series of punches but Mccarthy moves out of range.
Adams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mccarthy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mccarthy stands up from Adams's guard - Mccarthy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mccarthy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Mccarthy from controlling successfully.
Mccarthy stands up over Adams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mccarthy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to stand but Mccarthy is controlling the position.
Mccarthy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mccarthy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adams is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mccarthy dives into side control.
Adams is being controlled here.
Mccarthy stands up.
Mccarthy feints and as Adams raises his hands in defense, Mccarthy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mccarthy is standing up over Adams. Adams looks to escape but Mccarthy dives into side control.
Mccarthy taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccarthy working the ground and pound.
Mccarthy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mccarthy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mccarthy is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Camren Mccarthy dominated that round.
That's time! Mccarthy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Adams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mccarthy counters with a one-two to the body.
Adams is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Adams throws a right hand that Mccarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that Mccarthy also avoids with ease.
Mccarthy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Mccarthy finish him?
Adams looks to land a combination but Mccarthy avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Mccarthy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adams throws a right and a left that Mccarthy avoids nicely.
Adams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Mccarthy counter with a right hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mccarthy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mccarthy is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mccarthy is controlling him well.
Adams tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mccarthy scores with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccarthy scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Adams is looking for a way out.
Adams is trying to stand back up.
Adams fending off the submission attempt from Mccarthy.
Mccarthy wants to control but Adams is keeping busy.
Adams seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two 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.
Mccarthy keeps control of the position easily here as Adams tries to buck him off.
Mccarthy lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Adams.
Mccarthy trying to control momentarily.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Mccarthy looking for the RNC.
Mccarthy wants to control but Adams is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Adams is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mccarthy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Adams trying to get back to his feet but Mccarthy is in full control for now.
Mccarthy is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Adams up.
Mccarthy scores with punches and elbows.
Mccarthy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Adams knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Adams for a finish.
Adams is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Adams is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying to stand back up.
Mccarthy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Adams takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Good control from Mccarthy.
Camren Mccarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adams prevents Mccarthy from getting a body triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Camren Mccarthy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mccarthy takes the fight into the clinch.
Adams tries to circle away but Mccarthy has him pinned against the cage.
Adams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mccarthy slows down the pace here.
Adams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mccarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams tries to sprawl but Mccarthy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Adams kicks Mccarthy off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Mccarthy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mccarthy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Adams.
Justus Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams throws a combination that misses
and Mccarthy counters by clinching up.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mccarthy gets control of Adams's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mccarthy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mccarthy has a closed guard, preventing Adams from standing up.
Mccarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
Mccarthy is trying to control the position but Adams postures up.
Adams wanted to stand there but Mccarthy had control of the position.
Mccarthy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mccarthy is working an open guard so Adams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mccarthy circles away quickly and effectively.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Adams gets tackled into the cage by Mccarthy. Mccarthy maintains the clinch.
Mccarthy avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccarthy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mccarthy jumps guard and drags Adams to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mccarthy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Adams stopping the sweep attempt from Mccarthy.
Mccarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Mccarthy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mccarthy looking for a guillotine here but Adams defends easily.
Mccarthy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mccarthy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams stopping the sweep attempt from Mccarthy.
Mccarthy is working an open guard so Adams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mccarthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
Mccarthy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side.
Adams tries to keep at a distance but Mccarthy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mccarthy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adams just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Camren Mccarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccarthy tries to score a body lock takedown but Adams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mccarthy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to break the clinch but Mccarthy is controlling the position.
Adams working hard to break the clinch.
Mccarthy pulls guard effortlessly.
Adams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mccarthy, up you get!
Adams throws a series of punches but Mccarthy moves out of range.
Mccarthy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mccarthy dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mccarthy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mccarthy showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mccarthy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mccarthy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Justus Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camren Mccarthy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adams is not content to let Mccarthy control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justus Adams.
I think Mccarthy 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camren Mccarthy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Poliyuz Povetkkin (ranked 3179 p4p, 5262 weight class) and Boom Boom (ranked 295 p4p, 376 weight class). Boom Boom will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Poliyuz Povetkkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Boom Boom!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Povetkkin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Boom's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boom has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boom keeping moving, preventing Povetkkin from controlling successfully.
Boom managing to control the position.
Povetkkin is looking to pass into half guard but Boom pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boom is in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boom postures up and lands a big shot to Povetkkin's brow.
Boom thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkkin wants to sweep here but Boom controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Povetkkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boom defends it easily.
Boom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Povetkkin is looking for a triangle but Boom pushes his legs off easily.
Boom lands a couple of digs.
Povetkkin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boom on the ground.
Boom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boom drops back looking for a leg! Povetkkin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Povetkkin manages to kick Boom off! Boom jumps back into Povetkkin's guard.
Boom passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Povetkkin is breathing heavily.
Boom is working to tighten his grip on Povetkkin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Povetkkin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Boom is really squeezing tight and eventually Povetkkin passes out! Boom breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Boom Boom!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tafari Gravalicious (ranked 3015 p4p, 3716 weight class) and Mikheil Valiev (ranked 248 p4p, 294 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Valiev's choice of entrance music: Kakhuri. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tafari Gravalicious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikheil Valiev!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valiev has managed to clinch.
Gravalicious is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Valiev keeps control of Gravalicious as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valiev lands a nice knee to the body.
Valiev scores with a knee to the head.
Valiev misses with a knee strike.
Valiev landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gravalicious is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Valiev.
Valiev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gravalicious.
A knee to the head by Valiev.
A knee to the head by Valiev.
Valiev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 Gravalicious is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valiev using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oh Gravalicious is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valiev lands an elbow that stopped Gravalicious in his tracks for a moment.
Valiev lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Valiev misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valiev using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gravalicious has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Valiev lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valiev avoiding damage.
Valiev continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Valiev.
Valiev lands a damaging elbow.
Valiev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gravalicious seems to have got his legs back now.
Gravalicious blocks an elbow strike.
Valiev scores a nice knee to the body.
Valiev lands a knee to the body.
Valiev scores with a knee to the head.
Gravalicious blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valiev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Valiev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Valiev comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gravalicious is trying to break the clinch but Valiev is controlling him.
Gravalicious takes an elbow to the temple.
Gravalicious takes an elbow to the temple.
Gravalicious pulls guard effortlessly.
Valiev is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gravalicious has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Valiev is looking to defend but Gravalicious has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Valiev! Gravalicious pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Valiev taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tafari Gravalicious!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Steins (ranked 2825 p4p, 3061 weight class) and Charles Da Bronx (ranked 303 p4p, 325 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roy Steins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Da Bronx!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Bronx ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Da Bronx paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da Bronx looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Da Bronx lands a jab.
Steins tries to clinch there but Da Bronx circles away.
Steins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Da Bronx keeps the fight on the outside.
Da Bronx looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Da Bronx connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steins scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot by Da Bronx.
Steins is looking to clinch.
Da Bronx unleashes a big counter combination but Steins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Da Bronx looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Steins drives through and clinches with Da Bronx against the cage.
Da Bronx misses with a knee strike.
Da Bronx tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Da Bronx tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Bronx blocks an elbow strike from Steins.
Da Bronx lands with a left to the head.
Steins trying to stall but Da Bronx improves his position.
Steins jumps guard but Da Bronx turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Da Bronx pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Da Bronx is out of range and Steins settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steins wants to clinch but Da Bronx slips to the side
and Da Bronx counters with a left right combination that sends Steins crashing to the mat - Da Bronx wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Steins out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Da Bronx!
Charles Da Bronx bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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