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OFK #5 - Zinsou Vs Eikmeyer PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark O Madsen (ranked 3936 p4p, 25624 weight class) and Kevin Kulter (ranked 475 p4p, 708 weight class). Kevin Kulter will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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, Mark O Madsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Kulter!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kulter wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by O Madsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Kulter, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kulter.
O Madsen shoots in and bounces Kulter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kulter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kulter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Madsen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulter is trying to keep O Madsen in close.
O Madsen looking to sit in guard and control but Kulter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kulter advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulter is looking to take a break and control but O Madsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Madsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kulter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
O Madsen tries to roll over but Kulter keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. O Madsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
O Madsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kulter on the ground.
O Madsen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kulter defends well.
Kulter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kulter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
O Madsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
O Madsen gets back to full guard.
O Madsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulter is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen working for submissions but it's allowed Kulter to get to half guard.
O Madsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Kulter is keen to just control but O Madsen is a slippery customer.
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.
Kulter blocks the strikes from O Madsen.
O Madsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kulter pulls his head out easily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
O Madsen wants to control but Kulter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
O Madsen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kulter did well to prevent O Madsen getting side control.
Kulter controlling the position well.
O Madsen looks to land a strike but Kulter avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but O Madsen has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark O Madsen will probably get the nod.
That's time! O Madsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck for Kulter with that takedown attempt.
Kulter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
O Madsen with a poor takedown
and Kulter counters with a series of strikes. O Madsen will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Kulter.
O Madsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kulter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like O Madsen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kulter blocks the body kick.
Kulter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kulter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Madsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kulter.
O Madsen throws out a loose jab but Kulter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kulter misses.
O Madsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
O Madsen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kulter regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Madsen scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Madsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
O Madsen working some strikes from top position.
Kulter pulls O Madsen in close to prevent any damage.
O Madsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kulter wants to sweep but no luck.
O Madsen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kulter's head.
O Madsen preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
O Madsen is in close to Kulter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
O Madsen scoring with some ground and pound.
O Madsen chips away with some ground and pound.
O Madsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kulter is keeping the position for now.
O Madsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
O Madsen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
O Madsen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
O Madsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kulter keeping moving, preventing O Madsen from controlling successfully.
O Madsen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulter trying to keep a closed guard but O Madsen is proving a slippery customer.
O Madsen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
O Madsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Madsen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
O Madsen postures up and lands a big shot to Kulter's brow.
O Madsen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kulter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now O Madsen has Kulter in his guard.
O Madsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kulter trying to control the position from guard on top but O Madsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Madsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulter is one step ahead there.
O Madsen is trying to control the position but Kulter postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark O Madsen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
O Madsen looks to land a combination but Kulter avoids it well.
Kulter throws a counter combo.
O Madsen has Kulter up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kulter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kulter prevents the takedown attempt.
O Madsen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kulter smiles and moves away.
O Madsen stuffs the takedown.
O Madsen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kulter.
O Madsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from O Madsen.
O Madsen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kulter regains guard immediately.
O Madsen won't allow Kulter to sweep him here.
O Madsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Madsen has gone for a leg lock! Kulter slips out almost immediately though and dives into O Madsen's guard.
Mark O Madsen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kulter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Madsen has his feet on Kulter's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mark O Madsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulter shoots in for a takedown but O Madsen shows good takedown defense.
Mark O Madsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Kulter.
O Madsen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kulter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
O Madsen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kulter has managed to free his arm - good work.
O Madsen prevents Kulter from improving his position.
O Madsen is trying to control. Kulter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
O Madsen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kulter wants to control but O Madsen is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kulter is looking to control O Madsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kulter avoid being mounted?
O Madsen is stalling here. Kulter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! O Madsen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kulter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
O Madsen tries to improve position but can't.
O Madsen gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
O Madsen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
O Madsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kulter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kulter looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulter trying to control but O Madsen is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark O Madsen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Madsen, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark O Madsen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Boco (ranked 21348 p4p, 5958 weight class) and Chame Boxing Champ (ranked 730 p4p, 591 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Boco might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Crazy Nights. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 7 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Crazy Boco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chame Boxing Champ!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boxing Champ dodges an elbow strike from Boco.
Boxing Champ tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxing Champ softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boco misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Boxing Champ fails to land.
Boxing Champ tries to work over Boco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boxing Champ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boxing Champ throws a body kick that misses.
Boxing Champ swats away the attempt to clinch by Boco.
Boxing Champ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boxing Champ looks to land a left hand but Boco moved out of range nicely.
Boco is looking to clinch but Boxing Champ is avoiding it.
Boxing Champ has managed to clinch.
Boxing Champ tries to throw a body punch but Boco avoids it by throwing Boxing Champ back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boxing Champ blocks an elbow strike from Boco.
Boxing Champ breaks from the clinch.
Boxing Champ has closed the distance and engaged Boco in a clinch.
Boco stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxing Champ tightens his grip and picks Boco up, before dumping him to the ground. Boco manages to land in guard.
Boxing Champ wants to pass the guard but Boco is keeping the position.
Boxing Champ sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boco wants to stand up but Boxing Champ is controlling him.
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Boco keeps moving.
Boxing Champ stops Boco from standing up.
Boxing Champ trying to control but Boco is working from the bottom.
Boxing Champ not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boxing Champ is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ clinches with his opponent.
Boco tries to land knees in the clinch but Boxing Champ avoids the damage to the body.
Boco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boxing Champ tries to score a body lock takedown but Boco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boco tries to land a knee to the head but Boxing Champ blocks with his arms.
Boxing Champ lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boco landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boxing Champ is looking for a takedown.
Boxing Champ avoiding damage as Boco throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boco lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boxing Champ will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boco up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boco.
Boco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boxing Champ tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crazy Boco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chame Boxing Champ.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boxing Champ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boxing Champ misses with a right hand
and Boco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boco.
Boco misses with a body punch.
Boco throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boco using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Boco looking to stall.
Boco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boxing Champ is defending well for now.
Boco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boco throws an elbow but it misses.
We've been informed that Boxing Champ has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boco prevents a body shot from Boxing Champ.
Boxing Champ blocks an elbow strike from Boco.
Boco throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boco misses with an elbow strike.
Boxing Champ takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boxing Champ avoids a wild elbow strike from Boco.
Boxing Champ looking for a takedown.
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!
Boco is stalling here.
Boco stalling against the cage.
Boco seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Boco lands a damaging elbow.
Boxing Champ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boxing Champ throws a series of punches but Boco avoids them all with ease.
Boco tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxing Champ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boxing Champ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boco tries to clinch up but Boxing Champ circles away and keeps his distance.
Boxing Champ gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boxing Champ lands a hook that snaps the head of Boco backwards.
Boco stalling in the clinch but Boxing Champ improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chame Boxing Champ will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boxing Champ tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boco tries to clinch but Boxing Champ is having none of it.
Boxing Champ swinging wildly here.
Boxing Champ keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boxing Champ circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boxing Champ dives in and grabs Boco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boco pushes down on Boxing Champ's head and hops out.
Chame Boxing Champ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxing Champ keeps the fight on the outside.
Boco drives through and clinches with Boxing Champ against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Boxing Champ.
Boco tries to stall but Boxing Champ uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boco takes a shot to the head.
Boxing Champ takes a knee right on the jaw!
Boco crunches a lovely knee into Boxing Champ's ribcage.
Boxing Champ lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boco backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boco lands an elbow inside that Boxing Champ shrugs off.
 It looks like Chame Boxing Champ has been cut.
Boxing Champ avoids a wild elbow strike from Boco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing Champ drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boco trying to land knees to the body.
Boxing Champ tries to break the clinch but Boco is controlling the position.
Boxing Champ wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boxing Champ.
Boxing Champ tries a knee to the head but Boco blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boxing Champ's brow.
Boxing Champ wants to get back to striking at distance but Boco won't allow it.
Boxing Champ's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boco ducks under a wild hook from Boxing Champ.
Boxing Champ misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - Boxing Champ coming out on top.
Crazy Boco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boco tries to clinch there but Boxing Champ circles away.
Boxing Champ is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boco tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxing Champ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boco wants to clinch up but Boxing Champ keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boco gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Boxing Champ.
Boco is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boxing Champ gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Boco pushes Boxing Champ off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boco tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxing Champ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boxing Champ! But no joy.
Boxing Champ tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boco defends well and Boxing Champ ends up having to push Boco into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crazy Boco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chame Boxing Champ.
Boco tries to clinch up but Boxing Champ circles away and keeps his distance.
Boco is looking to clinch but Boxing Champ is avoiding it.
Boxing Champ rushes Boco and presses him up against the cage.
Boco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boco throws an elbow but it misses.
Boxing Champ is trying to push Boco away but Boco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Boxing Champ - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ is trying to push Boco away but Boco has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boxing Champ is pushing Boco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boxing Champ has a couple of punches blocked by Boco.
Boco has Boxing Champ pressed against the cage, preventing Boxing Champ from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boxing Champ stalling against the cage.
Boco landing knees to the head.
Boco is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Boxing Champ lands with a right to the head.
Boxing Champ is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boxing Champ lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Boco.
Boco tries to land knees in the clinch but Boxing Champ avoids the damage to the body.
Boco throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boxing Champ scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boco taking a breather.
Boxing Champ misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boco blocks a body shot from Boxing Champ.
Boco throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boxing Champ blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Boxing Champ.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boco takes a shot to the head.
Boxing Champ gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Boxing Champ slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boco tries to kick Boxing Champ off but Boxing Champ keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boxing Champ is trying to control the action in half guard but Boco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chame Boxing Champ will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chame Boxing Champ's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Boco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boco moves in looking to clinch but Boxing Champ pushes him off.
Boxing Champ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boco tries to clinch up.
Crazy Boco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boxing Champ paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boxing Champ tries to counter with a clinch but Boco shakes him off and moves away.
Boco tries to clinch up.
Boxing Champ darts in looking for a takedown but Boco gets double underhooks and turns Boxing Champ into the cage.
Chame Boxing Champ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boxing Champ throws a jab when Boco was well out of range.
Boxing Champ misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boco tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxing Champ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxing Champ swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boxing Champ wants to counter with a clinch but Boco pushes him away.
Boco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Boco. No joy for Boxing Champ on that attempt.
Boco tries to clinch there but Boxing Champ circles away.
Boco wants to clinch up but Boxing Champ keeps it at a distance.
Boxing Champ throws a hook to the side of Boco's head but Boco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxing Champ swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boco tries to keep at a distance but Boxing Champ has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crazy Boco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boco prevents a body shot from Boxing Champ.
Boco misses with the head strike.
Boxing Champ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boxing Champ is looking to clinch.
Boco tries to counter with a takedown but Boxing Champ is quick to defend against it.
Boxing Champ avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boxing Champ swats away the attempt to clinch by Boco.
Boxing Champ will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crazy Boco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chame Boxing Champ.
Boxing Champ throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boco clinches up against the cage.
Boco looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boxing Champ breaks from the clinch.
Boxing Champ swings for the body but Boco moves out of range.
It looked like Boco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boco is looking to clinch but Boxing Champ is avoiding it.
Boco moves into the clinch successfully.
Boco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boco prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice elbow from Boco.
Boco trying to stall but Boxing Champ improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ lands a nice uppercut.
Boco taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boco stalling in the clinch but Boxing Champ improves position.
Boxing Champ is trying to stall.
Boxing Champ pushes Boco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxing Champ is leaning against Boco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boco is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boxing Champ looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boxing Champ scores with a shot to the side of Boco's head.
Boco managing to block the knees to the body from Boxing Champ.
Boxing Champ misses with a knee strike.
Boxing Champ turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Boxing Champ manages to end up in side control.
Boxing Champ lands an elbow.
Crazy Boco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boco explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Boxing Champ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Boco moves in looking to clinch but Boxing Champ pushes him off.
Boco clinches up against the cage.
Boxing Champ tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boxing Champ avoids a wild elbow strike from Boco.
Boco connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Boco on the inside.
Boco content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxing Champ creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boxing Champ lands a hook that snaps the head of Boco backwards.
Boxing Champ wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boco trying to land knees to the body.
Boco lands with a left to the head.
Boxing Champ managing to block the knees to the body from Boco.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boco just misses with a elbow thrown towards Boxing Champ's brow.
Chame Boxing Champ is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Boxing Champ's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chame Boxing Champ.
I've got Boxing Champ 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chame Boxing Champ!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 5423 p4p, 5654 weight class) and Prince Kheldar (ranked 573 p4p, 582 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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, Simon Hedegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Prince Kheldar!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kheldar tries to bum rush Hedegaard with a series of wild strikes but Hedegaard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hedegaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kheldar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Kheldar finds it's way through Hedegaard's defenses.
Prince Kheldar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hedegaard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hedegaard goes for a double leg but Kheldar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kheldar continues to drive forward.
Kheldar throws a nice looking combination but Hedegaard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Kheldar. Those never looked like landing.
Hedegaard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kheldar.
Hedegaard shoots in looking for a takedown. Kheldar tries to sprawl out of it but Hedegaard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kheldar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kheldar lands with an uppercut that bounces Hedegaard off the cage and back into range.
Kheldar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kheldar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hedegaard.
Kheldar throws out a counter right but Hedegaard avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kheldar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hedegaard. Hedegaard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kheldar misses.
Hedegaard takes one to the side of the head.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kheldar as he jumps to the side.
A cross from Kheldar lands.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kheldar but Kheldar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kheldar fails to land with a series of punches.
Kheldar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hedegaard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hedegaard stops Kheldar from standing up.
Kheldar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hedegaard defends it easily.
Hedegaard stands up over Kheldar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hedegaard seems to have locked his on tight now - Kheldar screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hedegaard, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Simon Hedegaard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jure Jez (ranked 7434 p4p, 7310 weight class) and Remy LaCroix (ranked 662 p4p, 658 weight class). Jure Jez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Counter fighter
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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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jure Jez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Remy LaCroix!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaCroix shoots in and bounces Jez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
LaCroix drops back looking for a leg! Jez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jez manages to kick LaCroix off! LaCroix jumps back into Jez's guard.
Jez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jez wants to sweep but no luck.
LaCroix drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jez dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaCroix is pulling down on Jez's head to control his posture.
Jez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LaCroix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jez content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix keeping full guard, as Jez tries to pass.
Jez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as LaCroix holds on and takes a little breather.
Jez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jez trying to control but LaCroix is working from the bottom.
LaCroix has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kierkegaard. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
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.
Jez throws an elbow that misses. LaCroix uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jez's guard. Nice move by LaCroix!
Jez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead LaCroix passes into half guard.
Jez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaCroix seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jez landing a few short strikes.
LaCroix sitting and controlling from the half guard.
LaCroix has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jez defend it? LaCroix steps over the head and cranks it - Jez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for LaCroix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Remy LaCroix!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Bankalaev (ranked 4302 p4p, 6477 weight class) and Paolo Alfonso (ranked 509 p4p, 614 weight class). Alfonso has chosen 1 2 as his entrance music. Paolo Alfonso will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 Los Angeles, Magomed Bankalaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paolo Alfonso!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alfonso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Bankalaev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alfonso throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bankalaev blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Bankalaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bankalaev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bankalaev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alfonso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bankalaev sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bankalaev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankalaev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bankalaev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bankalaev is looking to work some ground and pound but Alfonso has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bankalaev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bankalaev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bankalaev is stalling in the full guard.
Alfonso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bankalaev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bankalaev throwing strikes from guard but Alfonso blocks nicely.
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.
Bankalaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alfonso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bankalaev is pushing down on Alfonso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alfonso is fighting to maintain full guard but Bankalaev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bankalaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bankalaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alfonso defends it well.
Bankalaev wants to work for an arm triangle but Alfonso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfonso taking some punishment here, with Bankalaev in his half guard.
Bankalaev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bankalaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alfonso has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bankalaev is nestled in close to Alfonso, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bankalaev controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bankalaev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bankalaev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bankalaev with shots to the head and body - Alfonso looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns Alfonso that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bankalaev tries to control but Alfonso wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bankalaev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bankalaev raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Bankalaev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bankalaev checks a leg kick.
Alfonso misses with a head kick.
Bankalaev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Alfonso is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bankalaev presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bankalaev wants a takedown but no success here.
Bankalaev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alfonso'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.
Alfonso tries to break the clinch but Bankalaev is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfonso gets underhooks to prevent Bankalaev's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magomed Bankalaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfonso gets underhooks to prevent Bankalaev's takedown attempt.
Alfonso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alfonso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alfonso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bankalaev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alfonso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bankalaev.
Bankalaev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bankalaev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alfonso is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alfonso has escaped and now he's on top!
Bankalaev has his foot on Alfonso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alfonso works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomed Bankalaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bankalaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bankalaev pulls Alfonso in close to prevent any damage.
Bankalaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alfonso can do to turn this around?
Bankalaev looking for subs off his back but Alfonso has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bankalaev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bankalaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Bankalaev is trying is best to control the position here.
Bankalaev tries to get to full guard but Alfonso has control of the leg.
Bankalaev looking for submissions off his back.
Bankalaev keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Alfonso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bankalaev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alfonso quickly recovers to half guard.
Bankalaev thows a huge punch but Alfonso dodges it nicely.
Bankalaev drops an elbow to the side of Alfonso's head.
Bankalaev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alfonso with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bankalaev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bankalaev working Alfonso over with strikes.
Bankalaev trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankalaev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bankalaev content to control rather than advance.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bankalaev lands a nice short elbow.
Bankalaev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bankalaev 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.
Bankalaev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alfonso!
Bankalaev controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bankalaev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bankalaev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bankalaev lands a big elbow.
 Alfonso is rocked!
Bankalaev controlling the position easily from mount.
Alfonso is still in real trouble! Can Bankalaev finish him?
Bankalaev scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bankalaev swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magomed Bankalaev!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Vick (ranked 6929 p4p, 6608 weight class) and Oswaldo Fadda Jr (ranked 640 p4p, 623 weight class). Sean Vick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Vick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fadda Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Vick, looking for a takedown. Fadda Jr pushes Vick against the cage but Vick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vick takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fadda Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fadda Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vick shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fadda Jr's guard.
Fadda Jr trying to control the position.
Fadda Jr wants to control the position but Vick says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadda Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vick lands a nice short elbow.
Vick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vick lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick passes to full mount!
Vick with shots to the head and body - Fadda Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vick prevents Fadda Jr from getting the reversal.
Vick with good strikes from the mount here!
Vick unloading with bombs!
Fadda Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fadda Jr is rocked!
Fadda Jr is bucking up trying to escape but Vick cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fadda Jr is still in real trouble! Can Vick finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vick postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Fadda Jr badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Vick around the waist but Vick pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Vick is the winner by TKO! Vick jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Vick!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Kelly (ranked 3458 p4p, 24825 weight class) and Donte Lionheart (ranked 437 p4p, 673 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pat Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donte Lionheart!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly catches Lionheart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kelly misses the jab.
Lionheart fails with the takedown.
Lionheart tries a low kick but Kelly avoids it.
Kelly rushes Lionheart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Lionheart looks winded!
Kelly scores a nice knee to the body.
Kelly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kelly stalling.
Kelly presses Lionheart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kelly 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.
Kelly scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Kelly.
Kelly lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Donte Lionheart has been cut.
Kelly lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly lands a nice uppercut.
Kelly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kelly works on Lionheart's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lionheart backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Kelly.
Kelly is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kelly breaks from the clinch.
Kelly scores with a nice right hand.
That has opened up Donte Lionheart's cut even more.
Lionheart closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kelly.
Lionheart is rocked!
Lionheart doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lionheart is still on wobbly legs! Can Kelly finish him?
Kelly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lionheart has time to react.
Kelly steps in with a hook that catches Lionheart right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kelly follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lionheart looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Kelly!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Krnacova (ranked 3912 p4p, 4297 weight class) and Caspian Tennessen (ranked 474 p4p, 507 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tennessen's choice of entrance music: Manowar - Warriors of the World. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Caspian Tennessen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tennessen throws a lazy right hand but Krnacova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Tennessen misses the target.
Caspian Tennessen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krnacova gets a takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Krnacova there.
Tennessen wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krnacova connects with a nice short shot to Tennessen's temple.
Krnacova 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.
Krnacova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tennessen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tennessen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krnacova pulls his head out easily.
Krnacova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krnacova slows the pace down in half guard.
Tennessen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krnacova's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krnacova's back!
Tennessen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tennessen is trying to stick to Krnacova's back but Krnacova is turning into Tennessen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tennessen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Krnacova.
Krnacova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennessen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tennessen working a defensive guard here.
Krnacova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tennessen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krnacova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krnacova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krnacova is stalling in the full guard.
Tennessen wants to sweep here but Krnacova controlling him for the moment.
Tennessen controls Krnacova momentarily but Krnacova frees himself.
Tennessen has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
Tennessen being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova distracts Tennessen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tennessen trying to control the position.
Krnacova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tennessen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krnacova slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tennessen is trying to control the position but Krnacova postures up.
Tennessen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Krnacova wants to get back to full guard.
Krnacova trying to control but Tennessen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tennessen trying to control the action but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Krnacova is looking to improve his position.
Krnacova on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tennessen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tennessen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krnacova moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krnacova is on top in guard.
Krnacova stays in close to Tennessen's body and controls the position.
Tennessen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krnacova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krnacova works over Tennessen with some ground and pound from guard.
Tennessen wants to sweep here but Krnacova controlling him for the moment.
Krnacova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krnacova controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tennessen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krnacova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tennessen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krnacova showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tennessen has his hands on Krnacova's head, controlling the position.
Krnacova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tennessen keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Krnacova stands up over Tennessen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tennessen keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Krnacova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Krnacova dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slow jab from Tennessen misses its intended target.
Tennessen throws a good cross that connects.
Krnacova shoots in looking for a takedown but Tennessen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Krnacova's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tennessen! But no joy.
Krnacova shoots in looking for a takedown. Tennessen tries to sprawl out of it but Krnacova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tennessen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Tennessen as Krnacova shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Krnacova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tennessen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Felix Krnacova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tennessen leaves Krnacova with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tennessen tries to clinch but Krnacova moves out of range.
Krnacova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tennessen can do to turn this around?
Krnacova manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tennessen on his heels. He'll look to pass Tennessen's guard now, I'm sure.
Tennessen is trying to keep Krnacova in close.
Krnacova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tennessen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krnacova lands a couple of elbows.
Krnacova trying to control but Tennessen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tennessen wants to sweep here but Krnacova controlling him for the moment.
Krnacova tries to free his leg and advance position but Tennessen is retaining full guard.
Tennessen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krnacova defends it easily.
Krnacova lands a couple of elbows.
Krnacova scoring with some ground and pound.
Krnacova stays in close to Tennessen's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing that Krnacova has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tennessen wants to sweep here but Krnacova controlling him for the moment.
Krnacova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krnacova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Krnacova won't allow Tennessen to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova pushing down on Tennessen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tennessen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova works his way into full mount!
Felix Krnacova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tennessen is working to get back to half guard.
Krnacova pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Krnacova trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tennessen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tennessen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Krnacova dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krnacova tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tennessen is desperately trying to improve his position but Krnacova has a good base and remains in mount.
Krnacova with shots to the head and body - Tennessen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Krnacova with shots to the head and body - Tennessen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Krnacova lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tennessen is rocked!
Krnacova with shots to the head and body - Tennessen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tennessen is still in real trouble! Can Krnacova finish him?
Tennessen taking shots to the head.
Krnacova lands a big elbow - Tennessen is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Tennessen is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Felix Krnacova!
Our winner, Felix Krnacova, 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Raymaker (ranked 2092 p4p, 2999 weight class) and Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 239 p4p, 321 weight class). Raymaker comes into the arena with Key Glock - Mr.Glock blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Kai Raymaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricki Suckerpunch!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raymaker clinches.
Suckerpunch swings wildly with an uppercut but Raymaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suckerpunch manages to break the clinch.
Raymaker connects with a nice looking jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raymaker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raymaker stalls.
Raymaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Suckerpunch.
Raymaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raymaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raymaker pushes Suckerpunch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suckerpunch throws a head punch that misses.
Suckerpunch blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Suckerpunch.
A nice left hand lands by Raymaker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raymaker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suckerpunch misses with a body punch.
Suckerpunch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raymaker lands a right hand.
Suckerpunch manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suckerpunch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raymaker.
Raymaker closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Suckerpunch on the inside.
Raymaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Suckerpunch controls his hands.
Raymaker breaks the clinch.
Raymaker darts in and clinches Suckerpunch up against the cage.
Suckerpunch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raymaker's elbow.
Raymaker pushes Suckerpunch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raymaker.
Suckerpunch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raymaker is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Suckerpunch fails to land.
Suckerpunch is trying to maintain a safe position but Raymaker gets an underhook and turns Suckerpunch into the cage.
Nice body punch from Raymaker - that landed with a thud.
Raymaker lands a left hand.
Raymaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Suckerpunch controls his hands.
Raymaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raymaker digs a right hand underneath Suckerpunch's ribcage. Suckerpunch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Suckerpunch looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raymaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch misses with a punch on the inside.
Raymaker lands a shoulder strike.
Raymaker lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Raymaker.
Raymaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raymaker lands a jab to the head.
Raymaker drops Suckerpunch with a big left hand! Suckerpunch is injured, injured bad! Raymaker jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Raymaker!
After the fight, Kai Raymaker was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yayi Zinsou (ranked 1425 p4p, 3183 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 170 p4p, 337 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mario Eikmeyer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 58 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinsou scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Eikmeyer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Eikmeyer sneaks back into half guard.
Eikmeyer is staying active underneath Zinsou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Zinsou.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Zinsou lands with a punch from half guard.
Zinsou wants to take a breather but Eikmeyer is having none of it.
Eikmeyer is trying to get back to full guard.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Eikmeyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zinsou pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou lands with a punch from half guard.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zinsou not doing much here.
Zinsou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zinsou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eikmeyer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eikmeyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zinsou passes to full mount!
Zinsou with the ground and pound from mount.
Zinsou scoring with strikes but Eikmeyer is staying in there.
Oooh a big shot lands for Zinsou! Eikmeyer is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou retains his heavyweight title!
Yayi Zinsou 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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