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OFK 30 - Raymaker Vs Mad Onion PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scot Harwath (ranked 1513 p4p, 4857 weight class) and Tandi House (ranked 229 p4p, 562 weight class). Tandi House has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Scot Harwath's 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scot Harwath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tandi House!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of House 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harwath listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
House tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harwath paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harwath misses the jab.
House changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
House 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.
House ducks under a wild hook from Harwath.
House misses with a takedown attempt - Harwath sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harwath throwing a counter right hand but House manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Harwath.
Scot Harwath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harwath lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harwath looks to throw the jab but House is out of range.
House slips a straight right by Harwath.
House changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House throws a sloppy head kick
and Harwath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harwath moves into range and clinches up with House.
Harwath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harwath lands a nice uppercut.
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!
House wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harwath lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harwath works on House's body with a couple of short punches.
House drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scot Harwath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tandi House.
Harwath tries a body shot but House blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Harwath scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harwath breaks from the clinch.
House tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harwath sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten House somewhat.
Harwath swings for the body but House moves out of range.
Harwath dodges the punch combination from House.
Harwath throwing a counter right hand but House manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Harwath as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
House fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Harwath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
House fails in his attempt to clinch.
House fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harwath throwing a counter right hand but House manages to avoid it.
House on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harwath scores with a hook to the body. House takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
House throws a lazy uppercut
and Harwath counters with a left to the body.
Harwath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from House.
Harwath with a body punch. A glancing blow.
House throws a body punch but Harwath moves out of range.
Harwath stuffs the takedown.
A big right from Harwath misses.
House drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Harwath defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harwath misses with a straight right.
Harwath lands a right hook to the body.
Harwath has House up against the cage in a clinch.
House blocking some punches.
Harwath lands with a right to the head.
Harwath tries a body shot but House blocks it.
Harwath has a couple of punches blocked by House.
House drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right handed body shot lands from Harwath.
Harwath lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harwath lands a body shot.
Harwath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow.
Harwath lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Harwath.
Harwath lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Harwath lands with a left to the head.
Harwath lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harwath lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harwath struggles to land a body shot inside as House controls his hands.
Harwath lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt House or not.
House looks winded!
A nice left hand lands by Harwath.
A nice left hand lands by Harwath.
 House is rocked!
Harwath working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
House is still on wobbly legs! Can Harwath finish him?
Harwath has a couple of punches blocked by House.
Harwath lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harwath dips a shoulder and cracks House with a mighty uppercut! House falls back against the cage and Harwath unloads with a barrage of strikes! House is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Harwath screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scot Harwath!
Scot Harwath seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muggy Mugshot (ranked 2302 p4p, 6420 weight class) and Christian Scampoli (ranked 269 p4p, 532 weight class). Muggy Mugshot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muggy Mugshot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Scampoli!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugshot dodges the punch combination from Scampoli.
Mugshot half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mugshot sends Scampoli crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mugshot is motioning to the referee to let Scampoli up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 It looks like Christian Scampoli has been cut.
Scampoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mugshot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mugshot clinches up against the cage.
Mugshot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mugshot scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Scampoli tries for a takedown but Mugshot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mugshot seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Scampoli gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Mugshot points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Scampoli wakes up just in time to hear Mugshot thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Muggy Mugshot!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Premysl Otakar Jr (ranked 24209 p4p, 6801 weight class) and Paolo Alfonso (ranked 596 p4p, 593 weight class). Alfonso has chosen 1 2 as his entrance music. Paolo Alfonso is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Premysl Otakar Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paolo Alfonso!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otakar Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Alfonso's guard.
Alfonso is working an open guard so Otakar Jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Otakar Jr rushes Alfonso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alfonso is trying to break free.
Otakar Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alfonso pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alfonso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Otakar Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Otakar Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alfonso's guard.
Otakar Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Alfonso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Otakar Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alfonso is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alfonso wants to stand and escape but Otakar Jr is having none of it.
Otakar Jr throwing strikes from guard but Alfonso blocks nicely.
Otakar Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Alfonso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otakar Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otakar Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Alfonso has wrist control.
Otakar Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Otakar Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Otakar Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Otakar Jr wants to control from the top but Alfonso keeps moving.
Otakar Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alfonso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Otakar Jr 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.
Otakar Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alfonso manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Otakar Jr has Alfonso in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alfonso postures up.
Otakar Jr has control of Alfonso's left arm, preventing Alfonso from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otakar Jr continues to stall.
Otakar Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Alfonso is now in half guard.
Otakar Jr wants to sweep but Alfonso has passed to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Otakar Jr tries to control but Alfonso manages to take his back.
Alfonso decides to stand up.
Otakar Jr throws a low kick but Alfonso moves out of range easily.
Otakar Jr misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alfonso lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Otakar Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Otakar Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Horrible takedown attempt by Otakar Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Alfonso, which made it look bad.
Alfonso changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Otakar Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alfonso misses with the head strike.
Alfonso is trying to break the clinch but Otakar Jr is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Premysl Otakar Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Otakar Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alfonso manages to avoid it.
Otakar Jr blocks a head kick by Alfonso.
Otakar Jr throws a series of punches but Alfonso moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Otakar Jr.
Alfonso bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Otakar Jr misses with a wild combination.
Alfonso tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alfonso misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Otakar Jr. That's going to slow Alfonso down.
Otakar Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alfonso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alfonso throws a head kick that misses
and Otakar Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Otakar Jr.
Alfonso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otakar Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Otakar Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Paolo Alfonso has got the better of the ground game so far.
Otakar Jr tries to pass to full mount but Alfonso defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otakar Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Otakar Jr controlling the pace.
Otakar Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Otakar Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Otakar Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alfonso to regain full guard.
Otakar Jr controlling from the top position.
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.
Alfonso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Otakar Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Otakar Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Otakar Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Alfonso has wrist control.
Otakar Jr throws an elbow that misses. Alfonso uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Otakar Jr's guard. Nice move by Alfonso!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otakar Jr wants to get back to his feet but Alfonso is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Otakar Jr has his hands on Alfonso's head, controlling the position.
Otakar Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alfonso walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Otakar Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Otakar Jr feints and as Alfonso raises his hands in defense, Otakar Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alfonso pushes Otakar Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Paolo Alfonso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Otakar Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alfonso.
Otakar Jr is looking to counter the offense by Alfonso and move into the clinch.
Otakar Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alfonso.
Paolo Alfonso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Otakar Jr.
Otakar Jr tries to bum rush Alfonso with a series of wild strikes but Alfonso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Otakar Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alfonso.
Otakar Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alfonso avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alfonso scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A head kick misses from Alfonso.
Otakar Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alfonso sprawls well. Alfonso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Otakar Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
That kick from Alfonso tenderised Otakar Jr's leg. Otakar Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Otakar Jr scores with a jab.
Premysl Otakar Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alfonso connects with a high kick.
A head kick from Alfonso lands but Otakar Jr takes it in his stride.
Alfonso lands with a kick to the temple. Otakar Jr shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Alfonso tries to keep at a distance but Otakar Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alfonso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alfonso scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otakar Jr avoids the head kick by Alfonso.
Otakar Jr has closed the distance and engaged Alfonso in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Alfonso.
Alfonso breaks the clinch.
Otakar Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alfonso can pounce on him.
Alfonso lands with a good body shot.
A head kick by Alfonso misses
and Otakar Jr moves into the clinch.
Otakar Jr fails to pull guard.
Otakar Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Alfonso pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Premysl Otakar Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Otakar Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Alfonso can't break the clinch.
Otakar Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alfonso keeps the fight on the outside.
Otakar Jr moves into the clinch.
Otakar Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otakar Jr blocks a body shot from Alfonso.
Alfonso is trying to break free.
Alfonso breaks the clinch.
Alfonso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alfonso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alfonso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otakar Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Alfonso.
Otakar Jr clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alfonso has had enough of the clinch but Otakar Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Otakar Jr blocking some punches.
Alfonso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otakar Jr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That kick from Alfonso tenderised Otakar Jr's leg. Otakar Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters circling a little - Otakar Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alfonso throws a body punch but Otakar Jr moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Otakar Jr.
Otakar Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alfonso changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Otakar Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otakar Jr shoots in for a takedown but Alfonso shows good takedown defense.
Otakar Jr avoids the body shot from Alfonso.
Otakar Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alfonso. Alfonso obviously looking to wear him down.
Alfonso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alfonso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alfonso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Otakar Jr clinches with his opponent.
Otakar Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Otakar Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alfonso prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alfonso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Otakar Jr pushes Alfonso up against the cage in a clinch.
Alfonso is trying to break free.
Otakar Jr has picked Alfonso up - he's going for a ride! Otakar Jr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Alfonso pushes Otakar Jr off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alfonso avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alfonso. That's going to slow Otakar Jr down.
Otakar Jr clinches up with Alfonso and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paolo Alfonso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alfonso has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paolo Alfonso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricki Suckerpunch (ranked 4366 p4p, 1852 weight class) and Kevin King (ranked 455 p4p, 217 weight class). Ricki Suckerpunch has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricki Suckerpunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin King!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suckerpunch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Suckerpunch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
King tries for a takedown but Suckerpunch circles away easily
and Suckerpunch counters with a flying knee that drops King! Suckerpunch dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricki Suckerpunch!
Ricki Suckerpunch spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 3498 p4p, 6244 weight class) and Sean Vick (ranked 427 p4p, 574 weight class). Simon Hedegaard has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 5 - 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Vick!
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!
Hedegaard looking to score a takedown here. Vick is defending well but Hedegaard drives through and ends up in Vick's guard.
Vick has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hedegaard is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Hedegaard has Vick pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vick manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hedegaard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vick gets underhooks to prevent Hedegaard's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hedegaard tries to pull guard but Vick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hedegaard wants a takedown.
Hedegaard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vick prevents the takedown attempt.
Hedegaard gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vick controls Hedegaard momentarily but Hedegaard frees himself.
Vick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hedegaard haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hedegaard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hedegaard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vick wants to stand and escape but Hedegaard is having none of it.
Hedegaard trying to control but Vick is working from the bottom.
Vick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hedegaard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hedegaard drops back looking for a leg! Vick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vick manages to kick Hedegaard off! Hedegaard jumps back into Vick's guard.
Hedegaard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Hedegaard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vick looking for a sweep. Not yet Vick, not yet.
Hedegaard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hedegaard trying to control but Vick is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vick drops his hands momentarily and Hedegaard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hedegaard throws a lazy head kick
and Vick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vick.
Vick tries to free his leg and advance position but Hedegaard is retaining full guard.
Hedegaard is trying to keep Vick in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vick is defending well. Hedegaard quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vick has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hedegaard celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Simon Hedegaard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Bye (ranked 3308 p4p, 4799 weight class) and Kazimierz Kusy (ranked 410 p4p, 524 weight class). Kusy has chosen Lukasyno & Kriso - Mój świat feat. Miss God as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cameron Bye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kazimierz Kusy!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusy dodges the punch combination from Bye.
Kusy swinging wildly here.
Kusy throws a right hand that Bye ducks under and follows up with a left that Bye also avoids with ease.
Bye half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bye dives in and grabs Kusy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kusy pushes down on Bye's head and hops out.
Bye throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kusy.
Bye connects with an inside leg kick.
Kusy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bye lands a brutal head kick. Kusy looks out on his feet and Bye throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Cameron Bye!
Kazimierz Kusy was interviewed post fight and said 'Gods didn't give me the win today but in next fight I'll come stronger and I'll smash anyone'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghazi Okah (ranked 3451 p4p, 20673 weight class) and Isaiah Cooley (ranked 440 p4p, 693 weight class). Okah comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Stone. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ghazi Okah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Cooley!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okah forces Cooley back against the cage and clinches.
Cooley is struggling to control the position.
Cooley avoiding damage.
Cooley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Cooley misses.
Good exchange - Okah coming out on top.
It looks like Isaiah Cooley has been cut.
Okah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cooley.
Okah throws a left that rocks Cooley and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Okah dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Cooley regain composure!
Cooley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooley is looking to regain half guard here but Okah keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Okah is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Okah get's back to his feet.
Cooley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Cooley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cooley counters with a nice uppercut.
Okah connects with a body shot.
Okah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cooley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cooley throws a right and a left that Okah avoids nicely.
Okah scores with a jab to the body.
Okah scores with a nice head shot.
That has opened up Isaiah Cooley's cut even more.
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!
Okah jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cooley fails to land with a series of punches.
Okah is looking to wear down Cooley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okah misses with a wild body shot.
Okah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cooley momentarily.
Cooley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Okah closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cooley counters with a stiff right hand.
Cooley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A left and a right from Cooley both land. Nice combination.
Cooley lands with a good body shot.
Ghazi Okah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cooley drops his hands momentarily and Okah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Okah doesn't manage to clinch there - Cooley circles away.
Okah looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooley is just out of range.
Okah lands a jab to Cooley's midsection.
Okah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooley manages to avoid it.
Cooley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okah throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cooley to counter with a crisp jab.
Okah lands a glancing blow to the side of Cooley's head.
Okah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cooley.
Cooley avoids the body shot from Okah.
Okah takes a swing at Cooley's ribcage but misses.
It looks like Okah has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Okah lands with a hook. Cooley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The cut above Isaiah Cooley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cooley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Okah backs up against the cage.
Okah looks to land a left hand but Cooley moved out of range nicely.
Okah lands with a good body shot.
Okah lands a front kick.
Okah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Okah duly obliges.
Okah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cooley.
Okah is looking for a counter combo.
Ghazi Okah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Cooley.
Okah scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Okah getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Isaiah Cooley's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Donk. Okah catches Cooley right on the button with a cross.
Okah tries to bum rush Cooley with a series of wild strikes but Cooley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cooley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Cooley misses with a series of wild punches.
Okah throws a right and a left that both miss.
Okah connects with the punch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Isaiah Cooley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ghazi Okah!
A relieved looking Ghazi Okah thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brutalis Rhino (ranked 2539 p4p, 1971 weight class) and Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 365 p4p, 294 weight class). Brutalis Rhino could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vlad Tepes Iii's chin.
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28
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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 8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brutalis Rhino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Vlad Tepes Iii!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes Iii dodges the punch combination from Rhino.
Tepes Iii is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rhino shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tepes Iii's guard.
Tepes Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tepes Iii holds on and takes a little breather.
Rhino trying to control but Tepes Iii is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Rhino has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rhino has gone for a leg lock! Tepes Iii slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rhino's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rhino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rhino throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tepes Iii escapes and throws Rhino's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii is looking to take a break and control but Rhino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tepes Iii prevents Rhino from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
Tepes Iii trying to control the action but Rhino is working from the bottom.
Rhino is trying to buck Tepes Iii off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rhino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tepes Iii is staying tight to Rhino's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rhino is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tepes Iii wants to pass the guard but Rhino is defending well.
Rhino tries to kick Tepes Iii off but Tepes Iii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tepes Iii passes to full mount!
Tepes Iii fails to take his opponent's back.
Rhino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhino tries to hold on but Tepes Iii postures up.
Tepes Iii looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tepes Iii connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tepes Iii controlling the position easily from mount.
Rhino working to try and regain half guard.
Tepes Iii looking to control but Rhino is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rhino tries to hold on but Tepes Iii pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii controlling the position easily from mount.
Tepes Iii tries to control but Rhino wriggling away.
Rhino is working to get back to half guard.
Rhino slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rhino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tepes Iii stalling.
Tepes Iii is trying to control. Rhino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tepes Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii lands a head kick. Rhino smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tepes Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Tepes Iii misses.
Tepes Iii throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rhino tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rhino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Rhino.
Rhino looks for a takedown but Tepes Iii sprawls well.
Rhino shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tepes Iii is looking to land body kicks.
Tepes Iii lands a front kick.
Tepes Iii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tepes Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Brutalis Rhino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes Iii lands with a good body shot.
Rhino throws a series of punches but Tepes Iii avoids them all with ease.
Rhino throws a nice looking combination but Tepes Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhino dives in and scores a takedown into Tepes Iii's guard.
Tepes Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rhino manages to get himself to full guard.
Rhino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tepes Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhino is retaining full guard.
Rhino looking for a guillotine here but Tepes Iii defends easily.
Tepes Iii slips nicely into half guard.
Rhino is looking to improve his position.
Tepes Iii is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rhino actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhino is looking to improve his position.
Tepes Iii trying to control the pace.
Tepes Iii trying to control from half guard but Rhino is working away.
Vlad Tepes Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rhino actively working from the bottom here.
Tepes Iii is trying to control. Rhino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii stalling.
Tepes Iii prevents Rhino from standing back up.
Rhino wants to get back to full guard.
Tepes Iii has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rhino tries to reverse the position but Tepes Iii maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhino's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Rhino tries to hold on but Tepes Iii postures up.
Rhino bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rhino stands and throws Tepes Iii's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii wants to control but Rhino postures up.
Rhino trying to control the position but Tepes Iii is working away.
Tepes Iii regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhino is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tepes Iii has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tepes Iii is refusing to be controlled, as Rhino sits in half guard.
Tepes Iii tries to get to full guard but Rhino has control of the leg.
Rhino is looking for a kimura but Tepes Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rhino to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes Iii 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!
Rhino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Tepes Iii misses its intended target.
Rhino doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tepes Iii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tepes Iii.
Rhino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rhino fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rhino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tepes Iii swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutalis Rhino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhino throws out a loose jab but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhino ducks right into an uppercut from Tepes Iii.
Rhino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Rhino.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Rhino.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhino shoots in for a takedown but Tepes Iii shows good takedown defense.
Rhino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tepes Iii cracks Rhino with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Rhino colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Tepes Iii as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Rhino is left battered and dazed whilst Tepes Iii and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes Iii!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Argat Khan (ranked 1263 p4p, 2003 weight class) and Steve Cusumano (ranked 192 p4p, 298 weight class). Cusumano has chosen Gamefire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Argat Khan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Cusumano!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, 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!
Khan lands with a hook. Cusumano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Cusumano defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Khan connects with a solid leg kick.
Khan has managed to clinch.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan breaks from the clinch.
Khan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Khan throws out a leg kick but Cusumano moves out of range and Khan only half commits.
Khan gets a clinch.
Khan lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cusumano.
Cusumano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cusumano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Cusumano.
A low kick from Khan misses
and Cusumano counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cusumano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cusumano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khan tries to clinch but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano moves out of range of the body kick.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Cusumano moved out of range.
Khan backing away here, and Cusumano unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Khan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Cusumano.
A shot to the liver by Cusumano. Beautiful body shot.
Cusumano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cusumano feints a jab promting Khan to slip. Cusumano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Khan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
Khan rushes Cusumano and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cusumano blocks an uppercut.
Cusumano is trying to push Khan away but Khan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cusumano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan throws a body punch but Cusumano moves out of range.
Khan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cusumano.
Khan connects with the punch.
That has opened up Steve Cusumano's cut even more.
Khan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good shot there by Khan.
Khan wants to land a leg kick but Cusumano is out of range.
Cusumano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Khan tries to bum rush Cusumano with a series of wild strikes but Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khan stuns Cusumano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cusumano at a distance.
Khan throws a leg kick but Cusumano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy left from Khan finds it's target.
Cusumano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cusumano is out of range and Khan settles back down.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with the combination.
Khan wants to clinch but Cusumano slips to the side
and Cusumano counters with a thumping low kick.
Cusumano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Khan eats them both and turns towards Cusumano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 It looks like Argat Khan has been cut.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cusumano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cusumano unleashes a big counter combination but Khan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cusumano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Cusumano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khan looks to land a combination but Cusumano avoids it well.
Cusumano fails to land with a series of punches.
Khan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The cut above Steve Cusumano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Khan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khan slips under a jab.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cusumano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Khan wants to land a leg kick but Cusumano is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Cusumano misses.
Cusumano throws a jab but it's blocked by Khan.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cusumano blocks a head kick by Khan.
Cusumano tries to bum rush Khan with a series of wild strikes but Khan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Cusumano moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Cusumano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cusumano.
Khan throws a leg kick which misses Cusumano's front leg but catches the back leg as Cusumano tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Khan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Argat Khan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Khan wants to clinch.
Cusumano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cusumano avoids the body shot from Khan.
Cusumano slips a jab from Khan.
Cusumano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khan with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Cusumano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khan doesn't seem phased though.
Argat Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cusumano in his tracks.
Argat Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Khan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khan.
Cusumano slips a jab and a cross from Khan.
Cusumano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Khan in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cusumano slips under a jab.
Cusumano is looking to land body kicks.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
Cusumano lands a left and a right that send Khan crashing to the mat, dazed. Cusumano thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Khan is rocked!
Good leg kick by Khan.
Oh Khan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cusumano throws a right and a left that Khan avoids nicely.
Cusumano works Khan's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan seems to have got his legs back now.
Khan connects with an inside leg kick.
Khan wants to land a leg kick but Cusumano is out of range.
Khan tries to clinch up but Cusumano circles away and keeps his distance.
Cusumano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cusumano lands with a good body shot.
Cusumano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cusumano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Khan tries to clinch but Cusumano moves out of range.
Cusumano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan connects with a leg kick.
Khan misses with a low kick.
Cusumano throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Khan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Khan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Khan fails to land with a series of punches.
Cusumano unleashes a big counter combination but Khan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Khan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cusumano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khan lands a leg kick that knocks Cusumano off balance momentarily.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Cusumano tries to bum rush Khan with a series of wild strikes but Khan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Cusumano misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Khan.
Khan misses with a hook. Cusumano ducked under it nicely.
Cusumano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cusumano swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Cusumano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cusumano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cusumano scores with the left hand. Khan knows he should have avoided that one.
Khan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cusumano throws a hook but Khan blocks it.
Khan throws a big counter combination but Cusumano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cusumano misses with a combination
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Steve Cusumano's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Khan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cusumano blocks a low kick nicely.
Cusumano unleashes a big counter combination but Khan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Khan misses with a hook. Cusumano ducked under it nicely.
Cusumano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan tries to bum rush Cusumano with a series of wild strikes but Cusumano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cusumano can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cusumano throws a combination. Khan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cusumano misses with a leg kick
and Khan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cusumano checks a leg kick.
Khan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cusumano misses with a straight left.
Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cusumano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cusumano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cusumano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cusumano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cusumano throws a combination that misses
and Khan counters with a stiff right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steve Cusumano's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Argat Khan!
Argat Khan retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Argat Khan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Raymaker (ranked 483 p4p, 973 weight class) and Luke Mad Onion (ranked 58 p4p, 115 weight class). Raymaker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Key Glock - Mr.Glock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Kai Raymaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Mad Onion!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raymaker throws a shot from downtown. Mad Onion moves away and avoids it.
Raymaker backing away here, and Mad Onion unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mad Onion throws a combination that misses
and Raymaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Luke Mad Onion has been cut.
Raymaker tries to score with a low kick but Mad Onion moves his leg out of the way.
Mad Onion unleashes a big counter combination but Raymaker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Raymaker 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.
Luke Mad Onion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mad Onion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raymaker.
Mad Onion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mad Onion wants to clinch
and Raymaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mad Onion misses with a right hand
and Raymaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mad Onion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raymaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raymaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raymaker lands a really nice looking cross but Mad Onion seems unphased.
Mad Onion swinging wildly here.
Mad Onion slips under a jab from Raymaker.
Raymaker lands a brutal head kick. Mad Onion looks out on his feet and Raymaker throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kai Raymaker!
Kai Raymaker retains his heavyweight title!
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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