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OFK 92 - Moreno Vs Dokov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brett Stone (ranked 3605 p4p, 4642 weight class) and Big Mouth (ranked 341 p4p, 410 weight class). Mouth has chosen Dominick as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Big Mouth!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone gets a double leg takedown into Mouth's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mouth manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mouth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mouth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mouth blocks the elbow strike.
Mouth tries to circle away but Stone has him pinned against the cage.
Stone scores with a shot to the side of Mouth's head.
Mouth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stone shoots in but Mouth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mouth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mouth throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
Stone tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mouth manages to circle out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone tries to clinch up.
Stone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mouth. That one must have hurt.
Mouth slips under a jab from Stone.
Mouth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mouth throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
Stone pushes Mouth up against the cage in a clinch.
Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mouth is defending well for now.
Mouth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Mouth. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mouth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stone misses with a lunging right hand
and Mouth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stone's knee momentarily.
Nice body kick from Mouth.
Stone shoots for a takedown but Mouth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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. Stone connects with a nice short shot to Mouth's temple.
Stone thows a huge punch but Mouth dodges it nicely.
Stone is taking a breather. Mouth says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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. Stone connects with a nice short shot to Mouth's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mouth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stone stops Mouth from getting back to his feet.
Stone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mouth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone seems to be looking for submissions.
Stone is stalling here. Mouth is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stone seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mouth has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stone gets back to half guard.
Stone actively working from the bottom here.
Stone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone pulls Mouth in close to prevent any damage.
Mouth would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mouth won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Stone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Mouth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mouth dips to his left and cracks Stone with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mouth.
Stone has closed the distance and engaged Mouth in a clinch.
Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mouth is defending well for now.
Stone missing with knees to the body.
Mouth is trying to break the clinch but Stone is controlling him.
Stone throws an elbow that misses.
Mouth tries to circle away but Stone has him pinned against the cage.
Stone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mouth backwards.
A short uppercut from Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mouth avoids the elbow strike from Stone, against the cage.
Mouth is trying to break free.
Stone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mouth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stone misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Big Mouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stone showed some decent athleticism there.
Mouth looks like he's trying to stand up.
Stone working Mouth over with strikes.
Stone lands strikes from half guard.
Stone is trying to control the action in half guard but Mouth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stone winds up and cracks Mouth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mouth wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone is keen to just control but Mouth is a slippery customer.
Mouth is trying to stand up here but Stone is controlling him well.
Stone winds up and cracks Mouth with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stone lands with a punch from half guard.
 Mouth is rocked!
Stone is working for a submission of some sort.
Mouth is still in real trouble! Can Stone finish him?
Mouth pushes Stone off but Stone dives into side control.
Mouth seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stone landing strikes.
Mouth is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brett Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stone scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mouth is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Stone can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Stone!
Brett Stone took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fight Club Clothing ($50-$75) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Big Mouth spoke after the fight, saying 'A big thanks on Odense MMA - Fight Or Die for the offer to fight here tonight, I'll be back much better as tonight, sorry, but tonight my opponent was better as myself. I need to gain more experience !
I will come back to do better as tonight !'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Raggazza (ranked 2698 p4p, 5782 weight class) and Kyle Seehaver (ranked 369 p4p, 623 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Raggazza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Kyle Seehaver!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seehaver gets a double leg takedown into Raggazza's guard.
Raggazza is trying to control the position but Seehaver postures up.
Raggazza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seehaver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Seehaver controlling from the top position.
Raggazza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Seehaver puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Raggazza tries to get to full guard but Seehaver has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Raggazza's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Seehaver takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Seehaver has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raggazza wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Seehaver seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raggazza wants to control but Seehaver is keeping busy.
Raggazza is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Seehaver trying to control the pace.
Raggazza tries to roll over but Seehaver keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Seehaver seems content to control.
Raggazza regains full guard. Nicely done.
Raggazza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Raggazza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Raggazza working for a triangle but Seehaver defends it easily.
Seehaver's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Seehaver's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Raggazza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Seehaver wants to control from the top but Raggazza keeps moving.
Seehaver content to stall in guard here.
Raggazza looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Seehaver has picked Raggazza up and slammed him! Raggazza can't keep hold of the triangle and Seehaver manages to pass to side control!
Raggazza is trying to improve his position.
Seehaver wants to control but Raggazza is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza is looking to regain half guard here but Seehaver keeps moving and retains side control.
Raggazza is not content to let Seehaver control the position.
Raggazza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Raggazza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seehaver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raggazza.
Raggazza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seehaver trying to control but Raggazza postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza is trying to control. Seehaver wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Raggazza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seehaver knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Raggazza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Seehaver has hold of Raggazza's hands but Raggazza slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Raggazza trying to pass the guard but Seehaver defending well.
Seehaver desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Raggazza wants to work for an arm triangle but Seehaver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seehaver regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Raggazza.
Raggazza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danny Raggazza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Seehaver fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raggazza avoids it really well and circles away.
Seehaver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Raggazza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from Raggazza. No joy for Seehaver on that attempt.
Raggazza tries to counter with a takedown but Seehaver is quick to defend against it.
Danny Raggazza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Seehaver.
Raggazza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seehaver was well out of range. Poor timing from Raggazza.
A telegraphed right hand from Raggazza misses the target.
Seehaver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seehaver's coach down at JAG Battle Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Seehaver's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seehaver doesn't manage to clinch there - Raggazza circles away.
Raggazza swings for the body but Seehaver moves out of range.
Raggazza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seehaver can do to turn this around?
Nice jab there from Raggazza.
Seehaver tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Raggazza swivels and escapes.
Raggazza feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seehaver shoots for a takedown but Raggazza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Seehaver ducks right into an uppercut from Raggazza.
Raggazza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Seehaver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Seehaver doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Raggazza counter with a right hand.
Raggazza cracks Seehaver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Danny Raggazza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seehaver shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Raggazza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Raggazza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Seehaver controls the position.
Kyle Seehaver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seehaver trying to control the action but Raggazza is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raggazza wants to control but Seehaver postures up.
Seehaver is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Raggazza's shoulder. That is not cool.
Seehaver tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Seehaver trying to control the action but Raggazza is working from the bottom.
Raggazza is looking for a sweep.
Seehaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raggazza keeps working.
Raggazza tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Seehaver wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza gets back to half guard.
Seehaver prevents Raggazza from improving his position.
Seehaver seems to be looking for submissions.
Seehaver is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Seehaver is looking for a kimura but Raggazza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seehaver to get the leverage.
Raggazza wants to get back to full guard.
Seehaver with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Raggazza wants to control but Seehaver is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raggazza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Raggazza keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Seehaver is taking a breather. Raggazza says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza is staying active underneath Seehaver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Seehaver controlling the pace.
Raggazza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Seehaver is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Seehaver closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Raggazza's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raggazza wants to sweep here but Seehaver controlling him for the moment.
Seehaver showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Raggazza 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!
Raggazza works Seehaver's body with a nice hook.
Seehaver shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Raggazza wants to sweep but no luck.
Raggazza being controlled here, momentarily.
Seehaver won't allow Raggazza to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raggazza has his foot on Seehaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Seehaver works his way back into a safe position though.
Raggazza being controlled here, momentarily.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Seehaver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Seehaver.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Seehaver won't allow Raggazza to sweep him here.
Raggazza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raggazza looking for a sweep. Not yet Raggazza, not yet.
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.
Seehaver wants to pass the guard but Raggazza is keeping the position.
Seehaver controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Seehaver fails with a takedown attempt.
Seehaver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Raggazza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raggazza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seehaver.
Seehaver moves away from the strike by Raggazza.
Raggazza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seehaver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raggazza avoids it really well and circles away.
Danny Raggazza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Seehaver.
Seehaver misses with a takedown
and Raggazza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seehaver fails with the takedown.
Raggazza tries to counter with a takedown but Seehaver is quick to defend against it.
Seehaver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raggazza.
Seehaver feints the counter takedown.
Seehaver takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza scores with a hook to the body. Seehaver takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Seehaver rushes Raggazza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Raggazza lands with a left to the head.
Seehaver tries for a takedown but Raggazza manages to get underhooks.
Seehaver has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Raggazza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Seehaver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Seehaver pulls guard.
Raggazza is working Seehaver over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Seehaver 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!
Raggazza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Raggazza trying to control but Seehaver is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Raggazza's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raggazza trying to control the position from guard on top but Seehaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raggazza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Raggazza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raggazza, 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 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Raggazza!
In his post fight interview, Danny Raggazza started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mono Loco (ranked 1997 p4p, 3235 weight class) and Pascal Letaivu (ranked 198 p4p, 309 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mono Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pascal Letaivu!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Letaivu!
Loco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Letaivu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Loco trying to control the position but Letaivu is working away.
Letaivu keeps Loco under control for a moment.
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Letaivu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Letaivu's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Letaivu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Letaivu struggling a bit here.
Loco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Loco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Letaivu bucks up and tries to throw Loco off but instead Loco has got his back!
Letaivu looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Letaivu is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Loco is staying active.
Loco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Letaivu knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Letaivu for a finish.
Letaivu trying to control the hands but Loco breaks the grip.
Loco biding his time, looking for the opening.
Letaivu trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Letaivu controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Loco looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Letaivu is keeping busy.
Loco controlling from the back.
Loco looking to break Letaivu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Letaivu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Loco will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Loco has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Letaivu's body.
Loco is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Letaivu has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Loco struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Letaivu trying to control the hands but Loco won't let him.
Loco working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Letaivu is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Loco off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Letaivu just trying to survive but Loco is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Letaivu fending off the submission attempt from Loco.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mono Loco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Letaivu misses with a looping right.
Letaivu misses with an uppercut.
Loco feints and as Letaivu raises his hands in defense, Loco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Letaivu controlling Loco's posture.
Letaivu being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Letaivu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Letaivu keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
Loco advances position into side control!
The ground and pound from Loco seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Letaivu seems a little lost for a moment, as Loco dominates the positioning.
Letaivu is trying to control Loco's posture but Loco avoids it.
Loco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Letaivu can do to turn this around?
Loco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Letaivu keeps working.
Loco taking a breather here.
Letaivu is trying to improve his position.
Loco trying to control the action but Letaivu is working from the bottom.
Letaivu wants to control but Loco postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Letaivu is not content to let Loco control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Loco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pascal Letaivu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Letaivu throws out a loose jab but Loco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pascal Letaivu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loco shoots and misses
and Letaivu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Loco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mono Loco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loco looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Letaivu!
Loco working away.
Loco taking a breather here.
Loco is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Letaivu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Letaivu struggling a bit here.
Letaivu holds on to Loco's head and controls the position momentarily.
Letaivu struggling a bit here.
Loco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Loco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Letaivu can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mono Loco dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Loco shoots in but Letaivu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Letaivu throws a shot from downtown. Loco moves away and avoids it.
Letaivu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Letaivu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Letaivu gets caught flat footed, as Loco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Loco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Letaivu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Loco trying to control but Letaivu is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Letaivu trying to control the position here.
Loco wants to control from the top but Letaivu keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Loco controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loco shoots and misses
letting Letaivu counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loco.
Letaivu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mono Loco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Loco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donk. Letaivu catches Loco right on the button with a cross.
Pascal Letaivu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Letaivu catches Loco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Loco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Loco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Letaivu keeps working.
Loco in side control, throwing shots but Letaivu defends.
Letaivu wants to control but Loco postures up.
Loco trying to control the action but Letaivu is working from the bottom.
Letaivu wants to control but Loco postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Loco wants to control but Letaivu is keeping him busy.
Letaivu is being controlled here.
Loco working away.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Letaivu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Letaivu wants it to stay on the feet.
Loco shoots in for a takedown but Letaivu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Letaivu is looking for the big counter here.
Loco takes one to the chin there.
Letaivu throws a looping overhand right but Loco ducks down to avoid it.
Loco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Letaivu sprawls and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Letaivu. That snapped Loco's head back.
Loco shoots in for a takedown but Letaivu shows good takedown defense.
Letaivu throws a jab when Loco was well out of range.
Loco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Loco dives in for a single leg takedown but Letaivu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Loco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Loco works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Letaivu has his foot on Loco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loco works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pascal Letaivu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Loco has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mono Loco!
During a confident post fight interview, Mono Loco thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donte Billings (ranked 1695 p4p, 1850 weight class) and Dakarai Kasongo (ranked 268 p4p, 286 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donte Billings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakarai Kasongo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billings misses with a hook.
Kasongo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kasongo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A lazy left from Billings finds it's target.
Billings dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasongo dives in and grabs Billings's left leg, looking for a takedown. Billings pushes down on Kasongo's head and hops out.
Kasongo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kasongo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Billings jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Billings scores with a jab.
Kasongo slips a straight right by Billings.
Kasongo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Billings.
Billings lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasongo blocks the body kick.
Kasongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billings.
And Kasongo tries to counter it with a takedown but Billings pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Billings throws a right hand that misses
and Kasongo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Billings is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Greedy Fight School that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kasongo with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasongo is in close to Billings's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kasongo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kasongo trying to control but Billings is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Billings working a defensive guard here.
Kasongo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Billings works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kasongo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Billings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kasongo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kasongo stops Billings from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kasongo stays in close to Billings's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Billings uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kasongo has time to react.
Donte Billings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billings scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 It looks like Dakarai Kasongo has been cut.
The fighters circling - Kasongo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasongo dives in and grabs Billings's left leg, looking for a takedown. Billings pushes down on Kasongo's head and hops out.
A jab from Billings does it's job there.
Kasongo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Billings rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kasongo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Billings won't allow Kasongo to pass to mount.
Billings is pressing down on Kasongo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasongo scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billings has momentary wrist control but Kasongo slips an elbow through the middle.
Billings wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Billings is on top in guard.
Billings is fighting to break Kasongo's control of his arms but Kasongo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kasongo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kasongo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Billings slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasongo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Billings doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Billings manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kasongo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kasongo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Billings controlling from the top position.
Kasongo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Billings stacks Kasongo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Billings!
Billings controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donte Billings dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dakarai Kasongo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Billings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasongo.
Billings lands with a cross.
Billings throws a lazy uppercut
and Kasongo counters with a shoot takedown. Billings fights it but they end up in guard.
Kasongo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Billings's head.
Billings has momentary wrist control but Kasongo slips an elbow through the middle.
Kasongo throwing strikes from guard but Billings blocks nicely.
Billings trying to control the position.
Kasongo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasongo is working Billings over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kasongo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kasongo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kasongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Billings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasongo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Billings trying to keep a closed guard but Kasongo is proving a slippery customer.
Kasongo won't allow Billings to sweep him here.
Kasongo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Billings's head.
Billings wants to sweep but no luck.
Billings working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kasongo.
Kasongo with a nice head shot there.
Kasongo is in close to Billings's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasongo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Kasongo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kasongo postures up in Billings's guard and throws a big left but Billings blocks it.
Kasongo throws a strike but Billings rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kasongo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kasongo controls Billings momentarily but Billings frees himself.
Kasongo is pulling down on Billings's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billings postures up.
Kasongo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Billings controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Billings with a jab.
Billings misses with a hook. Kasongo ducked under it nicely.
Kasongo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Billings missing with a left hand there. Kasongo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Billings misses with a looping left.
Kasongo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasongo slips a straight right by Billings.
Kasongo feints the counter takedown.
Billings throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kasongo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kasongo moves out of range as Billings strikes.
Kasongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billings.
Kasongo feints the counter takedown.
Billings throws a shot to the body.
Donte Billings is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Kasongo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Billings scores with a nice right hand.
Billings throws a shot to the body.
Kasongo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasongo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Billings defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billings throws an overhand right that lands on Kasongo's shoulder, as Kasongo tries to avoid the shot.
Billings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasongo can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billings throws a series of punches but Kasongo avoids them all with ease.
Kasongo avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donte Billings dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dakarai Kasongo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kasongo shoots in but no luck this time.
Billings thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billings scores with a jab to the body.
Kasongo fails with the takedown.
Billings throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Billings bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kasongo's head.
Billings misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasongo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Billings sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kasongo somewhat.
Donte Billings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dakarai Kasongo.
Kasongo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasongo lands a right hook to the body.
Billings throws a right hand that misses
and Kasongo counters with a single leg into guard. Billings didn't expect that.
Kasongo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kasongo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Billings is trying to keep Kasongo in close.
Kasongo postures up and lands a big shot to Billings's brow.
Kasongo trying to control but Billings is working from the bottom.
Kasongo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Billings manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kasongo manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasongo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kasongo pulls Billings in close to prevent any damage.
Billings trying to control but Kasongo is working from the bottom.
Kasongo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Billings is aware though and is defending well.
Billings stays in close to Kasongo's body and controls the position.
Kasongo wants to sweep here but Billings controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasongo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Billings has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here as Billings stalls from top position.
Dakarai Kasongo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kasongo regains half guard.
Kasongo trying to control here.
Kasongo is not content to let Billings control the position.
Kasongo tries to get to full guard but Billings has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kasongo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kasongo is trying to control but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Billings throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Billings catches Kasongo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billings misses with a straight right.
Billings scores with a leg kick.
Dakarai Kasongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billings lands with a straight right. Kasongo didn't see that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donte Billings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Billings, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donte Billings!
During a confident post fight interview, Donte Billings thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willem Kriel (ranked 856 p4p, 3418 weight class) and Felipe Ferreira-Alves (ranked 136 p4p, 457 weight class). Kriel comes to the cage accompanied by Jack Parow & Freshlyground - Army Of One. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ferreira-Alves's choice of entrance music: The Mountain - Jucifer. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willem Kriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kriel throws a head kick but Ferreira-Alves moves out of range.
Kriel moves forwards but Ferreira-Alves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ferreira-Alves looks to land a left hand but Kriel moved out of range nicely.
Ferreira-Alves lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves moves out of range of the leg kick from Kriel.
Kriel fakes the leg kick and cracks Ferreira-Alves in the body.
Kriel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kriel throws a body shot but no joy.
Kriel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ferreira-Alves keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kriel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferreira-Alves keeps Kriel at a distance using the push kick.
Kriel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kriel.
Ferreira-Alves slips under a jab.
Ferreira-Alves pushes Kriel up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferreira-Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Ferreira-Alves.
Kriel gets underhooks to prevent Ferreira-Alves's takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ferreira-Alves has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kriel is trying to keep an underhook but Ferreira-Alves manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the action but Kriel is working from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kriel reverses the position - he's now on top in Ferreira-Alves's guard.
Ferreira-Alves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kriel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a triangle but Kriel pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kriel escapes and throws Ferreira-Alves's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ferreira-Alves tries to bench press Kriel off him but Kriel keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to work for a sweep but Kriel has mounted him!
Ferreira-Alves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kriel looking to control but Ferreira-Alves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferreira-Alves can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriel controlling from mount.
Ferreira-Alves working to try and regain half guard.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to reverse the position but instead Kriel has taken his back - oops!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferreira-Alves can't escape the position.
Kriel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ferreira-Alves doesn't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Willem Kriel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ferreira-Alves is looking to slow Kriel down with leg kicks.
Kriel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferreira-Alves checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kriel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ferreira-Alves digs a good body shot into Kriel's ribs.
Ferreira-Alves throws a body punch but Kriel moves out of range.
Kriel throws a head kick that misses.
Kriel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a few strikes there.
Kriel quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ferreira-Alves avoids the body shot from Kriel.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kriel stuns Ferreira-Alves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body shot
and Kriel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ferreira-Alves looks to score with a jab to the body but Kriel is just out of range.
Ferreira-Alves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kriel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferreira-Alves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kriel rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferreira-Alves swinging wildly here.
Kriel tried to score with a low kick but Ferreira-Alves checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferreira-Alves shoots and misses
letting Kriel counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kriel just misses with a punch to the body.
Kriel throws a jab when Ferreira-Alves was well out of range.
Ferreira-Alves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferreira-Alves clinches up against the cage.
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferreira-Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel misses with a knee to the head.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira-Alves tries to score a body lock takedown but Kriel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kriel.
Ferreira-Alves is working Kriel over against the cage.
Kriel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ferreira-Alves.
Kriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves tries to work over Kriel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kriel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferreira-Alves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kriel is defending well.
Willem Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Ferreira-Alves.
Kriel missing with knees to the body.
Kriel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kriel throws a head punch that misses.
Ferreira-Alves taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kriel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body punch.
Ferreira-Alves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kriel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferreira-Alves wants to take the fight to the mat but Kriel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kriel misses with the head strike.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves digs a right hand into Kriel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kriel's gas tank.
Kriel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a takedown attempt but Kriel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kriel looks to land a left hand but Ferreira-Alves moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves pushes Kriel up against the cage in a clinch.
Kriel blocks a body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kriel tries to get to full guard but Ferreira-Alves has control of the leg.
Ferreira-Alves wants to pass to mount but Kriel is defending the position.
Ferreira-Alves prevents Kriel from standing back up.
Kriel won't allow Ferreira-Alves to pass to mount.
Ferreira-Alves wants to take a breather but Kriel is having none of it.
Ferreira-Alves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kriel is controlling an arm, preventing Ferreira-Alves from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to take Kriel's back but instead Kriel gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Ferreira-Alves wants to pass to mount but Kriel is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Felipe Ferreira-Alves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ferreira-Alves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kriel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a body kick.
Kriel throws a leg kick but Ferreira-Alves sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kriel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferreira-Alves. Ferreira-Alves obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferreira-Alves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ferreira-Alves checks a low kick from Kriel.
Ferreira-Alves cracks a nice hook into Kriel's ribs.
Ferreira-Alves checks a leg kick.
Kriel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kriel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ferreira-Alves in his tracks.
Kriel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kriel throws a lazy right hand but Ferreira-Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kriel does it's job there.
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kriel's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kriel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kriel lands with a short shot to the head.
Ferreira-Alves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Ferreira-Alves back against the cage.
Felipe Ferreira-Alves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kriel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kriel can't find room to land a body shot as Ferreira-Alves controls the action.
Kriel misses with a body punch.
Ferreira-Alves content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kriel throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferreira-Alves.
Kriel digs a right hand into Ferreira-Alves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferreira-Alves's gas tank.
Ferreira-Alves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ferreira-Alves pushes Kriel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kriel lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Felipe Ferreira-Alves has been cut.
Ferreira-Alves stalling.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel pushes off an throws an elbow but Ferreira-Alves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira-Alves stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ferreira-Alves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves blocks a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel misses with a knee strike.
Ferreira-Alves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ferreira-Alves tries to throw a body punch but Kriel avoids it by throwing Ferreira-Alves back against the cage.
Kriel tries a body shot but Ferreira-Alves blocks it.
Kriel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kriel missing with knees to the body.
Ferreira-Alves prevents a body shot from Kriel.
Kriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferreira-Alves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ferreira-Alves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kriel prevents it.
Kriel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kriel throws an elbow but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira-Alves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ferreira-Alves slowing the pace effectively.
Kriel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves struggles to land a body shot inside as Kriel controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kriel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ferreira-Alves's brow.
Kriel landing knees to the body.
Kriel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Willem Kriel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves struggles to land a body shot inside as Kriel controls his hands.
Kriel works on Ferreira-Alves's body with a couple of short punches.
Ferreira-Alves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kriel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferreira-Alves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kriel, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kriel.
Ferreira-Alves wants to stall.
Kriel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kriel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kriel swings wildly with an uppercut but Ferreira-Alves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Kriel.
Kriel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ferreira-Alves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira-Alves has hold of one of Kriel's legs. Kriel is fighting the takedown attempt but Ferreira-Alves gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ferreira-Alves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kriel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kriel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferreira-Alves controls the pace.
Kriel can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferreira-Alves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ferreira-Alves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to advance position but Kriel won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willem Kriel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kriel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Willem Kriel!
Willem Kriel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sight (ranked 1265 p4p, 1098 weight class) and Chief Claw (ranked 189 p4p, 165 weight class). The key to victory for Paul Sight has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 23 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Claw!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claw avoids the head kick by Sight.
Claw throws a head kick that misses
and Sight counters with a three punch combo that has Claw backing up. Claw nods at Sight to acknowledge the strikes.
Claw walks into a stiff left hand from Sight.
Claw misses with a takedown
and Sight counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Claw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Claw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Claw is rocked!
Claw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Claw is still on wobbly legs! Can Sight finish him?
Claw backs away from a small jab... but Sight lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Claw crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Sight with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Paul Sight!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Donde (ranked 625 p4p, 2041 weight class) and J Gay G (ranked 67 p4p, 203 weight class). Gay G has chosen Down as his entrance music. Raymond Donde 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Donde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J Gay G!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donde steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gay G.
Gay G misses with an uppercut. Donde saw that one coming.
Gay G cracks Donde with a good jab.
Gay G misses with an uppercut. Donde saw that one coming.
Donde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gay G digs a good hook to Donde's body.
Gay G connects with a nice looking jab.
Gay G 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.
Donde seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Donde is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gay G is aware though and is defending well.
Gay G is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gay G stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gay G doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gay G manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gay G wants to control from the top but Donde keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donde keeping full guard, as Gay G tries to pass.
Gay G is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Donde will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gay G stands and throws Donde's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gay G is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donde knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The strikes coming from Gay G are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gay G working the ground and pound from side control.
Donde regains half guard.
Gay G prevents Donde from improving his position.
Gay G wants to take a breather but Donde is having none of it.
Gay G is working for a kimura but Donde is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donde on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gay G wants to take a breather but Donde is having none of it.
Donde on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Donde has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Gay G. Oh but Donde has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Gay G goes limp - he's gone! Donde jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raymond Donde!
Raymond Donde 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Naulakko (ranked 320 p4p, 4095 weight class) and Suleijma Tudekiks (ranked 54 p4p, 539 weight class). Suleijma Tudekiks will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pertti Naulakko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 47 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Suleijma Tudekiks!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naulakko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Suleijma Tudekiks has been cut.
Naulakko lands a big shot that drops Tudekiks! Can he finish him?
Tudekiks is rocked!
Naulakko pushing down on Tudekiks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tudekiks is still in real trouble! Can Naulakko finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naulakko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Naulakko moves into full mount! Tudekiks won't be happy about that!
Naulakko get's back to his feet.
Naulakko lands a brutal uppercut that launches Tudekiks off his feet! Tudekiks tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pertti Naulakko!
During a confident post fight interview, Pertti Naulakko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Moreno (ranked 331 p4p, 1642 weight class) and Doko Dokov (ranked 53 p4p, 233 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dokov takes the fight into the clinch.
Moreno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dokov tries to clinch up.
Dokov avoids the head kick by Moreno.
Troy Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreno tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moreno closes the distance and clinches.
Dokov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moreno moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Doko Dokov has been cut.
Dokov tries to clinch but Moreno is having none of it.
Moreno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moreno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moreno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moreno. That's going to slow Dokov down.
Dokov feints a jab promting Moreno to slip. Dokov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moreno slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 It looks like Troy Moreno has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dokov pushes Moreno up against the cage in a clinch.
Moreno pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moreno just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dokov's brow.
Moreno breaks the clinch.
Moreno misses with a left hand
and Dokov counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moreno counters with a straight right hand.
Moreno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Troy Moreno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moreno rushes Dokov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moreno lands an elbow just above Dokov 's eye.
Dokov avoiding damage as Moreno throws knees to the body.
Dokov is trying to push Moreno away but Moreno has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moreno creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dokov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Moreno postures up.
Dokov pushes Moreno off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sloppy strikes from Dokov. Those never looked like landing.
Dokov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dokov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Moreno is looking for a sweep.
Dokov gets to mount! Moreno was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dokov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Moreno?
Dokov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dokov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Troy Moreno's cut is getting worse.
Dokov scoring with strikes but Moreno is staying in there.
Troy Moreno's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dokov connects with a bit shot that sees Moreno covering up! More strikes from Dokov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dokov is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doko Dokov!
After winning the bout, Doko Dokov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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