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OFK 106 - Mad Onion Vs Knox PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Naulakko (ranked 762 p4p, 1587 weight class) and Osama Akharraz (ranked 119 p4p, 233 weight class). Naulakko comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amarth - First Kill. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 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 31 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Akharraz!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akharraz throws a head kick but Naulakko moves out of range.
Akharraz lands with an uppercut that bounces Naulakko off the cage and back into range.
Naulakko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naulakko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akharraz.
Akharraz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Akharraz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Naulakko gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Akharraz counters with a head kick.
Akharraz checks a low kick from Naulakko.
Akharraz cracks Naulakko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Naulakko loads up on a big right hand but Akharraz slips the punch.
A big right from Naulakko misses.
A cross from Akharraz lands.
Akharraz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Naulakko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akharraz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good body shot from Akharraz.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Naulakko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akharraz misses with a punch to the body.
Naulakko lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akharraz.
Naulakko can't find room to land a body shot as Akharraz controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Akharraz scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akharraz misses with some punches.
Naulakko wants to stall.
Akharraz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Naulakko blocking some punches.
Akharraz misses with an elbow strike.
Naulakko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Naulakko throws a punch but it's blocked by Akharraz.
Naulakko controlling the action here for a moment.
Akharraz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Naulakko is working Akharraz over against the cage.
Akharraz tries to work over Naulakko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Naulakko - that landed with a thud.
Akharraz trying to control the position but instead, Naulakko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Akharraz into the cage.
Akharraz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Naulakko up against the cage.
Naulakko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akharraz or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz trying to stall but Naulakko improves his position.
Naulakko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Naulakko.
Akharraz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naulakko scores with a hook to the body.
Naulakko prevents a body shot from Akharraz.
Naulakko scores with a shot to the side of Akharraz's head.
Naulakko lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naulakko stalling the fight.
Naulakko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akharrazs head.
Nice body punch from Naulakko.
Akharraz looks winded!
Naulakko lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naulakko.
Naulakko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Naulakko blocks a body shot from Akharraz.
Akharraz throws a head punch that misses.
Naulakko lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naulakko.
Naulakko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akharraz's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akharraz misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Akharraz fails to land.
Naulakko working aggressively here.
Naulakko trying to control the position but instead, Akharraz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Naulakko into the cage.
Naulakko misses with a punch to the body.
Naulakko lands a right hand.
Naulakko tries a body shot but Akharraz blocks it.
Akharraz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akharraz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akharraz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Naulakko is keeping busy.
Naulakko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akharraz.
Akharraz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Akharraz has a couple of punches blocked by Naulakko.
Naulakko prevents a body shot from Akharraz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Naulakko on the inside.
Akharraz prevents a body shot from Naulakko.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akharraz.
A short body shot lands from Naulakko as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Naulakko.
Naulakko blocks an uppercut.
Akharraz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akharraz can't find room to land a body shot as Naulakko controls the action.
Akharraz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akharraz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Naulakko or not.
Naulakko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Naulakko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naulakko drops Akharraz with a huge uppercut! Akharraz drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Naulakko is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pertti Naulakko!
A very excited looking Pertti Naulakko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krisko Kurtev (ranked 1158 p4p, 937 weight class) and Abdullah Zaire (ranked 179 p4p, 142 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdullah Zaire!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kurtev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kurtev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zaire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kurtev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zaire wriggles free and stands up.
Kurtev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zaire slaps away a takedown attempt from Kurtev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurtev fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurtev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kurtev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurtev checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurtev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurtev.
A head kick misses from Zaire.
Kurtev shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zaire counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zaire misses with a left hand
and Kurtev counters with a nice body shot.
Kurtev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zaire is looking for a sweep.
Zaire is trying to control Kurtev's posture but Kurtev avoids it.
Zaire is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kurtev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kurtev throwing shots but Zaire is blocking nicely.
Zaire keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire tries to get to full guard but Kurtev has control of the leg.
Kurtev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire is trying to maintain the position but Kurtev is very close to passing his half guard.
Kurtev drops an elbow to the side of Zaire's head.
Zaire moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kurtev stopping the sweep attempt from Zaire.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zaire wants to sweep here but Kurtev controlling him for the moment.
Zaire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zaire wants to get back to his feet but Kurtev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kurtev is working Zaire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kurtev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kurtev throws a big right hand that misses.
Zaire controlling the position.
Let's hope that Zaire 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.
Kurtev throwing strikes from guard but Zaire blocks nicely.
Zaire is controlling Kurtev's posture.
Zaire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zaire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kurtev stopping the sweep attempt from Zaire.
Kurtev is fighting to break Zaire's control of his arms but Zaire is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kurtev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kurtev looks for a takedown but Zaire sprawls well.
Kurtev misses with a takedown attempt
and Zaire counters with a good, hard body kick but Kurtev shrugs it off.
Kurtev with a poor takedown
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurtev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown but Zaire shows good takedown defense.
Zaire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kurtev goes for a double leg but Zaire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zaire continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kurtev misses with a takedown attempt
and Zaire counters with an outside leg kick.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurtev shoots in for a double leg but Zaire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zaire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kurtev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kurtev shoots and misses
and Zaire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaire throws a right and a left that Kurtev avoids nicely.
Nice body kick from Zaire.
Zaire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurtev.
Zaire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire cracks Kurtev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zaire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kurtev tries for a takedown but Zaire circles away easily
and Zaire counters with a good low kick that Kurtev was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Zaire misses.
A good leg kick by Zaire.
Kurtev darts in looking for a takedown but Zaire gets double underhooks and turns Kurtev into the cage.
Kurtev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zaire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zaire lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Zaire.
Zaire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurtev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zaire pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zaire lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zaire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kurtev.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaire lands a big head kick that sends Kurtev tumbling to the mat! Zaire takes a step backwards and waves Kurtev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Kurtev is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire delivers a nice body kick.
Oh Kurtev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaire cracks a nice hook into Kurtev's ribs.
Zaire weaves into range and cracks Kurtev right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kurtev goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Zaire is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdullah Zaire!
During a confident post fight interview, Abdullah Zaire 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 Andrew Barnes (ranked 696 p4p, 1604 weight class) and Kyle Seehaver (ranked 104 p4p, 229 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Excellent MT
Granite 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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Kyle Seehaver!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes misses with a straight right.
Seehaver changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Seehaver's head.
Seehaver dives in for a single leg takedown but Barnes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Barnes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Seehaver.
Seehaver looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Kyle Seehaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seehaver is defended easily by Barnes.
Andrew Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Seehaver.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Barnes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seehaver or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
Barnes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barnes wants it to stay on the feet.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seehaver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Seehaver fails with the takedown.
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses.
Seehaver shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Seehaver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barnes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Andrew Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick.
Crunch! Barnes slams his shin into Seehaver's torso.
Seehaver looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Seehaver changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Seehaver tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Barnes. No joy for Seehaver on that attempt.
Barnes jabs at Seehaver's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seehaver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Seehaver gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seehaver or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barnes.
Good leg kick by Barnes.
Seehaver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barnes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnes throws a body punch but Seehaver moves out of range.
Seehaver fails with the takedown.
Barnes feinted with a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Barnes misses its intended target.
Seehaver shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Barnes feints a jab promting Seehaver to slip. Barnes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Seehaver slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 Seehaver is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crack! A monster head kick from Barnes and Seehaver falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Barnes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andrew Barnes!
Andrew Barnes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willem Kriel (ranked 459 p4p, 2754 weight class) and Danny Raggazza (ranked 65 p4p, 374 weight class). Kriel comes to the cage accompanied by Jack Parow & Freshlyground - Army Of One. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 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 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Raggazza!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Kriel is predictable there
and Raggazza counters with a stiff right hand.
Kriel missing with a left hand there. Raggazza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raggazza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kriel defends it well.
Raggazza with a nice calf kick.
Raggazza throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheers as Kriel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Raggazza doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Kriel misses.
Kriel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kriel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raggazza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kriel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raggazza misses with a hook.
Raggazza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raggazza checks a leg kick nicely.
Kriel wants to slow Raggazza down by chopping away at his legs.
Raggazza feints the counter takedown.
Kriel throws the left hand but Raggazza avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kriel cracks Raggazza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kriel missing with a left hand there. Raggazza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Willem Kriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kriel misses with a few strikes there.
Raggazza closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kriel throws out a loose jab but Raggazza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kriel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raggazza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raggazza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kriel throws a hook but Raggazza blocks it.
The fighters circling - Kriel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Kriel misses the target.
Raggazza defending well as Kriel loads up on a big left hand.
Raggazza moves out of range as Kriel strikes.
Raggazza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raggazza moves out of range of the body kick.
Raggazza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Raggazza. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raggazza throws out a leg kick but Kriel moves out of range and Raggazza only half commits.
Raggazza scores with a jab to the body.
Kriel misses with a left hand
and Raggazza counters with a nice body shot.
A clash of legs there as Raggazza blocks the low kick.
Kriel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kriel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Raggazza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kriel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raggazza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raggazza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raggazza throws a right hand that Kriel ducks under and follows up with a left that Kriel also avoids with ease.
Kriel tries a head kick but it misses.
Raggazza lands a lovely overhand right.
Kriel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raggazza ducks right into an uppercut from Kriel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel thumps Raggazza with a low kick.
Kriel throws a solid leg kick but Raggazza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kriel.
Raggazza with the counter takedown but Kriel avoids it easily.
Raggazza misses with a body shot.
Kriel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raggazza feints the counter takedown.
Kriel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kriel is looking to land body kicks.
Kriel throws a shot to the body.
Raggazza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kriel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kriel lands with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kriel.
Kriel loads up on a big right hand but Raggazza slips the punch.
Raggazza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kriel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raggazza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kriel.
Raggazza blocks a leg kick.
Raggazza with the counter takedown but Kriel avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raggazza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kriel.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kriel checks a leg kick.
Kriel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raggazza swings for the body but Kriel moves out of range.
Good work by Raggazza as he checks the leg kick.
Kriel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raggazza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Kriel.
Raggazza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kriel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raggazza feints the counter takedown.
Raggazza takes one to the chin there.
Kriel throws a solid leg kick but Raggazza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kriel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willem Kriel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
No joy there for Raggazza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kriel throws a lazy right hand but Raggazza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kriel blocks a low kick nicely.
Raggazza misses with a left hand
enabling Kriel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kriel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raggazza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raggazza ducks under a wild hook from Kriel.
Raggazza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Raggazza lands a slapping body shot.
Kriel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kriel throws a body punch but Raggazza moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kriel lands a head kick!
Raggazza fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kriel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kriel misses with a low kick.
Raggazza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kriel. Kriel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raggazza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kriel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kriel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Kriel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Raggazza wants to slow Kriel down by chopping away at his legs.
Kriel is looking to chop away at Raggazza's legs.
Raggazza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raggazza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kriel defends it well.
Raggazza throws a body shot but no joy.
Kriel slips a jab from Raggazza.
Raggazza moves out of range as Kriel throws a body kick.
Kriel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kriel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raggazza.
Kriel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Raggazza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kriel doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kriel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kriel looks to throw a body kick
and Raggazza counters with a straight right hand.
Kriel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raggazza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kriel rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raggazza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Raggazza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raggazza with the counter takedown but Kriel avoids it easily.
Kriel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Kriel there.
Raggazza moves away from the strike by Kriel.
Raggazza was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kriel swings for the body but Raggazza moves out of range.
Kriel misses with a hook.
And Raggazza tries to counter it with a takedown but Kriel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kriel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kriel looks to land a left hand but Raggazza moved out of range nicely.
Raggazza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kriel was well out of range. Poor timing from Raggazza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raggazza takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good standup being displayed there by Kriel as he connects with a hook.
Kriel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raggazza avoids the body shot from Kriel.
Kriel works Raggazza's body with a nice hook.
Kriel missing with a left hand there. Raggazza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kriel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Kriel misses.
Kriel lands a body shot.
Raggazza moves out of range as Kriel strikes.
Kriel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kriel looks to land a body kick but Raggazza moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kriel throws a chopping leg kick but Raggazza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kriel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kriel scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kriel looks to land a right hand but Raggazza moved out of range.
Raggazza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kriel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raggazza can do to turn this around?
Kriel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Raggazza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kriel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raggazza on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Raggazza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kriel has got the better of the exchanges.
Raggazza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kriel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raggazza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Raggazza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Raggazza ducks under a wild hook from Kriel.
Raggazza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kriel throws a leg kick
and Raggazza counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willem Kriel dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kriel misses with a kick to the body.
Raggazza slips a straight right by Kriel.
Raggazza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kriel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kriel throws a leg kick
and Raggazza counters with a takedown into side control.
Raggazza advances to mount.
Raggazza lands a heavy elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Raggazza there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Raggazza thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Raggazza working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Kriel slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Raggazza missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raggazza lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raggazza is keen to just control but Kriel is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Raggazza.
Raggazza has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kriel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Raggazza.
Raggazza looking to control but Kriel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Danny Raggazza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Raggazza landing shots from mount.
Raggazza sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kriel is bucking up trying to escape but Raggazza cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Raggazza thowing shots but they're missing.
Raggazza throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Raggazza fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raggazza breaks from Kriel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raggazza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kriel is looking to escape.
Kriel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kriel is rocked!
Raggazza unloading with bombs!
Oh Kriel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raggazza unloads with some shots from mount but Kriel bucks and avoids them well.
Raggazza lands a heavy elbow.
Raggazza misses with a head shot.
Raggazza in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Raggazza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kriel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Raggazza scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kriel?
Kriel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Raggazza tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Raggazza is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kriel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kriel!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel 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.
Kriel seems to have got his legs back now.
Raggazza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raggazza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kriel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Raggazza wants to improve his position but Kriel is controlling well.
Raggazza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Raggazza actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Raggazza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Raggazza throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Raggazza wants to sweep here but Kriel controlling him for the moment.
Raggazza wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kriel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raggazza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kriel won't allow Raggazza to sweep him here.
Raggazza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kriel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danny Raggazza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raggazza throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kriel uses it to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Raggazza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willem Kriel!
Willem Kriel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sight (ranked 1069 p4p, 837 weight class) and Jacob Rees Mogg (ranked 164 p4p, 129 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Rees Mogg!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg scores with a body shot.
Rees Mogg defending well as Sight loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Rees Mogg misses.
Rees Mogg clinches.
Rees Mogg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sight backwards.
Rees Mogg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sight is trying to break the clinch but Rees Mogg is controlling him.
Sight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sight gets tackled into the cage by Rees Mogg. Rees Mogg maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rees Mogg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sight lands with a hook. Rees Mogg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sight moves away from the strike by Rees Mogg.
A little feinted left hand from Sight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sight lands with an overhand left.
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!
Sight misses with a hook.
Rees Mogg misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sight throws a jab but it's blocked by Rees Mogg.
Sight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rees Mogg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sight.
Sight swings for the body but Rees Mogg moves out of range.
Sight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rees Mogg clinches.
Rees Mogg scores with a shoulder strike.
Sight is trying to break the clinch but Rees Mogg has him pressed against the cage.
Sight is trying to push Rees Mogg away but Rees Mogg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sight is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Sight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sight has had enough of the clinch but Rees Mogg keeps him there for the moment.
Sight looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg scores with a shot to the side of Sight's head.
Rees Mogg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rees Mogg lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sight looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sight is trying to break the clinch but Rees Mogg has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rees Mogg's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sight.
Rees Mogg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sight backwards.
Rees Mogg presses Sight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Rees Mogg.
Rees Mogg misses with a punch on the inside.
Rees Mogg has Sight pressed against the cage, preventing Sight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sight wants to break free but Rees Mogg has control.
Rees Mogg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sight tries to break free but Rees Mogg pushes him back against the cage.
Sight wants to break free but Rees Mogg has control.
A short left from Rees Mogg.
Sight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rees Mogg lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Rees Mogg.
A hook to the body from Rees Mogg.
A short left from Rees Mogg.
Sight is rocked!
Rees Mogg throws a punch but it's blocked by Sight.
Oh Sight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rees Mogg working aggressively here.
Rees Mogg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sight tries to circle away but Rees Mogg has him pinned against the cage.
Rees Mogg has a couple of punches blocked by Sight.
Sight seems to have got his legs back now.
Sight wants to break free but Rees Mogg has control.
Rees Mogg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rees Mogg creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Sight! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Rees Mogg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Rees Mogg!
Post fight, Jacob Rees Mogg took to the microphone: 'Churchill would be delighted.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Cosby (ranked 587 p4p, 1447 weight class) and Orla Wanker (ranked 94 p4p, 225 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Cosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker misses with a two punch combination.
Cosby has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Cosby clobbers Wanker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
 It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Cosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cosby, as that shot connected.
Wanker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cosby.
Wanker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wanker connects with the punch.
Cosby ducks under a wild hook from Wanker.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses.
Cosby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cosby keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cosby misses with a shot to the body
and Wanker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cosby won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosby keeps working.
Wanker tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cosby can't do much from the bottom here.
Wanker is looking to take a break and control but Cosby is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cosby manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wanker is working away from the top position though.
Wanker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cosby keeping control of the position.
Cosby regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wanker trying to control but Cosby is working from the bottom.
Wanker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cosby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wanker trying to control but Cosby is working from the bottom.
Wanker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cosby haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cosby is adopting a defensive guard.
Wanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Wanker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cosby is keeping the position for now.
Cosby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wanker is one step ahead there.
Wanker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cosby can't keep his opponent in guard - Wanker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cosby tries to get to full guard but Wanker has control of the leg.
Wanker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cosby is looking for a sweep. Wanker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cosby trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cosby won't allow Wanker to pass to mount.
Cosby gets full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wanker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wanker passes Cosby's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cosby is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cosby keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wanker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wanker trying to pass the guard but Cosby defending well.
Wanker content to control rather than advance.
Cosby wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cosby trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wanker manages to pass to mount!
Cosby tries to hold on but Wanker postures up.
Wanker has hold of Cosby's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cosby manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wanker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cosby prevents Wanker from taking his back.
Wanker tries to control but Cosby wriggling away.
Wanker content just to control the position here.
Cosby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wanker working for a submission but Cosby is keeping him at bay.
Cosby sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orla Wanker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wanker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wanker moves forwards but Cosby connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice cross by Cosby.
Wanker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cosby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cosby blocks a head kick by Wanker.
Cosby scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wanker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wanker.
Wanker darts in looking for a takedown but Cosby gets double underhooks and turns Wanker into the cage.
Cosby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wanker has time to react.
Cosby scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wanker throws a sloppy head kick and Cosby moves out of range easily.
Cosby forces Wanker back against the cage and clinches.
Cosby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wanker or not.
Cosby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wanker backwards.
A shot in the inside from Cosby.
Cosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That has opened up Orla Wanker's cut even more.
Cosby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wankers head.
Cosby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wanker backwards.
Wanker is breathing heavily.
Cosby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wanker is rocked!
Wanker tries to circle away but Cosby has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby drops Wanker onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wanker is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wanker is still on wobbly legs! Can Cosby finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Cosby.
Cosby lands a left hand.
Cosby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wanker.
Cosby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cosby scores with a hook to the body.
Cosby lands an elbow inside.
Bill Cosby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cosby lands a hook that snaps the head of Wanker backwards.
Cosby creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wanker with a big uppercut! Wanker tries to clinch up but Cosby pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wanker to the mat! Wanker covers up and Cosby unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bill Cosby!
Bill Cosby was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gothic Line (ranked 240 p4p, 960 weight class) and Daniel Brand (ranked 42 p4p, 126 weight class). Line comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Daniel Brand 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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gothic Line!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Brand!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brand misses with an uppercut
and Brand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brand changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniel Brand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Line.
Line slips a jab and a cross from Brand.
A little feinted left hand from Line on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brand looks to land a right hand but Line moved out of range.
Line swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brand on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Line throws a poor cross that misses
and Line takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brand just misses with a punch to the body.
Line scores with a jab to the body.
Line swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Line.
Brand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Line ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Line counters with a nice body kick.
Nice cross by Brand.
Line scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brand fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Line uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brand.
Brand misses with a hook.
Line lands a right hook to the body.
Line pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brand is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brand throws a right hand that misses
and Line counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Line lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brand doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brand connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Line lands a big head kick that sends Brand tumbling to the mat! Line takes a step backwards and waves Brand back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brand misses with a combination
and Line counters with a leg kick.
Line connects with a single shot there.
Line thows a left - swing and a miss!
Line misses with an uppercut
and Brand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brand misses with a left hand
letting Line counter with a right hand.
Line with a nice cross.
Line connects with a body shot that sends Brand's belly button to the back.
Brand throws a lazy right hand but Line sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Line needs to keep his hands up - Brand had a free shot at his head there.
Line lands a big right hand that sends Brand crashing to the mat! Line stays standing though and waves Brand back to his feet!
Brand is rocked!
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Brand takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Line cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gothic Line!
A less than humble Gothic Line misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Furnum Pullum (ranked 358 p4p, 600 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 56 p4p, 95 weight class). 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furnum Pullum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pullum fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Krnacova sprawls well initially but Pullum persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Krnacova gets full guard.
Krnacova utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krnacova is looking to sweep but instead, Pullum has passed into half guard.
Pullum is trying to control the action in half guard but Krnacova is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Krnacova is looking for a sweep. Pullum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pullum lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Krnacova wants to control but Pullum is keeping busy.
Krnacova tries to get to full guard but Pullum has control of the leg.
Krnacova trying to control from the bottom.
Pullum is keen to just control but Krnacova is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova has hold of Pullum's hands but Pullum slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krnacova manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pullum stopping the sweep attempt from Krnacova.
Krnacova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krnacova working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Krnacova is working Pullum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krnacova with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pullum keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Krnacova 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.
Krnacova is looking to work some ground and pound but Pullum has wrist control.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Pullum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pullum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krnacova trying to control but Pullum is working from the bottom.
Pullum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pullum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova throwing strikes but missing.
Krnacova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Krnacova connects with a couple of short punches.
Pullum wants to sweep here but Krnacova controlling him for the moment.
Krnacova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Krnacova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krnacova is in close to Pullum's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pullum working for a triangle but Krnacova defends it easily.
Pullum wants to sweep here but Krnacova controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Krnacova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Krnacova looking to pass the guard.
Krnacova postures up and lands a big shot to Pullum's brow.
Pullum is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Pullum keeps moving.
Krnacova is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Krnacova is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krnacova lands a couple of elbows.
Pullum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krnacova defends it easily.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Pullum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Krnacova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pullum's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krnacova trying to control but Pullum is working from the bottom.
Krnacova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krnacova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Felix Krnacova will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Krnacova pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pullum attempts a counter takedown but Krnacova avoids it well and moves away.
Pullum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Krnacova manages to pull guard.
Krnacova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pullum tries to roll over but Krnacova keeps him under control.
Pullum looking for submissions off his back.
Pullum has hold of Krnacova's hands but Krnacova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pullum has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krnacova is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krnacova connects with a nice short shot to Pullum's temple.
Pullum has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Krnacova scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Krnacova wants to take a breather but Pullum is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krnacova lands a nice short elbow.
Pullum gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova is in close to Pullum's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Krnacova working some strikes from top position.
Krnacova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krnacova landing with the ground and pound.
Krnacova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pullum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krnacova is aware though and is defending well.
Krnacova distracts Pullum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pullum wants to sweep but no luck.
Krnacova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pullum's head.
Pullum has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
Krnacova 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.
Krnacova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pullum's head.
Krnacova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova works over Pullum with some ground and pound from guard.
Krnacova is working Pullum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krnacova works over Pullum with some ground and pound from guard.
Pullum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krnacova is one step ahead there.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Pullum keeps moving.
Krnacova might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pullum haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Krnacova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Pullum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felix Krnacova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krnacova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Pullum keeps moving.
Krnacova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pullum's head.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Pullum keeps moving.
Krnacova looking to sit in guard and control but Pullum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pullum trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Pullum is looking to work some ground and pound but Krnacova has wrist control.
Krnacova lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pullum wants to sweep here but Krnacova controlling him for the moment.
Krnacova lands a couple of elbows.
Krnacova is working Pullum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pullum is trying to control the position but Krnacova postures up.
Krnacova landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Krnacova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pullum is keeping the position for now.
Pullum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krnacova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Krnacova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pullum is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krnacova defends well.
Krnacova is working Pullum over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krnacova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Krnacova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Krnacova shoots in looking for a takedown. Pullum tries to sprawl out of it but Krnacova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pullum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Krnacova fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pullum feinted with a counter takedown.
Krnacova looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Krnacova controlling the action here.
Krnacova trying to control from half guard but Pullum is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Krnacova in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum is refusing to be controlled, as Krnacova sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krnacova lands a nice short elbow.
Pullum is pressing down on Krnacova's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krnacova connects with a couple of short punches.
Pullum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krnacova throws an elbow that misses. Pullum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krnacova's guard. Nice move by Pullum!
Krnacova 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.
Pullum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova is trying to control the position but Pullum postures up.
Pullum trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pullum controlling from the top position.
Krnacova wants to sweep but no luck.
Pullum looking to pass the guard.
Krnacova looking for a sweep. Not yet Krnacova, not yet.
Pullum controlling from the top position.
Pullum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pullum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krnacova's guard.
Pullum not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova is looking to improve his position.
Krnacova wants to control but Pullum is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pullum drops an elbow to the side of Krnacova's head.
Pullum looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Krnacova works his way to full guard. Good work.
Krnacova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pullum manages to get himself to full guard.
Pullum wants to sweep here but Krnacova controlling him for the moment.
Krnacova stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pullum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pullum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Krnacova is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullum is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Krnacova tries to get to full guard but Pullum has control of the leg.
Krnacova is trying to control but can't.
Krnacova is not content to let Pullum control the position.
Krnacova tries to get to full guard but Pullum has control of the leg.
Pullum is trying to control. Krnacova wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krnacova keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krnacova is looking to control Pullum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krnacova avoid being mounted?
Pullum working Krnacova over with strikes.
Krnacova moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Furnum Pullum did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Krnacova feints and as Pullum raises his hands in defense, Krnacova changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pullum is looking for a triangle but Krnacova pushes his legs off easily.
Krnacova landing some decent shots from guard.
Krnacova chips away with some ground and pound.
Krnacova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Krnacova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Krnacova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullum has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
Pullum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krnacova manages to get himself to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krnacova is on top in guard.
Krnacova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova controlling from the top position.
Krnacova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krnacova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krnacova is pushing down on Pullum's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pullum is fighting to maintain full guard but Krnacova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Krnacova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Krnacova seems content to control.
Pullum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pullum is working hard here to advance position.
Krnacova controlling the action here.
Pullum is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krnacova scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova winds up and cracks Pullum with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Krnacova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Krnacova is nestled in close to Pullum, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Krnacova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pullum moves into full guard.
Krnacova sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pullum keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Krnacova distracts Pullum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Pullum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krnacova manages to get himself to full guard.
Pullum slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pullum trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
Pullum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Krnacova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krnacova wants to improve his position but instead Pullum has moved into half guard.
Krnacova trying to hold on to Pullum's head to control him but Pullum postures up.
Krnacova is trying to get back to full guard.
Pullum is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Krnacova doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pullum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullum lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Krnacova is trying to get back to full guard.
Krnacova gets back to full guard.
Krnacova wants to reverse the position here. Pullum has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Krnacova is forced to tap! Krnacova looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Furnum Pullum!
Furnum Pullum retains his middleweight title!
Furnum Pullum gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huwan Bagwis (ranked 218 p4p, 795 weight class) and Cesare Tiramanti (ranked 40 p4p, 125 weight class). Huwan Bagwis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cesare Tiramanti's chin.
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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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huwan Bagwis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cesare Tiramanti!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiramanti connects with a nice looking jab.
Tiramanti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagwis moves away.
Bagwis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tiramanti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bagwis.
A swing and a miss from Tiramanti.
Bagwis takes a swing at Tiramanti's ribcage but misses.
Tiramanti defending well as Bagwis loads up on a big left hand.
Tiramanti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bagwis counters with a nice uppercut.
Tiramanti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bagwis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tiramanti has time to react.
Tiramanti misses with an uppercut
and Bagwis counters with a stiff right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tiramanti has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A low kick lands for Tiramanti.
Bagwis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiramanti.
Bagwis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bagwis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tiramanti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bagwis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Tiramanti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiramanti blocks a jab.
Bagwis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiramanti manages to avoid it.
Tiramanti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiramanti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bagwis misses with a hook. Tiramanti ducked under it nicely.
Tiramanti tries to clinch but Bagwis moves out of range.
Tiramanti misses the jab.
Tiramanti throws a looping overhand right but Bagwis ducks down to avoid it.
Bagwis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bagwis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tiramanti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bagwis.
Tiramanti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bagwis on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiramanti throws a lazy right hand but Bagwis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bagwis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bagwis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tiramanti finds it's way round the side to connect with Bagwis's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagwis jabs at Tiramanti's body.
Bagwis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bagwis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tiramanti tries to clinch up.
Bagwis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bagwis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiramanti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tiramanti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Bagwis to counter with a crisp jab.
Tiramanti throws a body shot but no joy.
Bagwis digs a good hook to Tiramanti's body.
Cesare Tiramanti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagwis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiramanti was well out of range. Poor timing from Bagwis.
Bagwis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tiramanti doesn't seem bothered though.
Tiramanti looks winded!
A big right from Tiramanti misses.
Bagwis scores with a hook to the body. Tiramanti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tiramanti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bagwis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bagwis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tiramanti gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Bagwis gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Tiramanti is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huwan Bagwis!
A pretty intense looking Huwan Bagwis took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mad Onion (ranked 115 p4p, 180 weight class) and Zeta Knox (ranked 16 p4p, 34 weight class). Knox comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Five Finger Death Punch | Bad Company kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Luke Mad Onion could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zeta Knox's chin.
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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 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Mad Onion!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zeta Knox!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mad Onion darts in and clinches Knox up against the cage.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mad Onion lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Mad Onion misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knox.
Our sources have told us that Mad Onion has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mad Onion tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mad Onion creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knox wants to break free but Mad Onion has control.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mad Onion throws an elbow but misses.
Mad Onion manages to break the clinch.
Knox takes one to the side of the head.
Mad Onion rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Knox's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mad Onion slips a jab from Knox.
Mad Onion misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mad Onion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Mad Onion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox misses with a right hand
and Mad Onion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mad Onion closes the distance but Knox moves to the side
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mad Onion tries to clinch there but Knox circles away.
Luke Mad Onion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox misses with a looping left.
Mad Onion fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knox 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.
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mad Onion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Mad Onion missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knox.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mad Onion scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mad Onion.
Mad Onion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Mad Onion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mad Onion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
 It looks like Luke Mad Onion has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mad Onion throws a big shot that misses.
Knox lands a big uppercut and Mad Onion crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mad Onion looks OK. Knox waves Mad Onion back to his feet!
Mad Onion is rocked!
Mad Onion leaves his chin hanging out and Knox seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mad Onion crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox is the new heavyweight champion!
Zeta Knox made sure to mention his sponsor, Savage Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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