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OFK 137 - PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Cool (ranked 5445 p4p, 23181 weight class) and Joao Da Silva (ranked 547 p4p, 586 weight class). Kevin Cool could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joao Da Silva's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Cool!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joao Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cool looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Da Silva is fending him off so far but Cool persists. Nope, Da Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been hearing reports that Cool has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Da Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Da Silva throws a body kick that misses.
Cool takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cool fails with the takedown
and Da Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cool closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Da Silva quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva wants to control but Cool is keeping busy.
Cool prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
Cool maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Da Silva could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cool has cracked it and Da Silva is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cool!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Cool!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brett Stone (ranked 5554 p4p, 4449 weight class) and Max Holloway (ranked 433 p4p, 389 weight class). Holloway has chosen Face the Pain as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holloway throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
Holloway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone attempts a counter takedown but Holloway avoids it well and moves away.
Stone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Holloway on his heels. He'll look to pass Holloway's guard now, I'm sure.
Stone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Holloway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stone 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.
Stone decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Holloway, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone forces Holloway back against the cage and clinches.
Stone misses with a knee strike.
Holloway wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holloway looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Holloway takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stone.
Stone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Holloway's efforts to push away.
Stone is working Holloway over against the cage.
Stone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Holloway is trying to force a seperation but Stone has the dominant position.
Holloway is trying to break the clinch but Stone is controlling him.
Stone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holloway looks winded!
Holloway working hard to break the clinch.
Stone digs a right hand underneath Holloway's ribcage. Holloway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stone crunches a lovely knee into Holloway's ribcage.
Holloway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
A right hand to the body from Stone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Holloway takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Holloway's face.
 It looks like Max Holloway has been cut.
Stone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Stone.
Stone landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stone.
Stone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Holloway's face.
Stone lands an elbow inside.
Stone lands a body shot.
Stone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holloway or not.
Stone lands a good knee to the midsection. Holloway won't want to take too many of those.
Stone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stone crunches a lovely knee into Holloway's ribcage.
Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stone landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stone utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Holloway lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stone lands a nice knee to the body.
Stone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stone lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stone.
Stone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stone crunches a lovely knee into Holloway's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Stone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 Holloway is rocked!
Stone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holloway is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Stone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Stone as the two fighters clinch.
Holloway seems to have recovered his senses.
Stone lands an elbow inside.
Stone lands a knee to the head.
Holloway tries to break the clinch but Stone is controlling the position.
Stone has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Holloway goes down! Stone pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Stone cracks Holloway with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Stone immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Holloway is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Stone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Stone!
Brett Stone very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Max Holloway stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not going to get mad over something that I have no control over'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Temirov (ranked 595 p4p, 2664 weight class) and J Gay G (ranked 70 p4p, 262 weight class). Gay G comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ruslan Temirov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to J Gay G's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 2, fighting out of London, Ruslan Temirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J Gay G!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay G jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gay G moves away from the strike by Temirov.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
Gay G lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gay G lands a head shot.
Temirov throws a series of strikes that have Gay G backpedaling.
Temirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gay G.
Temirov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Temirov cracks Gay G with a right hand to the side of the head.
Temirov misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temirov staying out of range there.
Gay G cracks Temirov with an open hand slap.
Temirov swinging wildly here.
Gay G throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gay G throws an off balance right hand
and Temirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gay G fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Temirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gay G.
Temirov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Temirov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay G ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temirov moves away.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Temirov stuns Gay G with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Temirov. No joy for Gay G on that attempt.
Gay G misses with a hook. Temirov ducked under it nicely.
Temirov throws a big counter combination but Gay G scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gay G misses with a shot to the body
and Temirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gay G is rocked!
Temirov lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Gay G out cold! Gay G is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ruslan Temirov!
Ruslan Temirov made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 1301 p4p, 4824 weight class) and Jean Labosky (ranked 151 p4p, 407 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 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, Bobby Bomstaerk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 57 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jean Labosky!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Labosky does no damage.
Labosky throws a series of strikes that have Bomstaerk backpedaling.
Bomstaerk shoots in and gets a takedown into Labosky's guard.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Labosky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bomstaerk lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bomstaerk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bomstaerk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Labosky keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.
Labosky controls Bomstaerk momentarily but Bomstaerk frees himself.
Labosky 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labosky keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.
Bomstaerk throws a big right hand that misses.
Labosky can't keep his opponent in guard - Bomstaerk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bomstaerk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Labosky wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bomstaerk lands a nice short elbow.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bomstaerk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bomstaerk passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk looking to control but Labosky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bomstaerk landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bomstaerk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Labosky is looking to improve his position but Bomstaerk isn't that keen on the idea.
Bomstaerk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Labosky tries to hold on but Bomstaerk pushes him away.
Bomstaerk fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomstaerk looking to finish Labosky with some ground and pound. This is bad for Labosky!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bomstaerk with the ground and pound from mount.
Labosky is rocked!
Bomstaerk is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Labosky can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Labosky is still in real trouble! Can Bomstaerk finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Labosky wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Bomstaerk celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bomstaerk!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bobby Bomstaerk made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shamrock (ranked 1588 p4p, 4104 weight class) and Mono Loco (ranked 175 p4p, 373 weight class). Shamrock comes to the cage accompanied by One Winged Angel by The Black Mages. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 54 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock misses with a hook.
A shot to the body from Shamrock misses
and Loco counters with a takedown into side control.
Loco is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shamrock wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shamrock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shamrock is pushing Loco's head away, looking to escape. Loco manages to hold on to the position though.
Loco misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Shamrock trying to control but Loco flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
What can Shamrock do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Loco patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock trying to get back to his feet but Loco is in full control for now.
Loco has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Loco trying to control momentarily.
I would not like to be Shamrock right now.
Loco is looking for a choke. Shamrock gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Shamrock manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock postures up.
Shamrock tries to stand but Loco is controlling from the bottom.
Shamrock won't allow Loco to sweep him here.
Loco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Loco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shamrock manages to get himself to full guard.
Shamrock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Loco is controlling him.
That's four 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.
Loco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shamrock looking to control.
Loco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Loco tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard.
Loco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loco is pushing down on Shamrock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shamrock is fighting to maintain full guard but Loco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shamrock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mono Loco dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Loco misses with a takedown
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shamrock!
It looks like Mono Loco has been cut.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Loco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shamrock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Loco or perhaps it was just good defense by Shamrock, which made it look bad.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
Shamrock lands a glancing blow to the side of Loco's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock lands a jab-cross combination.
Loco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to avoid it but Loco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shamrock to the ground. Shamrock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt.
As Loco backs away, Shamrock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Shamrock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mono Loco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loco takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shamrock counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick
and Loco counters with a single leg into guard. Shamrock didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shamrock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco postures up.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock pulls Loco in to control the position.
Shamrock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Loco's guard.
Shamrock tries to stand but Loco is controlling from the bottom.
Loco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shamrock is aware though and is defending well.
Shamrock wants to get up but he can't break Loco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Loco pulls Shamrock in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Loco has his takedown stuffed
and Shamrock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Loco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shamrock defends it nicely.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Loco ducks down to avoid it.
Loco has his takedown stuffed
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mono Loco's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Loco shoots and misses
and Shamrock counters with a one-two to the body.
Loco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shamrock circles away.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Loco manages to avoid it.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Loco doesn't seem bothered though.
Loco has a takedown stuffed.
Shamrock throws a big counter combination but Loco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
Loco feints and as Shamrock raises his hands in defense, Loco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock wants to stand up but Loco is controlling him.
Shamrock looking for a sweep. Not yet Shamrock, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco 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.
Loco wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Loco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Loco drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Loco misses with a takedown
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shamrock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Loco. Loco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shamrock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Loco is working for takedown but Shamrock is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shamrock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Loco avoids it.
Good body shot from Shamrock.
Loco tries to pull guard but Shamrock won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands a body punch.
Loco wants to take the fight to the mat but Shamrock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Loco tries to pull guard but Shamrock holds him up against the cage and eventually Loco drops back down to his feet.
Loco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Loco wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock struggles to land a body shot inside as Loco controls his hands.
Loco is trying to pull guard but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Loco has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shamrock after a bit of a struggle.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loco.
Loco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shamrock to keep the fight standing.
Shamrock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Shamrock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock prevents the takedown attempt.
Loco breaks from the clinch.
Loco darts in looking for a takedown but Shamrock gets double underhooks and turns Loco into the cage.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Loco has time to react.
Shamrock scores with a one two! Loco had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loco ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
Loco is rocked!
Loco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shamrock pinned against the cage. Shamrock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shamrock 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
After the fight, Nick Shamrock was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Nagasaki (ranked 299 p4p, 725 weight class) and Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 20 p4p, 49 weight class). Nagasaki comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Souls - Joy Division . 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Nagasaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nagasaki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sripituksakul to the ground. Nagasaki is now in Sripituksakul's guard.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sripituksakul is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Sripituksakul is retaining full guard.
Nagasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagasaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sripituksakul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagasaki is working Sripituksakul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nagasaki works over Sripituksakul with some ground and pound from guard.
Sripituksakul manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nagasaki manages to get himself to full guard.
Sripituksakul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nagasaki trying to control the position.
Sripituksakul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagasaki is keeping the position for now.
Nagasaki is trying to control the position but Sripituksakul postures up.
Sripituksakul passes into half guard.
Nagasaki is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sripituksakul is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Nagasaki still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Nagasaki has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Nagasaki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sripituksakul some visible discomfort.
Nagasaki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nagasaki cracks Sripituksakul with a big elbow.
Sripituksakul is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nagasaki is working Sripituksakul over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sripituksakul gets back to half guard.
Sripituksakul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nagasaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sripituksakul keeps working.
Nagasaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sripituksakul wants to get back to full guard.
Sripituksakul is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Sripituksakul moves into full guard.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki with a nice head shot there.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sripituksakul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki with a nice head shot there.
Nagasaki cracks Sripituksakul with a solid left hand.
Nagasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sripituksakul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sripituksakul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nagasaki won't allow Sripituksakul to sweep him here.
Nagasaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Nagasaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Sripituksakul counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sripituksakul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sripituksakul is looking for a sweep. Nagasaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Nagasaki is trying to work for a kimura but Sripituksakul is defending well.
Sripituksakul wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sripituksakul can do to turn this around?
Sripituksakul is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nagasaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul gets back to full guard.
Nagasaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.
Sripituksakul wants to sweep here but Nagasaki controlling him for the moment.
Nagasaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki prevents Sripituksakul from getting back to his feet.
Nagasaki preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Sripituksakul keeps moving.
Sripituksakul escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nagasaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Sripituksakul looking for a guillotine here but Nagasaki defends easily.
Nagasaki preventing the sweep.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Nagasaki slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul wants to improve his position but Nagasaki is controlling well.
Sripituksakul is staying active underneath Nagasaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nagasaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sripituksakul is pressing down on Nagasaki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sripituksakul is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nagasaki is looking for a sweep. Sripituksakul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sripituksakul wants to pass the guard but Nagasaki is defending well.
Nagasaki manages to get to full guard.
Nagasaki 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sripituksakul throws a big elbow that misses.
Nagasaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sripituksakul is one step ahead there.
Sripituksakul postures up and lands a big shot to Nagasaki's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nagasaki is on top in guard.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Sripituksakul keeping full guard, as Nagasaki tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Nagasaki dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nagasaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Sripituksakul.
Yuri Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Sripituksakul strikes.
Sripituksakul has a takedown stuffed.
A bone on bone clash there as Sripituksakul blocks the leg kick.
Sripituksakul misses the jab.
Nagasaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sripituksakul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki throws a good cross that connects.
Sripituksakul avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
Sripituksakul misses with an uppercut. Nagasaki saw that one coming.
Nagasaki fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagasaki at a distance.
Nagasaki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sripituksakul doesn't seem bothered though.
Sripituksakul clinches.
Nagasaki gets through Sripituksakul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sripituksakul blocking some punches.
Nagasaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nagasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sripituksakuls head.
Sripituksakul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagasaki's elbow.
A short uppercut from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sripituksakul fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sripituksakul misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagasaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Sripituksakul.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sripituksakul enables Nagasaki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sripituksakul manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nagasaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Nagasaki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nagasaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nagasaki lands a couple of digs.
Nagasaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sripituksakul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nagasaki has managed to get both his arms back between Sripituksakul's legs - danger averted.
Nagasaki looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nagasaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nagasaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nagasaki working some strikes from top position.
Nagasaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sripituksakul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nagasaki lands a couple of digs.
Nagasaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Sripituksakul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagasaki landing with the ground and pound.
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Sripituksakul keeps moving.
Sripituksakul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki lands a couple of elbows.
Nagasaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nagasaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Nagasaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sripituksakul keeping moving, preventing Nagasaki from controlling successfully.
Nagasaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Sripituksakul is retaining full guard.
Sripituksakul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yuri Nagasaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sripituksakul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sripituksakul 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Nagasaki clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sripituksakul misses with an uppercut.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the head.
Sripituksakul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki misses with a low kick.
Sripituksakul tries to counter with a clinch but Nagasaki shakes him off and moves away.
Sripituksakul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Sripituksakul strikes.
Sripituksakul throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagasaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sripituksakul's half guard.
Nagasaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sripituksakul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki prevents Sripituksakul from improving his position.
Nagasaki lands strikes from half guard.
Nagasaki working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nagasaki lands a nice short elbow.
Nagasaki trying to control the pace.
Sripituksakul gets full guard.
Sripituksakul throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nagasaki uses it to pass to side control.
Nagasaki landing a few strikes.
Nagasaki in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nagasaki trying to control the action but Sripituksakul is working from the bottom.
Sripituksakul takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nagasaki landing strikes.
Sripituksakul is rocked!
Check out the look on Nagasaki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sripituksakul is still in real trouble! Can Nagasaki finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki working the body and head with strikes.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound.
Nagasaki in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sripituksakul looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Nagasaki turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Nagasaki!
Yuri Nagasaki retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking Yuri Nagasaki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Irish Power (ranked 138 p4p, 472 weight class) and Ivan Volkov (ranked 17 p4p, 55 weight class). Irish Power is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Irish Power!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power darts in and clinches Volkov up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Power.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov misses with a punch to the body.
Power blocks a body shot from Volkov.
Volkov looking for a takedown.
A short left from Volkov.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powers head.
A short left from Power.
Power lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov has Power pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Power manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Power tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkov avoids the damage to the body.
Volkov is trying to maintain a safe position but Power gets an underhook and turns Volkov into the cage.
Volkov is leaning against Power and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Volkov.
Volkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Irish Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Volkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
Volkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Power pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
Volkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
Power lands with a left to the head.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Volkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Power prevents it.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Power fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Volkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power gets underhooks to prevent Volkov's takedown attempt.
Volkov tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Power working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Power lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Volkovs head.
Power tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Power.
Power lands with a short shot to the head.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Power is pressed up against the cage. Volkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Power down to the mat. Power avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Power cracks Volkov with an open hand slap.
Volkov throws a hook to the side of Power's head but Power sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power throwing a counter right hand but Volkov manages to avoid it.
A jab from Volkov misses.
Power fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkov checks it well.
Volkov pushes Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Power prevents a body shot from Volkov.
Power working aggressively here.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Volkov's head.
Power lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Volkov's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Volkov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Power seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Volkov can turn it around.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov is working for takedown but Power is calmly controlling the position for now.
Volkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Volkov tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Power gets through Volkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Volkov has clasped his hands together around Power's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power pushes Volkov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Volkov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power is looking to regain half guard here but Volkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Power is trying to buck Volkov off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to control but Power is keeping him busy.
Power knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volkov on the ground.
Volkov in side control, throwing shots but Power defends.
Power wants to control but Volkov postures up.
Power is trying to get back to his feet.
Volkov misses with the ground and pound.
Volkov looking to control but instead Power has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Power is trying to get back to full guard.
Power is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Volkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Volkov passes to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irish Power dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Volkov sizes up Power with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Power throws a good cross that connects.
Power lands a really nice looking cross but Volkov seems unphased.
Ivan Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkov darts in looking for a takedown but Power gets double underhooks and turns Volkov into the cage.
Volkov slips a jab from Power.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov tries to move into range but Power moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Power tries to clinch there but Volkov circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Volkov.
Power works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Power sprawls well. Power wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Volkov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Power throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Volkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Volkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
Power wants to land a leg kick but Volkov is out of range.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Power on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Irish Power has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Volkov.
Volkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Power has closed the distance and engaged Volkov in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov.
Power throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkov.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
Power lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Volkov - that landed with a thud.
Volkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Power tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Volkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Power avoids it really well and circles away.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Irish Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Power lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Power. No joy for Volkov on that attempt.
Volkov takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Volkov misses the target.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Volkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Power has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Power lands a jab.
Power scores with a jab. Volkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Volkov scores with a punch to the head.
Power misses with a jab, cross combination.
Power misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Volkov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Power gets caught flat footed, as Volkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov pushing down on Power's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Power manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Volkov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Irish Power has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
Volkov has Power pressed against the cage.
Power tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Power misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Power wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Volkov trying to mount his opponent but Power defends it.
Ivan Volkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Volkov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Volkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irish Power dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Volkov has Power up against the cage in a clinch.
Power is pressed up against the cage. Volkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Power down to the mat. Power avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Volkov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Power.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power swings widly with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Volkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov cracks Power with a big right hand but Power just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Volkov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Power is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov controlling from side mount.
Power bucks up and tries to throw Volkov off but instead Volkov has got his back!
Power tries to escape but Volkov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Even with his hooks in, Volkov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Power is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Power is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Volkov has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Power taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Volkov!
Ivan Volkov is the new featherweight champion!
Ivan Volkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vasilios Megalos (ranked 1720 p4p, 1973 weight class) and Giggle Valentine (ranked 103 p4p, 118 weight class). Vasilios Megalos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Giggle Valentine's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasilios Megalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giggle Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine defending well as Megalos loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Valentine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Megalos.
Megalos lands with a slapping head kick.
Megalos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Megalos darts in and clinches Valentine up against the cage.
Valentine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Megalos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Megalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Megalos connects with a body shot.
Megalos throws a combination that misses
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Megalos misses with a double jab
and Valentine counters with a thumping low kick.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Megalos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Megalos.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Giggle Valentine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megalos takes a swing at Valentine's ribcage but misses.
Megalos throws a hook but Valentine blocks it.
Megalos goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A low kick lands for Megalos.
Megalos misses with a wild body shot.
Megalos misses with an uppercut.
Valentine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Megalos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valentine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valentine missing with a left hand there. Megalos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Megalos tries to clinch up
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Megalos misses with a hook
and Valentine counters with a left right combination that sends Megalos crashing to the mat - Valentine wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Megalos out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giggle Valentine!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hiroki Tomori (ranked 655 p4p, 1462 weight class) and Aaron Petrov (ranked 45 p4p, 88 weight class). Petrov has chosen Star.One - Original Badman Feat. Takura & Assassin as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroki Tomori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomori tries to clinch but Petrov moves out of range.
Tomori instigates a clinch.
Petrov gets through Tomori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tomoris head.
Petrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov blocks an elbow strike from Tomori.
Petrov takes a shot to the head.
Tomori lands with a short shot to the head.
Tomori blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomori pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tomori throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Petrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomori scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrov is rocked!
I was talking to Tomori's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomori blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Tomori finish him?
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Tomori controls the action.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov seems to have recovered his senses.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov tries to work over Tomori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tomori throws an elbow but misses.
Tomori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tomori tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Petrov.
Tomori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tomori pressing his opponent against the cage.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tomori.
Tomori tries to land knees in the clinch but Petrov avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tomori.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov avoids a wild elbow strike from Tomori.
A right hand to the body from Petrov.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tomori backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tomori controls his hands.
Petrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrov gets through Tomori's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrov lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
 Tomori is rocked!
Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tomori backwards.
Oh Tomori is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Tomori avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Petrov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petrov as Tomori tries to tie him up.
A short right from Petrov.
Tomori misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
A short uppercut from Petrov.
Petrov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Tomori's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Tomori drops to his knees and Petrov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Petrov!
A determined Aaron Petrov didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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