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OFK 157 - Holloway Vs Bamalog PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Cooper (ranked 4394 p4p, 23723 weight class) and Charles Foster (ranked 152 p4p, 211 weight class). Foster is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nuclear Power Trio - A Clear and Present Rager. Charles Foster is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Cooper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Foster!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper misses with a head kick.
Cooper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cooper is looking to stand up but Foster isn't so interested in that idea.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cooper can't keep his opponent in guard - Foster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cooper is trying to stand back up but Foster is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cooper lands a nice shot that snaps Foster's head back.
Cooper lands a slapping body shot.
Cooper scores with a shot to the body.
Foster moves out of range as Cooper strikes.
Foster throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Foster.
Cooper sets himself, and Foster steps forward looking for the clinch! Cooper avoids it this time.
Foster darts in looking for a takedown but Cooper gets double underhooks and turns Foster into the cage.
Cooper misses with a hook.
As Cooper backs off Foster throws a huge counter combo but Cooper manages to avoid it all.
Cooper misses with a wild combination.
Cooper throws a wild body kick that Foster sees coming a mile off.
Cooper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foster wants to counter the offense by Cooper and move into the clinch position.
Cooper connects with a jab.
Cooper misses the jab.
Foster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cooper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper connects with a looping right hand.
 It looks like Charles Foster has been cut.
Cooper has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cooper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cooper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Foster manages to break the clinch.
Foster drives through with a takedown into Cooper's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cooper pushes Foster off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Foster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cooper circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Cooper misses the target.
Foster blocks a jab.
Cooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cooper!
A jab from Cooper misses.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch but Cooper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster scores with a head kick. Cooper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cooper punishes Foster's body with a nice straight punch.
Cooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooper throws a head kick that misses.
Cooper works the jab nicely.
Foster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cooper tries a head kick but it misses.
Foster throws a right hand that Cooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooper also avoids with ease.
It looked like Cooper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Cooper catches Foster right on the button with a cross.
Foster throws a right hand that Cooper ducks under and follows up with a left that Cooper also avoids with ease.
Foster looks winded!
Foster shoots in and gets a takedown into Cooper's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Foster off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Matt Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper throws a low kick but it's checked well by Foster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Foster on the side of the head.
That has opened up Charles Foster's cut even more.
Cooper cracks Foster with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cooper has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Foster to stand back up!
 Foster is rocked!
Cooper gets a clinch.
Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Cooper finish him?
Cooper lands a big right hand! Foster is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matt Cooper!
Matt Cooper is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muggy Mugshot (ranked 2829 p4p, 4035 weight class) and Marwin Mueller (ranked 350 p4p, 501 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muggy Mugshot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marwin Mueller!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugshot scores with a hook.
It looks like Marwin Mueller has been cut.
Mueller wants to clinch.
Mueller lands a jab to the head.
Mugshot scores with a nice strike.
Mugshot lands a glancing blow to the side of Mueller's head.
Mugshot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mugshot pushes Mueller up against the cage in a clinch.
Mueller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mugshot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mugshot looking to slow down the pace here.
Mueller misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that Mugshot has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Still in the clinch, Mugshot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mugshot is trying to break the clinch but Mueller is controlling him.
Mueller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mugshot lands an elbow that stopped Mueller in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugshot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mueller has him pressed against the cage.
Mugshot wants to break free but Mueller has control.
Mueller throws a punch but it's blocked by Mugshot.
Mugshot trying to land knees to the body.
Mugshot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mugshot wants to get back to striking at distance but Mueller won't allow it.
Mugshot breaks from the clinch.
Mueller connects with a single shot there.
Mugshot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mueller feints the counter takedown.
Mugshot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Mueller tries to counter it with a takedown but Mugshot pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mugshot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mueller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mueller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mueller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mueller is working Mugshot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mueller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mueller with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mueller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mugshot is keeping the position for now.
Mueller stands up over Mugshot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mueller stands and throws Mugshot's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mueller landing strikes.
 It looks like Muggy Mugshot has been cut.
Mueller lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mueller cracks Mugshot with a big right hand but Mugshot just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Muggy Mugshot's cut is getting worse.
Mugshot wants to get back to his feet.
Mueller is chipping away with strikes.
Jeez, Muggy Mugshot's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Muggy Mugshot's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marwin Mueller!
During a confident post fight interview, Marwin Mueller 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Arlo Rochester (ranked 2030 p4p, 2391 weight class) and Axel Foley (ranked 257 p4p, 304 weight class). Rochester comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne- Dysfunctional. Foley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Beverly Hills Cop Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Arlo Rochester could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Axel Foley's chin.
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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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arlo Rochester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Axel Foley!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foley scores with a sloppy right hand. Rochester should have avoided that one.
Rochester takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Foley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rochester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Foley coming out on top.
Foley connects with a jab.
Foley connects with a crisp jab.
Foley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Foley throws a shot to the body.
Foley moves out of range of the strikes.
Foley lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rochester has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rochester there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rochester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foley was well out of range. Poor timing from Rochester.
Foley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Rochester misses.
Rochester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rochester.
Rochester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Defiant in the buildup to the fight.
Axel Foley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochester throws a front kick aimed at Foley's knee but Foley avoids it well.
Foley connects with a looping right hand.
Foley throws out a loose jab but Rochester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Foley lands the left hand.
Rochester throws a looping overhand right but Foley ducks down to avoid it.
Foley throws a big shot that misses.
Axel Foley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Foley scores with a hook to the body. Rochester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rochester ducks under a wild hook from Foley.
Foley connects with a single shot there.
Rochester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rochester walks into a straight right hand from Foley.
Nice shot lands for Foley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foley throws a jab but it's blocked by Rochester.
Rochester wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Foley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rochester ducks under a wild hook from Foley.
Rochester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foley throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rochester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foley throws out the jab.
Rochester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foley.
Foley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rochesters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Foley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rochester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Foley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rochester seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rochester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foley looks to land a left hand but Rochester moved out of range nicely.
Rochester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rochester appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Foley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rochester.
Rochester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rochester misses with a two punch combination.
Foley moves away from the strike by Rochester.
Foley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Foley connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley throws a shot to the body.
Foley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Foley misses with a lunging right hand
and Rochester counters with a shoot takedown. Foley fights it but they end up in guard.
Rochester prevents Foley from getting back to his feet.
Foley has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rochester off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Foley misses with a hook. Rochester ducked under it nicely.
Foley misses with a hook. Rochester ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Foley.
Rochester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rochester staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Rochester. That snapped Foley's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Foley. Beautiful body shot.
Foley throws a jab but it's blocked by Rochester.
Rochester drops down looking for a counter takedown but Foley sprawls and moves away.
Foley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rochester had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Foley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rochester.
Foley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rochester with a body shot.
Foley misses with an uppercut.
Rochester is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Rochester misses the target.
Foley throws the left hand but Rochester avoids the punch easily.
Foley scores with a hook to the body. Rochester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Foley throws a jab but it's blocked by Rochester.
Rochester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rochester moves away from the strike by Foley.
Rochester lunges at Foley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Foley's hand.
Foley throws a looping overhand right but Rochester ducks down to avoid it.
Foley misses with an uppercut.
Foley throws a jab but it's blocked by Rochester.
Foley connects with a jab.
Foley misses with a right hand
and Rochester holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rochester backwards.
Foley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rochester has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rochester lands with a left to the head.
Foley lands a hook that snaps the head of Rochester backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Foley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Foley cracks Rochester with a good jab.
Rochester takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rochester ducks under a wild hook from Foley.
Rochester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foley.
Rochester moves out of range as Foley strikes.
Foley digs a good body shot into Rochester's ribs.
Foley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rochester throws out the jab.
Foley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rochester momentarily.
Foley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rochester appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Rochester finds it's target.
Foley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Foley misses the shot to the body.
Axel Foley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foley connects with a body shot.
Rochester closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rochester lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Rochester looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley wants to stand and escape but Rochester is having none of it.
Rochester stopping the sweep attempt from Foley.
Rochester stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rochester won't allow Foley to get back to his feet.
Rochester really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rochester is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rochester prevents Foley from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rochester.
Foley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Foley looks to score with a jab to the body but Rochester is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rochester cracks Foley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Foley scores with a shot to the body.
Foley throws a body punch but Rochester moves out of range.
Rochester takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rochester lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Foley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Foley is rocked!
Rochester throws a lazy uppercut
and Foley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Foley is still on wobbly legs! Can Rochester finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Foley seems to have recovered his senses.
Foley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rochester doesn't seem bothered though.
Rochester misses with a right hand
and Foley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rochester's head backwards.
A jab from Foley misses.
Foley ducks under a wild hook from Rochester.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foley. Rochester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rochester misses the jab.
Foley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foley. Rochester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rochester changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rochester throws a looping overhand right but Foley ducks down to avoid it.
Foley throws a jab when Rochester was well out of range.
Foley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Foley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rochester throws a looping overhand right but Foley ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Foley.
Foley works Rochester's body with a nice hook.
Foley throws a hook but Rochester blocks it.
Rochester attempts a counter takedown but Foley avoids it well and moves away.
Rochester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rochester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Foley loads up on a big right hand but Rochester slips the punch.
Rochester misses with an uppercut.
Foley misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Foley misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Foley misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley throws an overhand right that lands on Rochester's shoulder, as Rochester tries to avoid the shot.
Rochester tries to counter with a takedown but Foley is quick to defend against it.
Foley misses with a hook.
Rochester tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Foley manages to circle out of the way.
Rochester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Foley.
Rochester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foley.
Foley lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rochester looks to land a left hand but Foley moved out of range nicely.
Foley throws the left hand but Rochester avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Foley.
Rochester moves out of range of the strikes.
Rochester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rochester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Foley lands a lovely overhand right.
Rochester misses with an uppercut
and Foley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rochester thinking.
Nice defenses there by Foley.
Rochester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Foley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Foley throws a good cross that connects.
Foley misses the jab.
Rochester throws a lazy right hand but Foley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Foley jabs at Rochester's body.
Foley cracks Rochester with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rochester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rochester loads up on a big right hand but Foley slips the punch.
Rochester looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rochester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foley throws out the jab.
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Rochester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Foley misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foley.
Foley cracks Rochester with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Foley misses.
Foley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rochester.
Rochester blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochester throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Foley counters with a stiff right hand.
Rochester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rochester appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Foley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foley misses with a body punch
and Rochester counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rochester.
Rochester is standing up over Foley. Foley looks to escape but Rochester dives into side control.
Rochester staying calm.
Foley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rochester wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Foley, who protects the arm well.
Rochester is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Foley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rochester is working to tighten his grip on Foley's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Foley has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rochester is really squeezing tight and eventually Foley passes out! Rochester breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Arlo Rochester!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Acosta (ranked 2567 p4p, 1725 weight class) and Oscar Meyer (ranked 315 p4p, 228 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hunter Acosta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acosta throws a right hand that misses
and Meyer counters with a nice body shot.
Acosta throws a looping overhand right but Meyer ducks down to avoid it.
Meyer thuds his right hand into Acosta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Hunter Acosta has been cut.
Meyer instigates a clinch.
Acosta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acosta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyer moves away.
Acosta misses with a double jab
so Meyer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Meyer wants to stand but Acosta is controlling his posture from full guard.
Acosta working for a triangle but Meyer defends it easily.
Meyer wants to control from the top but Acosta keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Meyer shoots in but Acosta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Acosta looks to land a combination but Meyer avoids it well.
And Meyer tries to counter it with a takedown but Acosta pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Acosta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Meyer moves into range and clinches up with Acosta.
Meyer breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Meyer.
Meyer 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.
Acosta misses with a takedown attempt
and Meyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Acosta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meyer.
Acosta missing with a left hand there. Meyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown but Acosta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Meyer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Acosta, pushing him back against the cage.
Meyer is working for takedown but Acosta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hunter Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Meyer breaks from the clinch.
Acosta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Meyer moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acosta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Acosta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Meyer is struggling to control the position.
Acosta working hard to break the clinch.
Acosta is leaning against Meyer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Meyer drags the fight down to the ground.
Acosta wants to pass the guard but Meyer is keeping the position.
Meyer keeping moving, preventing Acosta from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer looking to control.
Meyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meyer keeping full guard, as Acosta tries to pass.
Acosta is stalling in the full guard.
Acosta trying to move into half guard but instead Meyer has managed to sweep!
Acosta working for submissions but it's allowed Meyer to get to half guard.
Acosta is looking for a sweep. Meyer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acosta is staying active underneath Meyer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Acosta wants to improve his position but Meyer is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Meyer wants to take a breather but Acosta is having none of it.
Acosta preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Acosta is looking for a sweep. Meyer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Meyer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Meyer trying to control from half guard but Acosta is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Meyer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Acosta's cut.
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.
Meyer moves into the clinch.
Acosta tries to throw a body punch but Meyer avoids it by throwing Acosta back against the cage.
Acosta is looking to break free of the clinch but Meyer has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Acosta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Meyer tries to pull guard but Acosta won't allow it.
Acosta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Acosta breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Meyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Acosta, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meyer moves out of range as Acosta strikes.
Meyer tries to counter with a clinch but Acosta shakes him off and moves away.
Meyer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Acosta, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meyer dodges the punch combination from Acosta.
Meyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Acosta throws out the jab.
Meyer moves into the clinch successfully.
Meyer breaks the clinch.
Hunter Acosta is winning the standup battle so far.
Acosta misses with the combination.
Acosta lands a left and a right that send Meyer crashing to the mat, dazed. Acosta thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Oscar Meyer has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer blocks a jab.
Meyer has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Acosta fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hunter Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Meyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Acosta lands a nice shot that snaps Meyer's head back.
Nice takedown defense from Acosta. No joy for Meyer on that attempt.
Acosta swinging wildly here.
Acosta misses with a double jab
and Meyer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Acosta is trying to force a seperation but Meyer has the dominant position.
Meyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meyer takes the fight into the clinch.
Acosta is trying to push Meyer away but Meyer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acosta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Acosta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meyer has him pressed against the cage.
Meyer lands a body shot.
Meyer pulls guard.
Acosta tries to free his leg and advance position but Meyer is retaining full guard.
Meyer trying to control the position.
Meyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Acosta trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom.
Acosta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Meyer trying to control the position.
Acosta looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Acosta defends well.
Acosta trying to control but Meyer is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Meyer takes the fight into the clinch.
Acosta wants to break free but Meyer has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Acosta can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Acosta dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Meyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meyer misses with a head kick.
Acosta scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Meyer fails with a takedown attempt.
Acosta avoids the head kick by Meyer.
Meyer clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acosta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Meyer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Acosta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Meyer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Acosta walks away with a smile on his face. Meyer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hunter Acosta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Acosta tries to bum rush Meyer with a series of wild strikes but Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Acosta is trying to break the clinch but Meyer is controlling him.
Acosta prevents the takedown attempt.
Acosta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Acosta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Meyer has him pressed against the cage.
Meyer jumps guard and drags Acosta to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Acosta wants to control from the top but Meyer keeps moving.
Acosta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meyer keeping moving, preventing Acosta from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Acosta drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Acosta as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Meyer screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Acosta! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hunter Acosta!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 649 p4p, 5800 weight class) and Omari Apinagewanwa (ranked 89 p4p, 594 weight class). Apinagewanwa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Maurice A God - Lottery. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Basic striking
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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 10 - 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 3 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Omari Apinagewanwa!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomstaerk darts in looking for a takedown but Apinagewanwa gets double underhooks and turns Bomstaerk into the cage.
Bomstaerk wants a takedown.
Apinagewanwa gets underhooks to prevent Bomstaerk's takedown attempt.
Apinagewanwa's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Apinagewanwa's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apinagewanwa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bomstaerk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bomstaerk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bomstaerk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Apinagewanwa stuffs the takedown.
Bomstaerk shoots in and gets a takedown into Apinagewanwa's guard.
We've been hearing that Bomstaerk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bomstaerk won't allow Apinagewanwa to get back to his feet.
Apinagewanwa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Apinagewanwa wants to stand up but Bomstaerk is controlling him.
Bomstaerk trying to control but Apinagewanwa is working from the bottom.
Apinagewanwa is looking to stand up but Bomstaerk isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk postures up in Apinagewanwa's guard and throws a big left but Apinagewanwa blocks it.
Bomstaerk postures up in Apinagewanwa's guard and throws a big left but Apinagewanwa blocks it.
Bomstaerk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bomstaerk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Apinagewanwa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bomstaerk somewhat.
Bomstaerk misses with a double jab
letting Apinagewanwa counter with a right hand.
Apinagewanwa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bomstaerk is looking to work some ground and pound but Apinagewanwa has wrist control.
Bomstaerk cracks Apinagewanwa with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomstaerk looking to sit in guard and control but Apinagewanwa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apinagewanwa content to stall in guard here.
Apinagewanwa distracts Bomstaerk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bomstaerk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Apinagewanwa defends well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bomstaerk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bomstaerk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Apinagewanwa wants to get up but he can't break Bomstaerk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Apinagewanwa stands and steps away. Bomstaerk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Apinagewanwa throws a nice looking combination but Bomstaerk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bobby Bomstaerk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Apinagewanwa lands.
Apinagewanwa lands a big right hand that sends Bomstaerk crashing to the mat! Apinagewanwa stays standing though and waves Bomstaerk back to his feet!
 Bomstaerk is rocked!
Bomstaerk throws a nice looking combination but Apinagewanwa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Bomstaerk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Apinagewanwa looks to land a combination but Bomstaerk avoids it well.
Bomstaerk tries to bum rush Apinagewanwa with a series of wild strikes but Apinagewanwa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomstaerk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apinagewanwa.
Bomstaerk seems to have got his legs back now.
Bomstaerk looks to score with a jab to the body but Apinagewanwa is just out of range.
Bomstaerk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apinagewanwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bomstaerk throws a head kick that misses.
Apinagewanwa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bomstaerk tries to score a body lock takedown but Apinagewanwa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Apinagewanwa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bomstaerk tries to land a front kick but Apinagewanwa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bomstaerk clobbers Apinagewanwa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Apinagewanwa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bomstaerk pinned against the cage. Bomstaerk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bomstaerk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Apinagewanwa sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Apinagewanwa lands.
Bomstaerk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Apinagewanwa lands a big uppercut and Bomstaerk crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bomstaerk looks OK. Apinagewanwa waves Bomstaerk back to his feet!
Bomstaerk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Apinagewanwa gets caught flat footed, as Bomstaerk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bomstaerk is looking to pass into half guard but Apinagewanwa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Apinagewanwa is in guard.
Apinagewanwa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bomstaerk is proving hard to escape from.
Bomstaerk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Apinagewanwa is aware though and is defending well.
Apinagewanwa won't allow Bomstaerk to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apinagewanwa stands up and waves to Bomstaerk to follow him.
Apinagewanwa lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apinagewanwa swinging wildly here.
Bomstaerk tries to counter with a takedown but Apinagewanwa is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omari Apinagewanwa dominated that 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.
Bomstaerk throws a body punch but Apinagewanwa moves out of range.
Apinagewanwa lands a left and a right that send Bomstaerk crashing to the mat, dazed. Apinagewanwa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Apinagewanwa fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Bomstaerk square on the jaw! Damn, Bomstaerk is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Omari Apinagewanwa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Pinochet (ranked 918 p4p, 2144 weight class) and Doug Bell (ranked 123 p4p, 273 weight class). Pinochet's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Need a Pinochet. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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224
29 - 24 - 0 |
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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 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Augusto Pinochet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doug Bell!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinochet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pinochet jabs Bell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pinochet stuffs the takedown attempt from Bell. Bell gets slowly back to his feet.
Bell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy body kick from Bell
and Pinochet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinochet misses with a low kick.
Bell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pinochet with a body shot.
Bell throws a head kick that misses
and Pinochet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pinochet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bell throws a sloppy head kick and Pinochet moves out of range easily.
Pinochet tries a head kick but it misses.
Bell scores with a leg kick.
Pinochet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bell tries a head kick but it misses.
Pinochet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell throws a poor cross that misses
and Pinochet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bell shoots in and bounces Pinochet off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bell throws a strike but Pinochet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pinochet is looking to advance position but Bell has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Pinochet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pinochet is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pinochet can't escape the position.
Pinochet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pinochet looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pinochet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pinochet's head.
Pinochet is trying to stand back up but Bell is controlling him
Bell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bell is trying to control. Pinochet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pinochet won't allow Bell to pass to mount.
Bell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pinochet defending well though.
Pinochet tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.
Pinochet has his hands clasped together around Bell's back. He's all about the action.
Bell working Pinochet over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Bell connects with a nice short shot to Pinochet's temple.
Pinochet works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bell prevents Pinochet from getting back to his feet.
Bell scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinochet is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bell throws a big right hand that misses.
Bell postures up in Pinochet's guard and throws a big left but Pinochet blocks it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pinochet looking to control.
Pinochet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pinochet controls the pace.
Pinochet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to stand up but Pinochet is controlling him.
Pinochet won't allow Bell to sweep him here.
Pinochet wants to control from the top but Bell keeps moving.
Pinochet tries to free his leg and advance position but Bell is retaining full guard.
Pinochet's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Pinochet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bell throws a series of punches but Pinochet avoids them all with ease.
Bell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pinochet scoring well with a low kick there.
Pinochet uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bell.
Bell misses with a head kick.
Pinochet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pinochet fails to land with a series of punches.
Pinochet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pinochet is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pinochet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinochet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bell or not.
Bell tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinochet avoids the damage to the body.
Bell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bell prevents a body shot from Pinochet.
Pinochet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pinochet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinochet is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pinochet is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pinochet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bell misses with a head kick.
Bell shoots in but no luck this time.
Pinochet looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bell throws a jab when Pinochet was well out of range.
Bell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pinochet throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Augusto Pinochet is winning the standup battle so far.
Bell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bell scores with a push kick.
Pinochet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bell throws a combination that misses
and Pinochet counters with a body kick that stops Bell in his tracks momentarily.
Augusto Pinochet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinochet lands with a cross.
Pinochet lands a jab to the nose.
Bell throws a right hand that misses
and Pinochet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bell will feel that in the morning.
Pinochet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinochet lands with an overhand left.
Bell shoots for a double leg takedown but Pinochet sprawls well. He's pushed Bell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bell fails with a takedown attempt.
Augusto Pinochet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Bell.
Pinochet plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pinochet checks a leg kick.
Pinochet connects with a solid leg kick.
Pinochet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bell can do to turn this around?
Pinochet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinochet manages to avoid it.
Pinochet wants to slow Bell down by chopping away at his legs.
Bell misses with an uppercut.
Pinochet tried to counter with a leg kick but Bell avoided it.
Pinochet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell throws a lazy head kick
and Pinochet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinochet blocks a head kick by Bell.
Pinochet plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pinochet throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bell.
Bell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No joy there for Bell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pinochet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bell.
The crowd cheers as Pinochet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bell doesn't seem phased though.
Pinochet throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinochet misses the shot to the body.
Pinochet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bell.
Bell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pinochet throws a head kick but Bell moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Pinochet there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pinochet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Doug Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinochet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pinochet cracks Bell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pinochet connects with a leg kick.
Pinochet is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pinochet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pinochet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bell looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pinochet throws a head kick but Bell moves out of range.
Pinochet lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pinochet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bell shoots for a takedown but Pinochet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinochet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augusto Pinochet dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pinochet blocks a head kick by Bell.
It appears Pinochet was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pinochet throws a sloppy head kick and Bell moves out of range easily.
Pinochet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Pinochet misses its intended target.
Bell moves away from the strike by Pinochet.
Bell is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bell loads up on a big right hand but Pinochet slips the punch.
Pinochet is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Bell.
Pinochet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bell on the side of the head.
Nice shot by Pinochet.
Bell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Pinochet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pinochet jabs at Bell's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell blocks a head kick by Pinochet.
Bell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doug Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bell misses with a jab to the body
and Pinochet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pinochet throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bell throws a head kick that misses.
Bell missing with a left hand there. Pinochet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinochet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pinochet throws a front kick that sends Bell stumbling back into the cage.
Pinochet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinochet throws a sloppy head kick and Bell moves out of range easily.
Pinochet scores with a jab.
Bell throws a leg kick but Pinochet sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pinochet throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bell throws a head kick that misses.
Pinochet scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Bell misses.
Pinochet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two 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!
Pinochet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bell.
Pinochet looks to score with a jab to the body but Bell is just out of range.
Pinochet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bell under the eye.
Bell wants to clinch.
Pinochet leaves Bell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pinochet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab lands there for Pinochet.
Bell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pinochet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pinochet.
Bell misses with a left hand
and Pinochet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell throws a sloppy head kick and Pinochet moves out of range easily.
Bell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinochet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bell lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pinochet.
Pinochet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot lands for Pinochet.
Bell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pinochet throws a wild body kick that Bell sees coming a mile off.
Bell unleashes a big counter combination but Pinochet bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bell 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.
Pinochet works Bell's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell takes one to the side of the head.
Bell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pinochet. Pinochet obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell misses with a body shot.
A big right from Bell misses.
Pinochet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bell.
Bell 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.
Bell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by Pinochet.
Pinochet scores with a decent looking hook.
Bell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinochet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pinochet thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bell tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Pinochet on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pinochet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doug Bell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pinochet lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Pinochet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pinochet moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pinochet. That's going to slow Bell down.
Pinochet throws a leg kick but Bell checks it.
Augusto Pinochet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pinochet pinned against the cage. Pinochet gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augusto Pinochet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pinochet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augusto Pinochet!
Augusto Pinochet tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesare Tiramanti (ranked 1024 p4p, 1800 weight class) and Osama Akharraz (ranked 139 p4p, 233 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cesare Tiramanti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 41 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osama Akharraz!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiramanti ducks under a wild hook from Akharraz.
Tiramanti tries to score with a low kick but Akharraz moves his leg out of the way.
Tiramanti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akharraz doesn't seem bothered though.
Akharraz cracks Tiramanti with a good jab.
Akharraz misses with a body punch
and Tiramanti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tiramanti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akharraz misses with a few strikes there.
Tiramanti decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Akharraz wants to get back to his feet.
Tiramanti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tiramanti controlling the action here.
Tiramanti works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akharraz is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Akharraz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tiramanti moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Akharraz has worked his arm free - good work by Akharraz!
Akharraz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akharraz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tiramanti asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tiramanti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tiramanti is trying to get an arm triangle but Akharraz is defending well.
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.
Akharraz pushes Tiramanti away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tiramanti gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tiramanti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Akharraz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tiramanti trying to control the position but Akharraz is working away.
Akharraz is trying to buck Tiramanti off.
Tiramanti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akharraz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tiramanti has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tiramanti is looking to take a break and control but Akharraz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tiramanti tries to advance to mount but can't.
Akharraz throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Akharraz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiramanti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiramanti is looking to counter punch.
Akharraz misses with a series of wild punches.
Akharraz throws a right hand that Tiramanti ducks under and follows up with a left that Tiramanti also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Tiramanti misses its target.
Akharraz throws a big shot that misses.
Akharraz looks to land a combination. Tiramanti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tiramanti shoots in and bounces Akharraz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiramanti passes Akharraz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiramanti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Akharraz pushes Tiramanti off looking to stand but Tiramanti dives back in and keeps control.
Akharraz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tiramanti is on him like a limpet, forcing Akharraz back against the cage.
Tiramanti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cesare Tiramanti will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tiramanti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch combination from Akharraz misses.
Akharraz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiramanti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tiramanti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akharraz avoids the body shot from Tiramanti.
Akharraz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akharraz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Osama Akharraz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiramanti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akharraz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tiramanti jabs Akharraz right on the nose. Akharraz blinks but takes it well.
Tiramanti scores with a head kick.
Akharraz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Tiramanti coming out on top.
Akharraz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiramanti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Akharraz's guard.
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!
Tiramanti showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Akharraz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tiramanti is controlling him.
Tiramanti is standing up over Akharraz. Akharraz looks to escape but Tiramanti dives into side control.
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.
Tiramanti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Akharraz is pushing Tiramanti's head away, looking to escape. Tiramanti manages to hold on to the position though.
Tiramanti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Akharraz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tiramanti stands up and beckons Akharraz to his feet.
Akharraz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiramanti can pounce on him.
Tiramanti scores with a hook.
Akharraz throws an off balance right hand
and Tiramanti makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Osama Akharraz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiramanti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akharraz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tiramanti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akharraz throws a body kick that misses
and Tiramanti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akharraz is rocked!
Tiramanti turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akharraz is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiramanti finish him?
Akharraz backs away from a small jab... but Tiramanti lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Akharraz crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Tiramanti with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Cesare Tiramanti!
In his post fight interview, Cesare Tiramanti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Asai (ranked 881 p4p, 1982 weight class) and Great Tiger (ranked 53 p4p, 117 weight class). Asai comes into the arena with Grand Sword blaring out of the sound system. Great Tiger acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 44 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Asai !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Great Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Tiger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Asai .
Asai with a nice calf kick.
Asai checks a low kick from Tiger.
Asai throws a wild body kick that Tiger sees coming a mile off.
Asai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tiger defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Tiger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tiger takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Tiger drops his hands momentarily and Asai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Asai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asai tried to score with a low kick but Tiger checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asai .
Some bone on bone action there as Tiger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tiger! But no joy.
Asai throws an overhand right that lands on Tiger's shoulder, as Tiger tries to avoid the shot.
Tiger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tiger's coach down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tiger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tiger ducks right into an uppercut from Asai .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiger moves forwards but Asai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Asai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asai breaks the clinch.
Asai feints a jab promting Tiger to slip. Asai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tiger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tiger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tiger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tiger.
Asai throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tiger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiger counters with a good low kick that Asai was not able to check.
A thudding body kick lands there by Asai !
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tiger defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Asai throws a head kick but Tiger moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tiger tried to score with a low kick but Asai checks it.
Asai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asai throws a nice head kick!
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Asai misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Tiger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Asai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tiger's sensitive parts.
Tiger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asai on the side of the head.
Asai cracks a nice hook into Tiger's ribs.
Asai blocks a leg kick.
Asai misses with a right hand
and Tiger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asai .
Tiger throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tiger just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Asai .
A head kick from Tiger lands but Asai takes it in his stride.
Asai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tiger throws a right hand that Asai ducks under and follows up with a left that Asai also avoids with ease.
Asai throws the kick towards the body but Tiger avoids it.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Asai misses.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Asai checks a leg kick.
Tiger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asai is out of range and Tiger settles back down.
Tiger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiger misses with a body shot.
Tiger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asai is out of range.
Tiger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Asai misses with a left hand
and Tiger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiger throws out the jab.
Asai tried to counter with a leg kick but Tiger avoided it.
Some bone on bone action there as Tiger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Asai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Asai connects with a nice looking jab.
Asai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tiger.
Tiger slips a jab from Asai .
Tiger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Asai lands a jab to Tiger's midsection.
Asai connects with a single shot there.
Asai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tiger feints and then cracks Asai 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asai down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Asai misses with a wild body shot.
Tiger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Asai dominated 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.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiger swinging wildly here.
Tiger misses with a leg kick.
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Tiger avoids the head kick by Asai .
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asai scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asai throws a solid leg kick but Tiger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asai .
Asai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asai wants to land a leg kick but Tiger is out of range.
Tiger checks a low kick from Asai .
Tiger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Asai lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
Asai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tiger can do to turn this around?
Asai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tigers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tiger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tiger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asai thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tiger digs a good hook to Asai 's body.
Asai scores with a hook to the body. Tiger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tiger moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tiger is looking to chop away at Asai 's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tiger.
Tiger moves out of range of the leg kick from Asai .
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
Asai looks to land a right hand but Tiger moved out of range.
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
Tiger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asai can pounce on him.
A combination from Tiger does no damage.
Asai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiger.
Asai throws a leg kick
and Tiger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asai thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai misses with a kick to the body.
Tiger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A head kick by Asai misses
and Tiger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tiger looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Asai . Beautiful body shot.
Asai throws a body punch but Tiger moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Tiger misses.
Tiger throws a sloppy body shot
and Tiger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tiger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Asai 's head backwards.
Tiger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tiger throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Asai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Asai .
Tiger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick lands for Asai .
Asai tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asai misses with the body kick
and Tiger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tiger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tiger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A good leg kick by Tiger.
Asai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tiger.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tiger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tiger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asai swings for the body but Tiger moves out of range.
Asai misses the jab.
Tiger checks a leg kick nicely.
Tiger cracks Asai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asai throws a body kick that misses.
Tiger flicks out a counter leg kick but Asai steps away.
A swing and a miss from Asai .
Tiger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Tiger closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiger avoids the elbow strike from Asai , against the cage.
Tiger tries to pull guard but Asai holds him up against the cage and eventually Tiger drops back down to his feet.
Asai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tiger's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
Asai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asai throws a head punch that misses.
Tiger blocks an elbow strike from Asai .
Asai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asai throws a punch but it's blocked by Tiger.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asai obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Asai dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tiger connects with a body shot that sends Asai 's belly button to the back.
Asai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asai . Tiger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tiger throws a counter combo.
Asai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiger.
Asai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai thumps Tiger with a low kick.
Asai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiger is just out of range.
It seemed like Tiger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Tiger.
Asai misses with a left hand
and Tiger counters with a two punch combo.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Tiger is out of range.
Tiger staying out of range there.
Tiger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Asai is out of range and Tiger settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tiger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tiger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asai manages to avoid it.
Asai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asai throws a low kick but Tiger avoids it.
Asai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tiger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Asai rather than just go for the knockout.
Tiger scores with a body shot.
Tiger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Asai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiger throws out the jab.
Asai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tiger moves away.
Good shot there by Asai .
Asai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asai , as that shot connected.
Tiger connects with an inside leg kick.
Tiger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tiger counters with a left and a right that stings Asai .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiger.
Tiger misses with a lunging right hand
and Asai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A good leg kick by Asai .
Good shot there by Asai .
Tiger loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Great Tiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tiger drives through and clinches with Asai against the cage.
Asai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asai struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiger controls his hands.
Asai can't find room to land a body shot as Tiger controls the action.
Tiger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asai or not.
A shot in the inside from Tiger.
Asai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asai pushes Tiger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Tiger.
Asai tries a knee to the head but Tiger blocks it.
Tiger lands an uppercut.
Asai tries to throw a body punch but Tiger avoids it by throwing Asai back against the cage.
Tiger misses with some punches.
Asai tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tiger avoids the elbow strike from Asai , against the cage.
Asai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tiger is defending well for now.
Asai has a couple of punches blocked by Tiger.
Asai pushes Tiger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tiger is defending well for now.
Tiger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Asai is defending well for now.
Asai tries to work over Tiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Asai gets through Tiger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asai is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asai working aggressively here.
Tiger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asai misses with a body punch.
Tiger lands a nice uppercut.
Asai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Tiger.
A head punch on the inside from Asai fails to land.
Tiger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tiger blocks a body shot from Asai .
Asai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asai throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yoshihiro Asai .
Well Asai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Give Me Hiroki Tomori, If You Want A Title Shot Hiroki You Have To Beat Me .'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Krnacova (ranked 632 p4p, 861 weight class) and Vern Schullacks (ranked 97 p4p, 138 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vern Schullacks!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova shoots in and gets a takedown into Schullacks's guard.
Krnacova being controlled here momentarily.
Schullacks is trying to keep Krnacova in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schullacks holds on and takes a little breather.
Krnacova throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schullacks looking to control.
Schullacks managing to control the position.
Krnacova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schullacks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schullacks working for a triangle but Krnacova defends it easily.
Schullacks is trying to keep Krnacova in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Schullacks 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.
Krnacova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Schullacks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krnacova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Krnacova is fighting to break Schullacks's control of his arms but Schullacks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Krnacova chips away with some ground and pound.
Schullacks working a defensive guard here.
Schullacks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schullacks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krnacova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Krnacova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schullacks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krnacova preventing the sweep.
Krnacova has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Krnacova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krnacova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schullacks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schullacks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schullacks keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Krnacova is working Schullacks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova stopping the sweep attempt from Schullacks.
Krnacova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krnacova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schullacks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krnacova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schullacks is pulling down on Krnacova's head. It's preventing any offense from Krnacova, at least for the moment.
Schullacks 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Schullacks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Krnacova is in close to Schullacks'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.
Schullacks controls Krnacova momentarily but Krnacova frees himself.
Schullacks keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Krnacova preventing the sweep.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Schullacks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schullacks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krnacova is working Schullacks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks is pulling down on Krnacova's head. It's preventing any offense from Krnacova, at least for the moment.
We've been hearing that Krnacova has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Krnacova throwing strikes but missing.
Schullacks told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Krnacova is working Schullacks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krnacova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Krnacova trying to control but Schullacks is working from the bottom.
Schullacks controls Krnacova momentarily but Krnacova frees himself.
Krnacova is in close to Schullacks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schullacks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krnacova is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schullacks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Krnacova dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Krnacova avoids the body shot from Schullacks.
Krnacova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schullacks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krnacova manages to avoid it.
Schullacks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Krnacova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schullacks tries to avoid it but Krnacova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schullacks to the ground. Schullacks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schullacks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krnacova.
Schullacks misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Krnacova.
Schullacks digs a good hook to Krnacova's body.
Krnacova dives in for a single leg takedown but Schullacks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Krnacova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schullacks tries a body shot but Krnacova blocks it.
Krnacova jumps guard but Schullacks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Krnacova is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schullacks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schullacks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krnacova pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Krnacova drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schullacks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Krnacova moves away from the strike by Schullacks.
Schullacks throws a body shot but no joy.
Krnacova thinks about countering with a body kick.
Schullacks scores with a nice right hand.
Schullacks leaves Krnacova with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Schullacks misses.
Felix Krnacova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schullacks takes a swing at Krnacova's ribcage but misses.
Schullacks 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.
Krnacova misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schullacks. Krnacova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schullacks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schullacks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krnacova under the eye.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krnacova is defended easily by Schullacks.
Schullacks throws a lazy right hand but Krnacova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krnacova changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krnacova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krnacova fails with a takedown attempt.
Schullacks misses with a wild body shot.
Schullacks scores with a nice strike.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krnacova.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Schullacks tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Krnacova is in Schullacks's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krnacova working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schullacks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krnacova manages to get himself to full guard.
Schullacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Krnacova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krnacova keeping full guard, as Schullacks tries to pass.
Krnacova looking to control.
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.
Krnacova keeping moving, preventing Schullacks from controlling successfully.
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krnacova being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks passes into half guard.
Schullacks wants to work for an arm triangle but Krnacova is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Krnacova regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schullacks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krnacova is keeping the position for now.
Schullacks stopping the sweep attempt from Krnacova.
Krnacova is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schullacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schullacks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schullacks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Krnacova keeping moving, preventing Schullacks from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krnacova looking to control.
Krnacova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krnacova wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Krnacova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schullacks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krnacova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schullacks is one step ahead there.
Schullacks throwing strikes from guard but Krnacova blocks nicely.
Schullacks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krnacova's guard.
Schullacks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Schullacks wants to pass the guard but Krnacova is defending well.
Krnacova keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vern Schullacks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Schullacks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krnacova moves away.
Krnacova tries to clinch but Schullacks is having none of it.
Krnacova closes the distance and clinches up with Schullacks, looking for a takedown. Krnacova pushes Schullacks against the cage but Schullacks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And Schullacks tries to counter it with a takedown but Krnacova pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Schullacks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krnacova manages to avoid it.
Schullacks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krnacova.
Schullacks connects with a body shot that sends Krnacova's belly button to the back.
Krnacova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vern Schullacks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schullacks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krnacova.
Schullacks misses with a body punch
and Krnacova counters with a takedown into side control.
Schullacks is looking to reverse the position.
Schullacks is trying to control Krnacova's posture but Krnacova avoids it.
Krnacova controls the position from side control.
Krnacova trying to control the action but Schullacks is working from the bottom.
Schullacks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Krnacova's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova stalling.
Schullacks controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Schullacks tries to roll over but Krnacova keeps him under control.
Krnacova not doing much here.
Schullacks wants to improve his position but Krnacova is controlling well.
Schullacks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Krnacova not doing much here.
That's two 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.
Krnacova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Krnacova controlling the action here.
Krnacova 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.
Schullacks wants to improve his position but Krnacova is controlling well.
Schullacks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Krnacova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schullacks trying to control here.
Krnacova controlling the action here.
Krnacova seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Schullacks for as long as he can get away with.
Schullacks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schullacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krnacova stays in close to Schullacks's body and controls the position.
Krnacova connects with a couple of short punches.
Schullacks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krnacova is one step ahead there.
Schullacks keeps trying to improve his position.
Krnacova makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krnacova stands up over Schullacks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Schullacks has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
Schullacks pulls Krnacova in to control the position.
Krnacova controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schullacks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Schullacks stopping the sweep attempt from Krnacova.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krnacova is on top in guard.
Krnacova wants to pass the guard but Schullacks is keeping the position.
Schullacks keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Schullacks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krnacova won't allow Schullacks to sweep him here.
Krnacova lands a couple of digs.
Krnacova controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schullacks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Schullacks keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Krnacova showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krnacova 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Krnacova!
An out of breath Felix Krnacova thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Holloway (ranked 257 p4p, 1378 weight class) and Teke Bamalog (ranked 34 p4p, 182 weight class). Bamalog is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stubborn Robot Original Nuttah. Max Holloway had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Holloway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Teke Bamalog!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holloway tries to clinch up.
As Holloway backs off Bamalog throws a huge counter combo but Holloway manages to avoid it all.
Holloway tries to clinch there but Bamalog circles away.
Holloway blocks a head kick by Bamalog.
Bamalog stuns Holloway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holloway gets a clinch.
Holloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holloway has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Holloway swings wildly with an uppercut but Bamalog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bamalog or not.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Bamalog throws a series of punches but Holloway avoids them all with ease.
Holloway tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bamalog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holloway clinches up against the cage.
Bamalog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bamalog.
Bamalog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holloway scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway pushes Bamalog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bamalog lands a shoulder strike.
Holloway lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bamalog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bamalog looking to throw knees to the head but Holloway is blocking nicely.
Holloway is leaning against Bamalog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bamalog scores with a shoulder strike.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Holloway avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bamalog.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
Bamalog blocking some punches.
Holloway misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamalog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holloway blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bamalog or not.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Bamalog looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamalog lands a hook that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
Bamalog breaks from the clinch.
Holloway clinches up against the cage.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Bamalog lands a hook that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Holloway avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Bamalog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bamalog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamalog controls his hands.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Holloway.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holloway.
Bamalog tries to work over Holloway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holloway is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bamalog is keeping busy.
Holloway blocks an elbow strike from Bamalog.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bamalog throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway pushes Bamalog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Bamalog.
Bamalog has a couple of punches blocked by Holloway.
Holloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Holloway controls his hands.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway cracks Bamalog with a nice body shot.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Holloway stalling in the clinch.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Holloway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bamalog.
Bamalog lands a nice shot to the body.
Holloway lands a right hand.
Bamalog lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holloway.
A short uppercut from Holloway.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway blocking some punches.
Holloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bamalog fails to land.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Holloway controls the action.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Bamalog takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holloway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bamalog is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Holloway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Bamalog avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Holloway lands with a left to the head.
Holloway gets through Bamalog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holloway has Bamalog pressed against the cage, preventing Bamalog from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bamalog blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bamalog.
Holloway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bamalog scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Teke Bamalog will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bamalog looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Teke Bamalog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bamalog throws a push kick but Holloway slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick from Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bamalog.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bamalog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holloway gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Holloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bamalog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Holloway misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bamalog fails to land.
Bamalog scores with a shot to the side of Holloway's head.
Bamalog takes a shot to the head.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bamalog or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bamalog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway tries a body shot but Bamalog blocks it.
Holloway lands a body shot.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
Bamalog manages to break the clinch.
Bamalog pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holloway back to the cage. Bamalog follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bamalog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holloway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bamalog takes a swing at Holloway's ribcage but misses.
Holloway avoids the body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bamalog misses with the body kick
and Holloway counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bamalog's knee momentarily.
Holloway throws a body punch but Bamalog moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Bamalog.
Holloway throws a front kick aimed at Bamalog's knee but Bamalog avoids it well.
Holloway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bamalog.
Holloway instigates a clinch.
Bamalog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Bamalog.
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!
Bamalog lands with a right to the head.
Bamalog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holloways head.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bamalog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Bamalog avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
Holloway lands with a light punch inside.
Bamalog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bamalog throws an elbow that misses.
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Holloway closes the distance and pushes Bamalog back into the cage.
A short right from Holloway.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Bamalog.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bamalog fails to land.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
Holloway avoids a wild elbow strike from Bamalog.
Holloway trying to stall but Bamalog improves his position.
Holloway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holloway breaks the clinch.
Holloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bamalog, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Holloway.
Bamalog can't find room to land a body shot as Holloway controls the action.
Holloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bamalog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holloway rushes Bamalog and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holloway throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holloway has a couple of punches blocked by Bamalog.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Bamalog controls his hands.
Holloway lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bamalog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holloway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bamalog throws a good cross that connects.
Holloway tries to clinch up.
Teke Bamalog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holloway wants to clinch up but Bamalog keeps it at a distance.
Bamalog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Holloway throws a quick inside leg kick.
Holloway takes a swing at Bamalog's ribcage but misses.
Bamalog throws a body kick that misses.
Bamalog fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holloway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bamalog drops his hands momentarily and Holloway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bamalog tries to bum rush Holloway with a series of wild strikes but Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Bamalog misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog throws a push kick but Holloway slaps the foot to one side.
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bamalog.
Holloway moves out of range of the body kick from Bamalog.
Holloway appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holloway on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Max Holloway will probably get the nod.
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.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch but Bamalog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bamalog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bamalog has closed the distance and engaged Holloway in a clinch.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bamalog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Holloway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bamalog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holloway or not.
Holloway manages to break the clinch.
Bamalog lands with a kick to the temple. Holloway shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bamalog thuds his right hand into Holloway's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bamalog throws a body shot but no joy.
Holloway takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bamalog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bamalog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holloway.
A bone on bone clash there as Holloway blocks the leg kick.
Holloway takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holloway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bamalog moves out of range as Holloway strikes.
Holloway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holloway's head.
Bamalog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holloway moves away.
Holloway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holloway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bamalog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bamalog throws a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Bamalog.
Holloway misses with a lunging right hand
and Bamalog counters with a nice low kick that buckles Holloway's knee momentarily.
Holloway takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holloway moves in looking to clinch but Bamalog pushes him off.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Bamalog circles away.
Holloway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bamalog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway cracks Bamalog with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bamalog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holloway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bamalog just manages to avoid it.
Bamalog gets tackled into the cage by Holloway. Holloway maintains the clinch.
Bamalog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
Bamalog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway works on Bamalog's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holloway digs a right hand into Bamalog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bamalog's gas tank.
Bamalog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holloway scores with a shoulder strike.
Holloway lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Holloway.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holloway.
Holloway lands an uppercut.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holloway lands a shoulder strike.
Holloway pushes Bamalog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holloway misses with a body punch.
Holloway scores with a shot to the side of Bamalog's head.
A short left from Holloway.
A shot in the inside from Holloway.
Holloway lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
Holloway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holloway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Bamalog is rocked!
Holloway lands with a left to the head.
Bamalog is still on wobbly legs! Can Holloway finish him?
Nice body punch from Holloway - that landed with a thud.
Holloway breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway thumps Bamalog with a low kick.
Bamalog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bamalog seems to have recovered his senses.
Bamalog swats away the attempt to clinch by Holloway.
Holloway is looking to clinch but Bamalog is avoiding it.
Holloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bamalog moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Bamalog misses.
Bamalog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holloway.
Holloway lands a head shot.
Bamalog pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holloway connects with a jab.
Bamalog gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bamalog tries to land a front kick but Holloway steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holloway moves into the clinch.
Bamalog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bamalog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bamalog is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holloway rather than just go for the knockout.
Holloway avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bamalog misses with a two punch combination.
Holloway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bamalog just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Holloway is looking to clinch.
Bamalog finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holloway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holloway moves in looking to clinch but Bamalog pushes him off.
Bamalog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holloway tries to clinch but Bamalog moves out of range.
Holloway tries to clinch up.
A big right from Holloway misses.
Donk. Holloway catches Bamalog right on the button with a cross.
Bamalog gets tackled into the cage by Holloway. Holloway maintains the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bamalog manages to break the clinch.
Holloway moves into the clinch.
Bamalog lands an uppercut.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Bamalog controls the action.
Holloway pushes Bamalog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Holloway clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Holloway wants to clinch up but Bamalog keeps it at a distance.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch but Bamalog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bamalog. Holloway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bamalog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bamalog throws a push kick but Holloway slaps the foot to one side.
Holloway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Holloway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bamalog has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Holloway moves in looking to clinch but Bamalog pushes him off.
Bamalog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holloway tries to clinch up.
Bamalog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bamalog lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bamalog is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamalog throws a body kick that misses.
Holloway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bamalog throws a counter combo.
Holloway lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bamalog at a distance.
A combination from Bamalog does no damage.
Holloway tries to clinch up.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Bamalog circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog misses with a body kick.
Holloway throws a counter high kick but Bamalog was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bamalog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holloway was well out of range. Poor timing from Bamalog.
And Holloway counters with a quick kick to the body but Bamalog blocks it.
Holloway takes a swing at Bamalog's ribcage but misses.
Holloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holloway takes the fight into the clinch.
Holloway scores with a shoulder strike.
Bamalog scores with a shoulder strike.
Holloway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bamalog throws the left hand but Holloway avoids the punch easily.
Bamalog takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bamalog!
Bamalog tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Holloway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bamalog.
Holloway throws a low kick but Bamalog avoids it.
Holloway is looking to clinch.
Bamalog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bamalog swats away the attempt to clinch by Holloway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway scores with a jab to the head.
Bamalog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bamalog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bamalog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holloway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bamalog is looking to score with low kicks.
Holloway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bamalog, pushing him back against the cage.
Holloway is leaning against Bamalog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bamalog tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Holloway blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Bamalog.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holloway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Holloway as the two fighters clinch.
Bamalog is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Holloway can't find room to land a body shot as Bamalog controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Holloway.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holloway trying to stall but Bamalog improves his position.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Holloway.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Bamalog.
Holloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bamalogs head.
It looks like Teke Bamalog has been cut.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Holloway avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
Holloway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bamalog.
Holloway prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Max Holloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holloway's elbow.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Holloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holloway will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bamalog up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bamalog.
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!
Holloway leaning against his opponent.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway.
Holloway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bamalog lands with a left to the head.
Holloway lands a shot to the body.
Bamalog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
A head punch on the inside from Bamalog fails to land.
Bamalog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Bamalog.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bamalog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bamalog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Max Holloway will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Teke Bamalog's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Holloway has Bamalog up against the cage in a clinch.
Bamalog working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bamalog.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bamalog throws an elbow but misses.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holloway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holloway tries to clinch there but Bamalog circles away.
Bamalog takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bamalog is looking to land body kicks.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Bamalog circles away.
Holloway backing away here, and Bamalog unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Holloway tries to work over Bamalog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holloway lands a right hand.
Holloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bamalog backwards.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog lands with a left to the head.
Holloway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holloway moves into range and clinches up with Bamalog.
Bamalog lands an elbow inside.
Bamalog is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bamalog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holloway drives through and clinches with Bamalog against the cage.
Bamalog blocking some punches.
Bamalog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bamalog wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bamalog misses with the head strike.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Holloway.
Bamalog breaks from the clinch.
Holloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holloway wants to clinch.
Teke Bamalog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Holloway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Bamalog does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holloway throws a shot to the body.
Bamalog lands with a nice body punch.
Holloway wants to clinch up but Bamalog keeps it at a distance.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bamalog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holloway takes the fight into the clinch.
Holloway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holloway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway avoids a wild elbow strike from Bamalog.
Bamalog tries to circle away but Holloway has him pinned against the cage.
Bamalog lands a right hand.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bamalog's efforts to push away.
Bamalog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Bamalog.
Bamalog tries to break free but Holloway pushes him back against the cage.
Bamalog gets through Holloway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bamalog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bamalog fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holloway closes the distance and pushes Bamalog back into the cage.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
Bamalog tries to break the clinch but Holloway is controlling the position.
Holloway blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Holloway blocks it.
Bamalog lands with a right to the head.
Holloway prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Holloway tries a body shot but Bamalog blocks it.
Bamalog misses with some punches.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
Holloway blocking some punches.
Holloway prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teke Bamalog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holloway 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:48
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:49
The fight is ruled a draw!
Max Holloway retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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