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OFK 175 - Holloway Vs Foley PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Thomas (ranked 4730 p4p, 5505 weight class) and Evert Hermans (ranked 166 p4p, 180 weight class). David Thomas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evert Hermans!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hermans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hermans slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
David Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Hermans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermans is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hermans drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hermans jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hermans controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermans forces his way into half guard.
Thomas's coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hermans working Thomas over with strikes.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Hermans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermans seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hermans looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hermans prevents Thomas from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hermans is taking a breather. Thomas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hermans frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hermans lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Hermans.
Thomas tries to reverse the position but Hermans maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermans controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is looking to improve his position but Hermans isn't that keen on the idea.
Hermans looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hermans raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thomas can't escape the position.
Hermans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thomas tries to lock up and control but Hermans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thomas is looking to improve his position but Hermans isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermans scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evert Hermans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hermans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Hermans avoids nicely.
Hermans missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hermans dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Hermans rushes Thomas and presses him up against the cage.
Hermans has clasped his hands together around Thomas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hermans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Evert Hermans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to improve his position.
Thomas is trying to control Hermans's posture but Hermans avoids it.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hermans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hermans decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thomas to his feet.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas throws a right hand that Hermans ducks under and follows up with a left that Hermans also avoids with ease.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hermans moves into the clinch.
Hermans breaks from the clinch.
Thomas misses with a combination
and Hermans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thomas won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face as Hermans controls the position.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hermans on the ground.
Thomas tries to bench press Hermans off him but Hermans keeps the position.
Hermans has hold of Thomas's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Thomas seems comfortable defending it but Hermans has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Thomas is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Thomas is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hermans couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Evert Hermans!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russel Wilson (ranked 3501 p4p, 6480 weight class) and Mai Punani (ranked 125 p4p, 204 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Russel Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mai Punani!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson moves out of range as Punani strikes.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
And Punani tries to counter it with a takedown but Wilson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wilson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Punani closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilson did well to prevent Punani getting side control.
Punani looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Punani is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson is concentrating on defense, preventing Punani from advancing position.
Wilson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Punani scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilson gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control the position.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punani is one step ahead there.
Wilson is controlling Punani's posture.
Punani trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punani is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Punani tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
Wilson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Punani has passed into side control.
The strikes coming from Punani are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson struggling a bit here.
Wilson regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson tries to roll over but Punani keeps him under control.
Wilson has a hand on Punani's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Punani takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Punani sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to control but Punani is having none of it.
Punani is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Punani lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Punani avoids the attempt from Wilson to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mai Punani dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Punani slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Punani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Wilson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Punani works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wilson controlling Punani's posture.
Wilson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Punani manages to get himself to full guard.
Punani trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Wilson trying to control but Punani is working from the bottom.
Punani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilson passes Punani's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wilson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punani trying to get back to full guard but Wilson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Punani regains half guard.
Punani wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Wilson not doing much here.
Wilson is trying to control. Punani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Punani trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wilson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Punani hang on?
Wilson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Punani looks a forlorn figure.
Punani tries to hold on but Wilson postures up.
Wilson controlling from mount.
Punani sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to advance position but Punani won't allow it.
Wilson stalling away here and it's allowed Punani to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson is pushing down on Punani's leg trying to pass to half guard. Punani is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wilson moves into full mount! Punani won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Punani that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Punani is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Wilson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Punani gets a clinch.
Wilson tries to work over Punani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wilson is working for takedown but Punani is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wilson has Punani pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wilson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Punani tumbling to the mat - Wilson dives into Punani's guard.
Punani wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Punani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilson trying to control but Punani is working from the bottom.
Wilson is pushing down on Punani's leg trying to pass to half guard. Punani is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wilson slips a nice elbow through Punani's hands, connecting with Punani's forehead.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Punani is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wilson trying to control the action but Punani is working from the bottom.
Wilson working the head and body with strikes.
Wilson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Punani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Wilson.
Wilson working Punani over with strikes.
Wilson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Punani!
Wilson looking to control but Punani is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wilson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Punani has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punani is looking to get to half guard.
Wilson connects with a bit shot that sees Punani covering up! More strikes from Wilson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Wilson is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russel Wilson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Blumreisinger (ranked 2094 p4p, 3522 weight class) and Frankie Griggs (ranked 275 p4p, 446 weight class). Griggs has chosen LL Cool J- Momma Said Knock You Out as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Blumreisinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Griggs!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blumreisinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griggs! But no joy.
Chris Blumreisinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blumreisinger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blumreisinger misses with a body kick.
Griggs throws a hook but Blumreisinger blocks it.
Blumreisinger ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Blumreisinger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blumreisinger throws a head kick that Griggs semi-blocks.
Griggs lands with an overhand left.
Blumreisinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griggs throws out the jab.
Griggs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 It looks like Chris Blumreisinger has been cut.
Blumreisinger has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs is trying to push Blumreisinger away but Blumreisinger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blumreisinger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Griggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griggs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Blumreisinger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griggs.
A knee to the head by Blumreisinger.
Griggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blumreisinger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Griggs checks it well.
Griggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Griggs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blumreisinger counters with a leg kick.
Griggs throws a head kick but Blumreisinger moves out of range.
Griggs misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Blumreisinger.
Griggs throws a sloppy head kick and Blumreisinger moves out of range easily.
Griggs throws a shot from downtown. Blumreisinger moves away and avoids it.
Griggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blumreisinger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blumreisinger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Blumreisinger there.
Griggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blumreisinger.
Blumreisinger wants to clinch up but Griggs keeps it at a distance.
Blumreisinger clinches up with Griggs and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs wants to break free but Blumreisinger has control.
Griggs is trying to break free.
Blumreisinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blumreisinger pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Griggs wants to stand but Blumreisinger is controlling his posture from full guard.
Griggs gets to his feet. Blumreisinger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Griggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blumreisinger circles away quickly and effectively.
Blumreisinger rushes Griggs and presses him up against the cage.
Griggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blumreisinger taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Griggs is trying to break free.
Blumreisinger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Griggs avoids it.
Griggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griggs falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Blumreisinger counter with a right hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Blumreisinger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blumreisinger closes the distance and clinches.
Griggs manages to break the clinch.
Griggs throws a combination that misses
and Blumreisinger counters with a big head kick but Griggs shrugs it off.
Griggs avoids the head kick by Blumreisinger.
Griggs moves forwards but Blumreisinger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blumreisinger throws a big shot that misses.
Blumreisinger misses with a head kick.
Blumreisinger throws a leg kick but Griggs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blumreisinger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blumreisinger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blumreisinger.
A cross from Griggs lands.
Griggs misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griggs misses with a few strikes there.
Blumreisinger throws a low kick but Griggs avoids it.
Griggs lands a high kick!
Griggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blumreisinger.
Blumreisinger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Griggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blumreisinger.
Blumreisinger blocks a head kick by Griggs.
Blumreisinger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Griggs counters with a crisp one two that drops Blumreisinger! Griggs thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Blumreisinger to his feet! Blumreisinger is in big trouble!
 Blumreisinger is rocked!
Griggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Blumreisinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blumreisinger.
Griggs lands with a big right hook that stumbles Blumreisinger - he's out on his feet here! Griggs follows up with another monster hook that separates Blumreisinger from consciousness! Blumreisinger falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Griggs stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frankie Griggs!
An out of breath Frankie Griggs 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 Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 1635 p4p, 2207 weight class) and Nico DiAngelo (ranked 215 p4p, 273 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nico DiAngelo!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Bomstaerk as DiAngelo shoots in.
Bomstaerk lands a nice looking body shot.
Bomstaerk thuds a left hand into DiAngelo's body.
Bomstaerk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DiAngelo tries to sprawl but Bomstaerk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bomstaerk wants to control but DiAngelo is keeping him busy.
Bomstaerk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
DiAngelo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bomstaerk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bomstaerk is keen to just control but DiAngelo is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Bomstaerk seems content to control.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bomstaerk prevents DiAngelo from improving his position.
DiAngelo has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Bomstaerk. Oh but DiAngelo has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bomstaerk goes limp - he's gone! DiAngelo jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nico DiAngelo!
Nico DiAngelo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Radoslav Petrov (ranked 1446 p4p, 2494 weight class) and Emre Hussain (ranked 191 p4p, 303 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Radoslav Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emre Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Hussain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hussain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Hussain's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hussain's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hussain looks winded!
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Hussain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hussain throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov with a jab.
 It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Petrov.
Petrov moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Hussain goes down! Can Petrov finish him!?
 Hussain is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussain is looking to stand up but Petrov isn't so interested in that idea.
Hussain is still in real trouble! Can Petrov finish him?
Petrov forces his way into half guard.
Petrov controlling the action here.
Petrov moves into full mount! Hussain won't be happy about that!
Petrov controlling from the full mount.
Hussain seems to have recovered his senses.
Hussain trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hussain tries to buck Petrov off but Petrov takes his back!
Hussain trying to get back to his feet but Petrov is in full control for now.
Good control from Petrov.
Petrov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is trying to get back to his feet but Petrov has full control of the position and if anything, Hussain has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Petrov controls the position.
Hussain wants to get back to his feet.
What can Hussain do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov continues to stall.
Hussain is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
More hug and hope from Petrov.
Hussain is trying to get back to his feet but Petrov has full control of the position and if anything, Hussain has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Petrov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Radoslav Petrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emre Hussain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petrov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrov slips under a jab from Hussain.
Petrov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hussain throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov lunges at Hussain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hussain's hand.
That has opened up Emre Hussain's cut even more.
Petrov drops Hussain with a big left hand! Hussain is injured, injured bad! Petrov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radoslav Petrov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Radoslav Petrov waved his t-shirt featuring HERBIZER's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wasyl Plutov (ranked 1369 p4p, 1489 weight class) and Teke Bamalog (ranked 182 p4p, 200 weight class). Bamalog has chosen Stubborn Robot Original Nuttah as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Teke Bamalog enters the cage!
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Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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 33 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wasyl Plutov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 3, fighting out of London, Teke Bamalog!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plutov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bamalog makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bamalog lands a nice looking body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plutov. Bamalog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plutov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bamalog tries a quick counter leg kick but Plutov is wise to it.
Plutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bamalog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bamalog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Plutov cracks a nice hook into Bamalog's ribs.
Wasyl Plutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plutov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bamalog throws out a leg kick but Plutov moves out of range and Bamalog only half commits.
Plutov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plutov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bamalog cracks Plutov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Plutov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Plutov misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bamalog fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bamalog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bamalog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bamalog scores with a kick to the body.
Bamalog throws a series of punches but Plutov avoids them all with ease.
Plutov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bamalog is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov misses with an uppercut. Bamalog saw that one coming.
Plutov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Plutov misses with an elbow strike.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Teke Bamalog has been cut.
Bamalog swings wildly with an uppercut but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bamalog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bamalog misses with a head kick.
Plutov fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick from Bamalog, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bamalog scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Plutov throws a combination that misses
and Bamalog counters with a right hand to the body.
Bamalog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Plutov.
Plutov instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bamalog has managed to clinch.
Bamalog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Plutov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog lands with a short shot to the head.
Bamalog lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov scores with a shot to the side of Bamalog's head.
Bamalog misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog is working Plutov over against the cage.
Bamalog fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bamalog tries to land a knee to the head but Plutov blocks with his arms.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Plutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Bamalog.
Bamalog takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bamalog tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamalog works on Plutov's body with a couple of short punches.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plutov lands an elbow just above Bamalog 's eye.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bamalog as Plutov tries to tie him up.
Bamalog throws a punch but it's blocked by Plutov.
Bamalog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bamalog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Plutov tries a head kick but it misses.
Plutov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bamalog throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Plutov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Plutov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bamalog was well out of range. Poor timing from Plutov.
Bamalog takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Plutov misses.
Bamalog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bamalog throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Plutov misses with a hook
and Bamalog counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bamalog misses with a wild body shot.
Bamalog delivers a nice body kick.
A low kick lands for Plutov.
Plutov has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bamalog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Plutov lands a nice elbow.
Plutov blocks an elbow strike from Bamalog.
Bamalog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov blocks an uppercut.
Plutov looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bamalog lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutov.
Bamalog lands a nice uppercut.
Plutov takes a shot to the head.
Bamalog tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Bamalog back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bamalog creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamalog lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Bamalog - that landed with a thud.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Plutov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bamalog's brow.
Plutov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hand to the body from Bamalog.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teke Bamalog dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teke Bamalog's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Plutov misses with the combination.
Plutov throws a jab when Bamalog was well out of range.
Nice body kick from Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Bamalog does no damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bamalog.
Plutov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bamalog is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bamalog doesn't manage to clinch there - Plutov circles away.
Bamalog lands a high kick!
Bamalog goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Plutov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bamalog slips a straight right by Plutov.
Bamalog scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamalog misses with a few strikes there.
Bamalog has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bamalog tries a low kick but Plutov avoids it.
Bamalog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Bamalog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plutov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bamalog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plutov throws a body punch but Bamalog moves out of range.
Bamalog on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Plutov misses with a double jab.
Bamalog throws a right and a left that both miss.
Plutov connects with a crisp jab.
Bamalog jabs Plutov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bamalog is looking to clinch.
Plutov moves out of range of the body kick.
Plutov swings for the body but Bamalog moves out of range.
Bamalog throws a series of punches but Plutov avoids them all with ease.
Nice body punch from Bamalog.
Bamalog moves out of range as Plutov strikes.
Bamalog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plutov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bamalog.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bamalog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Plutov looks to land a right hand but Bamalog moved out of range.
Bamalog throws a body punch but Plutov moves out of range.
Bamalog uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Plutov.
Plutov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bamalog 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.
Plutov is looking to counter punch.
Bamalog is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Plutov rather than just go for the knockout.
A combination from Bamalog does no damage.
Bamalog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bamalog takes a swing at Plutov's ribcage but misses.
Plutov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bamalog tries to clinch there but Plutov circles away.
Bamalog gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bamalog tried to score with a low kick but Plutov checks it.
Plutov works over Bamalog's head and body with a nice combination.
Bamalog scores with a three punch combo!
Bamalog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plutov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bamalog looks for the body kick but Plutov saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Plutov.
Bamalog scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Plutov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Plutov tries to clinch up.
Bamalog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Plutov misses with a hook.
Bamalog clinches.
Plutov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bamalog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bamalog works on Plutov's body with a couple of short punches.
Plutov lands an elbow just above Bamalog 's eye.
Bamalog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog throws a head punch that misses.
Bamalog is leaning against Plutov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bamalog - that landed with a thud.
Plutov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Plutov misses with a knee strike.
Bamalog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plutov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Plutov is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamalog.
Bamalog prevents a body shot from Plutov.
Plutov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bamalog lands a left hand.
Plutov is leaning against Bamalog and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bamalog dodges an elbow strike from Plutov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plutov.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bamalog tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bamalog.
Plutov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bamalog is defending well for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teke Bamalog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Teke Bamalog's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Plutov avoids a kick to the body.
Bamalog scores with a three punch combo!
Plutov throws a series of strikes that have Bamalog backpedaling.
Bamalog throws a nice looking combination but Plutov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Plutov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Plutov avoids the body shot from Bamalog.
Plutov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bamalog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Plutov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Plutov cracks Bamalog with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bamalog throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plutov.
Plutov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Plutov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plutov gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bamalog tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bamalog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teke Bamalog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Plutov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Plutov blocks an uppercut.
Plutov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Plutov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bamalog lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bamalog struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
Bamalog lands a nice elbow.
Bamalog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
Bamalog digs a right hand into Plutov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Plutov's gas tank.
Bamalog is leaning against Plutov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bamalog.
A left hand lands to the body for Plutov.
Bamalog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plutov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Plutov misses with a knee to the head.
Plutov working aggressively here.
Plutov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Bamalog.
Plutov blocks an elbow strike from Bamalog.
Plutov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bamalog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutov throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamalog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plutov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bamalog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plutov.
A nice left hand lands by Plutov.
Plutov lands an elbow just above Bamalog 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plutov lands an elbow that stopped Bamalog in his tracks for a moment.
Bamalog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Bamalog.
Plutov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bamalog breaks the clinch.
Plutov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bamalog.
Plutov is looking to counter the offense by Bamalog and move into the clinch.
Bamalog avoids the body shot from Plutov.
Bamalog throws a leg kick but Plutov checks it.
Nice defenses there by Plutov.
Bamalog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Plutov, pushing him back against the cage.
Plutov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bamalog.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamalog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
Bamalog avoids a wild elbow strike from Plutov.
Plutov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bamalog misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Bamalog.
Bamalog avoids the elbow strike from Plutov, against the cage.
Bamalog misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Plutov.
Teke Bamalog is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bamalog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Plutov misses with a body punch.
Plutov lands an elbow inside that Bamalog shrugs off.
Plutov slowing the pace effectively.
Plutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bamalog's elbow.
Bamalog working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plutov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bamalog blocks an elbow strike from Plutov.
Bamalog lands with a left to the head.
Bamalog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plutov pushes off an throws an elbow but Bamalog leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamalog blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wasyl Plutov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bamalog lands a right hand.
Plutov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Plutov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Teke Bamalog.
Well Bamalog has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teke Bamalog!
Teke Bamalog gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monty Milano (ranked 512 p4p, 2519 weight class) and Dick Dastardly (ranked 14 p4p, 84 weight class). Dastardly has chosen DIRTY by- Christina Aguilera as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Monty Milano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dick Dastardly !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Milano looks to land a combination. Dastardly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dastardly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dastardly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Milano.
Dastardly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Milanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Monty Milano has been cut.
Milano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dastardly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Milano.
A swing and a miss from Milano.
Dastardly slips a jab from Milano.
Milano just misses with a punch to the body.
Dastardly throws the left hand but Milano avoids the punch easily.
Milano scores with a body shot.
Milano scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Dastardly .
Milano misses with a left hand
and Dastardly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dastardly cracks Milano's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Milano slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Dastardly can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Dastardly !
Dick Dastardly was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mad Onion (ranked 826 p4p, 1457 weight class) and Andy Grabber (ranked 130 p4p, 221 weight class). Grabber is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Side to Side. Luke Mad Onion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Mad Onion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 45 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Grabber!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Mad Onion misses.
Grabber blocks a jab.
Mad Onion misses with a straight left.
Grabber looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mad Onion closes the distance and clinches.
Mad Onion throws an elbow but it misses.
Mad Onion is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grabber looks winded!
Mad Onion lands a nice elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Mad Onion.
Mad Onion misses with an elbow strike.
Mad Onion lands a knee to the body.
Mad Onion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mad Onion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grabber backwards.
Grabber managing to block the knees to the body from Mad Onion.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mad Onion.
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!
Grabber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mad Onion landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mad Onion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Andy Grabber has been cut.
I was talking to Mad Onion's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mad Onion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mad Onion lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mad Onion lands an elbow inside that Grabber shrugs off.
Grabber is rocked!
Grabber misses with a body punch.
Mad Onion unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mad Onion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grabber.
Mad Onion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mad Onion lands a vicious elbow to the side of Grabber's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Mad Onion tries to finish him with strikes but Grabber still seems able to defend himself so Mad Onion steps back and lets Grabber get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Grabber is still on wobbly legs! Can Mad Onion finish him?
Grabber bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Mad Onion comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Grabber falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Grabber was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Mad Onion!
After winning the bout, Luke Mad Onion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blake Phoenix (ranked 532 p4p, 728 weight class) and Pat Kelly (ranked 79 p4p, 114 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 40 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pat Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Kelly.
Phoenix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
Kelly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Kelly back against the cage.
Phoenix working aggressively here.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Phoenix moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
Kelly takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Kelly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kelly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Pat Kelly has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Kelly manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Phoenix on his heels. He'll look to pass Phoenix's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Phoenix manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Phoenix.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly just leaning against Phoenix, taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix avoiding damage as Kelly throws knees to the body.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Kelly.
Phoenix with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a left hand.
Kelly stalling.
Kelly pulls Phoenix into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kelly wants to sweep but no luck.
Phoenix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is trying to keep Phoenix in close.
Phoenix stays in close to Kelly's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kelly misses the jab.
Phoenix fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kelly just manages to avoid it.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Kelly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A leg kick checked by Kelly.
Kelly throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Blake Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kelly connects with a body shot that sends Phoenix's belly button to the back.
Kelly works over Phoenix's head and body with a nice combination.
Kelly doesn't manage to clinch there - Phoenix circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Phoenix misses the target.
Kelly misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kelly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Kelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly catches Phoenix with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Kelly lands a really nice looking cross but Phoenix seems unphased.
Kelly throws out a powerful jab.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix blocks a jab.
Kelly throws the kick towards the body but Phoenix avoids it.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Kelly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kelly moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Kelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pat Kelly's cut.
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.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.
Kelly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phoenix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
A jab from Kelly finds it's way through Phoenix's defenses.
Pat Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phoenix's head backwards.
Kelly moves into the clinch.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
Phoenix throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kellys head.
Kelly manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Kelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kelly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phoenix on the side of the head.
Kelly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Phoenix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Kelly.
Pat Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phoenix scores with the left hand. Kelly knows he should have avoided that one.
Kelly drops his hands momentarily and Phoenix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Kelly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kelly.
Kelly cracks Phoenix with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kelly walks into a jab.
Kelly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phoenix cracks Kelly with an open hand slap.
Phoenix needs to keep his hands up - Kelly had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kelly scores with a nice head shot.
Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelly throws a right hand that misses
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Phoenix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
Kelly slips a jab from Phoenix.
Jab by Kelly.
Kelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
Good leg kick by Kelly.
Phoenix slips a jab and a cross from Kelly.
Kelly lands a body shot.
Kelly looks to throw the jab but Phoenix is out of range.
Phoenix throws a hook but Kelly blocks it.
Phoenix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kelly thuds his right hand into Phoenix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Kelly misses.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
Kelly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Kelly appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phoenix lands a right hook to the body.
Kelly throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Kelly throws a big shot that misses.
Kelly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kelly scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phoenix lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a jab when Phoenix was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Phoenix.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Phoenix takes a swing at Kelly's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kelly throws out a leg kick but Phoenix moves out of range and Kelly only half commits.
Phoenix slips a jab from Kelly.
Phoenix walks into a jab.
Phoenix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kelly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phoenix scrambles back to his feet.
Phoenix looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kelly fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Phoenix has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kelly has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kelly tests Phoenix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Kelly counters with a right hand to the body.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Kelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pat Kelly's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Phoenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kelly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Kelly scores with a body shot.
Phoenix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kelly. That did some damage!
Phoenix pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kelly is out of range and Phoenix settles back down.
Kelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Phoenix counter with a right hand.
Kelly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Kelly. Those never looked like landing.
Phoenix is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Kelly.
Kelly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Phoenix misses the target.
Kelly slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Phoenix getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Kelly.
Kelly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Phoenix as he connects with a hook.
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelly throws an off balance right hand
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kelly swings widly with a right hand
and Phoenix counters with a nice body shot.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kelly throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phoenix throws a good cross that connects.
Kelly is rocked!
Phoenix punishes Kelly's body with a nice straight punch.
Kelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Phoenix. Beautiful body shot.
Kelly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kelly lands in his opponent's guard.
Phoenix wriggles free and stands up.
Kelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly wants to clinch up but Phoenix keeps it at a distance.
Kelly seems to have recovered his senses.
Kelly connects with a crisp jab.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
Kelly scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Phoenix.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kelly walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from Kelly finds it's target.
Phoenix with a hook.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Kelly.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Kelly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the head but Kelly blocks with his arms.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Kelly.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Kelly.
Phoenix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phoenix scores with a shoulder strike.
Phoenix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phoenix takes a shot to the head.
Kelly working aggressively here.
Kelly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phoenix digs a right hand into Kelly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kelly's gas tank.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Blake Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Phoenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phoenix digs a right hand underneath Kelly's ribcage. Kelly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kelly.
Kelly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kelly stalling in the clinch but Phoenix improves position.
Pat Kelly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kelly trying to land knees to the body.
Kelly wants to stall.
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 Blake Phoenix.
I think Kelly has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Kelly!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Holloway (ranked 180 p4p, 878 weight class) and Axel Foley (ranked 22 p4p, 117 weight class). Foley has chosen Beverly Hills Cop Theme as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Holloway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Axel Foley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holloway misses the shot to the body.
Holloway lands with a good body shot.
Foley 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 scores with a jab. Holloway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Foley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holloway connects with a single shot there.
Holloway connects with a jab.
Holloway blocks a jab.
A jab from Holloway finds it's way through Foley's defenses.
Holloway has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Foley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holloway. Holloway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foley.
An attempted straight right counter from Holloway misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foley. Holloway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holloway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Foley connects with a right hand. Holloway shakes it off.
Holloway scores with the left hand. Foley knows he should have avoided that one.
Foley lands with a right hand.
Holloway throws a shot from downtown. Foley moves away and avoids it.
Foley misses with a hook. Holloway ducked under it nicely.
Foley misses with a wild combination.
Holloway misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Holloway does no damage.
Foley avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holloway falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holloway motions for Foley to come forward. Holloway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Foley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Foley scores with a nice right hand.
Holloway moves into range and connects with a jab.
Holloway has closed the distance and engaged Foley in a clinch.
Holloway on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holloway avoiding damage as Foley throws knees to the body.
Foley wants to break free but Holloway has control.
Foley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holloway cracks Foley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holloway looks to score with a jab to the body but Foley is just out of range.
Holloway moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Foley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foley's elbow.
Foley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holloway misses with a hook.
Holloway misses the body punch
letting Foley counter with a right hand.
Holloway scores with a nice strike.
Foley avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Holloway slips under a jab from Foley.
Holloway was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Holloway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Foley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holloway scrambles back to his feet.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Foley circles away.
Foley dips to his left and cracks Holloway with an uppercut!
Holloway throws a series of punches but Foley avoids them all with ease.
Foley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holloway momentarily.
Max Holloway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Foley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foley.
Holloway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holloway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Foley looks to land a left hand but Holloway moved out of range nicely.
Foley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holloway misses the body punch
and Foley counters with a stiff right hand.
Holloway moves forwards but Foley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Holloway throws a jab when Foley was well out of range.
Foley checks a leg kick.
Foley just misses with a punch to the body.
Holloway cracks a nice hook into Foley's ribs.
Foley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holloway's head backwards.
Foley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holloway throws out the jab.
Foley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Foley misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foley throws a jab when Holloway was well out of range.
Holloway tries to clinch up.
Holloway is looking to clinch but Foley is avoiding it.
Foley jabs Holloway right on the nose. Holloway blinks but takes it well.
Holloway looks to land a combination but Foley avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Foley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway takes a swing at Foley's ribcage but misses.
Foley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holloway looks to score with a jab to the body but Foley is just out of range.
Foley digs a good body shot into Holloway's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Holloway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Foley throws a hook but Holloway blocks it.
Holloway tries to clinch
enabling Foley to counter with a crisp jab.
Foley avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Foley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Foley connects with a nice looking jab.
Holloway throws an overhand right that lands on Foley's shoulder, as Foley tries to avoid the shot.
Foley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Holloway throws a jab when Foley was well out of range.
Foley digs a good hook to Holloway's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holloway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Foley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Foley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holloway moves out of range as Foley strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holloway. Foley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foley looks to land a right hand but Holloway moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Axel Foley will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Foley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holloway has Foley up against the cage in a clinch.
Foley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holloway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Foley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holloway backwards.
Good body shot from Foley.
Foley breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Foley.
Foley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Foley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Axel Foley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holloway connects with the punch.
A shot to the body from Holloway misses
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.
Foley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for Foley to work.
Holloway tries to work over Foley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holloway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holloway lands a right hook to the body.
Foley throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway slips a straight right by Foley.
Holloway throws a predictable looking body shot
and Foley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holloway misses with a straight left.
Foley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holloway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foley swats away the attempt to clinch by Holloway.
Holloway is looking to clinch.
Foley throws out a counter right but Holloway avoids it with no problem.
Holloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foley.
Foley misses with an uppercut. Holloway saw that one coming.
Holloway throws an overhand right that lands on Foley's shoulder, as Foley tries to avoid the shot.
Holloway tries to clinch there but Foley circles away.
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holloway defending well as Foley loads up on a big left hand.
Holloway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Foley misses the shot to the body.
Holloway misses with the combination.
Foley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some bone on bone action there as Foley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley tries to bum rush Holloway with a series of wild strikes but Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holloway defending well as Foley loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holloway.
A jab from Foley misses.
Holloway digs a good hook to Foley's body.
Foley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holloway was well out of range. Poor timing from Foley.
As Foley backs away, Holloway returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Holloway has closed the distance and engaged Foley in a clinch.
A short right from Holloway on the inside.
Foley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holloway has him pressed against the cage.
Foley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foley misses with the head strike.
Foley blocks an uppercut.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foley's elbow.
Foley blocks an uppercut.
Foley letting Holloway take a breather here.
Foley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway connects with a body shot.
Foley misses with a wild body shot.
Holloway swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Foley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holloway throws an overhand right that lands on Foley's shoulder, as Foley tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Foley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Foley circles away.
Holloway throws a body punch but Foley moves out of range.
Holloway misses with a wild body shot.
Holloway finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Foley keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Foley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holloway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Foley on the side of the head.
Holloway slips a jab from Foley.
Foley throws a hook but Holloway avoids it easily.
Foley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foley misses with a looping left.
Holloway looks to score with a jab to the body but Foley is just out of range.
Foley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Holloway. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway connects with a leg kick.
Holloway punishes Foley's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Foley looks to land a left hand but Holloway moved out of range nicely.
Holloway fires out a quick counter leg kick but Foley just manages to avoid it.
Holloway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foley.
Holloway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Holloway tries a low kick but Foley avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Foley! But no joy.
Foley throws a hook but Holloway blocks it.
Foley misses with a looping right.
Holloway swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Foley avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Foley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holloway is looking to wear down Foley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Foley looks to score with a jab to the body but Holloway is just out of range.
Holloway lands a body shot.
Holloway wants to clinch up but Foley keeps it at a distance.
Holloway lands with a nice body kick.
Holloway misses with a body kick.
Foley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Foley looks to land a right hand but Holloway moved out of range.
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 round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Holloway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Foley to counter with a crisp jab.
Foley moves out of range of the strikes.
Holloway slips under a jab from Foley.
A telegraphed right hand from Holloway misses the target.
Foley checks a low kick from Holloway.
Holloway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holloway bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Foley's head backwards.
Holloway misses with a low kick.
Holloway digs a good hook to Foley's body.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foley moves out of range as Holloway strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holloway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Foley misses its intended target.
Foley just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holloway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holloway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holloway punishes Foley's body with a nice straight punch.
Holloway catches Foley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Holloway lands with a good body shot.
Foley throws a hook but Holloway avoids it easily.
Holloway appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holloway lands with a straight right. Foley didn't see that one coming.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foley manages to avoid it.
Foley avoids the body shot from Holloway.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foley. Holloway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holloway thumps Foley with a low kick.
Foley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Foley throws an overhand right that lands on Holloway's shoulder, as Holloway tries to avoid the shot.
Holloway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Foley misses its intended target.
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 poor cross that misses
and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Foley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley misses with a hook.
Holloway darts in and clinches Foley up against the cage.
Holloway working aggressively here.
Foley breaks from the clinch.
Holloway gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Holloway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Foley to counter with a crisp jab.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foley manages to avoid it.
Holloway throws out a powerful jab.
Holloway throws a body punch but Foley moves out of range.
Holloway throws a low kick, looking for Foley's leg but Foley calmly moves out of range.
Foley missing with a left hand there. Holloway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holloway looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Holloway throws a front kick aimed at Foley's knee but Foley avoids it well.
Foley throws a hook but Holloway blocks it.
Holloway misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Foley.
Foley misses with a hook.
Foley throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway connects with a jab.
Holloway misses with a low kick as Foley jumps back.
A big right from Foley misses.
Foley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holloway moves away.
Holloway closes the distance and clinches.
Foley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holloway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holloway takes a knee to the side of the body.
Holloway breaks from the clinch.
Holloway slips under a jab.
Foley looks to throw the jab but Holloway is out of range.
Foley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holloway manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Foley.
Holloway connects with a high kick.
A big right from Holloway misses.
Jab from Holloway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foley misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley throws a nice looking combination but Holloway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foley keeps the fight on the outside.
Holloway takes a jab right on the kisser.
Holloway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holloway drops his hands momentarily and Foley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holloway is looking to slow Foley down with leg kicks.
Holloway darts in and clinches Foley up against the cage.
Foley scores with a knee to the head.
Foley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holloway moves out of range of the strikes.
Foley slips a straight right by Holloway.
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Holloway on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holloway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foley.
Holloway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Max Holloway did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Holloway misses with the combination.
Foley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holloway finds it's way round the side to connect with Foley's head.
Holloway moves away from the strike by Foley.
Holloway gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holloway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Foley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Holloway up against the cage.
Foley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Holloway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foley tries to break free but Holloway pushes him back against the cage.
Holloway takes a knee right on the jaw!
Foley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holloway misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Holloway.
Foley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley prevents a body shot from Holloway.
Foley looking to throw knees to the head but Holloway is blocking nicely.
Holloway lands a right hand.
Foley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holloway is looking to control Foley's arms but Foley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Holloway has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway.
Holloway misses with a punch to the body.
Foley blocking some punches.
Foley misses with a knee strike.
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway lands with a hook. Foley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Holloway lands a right hook to the body.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Foley circles away.
Holloway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holloway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foley throws out the jab.
Holloway just misses with a punch to the body.
Foley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foley throws out the jab.
Holloway thuds his right hand into Foley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Foley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holloway.
Holloway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holloway is looking to counter with a body kick.
Foley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holloway.
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Foley circles away.
Foley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Foley.
Foley looks to land a left hand but Holloway moved out of range nicely.
Holloway is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Holloway throws a low kick, looking for Foley's leg but Foley calmly moves out of range.
Holloway misses the jab.
Foley lands a lovely overhand right.
Holloway tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Foley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Holloway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foley manages to avoid it.
Holloway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Holloway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holloway has closed the distance and engaged Foley in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holloway.
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Holloway rushes Foley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holloway lands a shot to the body.
Holloway misses with a body punch.
Foley working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Holloway.
Holloway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Holloway - that landed with a thud.
Foley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Holloway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holloway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Foley lands a glancing blow to the side of Holloway's head.
Foley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holloway listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Holloway misses with a kick to the body.
Foley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holloway slips a jab from Foley.
Foley avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Jab by Foley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Foley circles away.
Holloway lands a jab to the head.
Holloway misses with a body shot
and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holloway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Foley.
Holloway lands a jab to Foley's midsection.
Foley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holloway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foley connects with a body shot.
A big left from Foley misses.
Foley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Holloway had his way with Axel Foley in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Foley throws a hook but Holloway blocks it.
Foley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holloway takes a swing at Foley's ribcage but misses.
Foley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holloway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Foley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holloway pushes Foley up against the cage in a clinch.
Foley can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Foley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Foley.
Foley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foley tries to break free but Holloway pushes him back against the cage.
Holloway content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway tries a body shot but Foley blocks it.
Foley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Foley catches Holloway right on the button with a cross.
Holloway closes the distance but Foley moves to the side
and Foley counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Foley takes one on the button.
Holloway throws the left hand but Foley avoids the punch easily.
Foley blocks a low kick nicely.
Holloway ducks under a wild hook from Foley.
Foley throws the left hand but Holloway avoids the punch easily.
Holloway appears to be looking for a big counter.
Holloway moves away from the strike by Foley.
Foley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holloway's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holloway. Foley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foley moves out of range of the body kick from Holloway.
Foley ducks under a wild hook from Holloway.
Foley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holloway was well out of range. Poor timing from Foley.
Holloway looks to throw the jab but Foley is out of range.
Holloway slips a straight right by Foley.
Foley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holloway falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Max Holloway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway walks into a left hand.
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 has closed the distance and engaged Foley in a clinch.
Foley is trying to push Holloway away but Holloway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Foley takes a shot to the head.
Foley tries a knee to the head but Holloway blocks it.
Foley wants to get back to striking at distance but Holloway won't allow it.
Foley is trying to break the clinch but Holloway is controlling him.
Foley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holloway scores with a hook to the body.
Max Holloway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Foley breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway gets a clinch.
Foley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Foley misses its intended target.
Foley throws a good cross that connects.
Holloway slips a straight right by Foley.
Foley moves forwards but Holloway connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Holloway blocks a jab.
A jab from Foley finds it's way through Holloway's defenses.
A big right from Foley misses.
Foley jabs Holloway right on the nose. Holloway blinks but takes it well.
Holloway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holloway looks to land a combination but Foley avoids it well.
Holloway throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holloway staying out of range there.
Holloway throws a leg kick but Foley checks it.
Holloway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway throws a body shot but no joy.
Holloway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Foley.
Nice uppercut there from Holloway.
Holloway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Foley counters with a nice uppercut.
Holloway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Foley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holloway scrambles back to his feet.
Holloway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foley.
As Foley looks to move away, Holloway throws a big counter combo but Foley just gets out of the way.
Holloway punishes Foley's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Foley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Foley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Holloway.
A jab from Foley does it's job there.
Holloway throws a solid leg kick but Foley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holloway.
Holloway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Foley misses with a straight right.
Foley looks to land a left hand but Holloway moved out of range nicely.
Axel Foley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Foley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Axel Foley.
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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:48
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Axel Foley!
Axel Foley is the new lightweight champion!
Axel Foley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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