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OFK 182 - Goodman Vs Cuba PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Thomas (ranked 6190 p4p, 5989 weight class) and Evert Hermans (ranked 184 p4p, 177 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 1 - 1 - 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evert Hermans!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas looks to land a combination but Hermans avoids it well.
Thomas lands a left and a right that send Hermans crashing to the mat, dazed. Thomas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Evert Hermans has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Thomas throws a right hand that Hermans ducks under and follows up with a left that Hermans also avoids with ease.
Hermans looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas throws a right hand that Hermans ducks under and follows up with a left that Hermans also avoids with ease.
Hermans throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thomas sets himself, and Hermans steps forward looking for the clinch! Thomas avoids it this time.
Thomas misses with a combination
and Hermans counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hermans.
Hermans has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thomas uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermans has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
Hermans is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hermans controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermans working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hermans decides to return to a standing position.
Hermans fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thomas to the ground. Hermans is now in Thomas's guard.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Hermans passes into half guard.
Hermans perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas taking some punishment here, with Hermans in his half guard.
Hermans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
Thomas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hermans is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hermans passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hermans cracks Thomas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Thomas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hermans working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermans looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thomas is trying desperately to improve position.
Thomas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hermans.
BOOM! Hermans connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hermans controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by Hermans.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evert Hermans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evert Hermans's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hermans fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thomas to the ground. Hermans is now in Thomas's guard.
Thomas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hermans puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hermans lands with a punch from half guard.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Hermans is controlling well.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hermans on the ground.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard but Hermans has mounted him!
Hermans content just to control the position here.
Hermans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermans has hold of Thomas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Thomas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hermans controlling the position easily from mount.
Thomas has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermans scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thomas?
Hermans controlling his opponent.
Thomas is bucking up trying to escape but Hermans cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thomas tries to hold on but Hermans postures up.
Hermans controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermans gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
David Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Hermans shoots in and bounces Thomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hermans stands up over Thomas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hermans sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hermans decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thomas, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermans slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Hermans gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hermans is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hermans throws an elbow but it misses.
Hermans breaks the clinch.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Hermans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermans works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Hermans. Hermans maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evert Hermans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evert Hermans'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. This is the final round!
Hermans dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hermans counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thomas!
Hermans working the ground and pound from side control.
Hermans taking a breather here.
Hermans advances to full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermans unloading with bombs!
Hermans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hermans takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Hermans is landing with strikes. Thomas can't take much more of this.
Hermans is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Thomas taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Hermans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evert Hermans!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Cooper (ranked 3939 p4p, 24876 weight class) and Daniel Cormier (ranked 130 p4p, 222 weight class). Cormier is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Face the Pain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cormier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cooper circles away quickly and effectively.
Cooper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cormier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cormier has a takedown stuffed.
Cormier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cormier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cooper to score with a decent uppercut.
Cooper cracks a nice hook into Cormier's ribs.
Cooper smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cormier throws a lazy right hand but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Cooper misses its target.
Cormier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Cooper as Cormier shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Cooper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matt Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Cormier.
Cormier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cooper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cooper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cormiers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper throws a series of strikes that have Cormier backpedaling.
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Cooper has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cooper scores with a nice head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cormier.
Cooper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper connects with a right hand. Cormier shakes it off.
Cormier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cooper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cormier.
A right-left combo lands from Cooper.
Cooper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck for Cormier with that takedown attempt.
Cormier fails with the takedown.
Cooper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cormier shoots and misses
and Cooper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cormier looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cooper lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cooper's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cooper duly obliges.
Cormier throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Cooper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cooper!
Cooper is working the combinations to good effect here.
No joy there for Cooper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cormier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper scores with a shot to the body.
Cooper clinches up with Cormier and pushes him back against the cage.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Daniel Cormier's cut even more.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
Cormier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cooper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cooper breaks the clinch.
Cooper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The cut above Daniel Cormier's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cormier needs to keep his hands up - Cooper had a free shot at his head there.
Cormier manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cooper on his heels. He'll look to pass Cooper's guard now, I'm sure.
Cooper pushes Cormier off and scrambles back to his feet.
Cormier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheers as Cooper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cormier doesn't seem phased though.
Cormier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cooper pushes Cormier off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands with an overhand left.
Cooper lands a lovely overhand right.
Cooper lands a slapping body shot.
Cormier moves forwards but Cooper connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daniel Cormier's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cormier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cooper counters with a nice body shot.
Cooper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cooper lands an overhand right.
Cooper connects with a single shot there.
Cooper gets a clinch.
Cooper effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Cooper.
Cormier is looking for a takedown.
Cormier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cooper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cooper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cormier has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cormier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Cormier's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Cooper!
The defeated Daniel Cormier had this to say: 'You don't quit after you get beat. You pick yourself up, and you start rebuilding to accomplish your goals'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Shortman (ranked 3121 p4p, 23806 weight class) and Charles Foster (ranked 106 p4p, 230 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Foster's choice of entrance music: Nuclear Power Trio - A Clear and Present Rager. James Shortman 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Shortman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Foster!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shortman was covering up waiting for the punch and Foster finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Foster slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shortman is looking for a triangle but Foster pushes his legs off easily.
Foster sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shortman has his foot on Foster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foster works his way back into a safe position though.
Shortman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Foster is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster content to stall in guard here.
Shortman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shortman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Foster content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Shortman, up you get!
Shortman needs to keep his hands up - Foster had a free shot at his head there.
Shortman dives in and grabs Foster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Foster pushes down on Shortman's head and hops out.
Shortman goes for a double leg but Foster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Foster continues to drive forward.
Foster pulls guard successfully.
Foster is pulling down on Shortman's head to control his posture.
Foster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Foster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shortman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, if Foster is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shortman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shortman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Foster trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shortman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Foster pulls his head out easily.
Foster trying to control from half guard but Shortman is working away.
Foster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shortman won't allow Foster to pass to mount.
Foster is trying to control. Shortman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shortman looking for submissions off his back.
Shortman is refusing to be controlled, as Foster sits in half guard.
Shortman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Shortman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shortman looking for a kimura from the bottom but Foster passes into side control!
Foster landing strikes.
Shortman tries to buck Foster off but Foster is having none of it.
Foster decides to stand back up. Foster steps back and let's Shortman get back to his feet.
Foster should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shortman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Foster tries to avoid it but Shortman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Foster to the ground. Foster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shortman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shortman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foster's waist but Foster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shortman off to one side.
Foster looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Foster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Foster fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shortman to the ground. Foster is now in Shortman's guard.
Shortman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foster wants to control from the top but Shortman keeps moving.
Shortman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Foster trying to control but Shortman is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shortman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shortman working for submissions but it's allowed Foster to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Foster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Foster scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shortman is defended easily by Foster.
Shortman has his takedown stuffed
and Foster counters by moving into the clinch.
Foster turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Foster stands up and beckons Shortman to his feet.
Foster scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shortman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shortman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shortman with a poor takedown
and Foster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Foster clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shortman can't fight it off and eventually Foster manages to take the fight to the floor. Shortman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shortman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Foster escapes and throws Shortman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Foster working the head and body with strikes.
Shortman taking punishment in the form of punches.
Foster has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Shortman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Foster pinned against the cage. Foster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Foster slaps away a takedown attempt from Shortman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Foster wants to counter the offense by Shortman and move into the clinch position.
Foster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Foster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Shortman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Foster is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Shortman pulls down on the head and he's put Foster to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Shortman!
After the fight, James Shortman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murderous Warmonger (ranked 3104 p4p, 7001 weight class) and Roberto Vieira (ranked 103 p4p, 201 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murderous Warmonger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warmonger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vieira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warmonger counters with a stiff right hand.
Warmonger cracks Vieira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vieira misses with a takedown attempt
and Warmonger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Warmonger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vieira looks winded!
Warmonger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Warmonger stuns Vieira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Warmonger fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Vieira to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Vieira looks to clinch but Warmonger throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Vieira taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Murderous Warmonger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoji Anjo Anjo (ranked 2306 p4p, 3354 weight class) and Conor OShea (ranked 291 p4p, 414 weight class). Conor OShea will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yoji Anjo Anjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Conor OShea!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OShea leaves Anjo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by OShea.
 It looks like Yoji Anjo Anjo has been cut.
Anjo moves to clinch but OShea breaks away
and OShea counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anjo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
OShea on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anjo.
OShea throws Anjo to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
OShea throws a lazy head kick
and Anjo counters with a head kick.
OShea fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anjo sprawls well initially but OShea persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anjo tries to kick OShea off but OShea keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anjo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OShea seems to be looking for submissions.
OShea is looking to take a break and control but Anjo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anjo tries to get to full guard but OShea has control of the leg.
OShea throwing shots but Anjo is blocking nicely.
Anjo trying to control from the bottom.
OShea sitting and controlling from the half guard.
OShea is trying to control. Anjo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anjo is looking to control OShea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anjo avoid being mounted?
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Anjo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OShea pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
OShea content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anjo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
OShea throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
OShea bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
OShea trying to control the action but Anjo is working from the bottom.
Anjo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Anjo is trying to get back to full guard.
OShea is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
OShea working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
OShea prevents Anjo from improving his position.
Anjo looking for submissions off his back.
OShea thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anjo's head.
Anjo is looking for a sweep. OShea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OShea is thwarting Anjo's attempts to control the position.
Anjo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anjo.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing OShea from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
OShea passes into half guard.
Anjo won't allow OShea to pass to mount.
Anjo trying to control but OShea postures up.
Anjo looks like he's trying to stand up.
OShea wants to control but Anjo is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor OShea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
OShea misses with a double jab.
Anjo tries to move into range but OShea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anjo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Conor OShea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anjo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anjo.
An elbow from Anjo crashes against the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anjo swings around for an armbar but OShea sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Anjo's guard.
OShea keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anjo's head.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing OShea from controlling successfully.
OShea might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anjo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Anjo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OShea tries to free his leg and advance position but Anjo is retaining full guard.
OShea has gone for a leg lock! Anjo slips out almost immediately though and dives into OShea's guard.
Anjo postures up in OShea's guard and throws a big left but OShea blocks it.
Anjo pushing down on OShea's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anjo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and OShea defends it well.
Anjo is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShea gets full guard.
OShea trying to control the position here.
Anjo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anjo stays in close to OShea's body and controls the position.
OShea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anjo is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anjo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on OShea, up you get!
Conor OShea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anjo dodges the punch combination from OShea.
Yoji Anjo Anjo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OShea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anjo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but OShea manages to circle out of the way.
OShea lands with a shot to the body.
OShea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown but OShea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anjo tries to clinch there but OShea circles away.
OShea is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Anjo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anjo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. OShea looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Conor OShea has got the better of the ground game so far.
OShea is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Anjo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, OShea rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anjo's guard! Nice work there by OShea!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anjo tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OShea wants to pass the guard but Anjo is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anjo wants to stand and escape but OShea is having none of it.
OShea looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conor OShea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yoji Anjo Anjo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Anjo tries to close the distance and clinch but OShea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OShea has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from OShea.
OShea effectively controlling the action here.
OShea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anjo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into OShea's guard.
OShea is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Anjo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by OShea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OShea is defending well against a takedown attempt.
OShea lands with a left to the head.
OShea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anjo wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from OShea.
OShea gets through Anjo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anjo has OShea pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. OShea manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoji Anjo Anjo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OShea breaks the clinch.
OShea stuffs the takedown.
Anjo leaves OShea with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
OShea displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anjo.
OShea lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
OShea takes the fight into the clinch.
OShea lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Anjo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Anjo manages to end up in side control.
OShea throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anjo tries to clinch there but OShea circles away.
Anjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OShea throws a right and a left that Anjo avoids nicely.
OShea is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
OShea lands the left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Anjo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anjo fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like OShea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anjo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OShea as he avoids it easily.
OShea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OShea keeps the fight on the outside.
Anjo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OShea lands with an uppercut that bounces Anjo off the cage and back into range.
OShea closes the distance and clinches up with Anjo, looking for a takedown. OShea pushes Anjo against the cage but Anjo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
OShea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anjo.
OShea shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anjo eats them both and turns towards OShea to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Anjo dives in and grabs OShea's left leg, looking for a takedown. OShea pushes down on Anjo's head and hops out.
OShea looking to score a takedown here. Anjo is defending well but OShea drives through and ends up in Anjo's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OShea with a nice head shot there.
OShea pushes down on Anjo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
OShea looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anjo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
OShea is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anjo defends it well.
Anjo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OShea wants to pass to mount but Anjo is defending the position.
OShea is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Anjo as he works his way to full guard.
Conor OShea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anjo keeping moving, preventing OShea from controlling successfully.
Anjo keeping full guard, as OShea tries to pass.
OShea advances to half guard.
OShea is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Anjo reverses the position - he's now on top in OShea's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anjo sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor OShea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OShea 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor OShea!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Conor OShea made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Yoji Anjo Anjo spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel good! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balal Lama (ranked 1839 p4p, 3607 weight class) and Oscar Meyer (ranked 257 p4p, 446 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Balal Lama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer drives through and clinches with Lama against the cage.
Meyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lama shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Meyer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lama keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Meyer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lama.
Meyer landing knees to the body.
Lama is breathing heavily.
Meyer digs a right hand into Lama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lama's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lama wants to take the fight to the mat but Meyer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lama is trying to break the clinch but Meyer has him pressed against the cage.
Meyer just leaning against Lama, taking a breather.
Meyer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balal Lama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meyer scores with a shoulder strike.
Meyer successfully pulls guard.
Meyer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing that Lama has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lama is one step ahead there.
Lama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Meyer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Meyer stands and throws Lama's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Meyer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Meyer is still trying to improve position.
Meyer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lama tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Meyer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lama is working hard here to advance position.
Meyer stands up.
Meyer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meyer taking a breather.
Lama is looking for a takedown.
Lama gets underhooks to prevent Meyer's takedown attempt.
Lama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meyer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meyer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Meyer jumps guard and drags Lama to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meyer is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lama wants to sweep here but Meyer controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyer wants to control from the top but Lama keeps moving.
Meyer stopping the sweep attempt from Lama.
Lama trying to control the position.
Lama keeping moving, preventing Meyer from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meyer gets to his feet - Lama follows without any prompting.
Meyer tries for a takedown but Lama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Meyer slips a jab from Lama.
Meyer blocks a head kick by Lama.
Meyer unleashes a big counter combination but Lama bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Meyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Lama, which made it look bad.
Meyer is looking to clinch but Lama is avoiding it.
Lama tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lama blocks a head kick by Meyer.
A jab from Lama misses.
Meyer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lama misses with a takedown attempt - Meyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Meyer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Meyer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Meyer tries to sprawl but Lama drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Meyer pushes Lama off and gets back to his feet.
Meyer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Meyer.
Lama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Lama.
Meyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lama wants a takedown.
Come on Meyer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lama is fighting off a takedown attempt but Meyer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lama to the mat. Lama regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lama pushes Meyer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Meyer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lama wants to get back to striking at distance but Meyer won't allow it.
Meyer landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meyer tries for a takedown but Lama manages to get underhooks.
Meyer is working for takedown but Lama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Balal Lama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Meyer.
Meyer digs a right hand into Lama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lama's gas tank.
Meyer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Meyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lama won't allow Meyer to sweep him here.
Lama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lama lands a couple of elbows.
Meyer trying to keep a closed guard but Lama is proving a slippery customer.
Meyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oscar Meyer has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lama lands a couple of elbows.
Meyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lama trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lama chips away with some ground and pound.
Lama engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lama trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lama controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lama misses with an uppercut.
Balal Lama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meyer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lama tries to get to full guard but Meyer has control of the leg.
Lama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meyer throws a big elbow that misses.
Meyer wants to control from the top but Lama keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Lama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meyer is one step ahead there.
Meyer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lama keeping moving, preventing Meyer from controlling successfully.
Meyer is standing up over Lama. Lama looks to escape but Meyer dives into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Oscar Meyer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Meyer has closed the distance and engaged Lama in a clinch.
Meyer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oscar Meyer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meyer looking for a takedown.
Lama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Meyer breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Lama. Those never looked like landing.
Lama misses with an uppercut
letting Meyer counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama shoots in for a takedown but Meyer shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balal Lama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meyer shoots in for a takedown but Lama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lama defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meyer.
Meyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lama misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lama dives in for a single leg takedown but Meyer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Meyer pulls guard effortlessly.
Lama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lama looking to control but instead Meyer has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lama working Meyer over with strikes.
Meyer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lama moves nicely into side control.
Lama trying to control the position but Meyer is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lama works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lama wants to take a breather but Meyer manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lama.
Lama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lama keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Meyer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Meyer tries to roll over but Lama keeps him under control.
Lama seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lama scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lama lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lama slows the pace down in half guard.
Lama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Meyer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Meyer trying to hold on to Lama's head to control him but Lama postures up.
Meyer wants to get back to full guard.
Lama is looking to advance position but Meyer won't allow it.
Lama is looking to take a break and control but Meyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Lama.
Lama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Meyer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meyer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lama's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lama's back!
Meyer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lama defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lama is in bad spot here.
Meyer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lama covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lama is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Balal Lama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lama manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Oscar Meyer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Balal Lama.
I think Meyer 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Meyer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Acosta (ranked 1227 p4p, 3014 weight class) and Luis Sinisterra (ranked 185 p4p, 395 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hunter Acosta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Sinisterra!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinisterra fails to land with a series of punches.
Sinisterra throws a leg kick but Acosta moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Acosta misses the target.
Acosta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sinisterra misses with a lunging right hand
and Acosta counters with a one-two to the body.
Acosta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sinisterra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Acosta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Acosta looks to land a left hand but Sinisterra moved out of range nicely.
Acosta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sinisterra moves into the clinch.
Sinisterra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Sinisterra.
Acosta blocks a head kick by Sinisterra.
Acosta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acosta swings for the body but Sinisterra moves out of range.
Sinisterra lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acosta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Acosta.
Acosta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sinisterra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Acosta.
A telegraphed right hand from Acosta misses the target.
Acosta throws a right hand that Sinisterra ducks under and follows up with a left that Sinisterra also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Sinisterra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Acosta moves away from the strike by Sinisterra.
Sinisterra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sinisterra misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Acosta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Acosta does no damage.
Acosta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sinisterra throws a counter combo.
Acosta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sinisterra.
Acosta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sinisterra throws out a counter right but Acosta avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinisterra is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Acosta catches Sinisterra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Acosta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Acosta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sinisterra takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sinisterra throws a poor cross that misses
and Acosta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Acosta throws an off balance right hand
and Sinisterra counters with a straight right hand.
Sinisterra misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acosta throws a shot from downtown. Sinisterra moves away and avoids it.
Sinisterra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Acosta.
Acosta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sinisterra.
Acosta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sinisterra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Acosta.
Acosta misses with a looping left.
Sinisterra throws a counter combo.
Sinisterra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sinisterra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Acosta displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sinisterra ducks under a wild hook from Acosta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinisterra on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Acosta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sinisterra counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunter Acosta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinisterra slips a jab from Acosta.
Sinisterra scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Sinisterra moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Acosta! Sinisterra continues to tee off on Acosta, landing with a left and a right! Sinisterra connects with a right hand that leaves Acosta sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Sinisterra!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luis Sinisterra!
In his post fight interview, Luis Sinisterra started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monty Milano (ranked 1012 p4p, 3204 weight class) and Bertel Haardt (ranked 30 p4p, 109 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 6 - 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 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bertel Haardt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milano instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Milano.
Haardt misses with an elbow over the top.
Milano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milano scores with a shot to the side of Haardt's head.
Haardt pushes Milano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haardt takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Bertel Haardt has been cut.
Milano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Haardt does it's job there.
It looks like Monty Milano has been cut.
Haardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Milano lands with a straight right. Haardt didn't see that one coming.
Milano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Milano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Milano.
Milano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haardt finds it's way round the side to connect with Milano's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milano has Haardt up against the cage in a clinch.
Milano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Milano lands a right hand.
Milano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Milano lands with a right to the head.
Milano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Milano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haardt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haardt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Haardt looks winded!
A leg kick checked by Milano.
Milano cracks Haardt with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Milano has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Haardt to stand back up!
 Haardt is rocked!
That has opened up Bertel Haardt's cut even more.
Haardt switches off momentarily and Milano cracks him with a monster right hand! Haardt topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Milano dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Milano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Monty Milano!
An out of breath and clearly excited Monty Milano thanked PWNAGEâ„¢ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gomez (ranked 1332 p4p, 1440 weight class) and Krisko Kurtev (ranked 200 p4p, 214 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtev pushes Gomez up against the cage in a clinch.
Kurtev pulls guard.
Kurtev keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Kurtev is looking for a triangle but Gomez pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurtev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurtev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kurtev, not yet.
Kurtev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom.
Kurtev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomez defends it easily.
Kurtev throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev is trying to control the position but Gomez postures up.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurtev keeping full guard, as Gomez tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kurtev has his foot on Gomez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomez works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurtev throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kurtev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kurtev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kurtev is trying to keep Gomez in close.
Gomez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurtev is retaining full guard.
Gomez looking to sit in guard and control but Kurtev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gomez seems keen to control Kurtev's posture.
Gomez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kurtev connects with a couple of short punches.
Kurtev throws a strike but Gomez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kurtev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gomez trying to control but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
Kurtev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kurtev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kurtev keeping full guard, as Gomez tries to pass.
Kurtev keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Kurtev is controlling Gomez's posture.
Kurtev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gomez passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gomez wants to control but Kurtev is keeping him busy.
Kurtev tries to buck Gomez off but Gomez is having none of it.
Gomez trying to control the action but Kurtev is working from the bottom.
Kurtev is trying to improve his position.
Gomez tries for a kimura but Kurtev is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Gomez.
Kurtev is trying to buck Gomez off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kurtev struggling a bit here.
Kurtev striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Gomez avoids the strikes from the bottom by Kurtev.
Gomez tries for a kimura but Kurtev is defending well.
Gomez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kurtev's legs.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Gomez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Kurtev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurtev looks to move to half guard but instead Gomez has passed into mount! Damn!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Krisko Kurtev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gomez throws a front kick aimed at Kurtev's knee but Kurtev avoids it well.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but Kurtev moved out of range.
Kurtev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kurtev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomez.
Gomez throws a hook but Kurtev blocks it.
Kurtev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gomez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kurtev fails with the takedown
and Gomez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomez swats away the attempt to clinch by Kurtev.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gomez, as that shot connected.
Kurtev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gomez is pressed up against the cage. Kurtev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gomez down to the mat. Gomez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carlos Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez throws a series of punches but Kurtev avoids them all with ease.
Kurtev shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but Kurtev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kurtev misses with a takedown attempt - Gomez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gomez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Kurtev tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck for Kurtev with that takedown attempt.
Gomez scores with a shot to the body.
Gomez lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurtev's head.
Gomez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gomez thuds a left hand into Kurtev's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gomez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kurtev is breathing heavily.
Gomez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gomez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gomez wants it to stay on the feet.
Gomez misses with an uppercut.
Gomez connects with a single shot there.
Kurtev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gomez's waist but Gomez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kurtev off to one side.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurtev can do to turn this around?
Kurtev dodges the punch combination from Gomez.
Kurtev tries to clinch but Gomez is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
Gomez scores with a hook to the body. Kurtev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gomez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kurtev wants to clinch.
Carlos Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Kurtev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gomez defends it nicely.
Kurtev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Gomez there.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurtev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gomez, pushing him back against the cage.
Kurtev wants to take the fight to the mat but Gomez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kurtev blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurtev shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomez sprawls well. He's pushed Kurtev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomez throws a body kick that misses.
Gomez lands a glancing blow to the side of Kurtev's head.
It looks like Gomez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kurtev shoots and misses
and Gomez counters with a right hand to the body.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but Kurtev moved out of range.
Kurtev tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Kurtev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomez throws a right hand that Kurtev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kurtev also avoids with ease.
Kurtev with the counter takedown but Gomez avoids it easily.
Gomez keeps the fight on the outside.
Krisko Kurtev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurtev is looking to clinch.
Kurtev takes the fight into the clinch.
Gomez gets control of Kurtev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gomez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gomez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtev stopping the sweep attempt from Gomez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kurtev won't allow Gomez to sweep him here.
Kurtev throws a big right hand that misses.
Kurtev trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Gomez wants to sweep but no luck.
Kurtev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gomez's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gomez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kurtev manages to get himself to full guard.
Kurtev trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Gomez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kurtev is defended easily by Gomez.
A shot to the liver by Kurtev. Beautiful body shot.
Gomez lands a nice shot that snaps Kurtev's head back.
Gomez scores with a sloppy right hand. Kurtev should have avoided that one.
Gomez connects with a body shot.
Gomez throws a nice looking combination but Kurtev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gomez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kurtev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carlos Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krisko Kurtev.
Kurtev darts in and clinches Gomez up against the cage.
Kurtev wants a takedown but no success here.
Kurtev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gomez.
Gomez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomez but Gomez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kurtev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kurtev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice defenses there by Kurtev.
Gomez throws a jab when Kurtev was well out of range.
And Kurtev tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Kurtev's head but Kurtev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kurtev tries to clinch up.
Gomez misses with an uppercut.
Kurtev drives through with a takedown into Gomez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gomez has his foot on Kurtev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurtev works his way back into a safe position though.
Kurtev landing some decent shots from guard.
Kurtev scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez looking to control.
Kurtev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kurtev postures up.
Kurtev with a nice head shot there.
It looks like Carlos Gomez has been cut.
Kurtev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kurtev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gomez controls Kurtev momentarily but Kurtev frees himself.
Kurtev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomez is keeping the position for now.
Kurtev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kurtev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev chips away with some ground and pound.
 Gomez is rocked!
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Kurtev from controlling successfully.
Oh Gomez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kurtev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gomez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kurtev is controlling him.
Kurtev scoring with some ground and pound.
Kurtev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kurtev loads up on a big left hand. Gomez felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kurtev looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Gomez can't hide his disappointment, as Kurtev celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krisko Kurtev!
During a confident post fight interview, Krisko Kurtev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 607 p4p, 759 weight class) and Horace Cuba (ranked 94 p4p, 118 weight class). Horace Cuba 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 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Horace Cuba!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A combination from Cuba does no damage.
Cuba misses with a body shot.
Goodman gets a clinch.
Goodman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cuba taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cuba blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Cuba throws an elbow but it misses.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Goodman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cuba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuba blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Cuba prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Cuba prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Cuba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Goodman up against the cage.
Cuba stalling against the cage.
Cuba lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goodman's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Horace Cuba has been cut.
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike.
Cuba dodges an elbow strike from Goodman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Goodman.
Cuba lands an elbow just above Goodman 's eye.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Cuba controls his hands.
Cuba lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Goodman.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goodman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuba misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cuba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goodman lands a body punch.
Cuba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goodman tries to work over Cuba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goodman tries a body shot but Cuba blocks it.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Cuba controls the action.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head.
Goodman digs a right hand into Cuba's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cuba's gas tank.
Goodman dodges an elbow strike from Cuba.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cuba takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Horace Cuba's cut even more.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Cuba avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Goodman blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goodman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cuba's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman avoids the elbow strike from Cuba, against the cage.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Goodman.
Goodman tries a knee to the head but Cuba blocks it.
Goodman looking to stall.
A short right from Goodman on the inside.
Cuba lands a nice elbow.
Cuba blocking some punches.
Goodman is stalling here.
Cuba lands a right hand.
Cuba has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Goodman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cuba can turn it around.
Cuba throws an elbow that misses.
Goodman breaks the clinch.
Cuba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cuba wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuba has Goodman up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Goodman.
Cuba looks winded!
Cuba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goodman is keeping busy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cuba throws an elbow but misses.
Cuba is looking to control Goodman's arms but Goodman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cuba has his back to the cage.
Goodman takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman stalling the fight.
A short right from Cuba.
Cuba swings wildly with an uppercut but Goodman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Cuba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Horace Cuba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Horace Cuba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goodman walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Cuba drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Goodman swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Cuba's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Goodman!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Saul Goodman waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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