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OFK 194 - Temirov Vs Loco PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giggle Valentine (ranked 1641 p4p, 5213 weight class) and Joao Cardoso (ranked 101 p4p, 252 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giggle Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joao Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardoso throws a leg kick
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cardoso takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cardoso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cardoso misses with a takedown
and Valentine makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso tries to clinch up
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Cardoso is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso misses with a lunging right hand
and Valentine counters with a nice right hand that sends Cardoso toppling to the canvas! Cardoso scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Valentine finish him?!
Cardoso is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?
Cardoso tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Valentine counters with a crisp right that sends Cardoso to the canvas! Valentine follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giggle Valentine!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Great Tiger (ranked 4235 p4p, 1635 weight class) and Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 217 p4p, 100 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Great Tiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger throws a jab when Sripituksakul was well out of range.
Sripituksakul misses the shot to the body.
Sripituksakul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiger.
Sripituksakul misses with a body shot.
Tiger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sripituksakul decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sripituksakul lands strikes from half guard.
Tiger is looking to improve his position.
Tiger is controlling Sripituksakul's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tiger wants to control but Sripituksakul is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul is looking to advance position but Tiger won't allow it.
Sripituksakul is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger is holding on to half guard well.
Sripituksakul uses his free foot to push down on Tiger's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tiger.
Tiger has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tiger tries to hold on but Sripituksakul pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sripituksakul looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tiger takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sripituksakul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sripituksakul cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger is looking to improve his position but Sripituksakul isn't that keen on the idea.
Sripituksakul with the ground and pound from mount.
Tiger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sripituksakul lands with some strikes.
Tiger tries to lock up and control but Sripituksakul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tiger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiger is in a horrible position here. Sripituksakul smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sripituksakul with shots to the head and body - Tiger looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tiger is working to get back to half guard.
Sripituksakul working for a submission but Tiger is keeping him at bay.
Sripituksakul looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul prevents Tiger from getting the reversal.
Tiger tries to lock up and control but Sripituksakul gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sripituksakul lands a big shot there that rocks Tiger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tiger is squirming around, avoiding Sripituksakul's attempts to control the action.
Sripituksakul is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sripituksakul looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tiger wants to control but Sripituksakul is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sripituksakul looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tiger tries to hold on but Sripituksakul postures up.
Sripituksakul working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sripituksakul manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tiger to take his back!
You can see the frustration on Tiger's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sripituksakul lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Tiger is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sripituksakul punishes Tiger with strikes from the back mount.
Sripituksakul throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Tiger!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul 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.
Sripituksakul with a nice cross.
Sripituksakul lands a jab to Tiger's midsection.
Tiger throws out a leg kick but Sripituksakul moves out of range and Tiger only half commits.
Tiger misses with a low kick as Sripituksakul jumps back.
Tiger is looking to slow Sripituksakul down with leg kicks.
Sripituksakul throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tiger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sripituksakul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sripituksakul displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tiger throws out the jab.
Sripituksakul missing with a left hand there. Tiger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul lands a leg kick that knocks Tiger off balance momentarily.
Sripituksakul moves out of range as Tiger strikes.
Tiger throws a low kick, looking for Sripituksakul's leg but Sripituksakul calmly moves out of range.
Tiger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sripituksakul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Tiger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sripituksakul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiger manages to avoid it.
Tiger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul scores with a takedown into Tiger's guard.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tiger trying to keep a closed guard but Sripituksakul is proving a slippery customer.
Tiger working for a triangle but Sripituksakul defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sripituksakul postures up and lands a big shot to Tiger's brow.
Tiger being controlled here, momentarily.
Sripituksakul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul being controlled here momentarily.
Sripituksakul throwing strikes from guard but Tiger blocks nicely.
Sripituksakul scoring with some ground and pound.
Tiger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Tiger keeps moving.
Tiger is controlling Sripituksakul's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul stands up over Tiger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sripituksakul wants to pass the guard but Tiger is keeping the position.
Tiger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Tiger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tiger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sripituksakul is one step ahead there.
Tiger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tiger can't keep his opponent in guard - Sripituksakul advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sripituksakul lands with a punch from half guard.
Sripituksakul scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sripituksakul prevents Tiger from improving his position.
Sripituksakul wants to control but Tiger is keeping him busy.
Tiger is looking to improve his position.
Tiger taking some punishment here, with Sripituksakul in his half guard.
Sripituksakul takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sripituksakul frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sripituksakul wants to control the pace but Tiger is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Tiger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sripituksakul wants to clinch up but Tiger keeps it at a distance.
Sripituksakul is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tiger rather than just go for the knockout.
Sripituksakul has closed the distance and engaged Tiger in a clinch.
Sripituksakul struggles to land a body shot inside as Tiger controls his hands.
Sripituksakul works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sripituksakul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sripituksakul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sripituksakul won't allow Tiger to sweep him here.
Sripituksakul pushes down on Tiger's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sripituksakul looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tiger controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tiger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sripituksakul.
Tiger tries to get to full guard but Sripituksakul has control of the leg.
Sripituksakul trying to control the pace.
Sripituksakul lands with a punch from half guard.
Sripituksakul tries to pass to full mount but Tiger defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tiger controlling the position well.
Tiger gets back to full guard.
Great Tiger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiger keeping full guard, as Sripituksakul tries to pass.
Sripituksakul thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sripituksakul lands a couple of digs.
Sripituksakul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tiger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tiger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sripituksakul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sripituksakul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tiger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sripituksakul trying to control but Tiger is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sripituksakul lands a nice shot that snaps Tiger's head back.
Sripituksakul defending well as Tiger loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Sripituksakul misses
and Tiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sripituksakul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiger was well out of range. Poor timing from Sripituksakul.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiger checks the leg kick.
Sripituksakul connects with a looping right hand.
 It looks like Great Tiger has been cut.
Sripituksakul swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiger.
Sripituksakul throws out a loose jab but Tiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tiger tries to move into range but Sripituksakul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tiger throws a jab but it's blocked by Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul lands with a hook. Tiger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tiger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sripituksakul with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiger thows a leg kick but Sripituksakul checks it
and Tiger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sripituksakul can pounce on him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sripituksakul 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 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brett Stone (ranked 1583 p4p, 1995 weight class) and Karsten Koererlaerer (ranked 171 p4p, 205 weight class). Karsten Koererlaerer 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brett Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karsten Koererlaerer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koererlaerer looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well.
Stone moves into the clinch.
Stone has Koererlaerer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stone pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Koererlaerer tumbling to the mat - Stone dives into Koererlaerer's guard.
Koererlaerer managing to control the position.
Koererlaerer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stone is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone tries to free his leg and advance position but Koererlaerer is retaining full guard.
Koererlaerer wants to sweep here but Stone controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone landing with the ground and pound.
Koererlaerer is controlling Stone's posture.
Stone cracks Koererlaerer with a solid left hand.
Stone is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Sprawl & Brawl that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Stone postures up in Koererlaerer's guard and throws a big left but Koererlaerer blocks it.
Stone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koererlaerer wants to get back to his feet but Stone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Koererlaerer is looking to sweep but instead, Stone has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer keeping hold of Stone's head, controlling as best he can.
Stone is taking a breather. Koererlaerer 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.
Koererlaerer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stone wants to take a breather but Koererlaerer is having none of it.
Stone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stone throwing shots but Koererlaerer is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone is trying to control. Koererlaerer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Koererlaerer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koererlaerer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koererlaerer is trying to control but Stone passes into side control!
Koererlaerer is pushing Stone's head away, looking to escape. Stone manages to hold on to the position though.
Koererlaerer 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.
Stone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Koererlaerer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stone has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Koererlaerer is looking to reverse the position.
Koererlaerer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koererlaerer is looking for a sweep. Stone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Koererlaerer wants to get back to full guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control from the bottom.
Stone drops an elbow to the side of Koererlaerer's head.
Stone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stone throwing shots but Koererlaerer is blocking nicely.
Stone is thwarting Koererlaerer's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koererlaerer taking some punishment here, with Stone in his half guard.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Stone is keeping busy.
Koererlaerer is defending against the submission attempts here by Stone.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Stone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koererlaerer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karsten Koererlaerer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koererlaerer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koererlaerer shoots and misses
and Stone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Koererlaerer looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
Stone throwing a counter right hand but Koererlaerer manages to avoid it.
Koererlaerer gets a double leg takedown into Stone's guard.
Stone pushes Koererlaerer off and gets back to his feet.
Koererlaerer takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Koererlaerer is just out of range.
No joy there for Koererlaerer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koererlaerer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
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!
Koererlaerer gets a double leg takedown into Stone's guard.
Stone uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Koererlaerer to the mat! Koererlaerer manages to get full guard.
Koererlaerer kicks Stone off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone blocks a head kick by Koererlaerer.
Stone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stone rushes Koererlaerer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stone is pressed up against the cage. Koererlaerer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stone down to the mat. Stone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brett Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karsten Koererlaerer.
Stone drives through and clinches with Koererlaerer against the cage.
Koererlaerer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koererlaerer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koererlaerer's elbow.
Stone prevents the takedown attempt.
Koererlaerer looking for a takedown.
Koererlaerer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stone has picked Koererlaerer up - he's going for a ride! Stone dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone slows the pace down in half guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer is looking to escape.
Stone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Stone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stone trying to control from half guard but Koererlaerer is working away.
Brett Stone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stone trying to mount his opponent but Koererlaerer defends it.
Koererlaerer is looking to escape.
Stone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stone is thwarting Koererlaerer's attempts to control the position.
Koererlaerer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stone scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stone throwing shots but Koererlaerer is blocking nicely.
Koererlaerer trying to hold on to Stone's head to control him but Stone postures up.
Stone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koererlaerer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stone scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stone lands a nice short elbow.
Stone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koererlaerer can do to turn this around?
Koererlaerer tries to kick Stone off but Stone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to mount his opponent but Koererlaerer defends it.
Stone wants to take a breather but Koererlaerer is having none of it.
Stone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Stone manages to move to mount!
Stone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stone lands with some strikes.
Stone has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Koererlaerer's face.
Koererlaerer is rocked!
Koererlaerer takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Stone's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Stone!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Brett Stone waved his t-shirt featuring Bondi MMA's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Holloway (ranked 551 p4p, 3494 weight class) and Emre Hussain (ranked 75 p4p, 388 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 19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Holloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emre Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holloway is looking to slow Hussain down with leg kicks.
Hussain looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hussain misses with a shot to the body
and Holloway counters by moving into the clinch.
Holloway lands with a left to the head.
 It looks like Emre Hussain has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holloway.
A short body shot lands from Holloway as the two fighters clinch.
Holloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Holloway scores with a shoulder strike.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hussain or not.
Holloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Holloway.
Holloway gets through Hussain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holloway lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hussain or not.
Holloway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hussain backwards.
Holloway cracks Hussain with a nice body shot.
Hussain wants to get back to striking at distance but Holloway won't allow it.
Holloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holloway effectively controlling the action here.
Holloway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hussain is rocked!
Holloway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holloway sends Hussain crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Holloway is motioning to the referee to let Hussain up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hussain is still on wobbly legs! Can Holloway finish him?
Holloway feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Hussain crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Holloway!
Max Holloway made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 1220 p4p, 1148 weight class) and Kyle Seehaver (ranked 158 p4p, 150 weight class). Vladimir Kosmanov 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Kyle Seehaver!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seehaver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kosmanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kosmanov closes the distance and clinches.
Kosmanov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Seehaver regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosmanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seehaver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seehaver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Seehaver's head.
Seehaver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kosmanov connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kosmanov distracts Seehaver with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kosmanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Seehaver can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kosmanov controls the pace.
Kosmanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kosmanov 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.
Kosmanov trying to control but Seehaver is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kosmanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kosmanov distracts Seehaver with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver has momentary wrist control but Kosmanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kosmanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seehaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kosmanov is one step ahead there.
Kosmanov postures up and lands a big shot to Seehaver's brow.
Seehaver looking to control.
Kosmanov postures up and lands a big shot to Seehaver's brow.
Kosmanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Seehaver's head.
Kosmanov distracts Seehaver with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kosmanov content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seehaver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seehaver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kosmanov throwing strikes but missing.
Kosmanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kosmanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Seehaver is rocked!
Kosmanov is stalling in the full guard.
Seehaver is still in real trouble! Can Kosmanov finish him?
Kosmanov is in close to Seehaver's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kosmanov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Seehaver's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
Our winner, Vladimir Kosmanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between J Gay G (ranked 580 p4p, 1016 weight class) and Braylin Timmon (ranked 66 p4p, 114 weight class). Gay G comes to the cage accompanied by Down. Braylin Timmon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with J Gay G's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J Gay G!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 3, fighting out of London, Braylin Timmon!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gay G swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gay G tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmon was well out of range. Poor timing from Gay G.
Gay G fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gay G loads up on a big right hand but Timmon slips the punch.
Timmon misses with an uppercut.
Gay G throws the left hand but Timmon avoids the punch easily.
Timmon tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gay G. Timmon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timmon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gay G tries to score with a low kick but Timmon moves his leg out of the way.
Timmon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gay G's head.
Timmon moves out of range of the strikes.
Timmon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Timmon slips under a jab from Gay G.
Timmon lands a two punch combo.
 Gay G is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmon is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Gay G hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Braylin Timmon!
Braylin Timmon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sao Alela (ranked 436 p4p, 1255 weight class) and Rico Cole (ranked 61 p4p, 164 weight class). Alela comes to the cage accompanied by Cryin' Like a Bitch. Cole has chosen Gerardo's Rico Suave as his entrance music. 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 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sao Alela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alela lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cole's sensitive parts.
Decent striking displayed by Alela there.
Alela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cole now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alela throws a combination. Cole tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alela lands a leg kick that knocks Cole off balance momentarily.
Cole walks into a left hand.
Alela throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Cole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alela connects with a body shot that sends Cole's belly button to the back.
Alela swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alela.
Alela scores with a takedown into Cole's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alela not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela forces his way into half guard.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Cole is staying active underneath Alela, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cole is looking for a sweep. Alela is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alela is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alela is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alela wants to take a breather but Cole is having none of it.
Alela looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alela slows the pace down in half guard.
Alela slips a nice elbow through Cole's hands, connecting with Cole's forehead.
Alela throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alela engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alela scoring with some ground and pound.
Alela wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole keeping full guard, as Alela tries to pass.
Alela preventing the sweep.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Alela from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rico Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alela lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Cole was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab from Alela.
Alela fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cole on the side of the head.
Alela misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alela lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alela, as that shot connected.
Alela dips to his left and cracks Cole with an uppercut!
Sao Alela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alela throws a head kick but Cole moves out of range.
Alela works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alela scores with a head kick. Cole tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sao Alela dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alela bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alela trying to control the action but Cole is working from the bottom.
Cole is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alela's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alela is looking for a kimura here.
Alela wants to pass to mount but Cole is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela is trying to work for a kimura but Cole is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela wants to take a breather but Cole is having none of it.
Sao Alela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alela is just content to waste time from the top position. Cole takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Alela passes Cole's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alela is looking to stall here but Cole recovers full guard.
Alela sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cole's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alela performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alela not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cole wants to get back to full guard.
Alela seems to be looking for submissions.
Alela winds up and cracks Cole with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Alela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cole can do to turn this around?
Alela with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alela wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alela looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alela prevents Cole from improving his position.
Cole is defending against the submission attempts here by Alela.
Alela controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.
Alela'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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alela scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cole doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Alela finds it's way through Cole's defenses.
Alela goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alela feints and then cracks Cole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cole down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cole takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cole walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sao Alela dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Alela fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cole checks it well.
As Alela backs off Cole throws a huge counter combo but Alela manages to avoid it all.
Cole tries to move into range but Alela moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alela misses with a looping left.
Cole is looking for the big counter here.
Alela tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cole sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alela somewhat.
Cole is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alela looking to score a takedown here. Cole is defending well but Alela drives through and ends up in Cole's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole looking to control.
Cole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alela stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela content to stall in guard here.
Alela stands and throws Cole's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alela postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cole being controlled for a moment.
Alela tries to advance to mount but Cole instead regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alela performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alela thows a huge punch but Cole dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alela's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alela's back!
Alela is trying to get back to his feet but Cole has full control of the position and if anything, Alela has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole has got his arm under Alela's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Alela has spun round into Cole's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Rico Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole keeping full guard, as Alela tries to pass.
Sao Alela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alela manages to get himself to full guard.
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alela swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole pushing down on Alela's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Alela reverses the position - he's now on top in Cole's guard.
Cole being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alela wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sao Alela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alela has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sao Alela!
After the big win, Sao Alela made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James King (ranked 379 p4p, 989 weight class) and Ademaro Dos Anjos (ranked 45 p4p, 110 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, James King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ademaro Dos Anjos!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dos Anjos misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Anjos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Dos Anjos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dos Anjos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
Dos Anjos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big right from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dos Anjos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Dos Anjos moves out of range as King strikes.
Dos Anjos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Dos Anjos is looking to chop away at King's legs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dos Anjos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dos Anjos lands a jab.
Dos Anjos throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight left.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dos Anjos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Anjos misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King slips under a jab.
Dos Anjos throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King keeps Dos Anjos at a distance using the push kick.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Anjos.
King appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Dos Anjos - just one landing.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
King throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dos Anjos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
King feints and then cracks Dos Anjos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dos Anjos down.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Dos Anjos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dos Anjos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King slips a straight right by Dos Anjos.
King takes one on the button.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dos Anjos thinking.
An inside leg kick from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Dos Anjos 's knee.
Dos Anjos lands with a nice body punch.
Dos Anjos misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
King slips under a jab.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dos Anjos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
King looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos dives in and grabs King's left leg, looking for a takedown. King pushes down on Dos Anjos's head and hops out.
James King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademaro Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Anjos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Dos Anjos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King is looking to counter punch.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dos Anjos.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dos Anjos thows a leg kick but King checks it
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dos Anjos misses the jab.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight left.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dos Anjos.
King throws a head kick but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dos Anjos lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King moves out of range as Dos Anjos strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Dos Anjos as he connects with a hook.
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!
King looks for the body kick but Dos Anjos saw that one coming.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dos Anjos thows a left - swing and a miss!
King takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
King on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dos Anjos. Dos Anjos obviously looking to wear him down.
King takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
King dodges the punch combination from Dos Anjos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy head kick
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Dos Anjos swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Dos Anjos 's knee.
Dos Anjos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ademaro Dos Anjos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
King slips under a jab from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
King misses with a body kick.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook.
King takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dos Anjos blocks a head kick by King.
Dos Anjos missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dos Anjos moves out of range of the strikes.
King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
King scores with a body shot.
Dos Anjos throws an off balance right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King blocks a jab.
Dos Anjos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King throws out a leg kick but Dos Anjos moves out of range and King only half commits.
Dos Anjos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dos Anjos tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anjos misses with a left hand
letting King counter with a right hand.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy body kick
letting King counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dos Anjos, as that shot connected.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dos Anjos throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
King misses with a looping right.
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dos Anjos throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos throws a jab when King was well out of range.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
King throws the left hand but Dos Anjos avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos misses the body punch
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dos Anjos misses with a right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Dos Anjos cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dos Anjos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Anjos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dos Anjos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King connects with a right hand. Dos Anjos shakes it off.
Jab by King.
King looks to land a body kick but Dos Anjos moved away.
An inside leg kick from King misses.
Dos Anjos blocks a head kick by King.
Dos Anjos lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
Dos Anjos throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Dos Anjos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
King defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Anjos throws a big shot that misses.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dos Anjos! But no joy.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice cross by Dos Anjos.
King with a nice calf kick.
Dos Anjos misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from King misses.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
King staying out of range there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos ducks under a wild hook from King.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Dos Anjos's shoulder, as Dos Anjos tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from King.
Jab from Dos Anjos.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King misses with a kick to the body.
Dos Anjos tries a quick counter leg kick but King is wise to it.
King slips a jab from Dos Anjos.
King blocks a head kick by Dos Anjos.
King tried to counter with a leg kick but Dos Anjos avoided it.
Dos Anjos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Anjos scores with a nice head shot.
King slips under a jab.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Anjos.
King thuds his right hand into Dos Anjos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dos Anjos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 James King will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A left lands for Dos Anjos.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dos Anjos looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
Dos Anjos misses with a wild body shot.
King jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dos Anjos misses with a leg kick.
King tried to score with a low kick but Dos Anjos checks it.
King avoids the head kick by Dos Anjos.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dos Anjos avoids it.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy head kick
and Dos Anjos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dos Anjos looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Dos Anjos misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands a jab.
King lands a slapping body shot.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dos Anjos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dos Anjos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King scores with a nice body kick.
King misses with a looping left.
Dos Anjos misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dos Anjos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dos Anjos looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from King misses.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dos Anjos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Anjos moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King looks to land a left hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good work by Dos Anjos as he checks the leg kick.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by King.
Dos Anjos throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dos Anjos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dos Anjos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King walks into a left hand.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dos Anjos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dos Anjos looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dos Anjos connects with a right hand. King shakes it off.
Dos Anjos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Anjos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from King.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight right.
Dos Anjos misses with a lunging right hand
and Dos Anjos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dos Anjos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dos Anjos missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. King darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That kick from King tenderised Dos Anjos's leg. Dos Anjos is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King scores with a push kick.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dos Anjos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King connects with a single shot there.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a head kick.
Dos Anjos looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
A left lands for King.
And that's the end of the fight!
James King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
James King took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vegan Gains for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo De Geno (ranked 273 p4p, 1027 weight class) and Ruddo Ryokale (ranked 15 p4p, 66 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think De Geno might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DE MEXICO SONG. Pablo De Geno could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ruddo Ryokale's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo De Geno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruddo Ryokale!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Geno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ryokale.
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Geno enables Ryokale to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Geno manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ryokale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Geno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ryokale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Geno wants to stand but Ryokale is controlling the position.
Ryokale pushing down on De Geno's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ryokale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ryokale stops De Geno from getting back to his feet.
Ryokale slips a nice elbow through De Geno's hands, connecting with De Geno's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryokale thows a huge punch but De Geno dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryokale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ryokale lands with a punch from half guard.
Ryokale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ryokale thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ryokale throwing shots but De Geno is blocking nicely.
De Geno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ryokale throwing shots but De Geno is blocking nicely.
De Geno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryokale.
De Geno avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryokale.
De Geno regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ryokale.
De Geno wants to stand up but Ryokale is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but De Geno manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ryokale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Geno stopping the sweep attempt from Ryokale.
De Geno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryokale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Geno has managed to get both his arms back between Ryokale's legs - danger averted.
De Geno wanted to stand there but Ryokale had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale tries to strike from the bottom.
Ryokale wants to control the position but De Geno says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ryokale strikes from the bottom but De Geno uses the opportunity to move to side control.
De Geno has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
De Geno just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryokale throws a hook but De Geno blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryokale moves into the clinch.
De Geno avoiding damage as Ryokale throws knees to the body.
De Geno wants to break free but Ryokale has control.
De Geno is trying to force a seperation but Ryokale has the dominant position.
Ryokale is looking to take this one to the mat.
De Geno tries to break free but Ryokale pushes him back against the cage.
De Geno tries to circle away but Ryokale has him pinned against the cage.
De Geno lands with a left to the head.
Ryokale works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ryokale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryokale throws a strike but De Geno rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
De Geno stopping the sweep attempt from Ryokale.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryokale is working an open guard so De Geno takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ryokale lands with a kick to the temple. De Geno shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruddo Ryokale dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick by Ryokale misses
and De Geno counters with a nice body shot.
De Geno lands a lovely overhand right.
Ryokale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De Geno's waist but De Geno gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ryokale off to one side.
De Geno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ryokale. Ryokale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ryokale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Ruddo Ryokale has been cut.
De Geno walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Ryokale drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! De Geno swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Ryokale's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo De Geno!
Pablo De Geno retains his bantamweight title!
Pablo De Geno decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Temirov (ranked 227 p4p, 1070 weight class) and Mono Loco (ranked 34 p4p, 117 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 37 - 22 - 3, fighting out of London, Ruslan Temirov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mono Loco!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temirov throws a right hand that Loco ducks under and follows up with a left that Loco also avoids with ease.
Loco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Loco blocks a jab.
Loco feints and as Temirov raises his hands in defense, Loco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Loco stops Temirov from standing up.
Loco throws a big right hand that misses.
My spies in Beating a Dead Horse to Death Again inform me that Loco has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Loco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Loco trying to control but Temirov is working from the bottom.
Temirov wants to stand up but Loco is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco trying to control but Temirov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov wants to stand up but Loco is controlling him.
Temirov keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice leg kick lands there from Temirov.
Loco drops his hands momentarily and Temirov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Loco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Temirov but Temirov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Temirov scores with a decent looking hook.
Temirov throws a shot to the body.
Temirov misses with an uppercut.
Loco moves away from the strike by Temirov.
Loco feints the counter takedown.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov lands a jab-cross combination.
Loco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Temirov swivels and escapes.
Temirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Temirov scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loco scores with a takedown into Temirov's guard.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Temirov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temirov being controlled here, momentarily.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Temirov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Loco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Loco drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Temirov dives on top into guard.
Temirov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Temirov has managed to get both his arms back between Loco's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Loco is on top in guard.
Loco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Loco looking to sit in guard and control but Temirov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Loco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Temirov wants to stand but Loco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Loco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Temirov defends well.
Loco looking for a sweep. Not yet Loco, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Temirov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Temirov lands with a cross.
Loco staying out of range there.
No joy there for Temirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Temirov jabs Loco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Loco dodges the punch combination from Temirov.
Loco tries for a takedown but Temirov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Temirov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Temirov scores with a hook to the body. Loco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Temirov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov 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.
Temirov misses with a hook.
Temirov throws a big shot that misses.
Loco with a poor takedown
enabling Temirov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruslan Temirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov digs a good hook to Loco's body.
Loco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loco moves forwards but Temirov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Temirov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A left lands for Temirov.
Nice defenses there by Loco.
Temirov stuffs the takedown.
Loco dives in and scores a takedown into Temirov's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Loco has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Loco.
Temirov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Temirov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Loco on the side of the head.
Temirov lands a slapping body shot.
Loco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Loco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Temirov pinned against the cage. Temirov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Loco avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Temirov lands with a nice combination. Loco backs away looking to recover.
Temirov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Temirov wants it to stay on the feet.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Loco is just out of range.
Loco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Temirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loco circles away quickly and effectively.
Temirov tries a low kick but Loco avoids it.
Loco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Loco drops his hands momentarily and Temirov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Temirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Temirov misses with a double jab
and Loco counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Temirov is keeping the position for now.
Temirov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Loco controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Loco.
Temirov wants to get back to his feet but Loco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Loco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Temirov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Loco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Temirov's waist but Temirov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loco off to one side.
Temirov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Temirov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Loco walks into a stiff left hand from Temirov.
Loco shoots in but Temirov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Loco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Temirov's waist but Temirov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loco off to one side.
Temirov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruslan Temirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
A jab from Temirov does it's job there.
Temirov with the inside leg kick.
Temirov throws a right and a left that Loco avoids nicely.
Loco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ruslan Temirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Loco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Temirov finds it's way round the side to connect with Loco's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
Loco with the counter takedown but Temirov avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loco is defended easily by Temirov.
Jab, jab by Temirov - just one landing.
Loco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Temirov tries to avoid it but Loco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Temirov to the ground. Temirov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Loco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Temirov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Loco eats them both and turns towards Temirov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Temirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loco can do to turn this around?
Temirov jabs Loco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Temirov throws a right and a left that Loco avoids nicely.
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown but Temirov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Loco dodges the punch combination from Temirov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Temirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Loco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Temirov scores with a hook to the body. Loco takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loco dodges the punch combination from Temirov.
Temirov throws a low kick but Loco moves out of range easily.
Loco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Temirov connects with a right hand. Loco shakes it off.
Temirov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loco circles away quickly and effectively.
Loco shoots in for a takedown but Temirov shows good takedown defense.
Temirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loco feints and as Temirov raises his hands in defense, Loco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Temirov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Loco has Temirov in his guard.
Temirov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Temirov feints a jab promting Loco to slip. Temirov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Loco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Temirov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Loco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Temirov was covering up waiting for the punch and Loco finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Loco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temirov keeping moving, preventing Loco from controlling successfully.
Mono Loco has got the better of the ground game so far.
Temirov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov clearly takes 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.
Temirov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Loco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Temirov pinned against the cage. Temirov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Loco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick from Temirov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Temirov sprawls well. Temirov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov misses with an uppercut.
Loco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Temirov tests Loco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Temirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Temirov scores with a shot to the body.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loco.
Loco avoids the body shot from Temirov.
Temirov misses with a body shot.
Loco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Loco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Temirov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Loco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Loco takes one to the side of the head.
Temirov misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Temirov coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
Loco feints the counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Temirov.
Temirov lands a lovely overhand right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loco.
Ruslan Temirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
Loco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Temirov counters with a right hand to the body.
Loco with a poor takedown
and Temirov counters with a stiff right hand.
Loco is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Temirov connects with a looping right hand.
Loco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Temirov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Loco has time to react.
Loco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Temirov is fending him off so far but Loco persists. Nope, Temirov circles away and we're back to standing.
Loco walks into a straight right hand from Temirov.
Loco takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Temirov throws a shot from downtown. Loco moves away and avoids it.
Loco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temirov is looking to stand up but Loco isn't so interested in that idea.
Loco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Temirov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Loco wants to control from the top but Temirov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Temirov sprawls well. Temirov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.
Temirov just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Temirov had his way with Mono Loco in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Temirov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Temirov as Loco shoots in.
Temirov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Loco.
Temirov throws a shot to the body.
Loco looks for a takedown but Temirov sprawls well.
Ruslan Temirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mono Loco.
Loco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov misses with a hook
so Loco counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Temirov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Loco manages to pass to side control.
Temirov is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Temirov is trying to stand.
Loco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Temirov is just riding it out for now. Loco eventually gives up the hold.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Temirov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Loco tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Temirov sprawls well. Temirov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Temirov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Loco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Loco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Temirov connects with an inside leg kick.
Loco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Loco has his takedown stuffed
and Temirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loco is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Temirov lands a jab to Loco's midsection.
Nice shot by Temirov.
Temirov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Loco dives in for a single leg takedown but Temirov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temirov connects with a nice looking jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Temirov scores with a four punch combination!
Temirov throws a combination. Loco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice cross by Temirov.
Loco needs to keep his hands up - Temirov had a free shot at his head there.
Loco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
Temirov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Temirov throws a jab when Loco was well out of range.
A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target.
Loco dives in for a single leg takedown but Temirov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Loco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loco shoots in and drives through. Temirov sprawls well.
Temirov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Temirov fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temirov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Temirov scores with a decent looking hook.
Loco shoots in for a double leg but Temirov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Loco avoids them all with ease.
Temirov misses the shot to the body.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Temirov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Loco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Loco seems to be working for a kimura but Temirov defends the submission attempt.
Loco not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Temirov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Temirov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Temirov!
Ruslan Temirov retains his featherweight title!
Ruslan Temirov very nearly forgot to thank KOMBAT KLOTHING amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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