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OFK 221 - Jahouli Vs Irwin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nico DiAngelo (ranked 2765 p4p, 14637 weight class) and Masada The Zealot (ranked 314 p4p, 505 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nico DiAngelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 45 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masada The Zealot!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiAngelo staying out of range there.
The Zealot misses with an uppercut. DiAngelo saw that one coming.
DiAngelo moves away from the strike by The Zealot.
The Zealot throws a leg kick
and DiAngelo counters with a left to the body.
DiAngelo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Zealot.
DiAngelo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Zealot cracks DiAngelo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Zealot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DiAngelo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
DiAngelo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Zealot defends it well.
DiAngelo seems to be looking for submissions.
DiAngelo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Zealot is trying to stand.
DiAngelo slows the pace down in half guard.
The Zealot wants to get back to his feet.
DiAngelo is looking for a kimura but The Zealot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DiAngelo to get the leverage.
DiAngelo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
DiAngelo is working for a kimura but The Zealot is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DiAngelo wants to control but The Zealot is keeping him busy.
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.
DiAngelo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
DiAngelo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Zealot is just riding it out for now. DiAngelo eventually gives up the hold.
DiAngelo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
DiAngelo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
DiAngelo working for a guillotine from mount but The Zealot is in no mood to give up.
The Zealot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
DiAngelo looking for a guillotine from mount but The Zealot is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiAngelo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… The Zealot is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by The Zealot and DiAngelo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The Zealot defending against the ground and pound.
DiAngelo tries for a kimura but The Zealot is defending well.
DiAngelo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The Zealot is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, DiAngelo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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.
DiAngelo is trying to get an arm triangle but The Zealot is defending well.
DiAngelo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Zealot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
DiAngelo working the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DiAngelo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Zealot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
DiAngelo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Zealot, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nico DiAngelo dominated that round.
That's time! DiAngelo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Zealot misses with a hook.
DiAngelo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Zealot was covering up waiting for the punch and DiAngelo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
DiAngelo won't allow The Zealot to get back to his feet.
The Zealot is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
DiAngelo looking to pass the guard.
The Zealot 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.
DiAngelo throwing strikes but missing.
DiAngelo passes The Zealot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
DiAngelo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiAngelo content to control rather than advance.
DiAngelo is working for a submission of some sort.
Nico DiAngelo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DiAngelo seems to be working for a kimura but The Zealot defends the submission attempt.
DiAngelo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DiAngelo winds up and cracks The Zealot with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
DiAngelo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Zealot blocking the ground and pound attempt from DiAngelo.
DiAngelo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DiAngelo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Zealot defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DiAngelo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiAngelo is looking for a kimura here.
DiAngelo is working for a submission of some sort.
DiAngelo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DiAngelo is working for a submission of some sort.
The Zealot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DiAngelo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DiAngelo seems to be looking for submissions.
The Zealot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DiAngelo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DiAngelo is just content to waste time from the top position. The Zealot takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
DiAngelo throws a big right hand that misses.
DiAngelo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DiAngelo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DiAngelo passes into half guard.
DiAngelo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but The Zealot sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nico DiAngelo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
DiAngelo ducks under a wild hook from The Zealot.
The Zealot throws a lazy right hand but DiAngelo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like DiAngelo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Zealot.
The Zealot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
DiAngelo slips a jab from The Zealot.
The Zealot gets caught flat footed, as DiAngelo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
DiAngelo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
DiAngelo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Zealot dives on top into guard.
DiAngelo working for a triangle but The Zealot defends it easily.
DiAngelo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiAngelo looking for subs off his back but The Zealot has passed one foot through into half guard.
DiAngelo is trying to get back to full guard.
DiAngelo looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DiAngelo actively working from the bottom here.
DiAngelo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DiAngelo looking for submissions off his back.
DiAngelo wants to improve his position but The Zealot is controlling well.
DiAngelo is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DiAngelo moves into full guard.
DiAngelo wants to sweep here but The Zealot controlling him for the moment.
Masada The Zealot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DiAngelo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
DiAngelo is keen to just control but The Zealot is a slippery customer.
DiAngelo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Zealot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DiAngelo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiAngelo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The Zealot has managed to free his arm - good work.
DiAngelo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
DiAngelo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Zealot is refusing to be controlled, as DiAngelo sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DiAngelo is trying to work for a kimura but The Zealot is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nico DiAngelo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DiAngelo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nico DiAngelo!
Nico DiAngelo made sure to mention his sponsor, Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Ragout Mendy (ranked 1789 p4p, 3075 weight class) and Tayaen Porfirigo (ranked 231 p4p, 376 weight class). Tayaen Porfirigo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Ragout Mendy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tayaen Porfirigo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porfirigo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mendy defends well and Porfirigo ends up having to push Mendy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Porfirigo tries to sprawl but Mendy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mendy connects with a nice short shot to Porfirigo's temple.
Mendy is nestled in close to Porfirigo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mendy in particular looking to stall.
Nice strikes from Mendy there.
Mendy controlling the action here.
Mendy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mendy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Porfirigo is refusing to be controlled, as Mendy sits in half guard.
Porfirigo is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Porfirigo is trying to stand up here but Mendy is controlling him well.
Mendy wants to control but Porfirigo is keeping him busy.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.
Porfirigo is looking to control Mendy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Porfirigo avoid being mounted?
Porfirigo wants to get back to his feet.
Porfirigo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Porfirigo trying to hold on to Mendy's head to control him but Mendy postures up.
Mendy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mendy controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Porfirigo has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mendy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Porfirigo wants to control but Mendy is keeping busy.
Mendy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Porfirigo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mendy working over Porfirigo with some ground and pound. Porfirigo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mendy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Porfirigo is trying to get back to full guard.
Porfirigo is not content to let Mendy control the position.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Porfirigo trying to control from the bottom.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Porfirigo's hands, connecting with Porfirigo's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendy wants to take a breather but Porfirigo is having none of it.
Mendy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mendy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mendy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Porfirigo taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Mendy.
Mendy with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porfirigo is looking to improve his position but Mendy isn't that keen on the idea.
Mendy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
 Porfirigo is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Porfirigo takes one to the chin there.
Porfirigo shoots in and drives through. Mendy sprawls well.
Porfirigo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mendy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porfirigo can do to turn this around?
Mendy throws a shot from downtown. Porfirigo moves away and avoids it.
Mendy swings widly with a right hand
and Porfirigo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Porfirigo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Porfirigo is looking for a takedown.
Porfirigo wants a takedown but no success here.
Pierre Ragout Mendy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tayaen Porfirigo.
Porfirigo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Porfirigo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Porfirigo is defended easily by Mendy.
Mendy feinted with a counter takedown.
Porfirigo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mendy tries to avoid it but Porfirigo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mendy to the ground. Mendy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porfirigo tries to clinch but Mendy moves out of range.
Mendy stuffs the takedown.
Porfirigo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Porfirigo's half guard.
Mendy working over Porfirigo with some ground and pound. Porfirigo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mendy stops Porfirigo from getting back to his feet.
Mendy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mendy is thwarting Porfirigo's attempts to control the position.
Mendy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mendy content to control rather than advance.
Mendy is trying to control. Porfirigo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendy trying to control the pace.
Mendy is nestled in close to Porfirigo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Porfirigo is looking to escape.
Porfirigo has hold of Mendy's hands but Mendy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Porfirigo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Porfirigo controls Mendy momentarily but Mendy frees himself.
Mendy scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Porfirigo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porfirigo working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendy won't allow Porfirigo to sweep him here.
Porfirigo looking to control.
Mendy looking to sit in guard and control but Porfirigo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Porfirigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy managing to control the position.
Porfirigo stopping the sweep attempt from Mendy.
Porfirigo controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendy pulls Porfirigo in close to prevent any damage.
Mendy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mendy controlling the position.
Porfirigo wants to get up but he can't break Mendy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy shoots for a takedown but Porfirigo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Porfirigo tries to clinch but Mendy is having none of it.
Mendy misses the shot to the body.
Mendy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Mendy there.
Porfirigo tries to clinch there but Mendy circles away.
Mendy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Porfirigo quickly recovers to half guard.
Mendy is trying to control the action in half guard but Porfirigo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mendy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Porfirigo's head.
Porfirigo wants to get back to his feet.
Porfirigo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mendy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Porfirigo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mendy seems to be working for a kimura but Porfirigo defends the submission attempt.
Mendy prevents Porfirigo from improving his position.
Pierre Ragout Mendy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Porfirigo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendy lands strikes from half guard.
Mendy winds up and cracks Porfirigo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mendy working over Porfirigo with some ground and pound. Porfirigo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Porfirigo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendy is working away from the top position though.
Porfirigo taking some punishment here, with Mendy in his half guard.
Porfirigo is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
Mendy trying to control the action but Porfirigo is working from the bottom.
Porfirigo seems to have recovered his senses.
Porfirigo actively working from the bottom here.
Mendy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mendy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo taking some punishment here, with Mendy in his half guard.
Porfirigo taking some punishment here, with Mendy in his half guard.
Porfirigo trying to hold on to Mendy's head to control him but Mendy postures up.
Mendy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mendy throwing shots but Porfirigo is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendy lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mendy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Porfirigo for as long as he can get away with.
Porfirigo moves into full guard.
Porfirigo looking to control.
Mendy lands a couple of digs.
Mendy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendy throwing strikes but missing.
Porfirigo keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully.
Mendy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Porfirigo controls Mendy momentarily but Mendy frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendy is working Porfirigo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Porfirigo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Porfirigo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Porfirigo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Porfirigo controlling Mendy's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Porfirigo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ragout Mendy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mendy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ragout Mendy!
Pierre Ragout Mendy gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Tayaen Porfirigo was interviewed post fight and said 'Now, I will kill myself...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 1570 p4p, 3358 weight class) and Krisko Kurtev (ranked 238 p4p, 432 weight class). Simon Hedegaard 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Hedegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtev jabs Hedegaard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kurtev closes the distance and clinches.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kurtev jumps into guard, dragging Hedegaard to the mat.
Hedegaard wants to control from the top but Kurtev keeps moving.
Kurtev throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kurtev keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard passes Kurtev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hedegaard lands with a punch from half guard.
Hedegaard prevents Kurtev from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtev taking some punishment here, with Hedegaard in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev is defending against the submission attempts here by Hedegaard.
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kurtev defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev gets back to full guard.
Kurtev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kurtev tries to strike from the bottom.
Hedegaard won't allow Kurtev to sweep him here.
Kurtev trying to keep a closed guard but Hedegaard is proving a slippery customer.
Kurtev has his feet on Hedegaard's thighs here. He's pushed Hedegaard off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hedegaard screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krisko Kurtev!
Our winner, Krisko Kurtev, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Gomez (ranked 2016 p4p, 2307 weight class) and Chief Claw (ranked 285 p4p, 321 weight class). Chief Claw is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Claw!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Claw moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Gomez goes down! Can Claw finish him!?
 Gomez is rocked!
 It looks like Carlos Gomez has been cut.
Claw wants to pass the guard but Gomez is keeping the position.
Oh Gomez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Claw is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gomez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomez, not yet.
Gomez seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Claw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gomez trying to keep a closed guard but Claw is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Claw has gone for a leg lock! Gomez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Claw's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claw keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Claw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Claw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Claw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomez defends it easily.
Gomez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Claw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomez defends it easily.
Claw looking for subs off his back but Gomez has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is pressing down on Claw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Claw is holding on for now.
Gomez not doing much here.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Claw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomez is looking for a kimura but Claw is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomez to get the leverage.
Claw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gomez wants to take a breather but Claw is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Gomez controlling the pace.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Claw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Claw is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gomez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Claw gets full guard.
Claw has his foot on Gomez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomez works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.
Gomez preventing the sweep.
Claw is looking for a triangle here but Gomez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claw is trying to escape the position but Gomez is controlling the position.
Gomez has control of an arm but Claw manages to advance to Gomez's back!
Gomez trying to control the position but Claw manages to sink in the hooks.
Gomez tries to escape the position.
Claw is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Gomez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Claw is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Claw is trying to stick to Gomez's back but Gomez is turning into Claw. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Claw's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gomez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Claw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomez is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Claw had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gomez defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Claw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Gomez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Claw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Claw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomez.
Claw misses with a head kick.
Claw throws the left hand but Gomez avoids the punch easily.
Claw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gomez throws a leg kick but Claw sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Claw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Claw missing with a left hand there. Gomez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomez moves out of range of the strikes.
Claw throws a hook to the side of Gomez's head but Gomez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gomez with a hook.
Claw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez lands a glancing blow to the side of Claw's head.
Gomez blocks a head kick by Claw.
Chief Claw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Claw shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gomez is trying to defend but Claw finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez wants to control but Claw is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Claw is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is pressing down on Claw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gomez trying to keep a closed guard but Claw is proving a slippery customer.
Gomez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Claw drops back looking for a leg! Gomez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gomez manages to kick Claw off! Claw jumps back into Gomez's guard.
Claw drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gomez dives on top into guard.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Claw keeps moving.
Claw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Claw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomez is pushing down on Claw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Claw is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gomez seems to be looking for submissions.
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
Gomez is trying to control. Claw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gomez not doing much here.
Claw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Claw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomez wants to free his trapped foot but Claw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claw wants to control but Gomez is keeping busy.
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but Claw defending well.
Gomez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Claw is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomez pulls his head out easily.
Claw actively working from the bottom here.
Claw tries to get to full guard but Gomez has control of the leg.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but Claw defending well.
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.
Gomez controlling the pace.
Claw looking for submissions off his back.
Gomez is looking to advance position but Claw won't allow it.
Gomez passes to side control.
Gomez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Claw keeps working.
Gomez advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claw working to try and regain half guard.
Gomez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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 Carlos Gomez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Gomez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gomez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chief Claw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Gomez. Beautiful body shot.
Claw throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Claw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Claw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gomez but Gomez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gomez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gomez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gomez throws a combination. Claw tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Claw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gomez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gomez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Claw doesn't seem bothered though.
Chief Claw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Claw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Claw. Claw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gomez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Claw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Claw fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez lands a head shot.
Gomez cracks a nice hook into Claw's ribs.
Claw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomez lands with a shot to the body.
It looks like Gomez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gomez throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from Claw misses its intended target.
Gomez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gomez cracks Claw with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gomez is looking to wear down Claw with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A combination from Gomez does no damage.
Claw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gomez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Claw working for a triangle but Gomez defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Claw is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez forces his way into half guard.
Gomez trying to control the action but Claw is working from the bottom.
Claw looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Claw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Claw gets back to full guard.
Claw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomez defends well.
Gomez tries to free his leg and advance position but Claw is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez trying to control but Claw is working from the bottom.
Claw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gomez pushing down on Claw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Carlos Gomez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gomez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Claw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomez uses his free foot to push down on Claw's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Claw.
Gomez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomez tries to control but Claw wriggling away.
Gomez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gomez wants to control the pace but Claw is squirming around nicely.
Gomez landing punches.
Claw is squirming around, avoiding Gomez's attempts to control the action.
Gomez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gomez fails to move to back control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gomez 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Gomez!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Gomez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Kemonito (ranked 1986 p4p, 1699 weight class) and Great Tiger (ranked 107 p4p, 89 weight class). Kemonito kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kemonito Entrance Music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Kemonito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Great Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemonito fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kemonito throws a head kick that misses.
Kemonito swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiger.
Tiger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kemonito fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tiger, pushing him back against the cage.
Kemonito pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kemonito is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tiger is defending well.
Tiger is trying to break free.
Tiger's coach down at Sprawl & Brawl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tiger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kemonito tries to clinch up but Tiger circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiger darts in and clinches Kemonito up against the cage.
Tiger misses with an elbow strike.
Kemonito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kemonito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tiger breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Tiger coming out on top.
Kemonito walks into a left hand.
Kemonito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tiger throws out a counter right but Kemonito avoids it with no problem.
Kemonito tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kemonito moves out of range of the leg kick from Tiger.
Tiger swats away the attempt to clinch by Kemonito.
Kemonito tries to clinch there but Tiger circles away.
Kemonito fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Kemonito.
Kemonito has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tiger.
Tiger goes for a double leg but Kemonito avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kemonito continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemonito is looking to clinch.
Kemonito has managed to clinch.
Kemonito has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tiger clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kemonito trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tiger doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
Kemonito is hanging on to Tiger's back as he tries to escape.
Tiger avoids the strikes from Kemonito.
Kemonito is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tiger has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kemonito punches Tiger on the ear.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiger won't enjoy being in this position. Kemonito looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Tiger is tapping - it's over boys! Kemonito picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juan Kemonito!
Juan Kemonito was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chame Boxing Champ (ranked 1736 p4p, 1462 weight class) and Felix Krnacova (ranked 255 p4p, 221 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chame Boxing Champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova takes a jab right on the kisser.
 It looks like Felix Krnacova has been cut.
Krnacova darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Krnacova working over Boxing Champ with some ground and pound. Boxing Champ looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Krnacova is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Krnacova throwing shots but Boxing Champ is blocking nicely.
Krnacova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Krnacova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boxing Champ avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Krnacova.
Krnacova looks to land a strike but Boxing Champ avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Krnacova stops Boxing Champ from standing up.
Krnacova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing Champ preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krnacova slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Krnacova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Krnacova throwing strikes from guard but Boxing Champ blocks nicely.
Krnacova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxing Champ works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krnacova content to stall in guard here.
Boxing Champ wants to get back to his feet but Krnacova is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boxing Champ kicks Krnacova off and gets to his feet.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boxing Champ sprawls well. Boxing Champ wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krnacova gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boxing Champ napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boxing Champ is not content to let Krnacova control the position.
Boxing Champ is working to avoid the ground and pound but Krnacova connects with a decent elbow.
Boxing Champ is trying to get back to his feet.
Boxing Champ throws Krnacova to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxing Champ is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krnacova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boxing Champ is fending him off so far but Krnacova persists. Nope, Boxing Champ circles away and we're back to standing.
Krnacova gets a takedown into half guard.
Boxing Champ manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Boxing Champ drives through and clinches with Krnacova against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Boxing Champ is trying to keep an underhook but Krnacova manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Krnacova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Krnacova prevents Boxing Champ from standing back up.
Krnacova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Krnacova trying to control from half guard but Boxing Champ is working away.
Krnacova not doing much here.
Krnacova stalling away here and it's allowed Boxing Champ to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Krnacova prevents Boxing Champ from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krnacova works over Boxing Champ with some ground and pound from guard.
Krnacova working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boxing Champ's head.
Boxing Champ seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Krnacova throws a big elbow that misses.
Boxing Champ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krnacova is controlling him.
Krnacova throws an elbow that misses. Boxing Champ uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krnacova's guard. Nice move by Boxing Champ!
Boxing Champ stopping the sweep attempt from Krnacova.
Krnacova is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boxing Champ postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krnacova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boxing Champ is one step ahead there.
Krnacova is adopting a defensive guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chame Boxing Champ will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Felix Krnacova's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Krnacova fails to land the takedown.
Krnacova closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boxing Champ has one foot on Krnacova's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Krnacova throws a chopping leg kick but Boxing Champ manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boxing Champ appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Krnacova shoots in and drives through. Boxing Champ sprawls well.
Boxing Champ was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boxing Champ stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boxing Champ wants it to stay on the feet.
Chame Boxing Champ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Krnacova.
Boxing Champ lands an overhand right.
Boxing Champ blocks a head kick by Krnacova.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxing Champ pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krnacova darts in looking for a takedown but Boxing Champ gets double underhooks and turns Krnacova into the cage.
Krnacova looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boxing Champ throws a series of punches but Krnacova moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boxing Champ moves into the clinch.
Krnacova has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boxing Champ avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boxing Champ is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Krnacova is defending well for now.
Krnacova successfully pulls guard.
Boxing Champ drops back looking for a leg! Krnacova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Krnacova manages to kick Boxing Champ off! Boxing Champ jumps back into Krnacova's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova wants to sweep here but Boxing Champ controlling him for the moment.
Krnacova is still trying to improve position.
Krnacova has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boxing Champ wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
Boxing Champ keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Krnacova's head.
Boxing Champ being controlled here momentarily.
Boxing Champ trying to control but Krnacova is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boxing Champ with a nice head shot there.
Boxing Champ stopping the sweep attempt from Krnacova.
Boxing Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boxing Champ is in close to Krnacova's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krnacova wants to sweep here but Boxing Champ controlling him for the moment.
Krnacova keeps trying to improve his position.
Boxing Champ trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krnacova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boxing Champ manages to get himself to full guard.
Boxing Champ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
Krnacova lands a couple of elbows.
Chame Boxing Champ overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Krnacova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Krnacova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Krnacova trying to control but Boxing Champ is working from the bottom.
Boxing Champ is looking to stand up but Krnacova isn't so interested in that idea.
Krnacova controls from within his opponent's guard.
Krnacova is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boxing Champ is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Krnacova is controlling him.
Krnacova landing with the ground and pound.
Krnacova won't allow Boxing Champ to get back to his feet.
Krnacova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krnacova trying to control but Boxing Champ is working from the bottom.
Krnacova trying to move into half guard but instead Boxing Champ has managed to sweep!
Boxing Champ trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chame Boxing Champ dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felix Krnacova's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Boxing Champ is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krnacova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krnacova feints and as Boxing Champ raises his hands in defense, Krnacova changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krnacova looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Boxing Champ keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krnacova working his ground and pound in the gym.
Krnacova won't allow Boxing Champ to get back to his feet.
Boxing Champ working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krnacova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxing Champ being controlled here, momentarily.
Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Krnacova scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova landing with the ground and pound.
Krnacova postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boxing Champ wants to stand up but Krnacova is controlling him.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxing Champ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Krnacova working some strikes from top position.
Krnacova seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Krnacova throwing strikes from guard but Boxing Champ blocks nicely.
Krnacova cracks Boxing Champ with a solid left hand.
That's two 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.
Krnacova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boxing Champ works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krnacova throws a sloppy strike and Boxing Champ has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Krnacova is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Boxing Champ!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chame Boxing Champ!
After the big win, Chame Boxing Champ made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Altitude Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Chan (ranked 897 p4p, 1410 weight class) and Damian Wayne (ranked 116 p4p, 189 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan connects with a nice looking jab.
Wayne throws a big shot that misses.
Wayne slips under a jab from Chan.
Chan throws a right hand that misses
and Wayne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wayne back to the cage. Chan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wayne throws a hook but Chan blocks it.
Chan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wayne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Wayne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wayne throws the kick towards the body but Chan avoids it.
Chan misses with a hook
and Wayne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
Chan misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely.
Chan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wayne swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chan throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.
Chan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Wayne misses.
Charlie Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan misses with a lunging right hand
and Wayne counters with a straight right hand.
Wayne staying out of range there.
It seemed like Wayne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wayne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chan scores with a jab to the head.
Wayne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wayne blocks a jab.
Chan throws an off balance right hand
enabling Wayne to counter with a crisp jab.
Wayne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Chan lands a body shot.
Chan scores with a jab.
Chan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wayne moves away.
Wayne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Wayne.
Chan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wayne's head.
Chan misses with a kick to the body
and Wayne counters with a nice uppercut.
Chan lands with an uppercut that bounces Wayne off the cage and back into range.
Chan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wayne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chan.
It seemed like Wayne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chan throws a jab when Wayne was well out of range.
Chan takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Wayne appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Chan misses.
Wayne ducks under a wild hook from Chan.
Chan misses with a looping left.
Chan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wayne moves away.
Chan throws a hook but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne tries to land a front kick but Chan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wayne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wayne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wayne looks to score with a jab to the body but Chan is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan lands a head shot.
Chan lands with a shot to the body.
Chan looks for a takedown but Wayne sprawls well.
A nice side step and Wayne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chan. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Chan.
Wayne replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chan blocks it well.
Wayne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chan misses with a hook.
Wayne tries a quick counter leg kick but Chan is wise to it.
Wayne blocks a head kick by Chan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chan. Wayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wayne counters with a nice body kick.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Chan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chan takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan looks to land a left hand but Wayne moved out of range nicely.
Chan lands a nice shot that snaps Wayne's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chan lands a lovely overhand right.
Wayne throws a front kick that sends Chan stumbling back into the cage.
Wayne moves forwards but Chan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chan lands a jab to the nose.
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.
Chan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wayne throws a lazy right hand but Chan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wayne lands a slapping body shot.
Chan misses with a hook
and Wayne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Chan.
Wayne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chan cracks Wayne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chan throws out a loose jab but Wayne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Chan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wayne might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chan has got the better of the exchanges.
Chan lands a jab to Wayne's midsection.
Chan missing with a left hand there. Wayne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Wayne misses.
Chan throws a poor cross that misses
and Chan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chan.
Chan defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
Wayne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wayne can do to turn this around?
Chan throws a hook but Wayne blocks it.
It seemed like Wayne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wayne in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wayne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Chan scores with a decent looking hook.
Charlie Chan is winning the standup battle so far.
Wayne looks to land a left hand but Chan moved out of range nicely.
Chan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
An attempted straight right counter from Chan misses the target.
Chan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Chan - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne cracks Chan with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne moves out of range of the body kick.
Chan lands with a right hand.
Wayne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Wayne.
Chan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wayne eats them both and turns towards Chan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chan lands with an overhand left.
Chan swinging wildly here.
Chan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wayne jabs Chan right on the nose. Chan blinks but takes it well.
Chan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Wayne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wayne lands with a shot to the body.
Wayne takes a swing at Chan's ribcage but misses.
Wayne cracks a nice hook into Chan's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Wayne does it's job there.
Chan misses with a body shot.
Chan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wayne.
Chan throws out a leg kick but Wayne moves out of range and Chan only half commits.
Wayne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chan moves away.
Chan lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Chan misses.
Chan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
Wayne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Wayne misses.
Wayne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
Nice shot lands for Chan.
Chan misses with a hook.
Wayne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Chan backing away here, and Wayne unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan slips under a jab.
Chan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wayne moves out of range as Chan strikes.
Chan fails to land with a series of punches.
Wayne let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wayne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chan.
Chan throws a body punch but Wayne moves out of range.
Wayne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wayne slips under a jab from Chan.
It seemed like Wayne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid body kick from Chan.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wayne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wayne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wayne.
A cross from Wayne lands.
Chan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wayne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wayne cracks a nice hook into Chan's ribs.
Wayne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan misses with a looping right.
Wayne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Chan misses.
Wayne only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Chan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wayne counters with a stiff right hand.
Chan misses with a lunging right hand
and Wayne counters with a nice right hand that sends Chan toppling to the canvas! Chan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wayne finish him?!
Chan is rocked!
Chan connects with a body shot that sends Wayne's belly button to the back.
Oh Chan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chan misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Wayne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wayne moves out of range as Chan strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne throws a pinpoint strike between Chan's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Chan crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Wayne scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damian Wayne!
A very excited looking Damian Wayne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Radar (ranked 1030 p4p, 1041 weight class) and Yayi Zinsou (ranked 145 p4p, 146 weight class). Yayi Zinsou is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Radar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 46 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zinsou tries to clinch up.
Radar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zinsou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Radar is looking to improve his position.
Zinsou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
It looks like Max Radar has been cut.
Radar is pressing down on Zinsou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Radar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zinsou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Radar wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radar keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Radar wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radar keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zinsou preventing the sweep.
Zinsou must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Radar keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully.
Radar keeping full guard, as Zinsou tries to pass.
Radar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Radar connects with a nice short shot to Zinsou's temple.
Radar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zinsou is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Radar scores with a couple of nice shots.
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou is trying to maintain the position but Radar is very close to passing his half guard.
Radar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Radar blocks the strikes from Zinsou.
Zinsou is staying active underneath Radar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou is trying to get back to full guard.
Zinsou avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Radar.
Radar throwing shots but Zinsou is blocking nicely.
Radar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Radar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zinsou defending well though.
Radar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zinsou defending well though.
Zinsou trying to control but Radar postures up.
Radar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Radar is keen to just control but Zinsou is a slippery customer.
Radar is nestled in close to Zinsou, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zinsou pushes Radar off looking to stand but Radar dives back in and keeps control.
Zinsou taking some punishment here, with Radar in his half guard.
Radar trying to control from half guard but Zinsou is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zinsou trying to control but Radar postures up.
Zinsou tries to roll over but Radar keeps him under control.
Zinsou trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zinsou manages to get to full guard.
Radar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
Zinsou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Radar throws a big right hand that misses.
Zinsou wants to sweep here but Radar controlling him for the moment.
Radar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zinsou pulls Radar in close to prevent any damage.
Zinsou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Radar's guard.
Zinsou trying to control but Radar is working from the bottom.
Radar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Zinsou wants to sweep here but Radar controlling him for the moment.
Zinsou preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radar trying to control the position from guard on top but Zinsou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou working a defensive guard here.
Radar working some strikes from top position.
Zinsou keeping moving, preventing Radar from controlling successfully.
Radar preventing the sweep.
Zinsou wants to stand and escape but Radar is having none of it.
Zinsou wants to sweep but no luck.
Zinsou is pulling down on Radar's head. It's preventing any offense from Radar, at least for the moment.
Radar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Radar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Radar throwing strikes from guard but Zinsou blocks nicely.
Zinsou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Radar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zinsou is rocked!
Radar arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Zinsou'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 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Radar!
Max Radar 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Schwartz Gomez (ranked 857 p4p, 624 weight class) and Pat Kelly (ranked 139 p4p, 99 weight class). Gomez comes to the cage accompanied by POP SMOKE - GOT IT ON ME. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schwartz Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pat Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance.
Gomez throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily.
Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelly clinches up with Gomez and pushes him back against the cage.
Kelly controlling the action here for a moment.
Gomez tries to work over Kelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelly misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gomez.
Gomez wants to break free but Kelly has control.
Gomez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kelly is defending well for now.
Kelly misses with a body punch.
Kelly pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kelly is looking to clinch but Gomez is avoiding it.
Gomez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kelly takes one to the side of the head.
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomez.
We've been told by Gomez's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gomez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly.
It looked like Gomez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Gomez catches Kelly right on the button with a cross.
Kelly wants to clinch.
Kelly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
Gomez misses with a left hand
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Kelly misses.
Kelly fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gomez to the ground. Kelly is now in Gomez's guard.
Kelly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomez is keeping the position for now.
Kelly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly prevents Gomez from getting back to his feet.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez has momentary wrist control but Kelly slips an elbow through the middle.
Gomez pushes Kelly off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gomez slips a jab and a cross from Kelly.
Kelly throws a body punch but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomez misses with a body kick.
Gomez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelly looks to land a left hand but Gomez moved out of range nicely.
Kelly scores with a nice strike.
Kelly plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kelly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly looks to land a left hand but Gomez moved out of range nicely.
Kelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Kelly misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That kick from Gomez tenderised Kelly's leg. Kelly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez misses with a few strikes there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kelly.
Gomez throws Kelly to one side and escapes!
Kelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly misses with a straight right.
Kelly moves out of range as Gomez strikes.
Gomez moves into the clinch successfully.
Gomez scores with a shoulder strike.
Gomez misses with a knee to the head.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kelly throws out the jab.
Donk. Gomez catches Kelly right on the button with a cross.
Gomez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Kelly tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gomez defends well and Kelly ends up having to push Gomez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kelly wants to slow Gomez down by chopping away at his legs.
Kelly takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Gomez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gomez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Pat Kelly has been cut.
Gomez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelly misses with a straight right.
Donk. Kelly catches Gomez right on the button with a cross.
Gomez walks into a stiff left hand from Kelly.
Kelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Kelly misses with a hook.
Gomez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly throws the left hand but Gomez avoids the punch easily.
Gomez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gomez throws a good cross that connects.
Kelly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gomez landing knees to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Schwartz Gomez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pat Kelly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kelly with a hook.
Gomez moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
Kelly misses the jab.
Gomez moves away from the strike by Kelly.
Gomez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kelly, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gomez as Kelly tries to tie him up.
Gomez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gomez blocks a body shot from Kelly.
Kelly stalling.
Kelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kelly taking a breather.
Gomez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kellys head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomez controls his hands.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kelly throws a shot from downtown. Gomez moves away and avoids it.
Gomez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly.
It looked like Gomez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kelly.
Gomez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kelly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gomez misses with some punches.
Kelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomez is defending well for now.
Gomez lands with a light punch inside.
Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gomez lands with an overhand left.
Gomez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kelly.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Kelly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gomez with a body shot.
Gomez connects with a leg kick.
Gomez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kelly takes a step back to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kelly on the side of the head.
Schwartz Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez misses with a looping right.
Kelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kelly takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Gomez misses its intended target.
Kelly cracks a nice hook into Gomez's ribs.
Kelly blocks a jab.
Gomez defending well as Kelly loads up on a big left hand.
Kelly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gomez.
Gomez lands with an uppercut that bounces Kelly off the cage and back into range.
Gomez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kelly. Kelly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gomez misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming.
Gomez tries to move into range but Kelly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Kelly blocks a jab.
Gomez connects with a right hand. Kelly shakes it off.
Kelly is rocked!
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Kelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomez finish him?
Gomez slips a jab from Kelly.
Kelly seems to have recovered his senses.
Gomez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A punch combination from Gomez misses.
Gomez misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly lands with a straight right. Gomez didn't see that one coming.
Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly.
Gomez throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kelly.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gomez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gomez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gomez throws a leg kick but Kelly sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gomez feints with a jab and clips Kelly right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Kelly is sent crashing into the canvas and Gomez leaps in for the kill! Kelly tries to get to his feet but Gomez is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Kelly is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schwartz Gomez!
Schwartz Gomez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Jahouli (ranked 142 p4p, 304 weight class) and Joe Irwin (ranked 20 p4p, 45 weight class). Jahouli's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Darker Than Blue. Irwin has chosen High Plains Drifter - Beastie Boys as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maxim Jahouli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Irwin.
Irwin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jahouli.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jahouli.
Nice shot lands for Irwin.
Jahouli looks to throw a body kick
and Irwin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jahouli misses the shot to the body.
Irwin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jahouli. Jahouli obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jahouli. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Irwin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin ducks under a wild hook from Jahouli.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irwin throws a head kick but Jahouli moves out of range.
Irwin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jahouli in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahouli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irwin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Irwin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Irwin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Irwin avoids the body shot from Jahouli.
Jahouli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body kick from Irwin.
Jahouli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Irwin.
Irwin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Irwin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Joe Irwin has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin checks a low kick from Jahouli.
Jahouli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jahouli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Irwin tries to get set, Jahouli tries to push him back and clinch up but Irwin manages to avoid the attempt.
Irwin misses with a hook. Jahouli ducked under it nicely.
Jahouli lands a head shot.
Irwin lands a lovely overhand right.
Jahouli lands a slapping body shot.
Jahouli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jahouli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irwin moves away.
Irwin throws an off balance right hand
and Jahouli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Irwin misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin swings for the body but Jahouli moves out of range.
Jahouli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Irwin.
Jahouli is looking to wear down Irwin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jahouli ducks under a wild hook from Irwin.
Jahouli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jahouli moves into the clinch successfully.
Jahouli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irwin can't find room to land a body shot as Jahouli controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Irwin.
A short right from Jahouli.
Irwin blocks an uppercut.
The referee calls for Jahouli to work.
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Irwin.
Irwin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Irwin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Jahouli fails to land.
Irwin tries to work over Jahouli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Irwin misses with a body shot.
Jahouli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jahouli ducks under a wild hook from Irwin.
Jahouli is looking to counter punch.
Irwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jahouli manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irwin throws a lazy uppercut
and Jahouli counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for Irwin.
Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jahouli.
Jahouli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Irwin can pounce on him.
Jahouli moves away from the strike by Irwin.
Irwin slips a straight right by Jahouli.
Irwin missing with a left hand there. Jahouli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jahouli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jahouli blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Irwin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Irwin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good shot there by Irwin.
Jahouli misses with a right hand
and Irwin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Irwin. Jahouli shrugs it off though.
Jahouli misses with a straight left.
Jahouli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irwin.
Irwin misses the shot to the body.
Jahouli connects with a body shot.
Irwin looks to land a left hand but Jahouli moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahouli is looking to slow Irwin down with leg kicks.
Jahouli throws the kick towards the body but Irwin avoids it.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Jahouli moved out of range.
Jahouli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahouli lands with a cross.
Jahouli ducks right into an uppercut from Irwin.
Jahouli clinches up with Irwin and pushes him back against the cage.
Jahouli tries a body shot but Irwin blocks it.
Irwin blocking some punches.
Irwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jahouli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irwin blocking some punches.
Irwin scores with a shoulder strike.
Jahouli lands an elbow inside that Irwin shrugs off.
Irwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Jahouli has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Jahouli.
Irwin misses with some punches.
Jahouli blocks an uppercut.
Jahouli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jahouli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jahouli with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irwin tries to circle away but Jahouli has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jahouli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Jahouli digs a right hand into Irwin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Irwin's gas tank.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irwin.
Jahouli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Irwin is breathing heavily.
Jahouli blocking some punches.
Irwin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jahouli tries to throw a body punch but Irwin avoids it by throwing Jahouli back against the cage.
Jahouli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Irwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irwin gets through Jahouli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Irwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jahouli.
Irwin misses with some punches.
Maxim Jahouli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Jahouli.
Jahouli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Irwin avoids a wild elbow strike from Jahouli.
Irwin avoids a wild elbow strike from Jahouli.
Jahouli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahouli misses with a punch to the body.
Jahouli misses with a body punch.
Irwin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Irwin lands a hook that snaps the head of Jahouli backwards.
Irwin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jahouli lands an elbow that stopped Irwin in his tracks for a moment.
Jahouli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irwin.
Jahouli has a couple of punches blocked by Irwin.
Irwin is trying to push Jahouli away but Jahouli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Irwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jahouli misses with a punch on the inside.
Irwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jahouli throws a punch but it's blocked by Irwin.
Jahouli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Irwin working aggressively here.
Irwin tries a knee to the head but Jahouli blocks it.
Jahouli looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jahouli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jahouli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Irwin's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jahouli using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Irwin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Irwin is trying to push Jahouli away but Jahouli has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jahouli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jahouli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Jahouli blocks with his arms.
Irwin prevents a body shot from Jahouli.
Irwin blocks a body shot from Jahouli.
Irwin presses Jahouli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Irwin misses with the head strike.
Jahouli comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Irwin blocks an uppercut.
Irwin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irwin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jahouli backwards.
Irwin takes an elbow to the temple.
Jahouli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Irwin tries to work over Jahouli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Irwin throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jahouli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Irwin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Irwin scores with the left hand. Jahouli knows he should have avoided that one.
Irwin misses with a looping left.
Irwin slips a jab from Jahouli.
Irwin walks into a jab.
Irwin's corner calls for a 1-2. Irwin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Irwin takes one to the side of the head.
Jahouli looks to land a body kick but Irwin moved away.
Irwin lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jahouli connects with a crisp jab.
Jahouli takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Jahouli misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jahouli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Irwin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jahouli ducks right into an uppercut from Irwin.
Jahouli throws a jab but it's blocked by Irwin.
Irwin tests Jahouli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Irwin misses with a wild body shot.
Jahouli with the inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Irwin, right into the meat of the thigh.
Irwin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jahouli's head backwards.
Irwin scores with a jab to the body.
Jahouli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Irwin is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin misses with a hook.
Joe Irwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Irwin throws out a loose jab but Jahouli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jahouli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Jahouli looks to land a left hand but Irwin moved out of range nicely.
Jahouli misses the jab.
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!
Jahouli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Irwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Jahouli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Irwin doesn't seem phased though.
Irwin blocks a jab.
A big right from Irwin misses.
Jahouli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Irwin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jahouli scrambles back to his feet.
Jahouli just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahouli tries to land a front kick but Irwin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Irwin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Irwin lands a front kick.
Jahouli scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jahouli. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jahouli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Irwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Irwin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jahouli's head backwards.
Irwin checks a low kick from Jahouli.
Irwin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Irwin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jahouli scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jahouli moves out of range as Irwin throws a body kick.
Jahouli lands with a nice body punch.
Jahouli lands a nice hook to Irwin's body. Irwin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Irwin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jahouli manages to avoid it.
Jahouli throwing a counter right hand but Irwin manages to avoid it.
Jahouli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jahouli misses with a head kick.
Irwin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irwin ducks under a wild hook from Jahouli.
Jahouli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Irwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irwin connects with a body shot that sends Jahouli's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Irwin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Irwin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Irwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irwin throws a big shot that misses.
Jahouli thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jahouli takes one on the button.
Irwin throws an overhand right that lands on Jahouli's shoulder, as Jahouli tries to avoid the shot.
Jahouli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jahouli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Irwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jahouli manages to avoid it.
Irwin throws a shot from downtown. Jahouli moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Irwin. Jahouli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jahouli with a nice cross.
Irwin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Irwin connects with a solid leg kick.
Jahouli throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Irwin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irwin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Irwin throws the left hand but Jahouli avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jahouli misses the target.
Irwin misses with a hook. Jahouli ducked under it nicely.
Jahouli moves away from the strike by Irwin.
Jahouli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jahouli walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Jahouli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jahouli slips under a jab from Irwin.
An attempted straight right counter from Jahouli misses the target.
Jahouli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Irwin.
Jahouli looks to land a body kick but Irwin moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Irwin misses.
A big left from Irwin misses.
Irwin catches Jahouli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick lands for Irwin.
Irwin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin slips a jab and a cross from Jahouli.
Jahouli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Jahouli moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Jahouli misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahouli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jahouli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Irwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jahouli swings for the body but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin throws out a counter right but Jahouli avoids it with no problem.
Jahouli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Irwin will feel that in the morning.
Irwin misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Jahouli misses its target.
Jahouli misses with an uppercut. Irwin saw that one coming.
Irwin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jahouli scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Jahouli.
A combination from Jahouli does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jahouli looks to score with a jab to the body but Irwin is just out of range.
Irwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jahouli slips a jab from Irwin.
Jahouli with a nice cross.
Irwin misses with an uppercut. Jahouli saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jahouli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Irwin's head backwards.
A low kick lands for Irwin.
Jahouli slips a straight right by Irwin.
Irwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jahouli throws a head kick that half lands.
Jahouli jabs Irwin right on the nose. Irwin blinks but takes it well.
Jahouli misses with a hook
and Irwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Joe Irwin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Irwin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jahouli moves away from the strike by Irwin.
Jahouli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jahouli throws a shot to the body.
Jahouli is looking to score with low kicks.
Jahouli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irwin.
Irwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jahouli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Irwin tenderised Jahouli's leg. Jahouli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Irwin misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Irwin misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahouli throws a sloppy head kick and Irwin moves out of range easily.
Irwin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jahouli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Irwin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jahouli.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Jahouli seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice uppercut there from Jahouli.
Irwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Jahouli fakes the leg kick and cracks Irwin in the body.
Jahouli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Irwin throws a hook but Jahouli avoids it easily.
Jahouli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irwin throws out the jab.
Irwin misses with a straight left.
Irwin blocks the body kick.
Jahouli scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Irwin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jahouli throws a wild body kick that Irwin sees coming a mile off.
Irwin lunges at Jahouli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jahouli's hand.
Jahouli closes the distance and clinches.
Irwin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Irwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Irwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jahouli throws a punch but it's blocked by Irwin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irwin lands with a right to the head.
Jahouli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jahouli throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jahouli lands a nice elbow.
Irwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jahouli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irwin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jahouli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irwin's elbow.
Maxim Jahouli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Irwin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Irwin blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jahouli.
A short uppercut from Jahouli.
Irwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jahouli.
Irwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Irwin looks to land a left hand but Jahouli moved out of range nicely.
Irwin throws a looping overhand right but Jahouli ducks down to avoid it.
Irwin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crunch! Irwin slams his shin into Jahouli's torso.
Jahouli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Irwin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Irwin misses.
Jahouli connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irwin blocks a head kick by Jahouli.
Irwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jahouli.
Jahouli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irwin manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Irwin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Jahouli does no damage.
A jab lands there for Jahouli.
Irwin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Irwin takes a swing at Jahouli's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Jahouli misses
and Irwin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maxim Jahouli.
I think Irwin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Irwin!
Joe Irwin is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Joe Irwin, 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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