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OFK 238 - PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pat Kelly (ranked 727 p4p, 3315 weight class) and Dean Howard (ranked 106 p4p, 431 weight class). Dean Howard looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pat Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dean Howard!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly with a jab.
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Howard drags the fight down to the ground.
Kelly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Howard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Howard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kelly controls the pace.
Howard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kelly scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howard being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard looking for a sweep. Not yet Howard, not yet.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Howard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kelly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kelly advances position into side control!
Kelly is chipping away with strikes.
Kelly working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kelly lands an elbow.
Kelly tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly lands some shots froms side control.
Kelly works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kelly scores with a couple of short elbows.
Howard is trying to escape the position but Kelly is controlling the position.
Kelly cracks Howard with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Howard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kelly landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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!
Howard is not content to let Kelly control the position.
Kelly creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Howard taking a bit of punishment here - Kelly scoring with strikes.
Kelly is looking to take a break and control but Howard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howard is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kelly grinds an elbow into Howard's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly advances nicely into full mount.
Howard can't escape the position.
Howard regains half guard.
Kelly drops an elbow to the side of Howard's head.
Kelly winds up and cracks Howard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kelly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Howard!
Kelly lands a couple of good shots and Howard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kelly throwing damaging strikes from the back! Howard could be in trouble here!
Kelly throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Howard!
Kelly lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howard is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kelly.
Kelly cracks Howard with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Howard from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
 Howard is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly lands a series of strikes from the back and Howard goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Kelly!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karsten Koererlaerer (ranked 2299 p4p, 2456 weight class) and J Gay G (ranked 243 p4p, 258 weight class). Gay G has chosen Down as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karsten Koererlaerer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J Gay G!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay G lands a nice shot to the body.
Koererlaerer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koererlaerer misses with a wild combination.
Gay G fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gay G misses with a looping left.
Koererlaerer shoots in looking for a takedown. Gay G tries to sprawl out of it but Koererlaerer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gay G manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Koererlaerer darts in looking for a takedown but Gay G gets double underhooks and turns Koererlaerer into the cage.
Gay G connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koererlaerer's face.
Gay G comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gay G tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koererlaerer tries to score a body lock takedown but Gay G shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karsten Koererlaerer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gay G stops a takedown attempt from Koererlaerer.
A knee to the head by Gay G.
Gay G with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koererlaerer is working for takedown but Gay G is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gay G pushes off an throws an elbow but Koererlaerer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gay G creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koererlaerer's defenses.
Gay G's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gay G's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A shot in the inside from Gay G.
Gay G with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koererlaerer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gay G gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Koererlaerer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gay G pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koererlaerer misses with an uppercut. Gay G saw that one coming.
Gay G is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gay G fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Koererlaerer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koererlaerer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gay G scores with a hook to the body. Koererlaerer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No luck for Koererlaerer with that takedown attempt.
Gay G swings for the body but Koererlaerer moves out of range.
Koererlaerer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koererlaerer looks for a takedown but Gay G sprawls well.
Gay G is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koererlaerer rather than just go for the knockout.
Gay G scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gay G throws a body punch but Koererlaerer moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Gay G.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koererlaerer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gay G looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gay G is looking to slow Koererlaerer down with leg kicks.
Koererlaerer shoots for a takedown but Gay G saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koererlaerer tries to keep at a distance but Gay G has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gay G lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Koererlaerer is trying to drag Gay G to the mat but Gay G just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gay G comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 Koererlaerer is rocked!
Gay G stops a takedown attempt from Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Gay G.
Oh Koererlaerer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gay G landing knees to the head.
Gay G has Koererlaerer pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Koererlaerer is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Gay G - that's hurt Koererlaerer badly! Oh, another knee lands and Koererlaerer is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Koererlaerer doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). J Gay G!
Our winner, J Gay G, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gilmat Kirk (ranked 1354 p4p, 1587 weight class) and William Spud (ranked 149 p4p, 174 weight class). Kirk comes to the cage accompanied by Lords of Iron. The crowd seem to be enjoying Spud's choice of entrance music: Havana. William Spud is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gilmat Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, William Spud!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kirk tries to move into range but Spud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Kirk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spud digs a good body shot into Kirk's ribs.
Kirk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spud to the mat! Spud manages to get full guard.
Spud kicks Kirk off and gets to his feet.
Kirk shoots and misses
and Kirk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirk counters with a one-two to the body.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirk.
Spud throws an off balance right hand
and Kirk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spud with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kirk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kirk chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kirk.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spud holds on and takes a little breather.
Spud told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Spud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirk content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kirk is looking to work some ground and pound but Spud has wrist control.
Kirk preventing the sweep.
Kirk throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Kirk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kirk pushes down on Spud's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk prevents Spud from improving his position.
Kirk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spud has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kirk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spud's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk looking for a submission but Spud manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Spud is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kirk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spud preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kirk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spud manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kirk has Spud in his guard.
Spud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spud wanted to stand there but Kirk had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Spud is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kirk.
Spud tries to stand but Kirk is controlling his head.
Kirk is looking to regain half guard here but Spud keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spud wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirk keeps working.
Kirk 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.
Kirk wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Kirk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kirk wants to control but Spud postures up.
Kirk tries to control but Spud manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Kirk right now.
What can Kirk do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kirk is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William Spud will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kirk moves forwards but Spud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spud throws out a loose jab but Kirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirk defending well as Spud loads up on a big left hand.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirk fails with the takedown.
Spud cracks Kirk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kirk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Spud circles away.
Spud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud looks to land a left hand but Kirk moved out of range nicely.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirk.
A combination from Kirk does no damage.
Gilmat Kirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Spud.
William Spud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk closes the distance and clinches up with Spud, looking for a takedown. Kirk pushes Spud against the cage but Spud circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilmat Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirk fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Kirk is looking to counter punch.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kirk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kirk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spud tries to avoid it but Kirk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spud to the ground. Spud escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spud misses with a two punch combination.
Spud gets tackled into the cage by Kirk. Kirk maintains the clinch.
Kirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirk.
Kirk tries to pull guard but Spud forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kirk's elbow.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Spud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kirk's sensitive parts.
Spud throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kirk counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spud pinned against the cage. Spud gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch but Spud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spud thows a leg kick but Kirk checks it
and Kirk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spud with a hook.
Spud thuds a left hand into Kirk's body.
Kirk darts in trying to clinch
letting Spud counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spud now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kirk moves into range and clinches up with Spud.
Kirk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spud stops a takedown attempt from Kirk.
Kirk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kirk tries to score a body lock takedown but Spud shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kirk looking for a takedown.
Kirk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spud after a bit of a struggle.
Spud tries to throw a body punch but Kirk avoids it by throwing Spud back against the cage.
Kirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spud misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Spud.
A nice left hand lands by Spud.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Spud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Spud misses with a body punch.
Kirk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kirk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spud walks away with a smile on his face. Kirk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirk.
Spud connects with a single shot there.
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!
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Kirk moves away and avoids it.
Kirk takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Spud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Spud. That snapped Kirk's head back.
Kirk rushes Spud and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kirk is trying to drag Spud to the mat but Spud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Spud tries a body shot but Kirk blocks it.
Kirk pulls Spud into guard.
Kirk working for a triangle but Spud defends it easily.
Kirk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spud is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud is sitting in close to Kirk's body. Kirk has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Spud is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Spud is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kirk.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gilmat Kirk!
Gilmat Kirk 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rimtas Kentas (ranked 2166 p4p, 2304 weight class) and Herbert Mullin (ranked 271 p4p, 286 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rimtas Kentas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Herbert Mullin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullin tries to clinch there but Kentas circles away.
Kentas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kentas tests Mullin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mullin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kentas in his tracks.
Mullin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mullin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mullin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kentas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kentas scores with a shoulder strike.
Kentas prevents a body shot from Mullin.
Kentas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mullin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kentass head.
Mullin dodges an elbow strike from Kentas.
We've been hearing reports that Kentas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullin throws a head punch that misses.
Kentas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kentas tries to pass to full mount but Mullin defends it.
Kentas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mullin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kentas.
Mullin tries to roll over but Kentas keeps him under control.
Kentas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kentas is looking for a kimura but Mullin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kentas to get the leverage.
Mullin is trying to get back to full guard.
Mullin wants to control but Kentas passes into side.
Kentas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kentas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mullin is pushing Kentas's head away, looking to escape. Kentas manages to hold on to the position though.
Kentas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mullin tries to buck Kentas off but Kentas is having none of it.
Kentas wants to control but Mullin is keeping him busy.
Mullin stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullin is not content to let Kentas control the position.
Kentas looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mullin is avoiding damage well.
Mullin is looking for a sweep.
Mullin throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kentas keeps the fight on the outside.
Mullin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Kentas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mullin pushes Kentas up against the cage in a clinch.
Kentas misses with a body punch.
Mullin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mullin looks to throw the jab but Kentas is out of range.
Mullin instigates a clinch.
Kentas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mullin avoids it.
Kentas tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullin lands a right hand.
Kentas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mullin.
Mullin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kentas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mullin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kentas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Kentas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kentas lands with a right to the head.
Kentas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mullin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kentas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mullin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kentas looking for a sweep. Not yet Kentas, not yet.
Kentas pulls Mullin in to control the position.
Mullin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kentas is proving hard to escape from.
Kentas keeping moving, preventing Mullin from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Herbert Mullin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kentas misses the shot to the body.
Mullin is looking to clinch but Kentas is avoiding it.
Kentas misses with a body shot.
Kentas connects with a nice looking jab.
Mullin has closed the distance and engaged Kentas in a clinch.
Kentas lands a hook that snaps the head of Mullin backwards.
Kentas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mullin scores with a shoulder strike.
Kentas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mullin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mullin working aggressively here.
Mullin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Kentas.
Mullin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kentas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kentas drives through and clinches with Mullin against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kentas as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kentas struggles to land a body shot inside as Mullin controls his hands.
Mullin lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kentas.
Kentas lands a left hand.
Kentas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mullin misses with the head strike.
Kentas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mullin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kentas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mullin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mullin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mullin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kentas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mullin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kentas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mullin backwards.
Kentas is pressed up against the cage. Mullin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kentas down to the mat. Kentas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rimtas Kentas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Mullin.
Kentas looks to score with a jab to the body but Mullin is just out of range.
Kentas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mullin at a distance.
Kentas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mullin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kentas.
Mullin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kentas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kentas scores with a three punch combo!
Mullin looks to land a right hand but Kentas moved out of range.
Mullin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mullin clinches up against the cage.
Kentas tries to work over Mullin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mullin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mullin throws a head punch that misses.
Kentas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mullin.
Mullin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kentas has him pressed against the cage.
Kentas gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kentas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mullin keeps working.
Kentas seems to be working for a kimura but Mullin defends the submission attempt.
Kentas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mullin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kentas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullin is controlling Kentas's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kentas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mullin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rimtas Kentas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kentas is trying to control the action in half guard but Mullin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mullin is trying to control but can't.
Kentas stops Mullin from getting back to his feet.
Mullin kicks off Kentas and gets to his feet.
Herbert Mullin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullin fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Kentas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kentas cracks Mullin with an open hand slap.
Mullin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kentas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kentas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice takedown defense from Kentas. No joy for Mullin on that attempt.
Mullin tries to clinch up but Kentas circles away and keeps his distance.
Kentas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick by Mullin misses
and Kentas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Mullin.
Kentas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mullin is rocked!
Kentas cracks Mullin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mullin falls to his knees and Kentas doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rimtas Kentas!
Rimtas Kentas 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 880 p4p, 3884 weight class) and Rico Cole (ranked 126 p4p, 415 weight class). Cole has chosen Gerardo's Rico Suave as his entrance music. Bobby Bomstaerk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rico Cole's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomstaerk looks to land a right hand but Cole moved out of range.
Cole lunges at Bomstaerk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bomstaerk's hand.
Bomstaerk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk misses with a leg kick.
Cole gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bomstaerk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bomstaerk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bomstaerk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cole throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cole keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.
Bomstaerk with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Cole looking for a guillotine here but Bomstaerk defends easily.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk pushes down on Cole's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bomstaerk is sitting in close to Cole's body. Cole has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bomstaerk is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bomstaerk is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cole.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rico Cole!
Rico Cole thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 124 p4p, 324 weight class) and Juodasis Vaiduoklis (ranked 20 p4p, 50 weight class). 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaiduoklis defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand.
Vaiduoklis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kosmanov throws a solid leg kick but Vaiduoklis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kosmanov.
Kosmanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaiduoklis.
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
Vaiduoklis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kosmanov scores with a three punch combo!
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Vaiduoklis.
Kosmanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaiduoklis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Vaiduoklis does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaiduoklis misses with the body kick
and Kosmanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kosmanov digs a good hook to Vaiduoklis's body.
Vaiduoklis misses with a straight right.
Kosmanov is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis misses with a looping right.
Kosmanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis stuns Kosmanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaiduoklis misses with a looping right.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook but Kosmanov blocks it.
Vaiduoklis throws a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but Kosmanov avoids it.
Vaiduoklis is looking to slow Kosmanov down with leg kicks.
Kosmanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vaiduoklis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kosmanov blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kosmanov.
Vaiduoklis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaiduoklis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vaiduoklis throws a sloppy body shot
and Kosmanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kosmanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaiduoklis.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kosmanov lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kosmanov.
Vaiduoklis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kosmanov slips a jab from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kosmanov punishes Vaiduoklis's body with a nice straight punch.
Kosmanov misses the shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov.
Vaiduoklis just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis lands a right hook to the body.
Kosmanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.
Vaiduoklis throws a series of punches but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis wants to land a leg kick but Kosmanov is out of range.
Kosmanov scores with a jab. Vaiduoklis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Kosmanov.
Vaiduoklis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vaiduoklis looks to land a left hand but Kosmanov moved out of range nicely.
Vaiduoklis takes one to the side of the head.
Kosmanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosmanov misses with a low kick.
Donk. Vaiduoklis catches Kosmanov right on the button with a cross.
Kosmanov misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot.
Kosmanov throws a combination that misses
and Vaiduoklis counters with a straight right hand.
Kosmanov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Vaiduoklis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov blocks the strikes from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kosmanov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaiduoklis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juodasis Vaiduoklis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kosmanov moves forwards but Vaiduoklis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kosmanov connects with a right hand. Vaiduoklis shakes it off.
Kosmanov takes one to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis throws a jab but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a hook but Vaiduoklis avoids it easily.
Kosmanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a solid leg kick but Kosmanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis misses the shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis connects with a body shot that sends Kosmanov's belly button to the back.
Vaiduoklis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kosmanov.
Vaiduoklis misses with a low kick.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a front kick but Kosmanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kosmanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosmanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kosmanov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kosmanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Vaiduoklis off the cage and back into range.
Vaiduoklis scores with a leg kick.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vaiduoklis misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Vaiduoklis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vaiduoklis dips to his left and cracks Kosmanov with an uppercut!
Vaiduoklis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A combination from Vaiduoklis does no damage.
Kosmanov checks a low kick from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a series of strikes that have Kosmanov backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kosmanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis lands a high kick!
Vaiduoklis dodges the punch combination from Kosmanov.
A head kick misses from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosmanov moves away.
It looked like Kosmanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Kosmanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kosmanov.
Kosmanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the body from Vaiduoklis misses
and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Vaiduoklis. Beautiful body shot.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosmanov.
Vaiduoklis throws a front kick that sends Kosmanov stumbling back into the cage.
Kosmanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab lands there for Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Vaiduoklis misses.
Kosmanov is looking to counter punch.
Vaiduoklis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Kosmanov misses the target.
Vaiduoklis lands with an uppercut that bounces Kosmanov off the cage and back into range.
Vaiduoklis scores with a sloppy right hand. Kosmanov should have avoided that one.
Vaiduoklis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kosmanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vaiduoklis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosmanov moves away.
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!
Vaiduoklis misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis feints and then cracks Kosmanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kosmanov down.
Vaiduoklis swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Kosmanov counter with a right hand.
Kosmanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kosmanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vaiduoklis moves away.
Vaiduoklis scores with a kick to the body.
Kosmanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vaiduoklis scores with a decent looking hook.
Kosmanov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Vaiduoklis does it's job there.
Kosmanov cracks Vaiduoklis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Kosmanov finds it's target.
Vaiduoklis misses with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Vaiduoklis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kosmanov ducks under a wild hook from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vaiduoklis throws a head kick that misses.
Vaiduoklis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kosmanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Vaiduoklis off the cage and back into range.
Vaiduoklis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kosmanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kosmanov misses with a low kick as Vaiduoklis jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kosmanov.
Vaiduoklis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good body shot.
Kosmanov misses with a left hand
and Vaiduoklis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vaiduoklis 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 Kosmanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kosmanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis lands a jab to Kosmanov's midsection.
Vaiduoklis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
As Vaiduoklis looks to move away, Kosmanov throws a big counter combo but Vaiduoklis just gets out of the way.
Kosmanov throws a good cross that connects.
Vaiduoklis tests Kosmanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kosmanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Vaiduoklis
and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vaiduoklis misses with a left hand
and Kosmanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis misses with a looping left.
Vaiduoklis looks to throw the jab but Kosmanov is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vaiduoklis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kosmanov if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Vaiduoklis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Kosmanov misses the target.
Vaiduoklis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vaiduoklis throws a right and a left that Kosmanov avoids nicely.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kosmanov misses with a body shot.
Kosmanov misses the body punch
and Vaiduoklis counters with a three punch combo that has Kosmanov backing up. Kosmanov nods at Vaiduoklis to acknowledge the strikes.
Kosmanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vaiduoklis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kosmanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaiduoklis.
Kosmanov looks to throw the jab but Vaiduoklis is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis lands a jab to the nose.
Vaiduoklis scores with a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kosmanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Vaiduoklis misses.
Vaiduoklis works Kosmanov's body with a nice hook.
Kosmanov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kosmanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vaiduoklis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kosmanov is able to avoid easily.
Kosmanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vaiduoklis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vaiduoklis slips a jab and a cross from Kosmanov.
Vaiduoklis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vaiduoklis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov avoids the head kick by Vaiduoklis.
Kosmanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Vaiduoklis counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaiduoklis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vaiduoklis feints a jab promting Kosmanov to slip. Vaiduoklis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kosmanov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Kosmanov. That snapped Vaiduoklis's head back.
Kosmanov avoids the body shot from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vaiduoklis loads up on a big right hand but Kosmanov slips the punch.
It looked like Kosmanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vaiduoklis.
Kosmanov defending well as Vaiduoklis loads up on a big left hand.
Kosmanov tries to move into range but Vaiduoklis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a body kick
and Kosmanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kosmanov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Kosmanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Vaiduoklis was well out of range.
Vaiduoklis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Kosmanov moves out of range.
Kosmanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kosmanov lands a jab to Vaiduoklis's midsection.
Vaiduoklis misses with a shot to the body
and Kosmanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Kosmanov misses the target.
Kosmanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaiduoklis throws out the jab.
Kosmanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis needs to keep his hands up - Kosmanov had a free shot at his head there.
Vaiduoklis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vaiduoklis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Kosmanov misses its target.
Kosmanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vaiduoklis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kosmanov thinking.
Kosmanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vaiduoklis loads up on a big right hand but Kosmanov slips the punch.
Vaiduoklis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kosmanov doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vaiduoklis. That's going to slow Kosmanov down.
Kosmanov scores with a jab. Vaiduoklis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kosmanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vaiduoklis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vaiduoklis throws out a loose jab but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Kosmanov as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot.
Vaiduoklis tests Kosmanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice hook to Kosmanov's body. Kosmanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kosmanov lands with a right hand.
Vaiduoklis lands a slapping body shot.
Kosmanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vaiduoklis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kosmanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaiduoklis circles away.
Vaiduoklis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vaiduoklis scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vaiduoklis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vaiduoklis throws a poor cross that misses
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot
and Kosmanov counters with a straight right hand.
Vaiduoklis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kosmanov connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kosmanov. Vaiduoklis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vaiduoklis moves forwards but Kosmanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vaiduoklis is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis stuns Kosmanov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kosmanov lands with a cross.
Vaiduoklis is still on wobbly legs! Can Kosmanov finish him?
Kosmanov drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Vaiduoklis right on the button. Vaiduoklis goes down! Kosmanov follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kosmanov gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov retains his lightweight title!
Vladimir Kosmanov 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 Vern Schullacks (ranked 1923 p4p, 2632 weight class) and Peter Golles (ranked 264 p4p, 355 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vern Schullacks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Golles!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schullacks misses with a wild body shot.
Golles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Schullacks has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Schullacks works the jab nicely.
Schullacks lands a really nice looking cross but Golles seems unphased.
Vern Schullacks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schullacks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golles let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Golles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schullacks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Schullacks moves out of range as Golles strikes.
Schullacks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Schullacks thuds a left hand into Golles's body.
No joy there for Golles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golles. Schullacks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golles throws a right and a left that Schullacks avoids nicely.
Golles throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schullacks lands with a good body shot.
Schullacks slips under a jab from Golles.
Schullacks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schullacks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Golles's hands.
A shot to the liver by Schullacks. Beautiful body shot.
Some wild striking there from Golles.
Golles misses with a hook. Schullacks ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schullacks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Golles is trying to defend but Schullacks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Schullacks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Golles sees it coming and defends easily.
Schullacks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schullacks works his foot free and advances to mount.
Schullacks with the ground and pound from mount.
Schullacks lands with some strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schullacks lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Golles is rocked!
Golles wants to try and get back to his feet.
Golles is still in real trouble! Can Schullacks finish him?
Golles takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Schullacks's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vern Schullacks!
A victorious Vern Schullacks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 994 p4p, 2526 weight class) and Orla Wanker (ranked 146 p4p, 339 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile tries to move into range but Wanker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wanker throws a head kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rage Training in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Wanker.
Wanker lands with an uppercut that bounces Bizihwaeile off the cage and back into range.
Bizihwaeile clinches.
Wanker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bizihwaeile is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Wanker controls his hands.
Wanker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wanker tries to break free but Bizihwaeile pushes him back against the cage.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wanker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wanker goes for a takedown attempt but Bizihwaeile pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Bizihwaeile takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bizihwaeile clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
Wanker is trying to break free.
Bizihwaeile is pressed up against the cage. Wanker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bizihwaeile down to the mat. Bizihwaeile avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bizihwaeile gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile lands a shoulder strike.
Wanker is trying to break the clinch but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Wanker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wanker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Wanker blocks it.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Wanker controls the action.
Wanker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bizihwaeile pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Wanker controls the action.
Wanker lands a takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wanker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bizihwaeile wants to stand but Wanker is controlling the position.
Wanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Bizihwaeile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wanker forces his way into half guard.
Bizihwaeile pushes Wanker off looking to stand but Wanker dives back in and keeps control.
Wanker works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wanker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile tries to buck Wanker off but Wanker takes his back!
Bizihwaeile staying busy and making it hard for Wanker to control.
Wanker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bizihwaeile haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
What can Bizihwaeile do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bizihwaeile covers up after that shot from Wanker.
Wanker trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bizihwaeile doesn't escape.
The referee is taking a good look at Bizihwaeile as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Wanker!
Bizihwaeile is trying to get back to his feet but Wanker has full control of the position and if anything, Bizihwaeile has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wanker controls the action.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
Wanker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
What can Bizihwaeile do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Let's hope that Wanker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wanker is looking to control Bizihwaeile but Bizihwaeile is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker controls the position.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand back up.
Wanker gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanker wants to control but Bizihwaeile is keeping busy.
Bizihwaeile defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orla Wanker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Wanker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wanker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Wanker. Beautiful body shot.
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches.
Wanker wants a takedown.
Bizihwaeile gets underhooks to prevent Wanker's takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile has Wanker pressed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile looking to slow down the pace here.
Bizihwaeile gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wanker.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Bizihwaeile stops a takedown attempt from Wanker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bizihwaeile prevents a body shot from Wanker.
Bizihwaeile prevents the takedown attempt.
Wanker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bizihwaeile has him pressed against the cage.
Wanker tries for a takedown but Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile has Wanker pushed against the cage.
Wanker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wanker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bizihwaeile is defending well.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Wanker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wankers head.
Bizihwaeile lands with a light punch inside.
Bizihwaeile is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wanker can't get the takedown.
Wanker tries to break free but Bizihwaeile pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Wanker is breathing heavily.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Wanker controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bizihwaeile.
Wanker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wanker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizihwaeile forces Wanker back against the cage and clinches.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wanker wants to take the fight to the mat but Bizihwaeile manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wanker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bizihwaeile is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wanker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bizihwaeile avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wanker or not.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Wanker's ribcage. Wanker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Bizihwaeile.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bizihwaeile as the two fighters clinch.
Bizihwaeile is working Wanker over against the cage.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Wanker's ribcage. Wanker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wanker takes a shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Wanker's ribcage. Wanker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bizihwaeile throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bizihwaeile taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile stalls.
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bizihwaeile goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wanker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bizihwaeile pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wanker's efforts to push away.
Wanker tries to score a body lock takedown but Bizihwaeile shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bizihwaeile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wanker up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.
Wanker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bizihwaeile fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bizihwaeile instigates a clinch.
Bizihwaeile gets underhooks to prevent Wanker's takedown attempt.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Wanker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Bizihwaeile.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bizihwaeile is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bizihwaeile lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wanker backwards.
Bizihwaeile controlling the action here for a moment.
Bizihwaeile has Wanker pushed against the cage.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wanker or not.
Bizihwaeile dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bizihwaeile.
A right handed body shot lands from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Wanker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bizihwaeile will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wanker up against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wanker's elbow.
Bizihwaeile lands a hook that snaps the head of Wanker backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaeile working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wanker throws a head kick but Bizihwaeile moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wanker.
Wanker misses with a hook. Bizihwaeile ducked under it nicely.
Wanker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wanker fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bizihwaeile looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bizihwaeile tries to clinch but Wanker moves out of range.
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and clinches.
Bizihwaeile just leaning against Wanker, taking a breather.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Wanker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wanker can't get the takedown.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Wanker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile.
Wanker prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Wanker avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Wanker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wanker blocks a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Wanker prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
A left hand lands to the body for Bizihwaeile.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile prevents the takedown attempt.
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a punch to the body.
Bizihwaeile works on Wanker's body with a couple of short punches.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Wanker's ribcage. Wanker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile stalling in the clinch.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wanker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bizihwaeile.
Wanker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bizihwaeile slowing the pace effectively.
Wanker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wanker is trying to drag Bizihwaeile to the mat but Bizihwaeile just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Wanker blocks it.
Wanker can't get the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wanker's elbow.
Bizihwaeile leaning against his opponent.
Bizihwaeile misses with a body punch.
Bizihwaeile is working Wanker over against the cage.
Bizihwaeile tries a body shot but Wanker blocks it.
Bizihwaeile tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile lands a body shot.
Bizihwaeile keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wanker's efforts to push away.
Bizihwaeile lands an uppercut.
Bizihwaeile's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bizihwaeile can't find room to land a body shot as Wanker controls the action.
Bizihwaeile is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice left hand lands by Bizihwaeile.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Bizihwaeile - that landed with a thud.
Bizihwaeile stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bizihwaeile is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaeile tries to work over Wanker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wanker prevents a body shot from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wanker's elbow.
Wanker takes a shot to the head.
Bizihwaeile digs a right hand underneath Wanker's ribcage. Wanker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bizihwaeile tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wanker's elbow.
Wanker has Bizihwaeile pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wanker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bizihwaeile tumbling to the mat - Wanker dives into Bizihwaeile's guard.
Wanker won't allow Bizihwaeile to get back to his feet.
Wanker looking to pass the guard.
Orla Wanker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wanker won't allow Bizihwaeile to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker passes into half guard.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
Wanker trying to mount his opponent but Bizihwaeile defends it.
Wanker wants to control but Bizihwaeile is keeping him busy.
Bizihwaeile wants to get back to his feet.
Wanker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bizihwaeile does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bizihwaeile is trying to stand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bizihwaeile connects with a high kick.
 It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bizihwaeile tries to close the distance and clinch but Wanker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bizihwaeile has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
During a confident post fight interview, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Ninja (ranked 1122 p4p, 1025 weight class) and Bobby Drake (ranked 170 p4p, 151 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 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murilo Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Drake!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake lands with a good body shot.
Ninja has Drake up against the cage in a clinch.
Drake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ninja tries for a takedown but Drake manages to get underhooks.
We've been hearing reports that Ninja has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ninja keeps control of Drake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake prevents a body shot from Ninja.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Drake getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murilo Ninja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ninja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ninja has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drake after a bit of a struggle.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ninja misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Come on Ninja - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Drake lands a left hand.
Ninja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ninja misses with the head strike.
Ninja misses with some punches.
Ninja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drake gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ninja is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drake pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ninja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
Drake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ninja feints and as Drake raises his hands in defense, Ninja changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drake working a defensive guard here.
Drake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ninja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ninja wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ninja looking to sit in guard and control but Drake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Drake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drake is working Ninja over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ninja might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ninja managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to control but Ninja is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Drake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drake won't allow Ninja to sweep him here.
Drake controlling from the top position.
Ninja is looking to stand up but Drake isn't so interested in that idea.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drake stopping the sweep attempt from Ninja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ninja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drake is controlling him.
Ninja can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drake controls the pace.
Drake lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ninja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drake is controlling him.
Ninja looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninja, not yet.
Drake postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Drake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ninja looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninja, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Drake dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ninja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ninja clinches.
A short body shot lands from Ninja as the two fighters clinch.
Ninja has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
Ninja misses with a punch to the body.
Drake is trying to break the clinch but Ninja is controlling him.
Ninja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drake breaks the clinch.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ninja.
Ninja tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Ninja connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Ninja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ninja shoots and misses
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Drake misses.
A left lands for Ninja.
Drake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ninja shoots in looking for a takedown. Drake tries to sprawl out of it but Ninja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drake jabs Ninja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ninja dives in for a single leg takedown but Drake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drake cracks a nice hook into Ninja's ribs.
Ninja tries to clinch but Drake moves out of range.
Drake digs a good hook to Ninja's body.
The fighters circling - Ninja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ninja misses with a takedown attempt
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake lands a body shot.
A cross from Drake lands.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Ninja got wobbled bad by a big combination! Drake presses forward with punches and knees until Ninja stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Ninja closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Drake!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandru Mircea (ranked 1229 p4p, 860 weight class) and Alexandria OcasioCortez (ranked 165 p4p, 120 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandru Mircea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandria OcasioCortez!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OcasioCortez misses with an uppercut. Mircea saw that one coming.
Mircea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OcasioCortez looks to land a left hand but Mircea moved out of range nicely.
OcasioCortez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mircea.
Mircea with the inside leg kick.
OcasioCortez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alexandria OcasioCortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mircea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mircea lands a front kick.
OcasioCortez rushes Mircea and presses him up against the cage.
OcasioCortez told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
OcasioCortez blocking some punches.
Mircea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mircea tries to throw a body punch but OcasioCortez avoids it by throwing Mircea back against the cage.
OcasioCortez lands a hook that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
Mircea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mircea.
OcasioCortez throws an elbow but it misses.
Mircea lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea blocks the elbow strike.
Mircea breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mircea connects with an inside leg kick.
Mircea circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mircea bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of OcasioCortez's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mircea misses with a looping left.
OcasioCortez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
OcasioCortez defending well as Mircea loads up on a big left hand.
Mircea has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
OcasioCortez misses the jab.
Mircea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
OcasioCortez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mircea fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mircea.
That kick from Mircea tenderised OcasioCortez's leg. OcasioCortez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mircea lands the left hand.
OcasioCortez lands with a straight right. Mircea didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mircea thumps OcasioCortez with a low kick.
OcasioCortez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mircea misses with a hook.
OcasioCortez misses with a leg kick.
Mircea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mircea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OcasioCortez wants to clinch up but Mircea keeps it at a distance.
Mircea throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mircea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OcasioCortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mircea was well out of range. Poor timing from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez throws a hook to the side of Mircea's head but Mircea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
OcasioCortez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mircea throws a shot from downtown. OcasioCortez moves away and avoids it.
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mircea loads up on a big right hand but OcasioCortez slips the punch.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mircea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OcasioCortez drives through and clinches with Mircea against the cage.
Nice elbow from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez breaks the clinch.
Mircea tries to land a leg kick but OcasioCortez saw it coming and moves away.
OcasioCortez works the jab nicely.
A left and a right from OcasioCortez both land. Nice combination.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mircea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - OcasioCortez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mircea keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Mircea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OcasioCortez moves into the clinch.
OcasioCortez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mircea blocks a leg kick.
OcasioCortez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mircea dodges the punch combination from OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mircea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OcasioCortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mircea.
An inside leg kick lands from OcasioCortez.
Mircea throws an overhand right that lands on OcasioCortez's shoulder, as OcasioCortez tries to avoid the shot.
OcasioCortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OcasioCortez checks a low kick from Mircea.
Mircea checks the leg kick.
OcasioCortez misses with a hook to the body
and Mircea counters with a body kick.
Mircea paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Mircea misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by OcasioCortez. That's going to slow Mircea down.
OcasioCortez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch but Mircea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez misses with a few strikes there.
OcasioCortez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mircea.
Mircea scores with the left hand. OcasioCortez knows he should have avoided that one.
OcasioCortez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mircea.
Mircea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mircea throws a body shot but no joy.
Mircea connects with a leg kick.
OcasioCortez fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Mircea finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
OcasioCortez tries a low kick but Mircea avoids it.
OcasioCortez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
OcasioCortez moves out of range of the body kick.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mircea has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mircea there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mircea connects with a solid leg kick.
Mircea's corner calls for a 1-2. Mircea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mircea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by OcasioCortez. OcasioCortez obviously looking to wear him down.
OcasioCortez throws an overhand right that lands on Mircea's shoulder, as Mircea tries to avoid the shot.
OcasioCortez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mircea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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 Alexandru Mircea will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mircea looks for the body kick but OcasioCortez saw that one coming.
Mircea scores with a jab.
Mircea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OcasioCortez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OcasioCortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
OcasioCortez looks to throw the jab but Mircea is out of range.
Mircea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
OcasioCortez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mircea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OcasioCortez.
OcasioCortez moves into range and clinches up with Mircea.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mircea throws an elbow but misses.
OcasioCortez has Mircea pushed against the cage.
OcasioCortez takes a shot to the head.
OcasioCortez is pushing Mircea up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mircea with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OcasioCortez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mircea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OcasioCortez backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mircea tries to land knees in the clinch but OcasioCortez avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by OcasioCortez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OcasioCortez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OcasioCortez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mircea creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OcasioCortez's defenses.
Mircea misses with a body punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
OcasioCortez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mircea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Mircea.
Mircea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
OcasioCortez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OcasioCortez misses with an elbow strike.
Mircea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch but Mircea moves away
and Mircea makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
OcasioCortez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mircea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
OcasioCortez connects with a looping right hand.
Mircea lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Mircea.
Mircea looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mircea lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OcasioCortez digs a good hook to Mircea's body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mircea here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
OcasioCortez looks to clinch
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez doesn't manage to clinch there - Mircea circles away.
A slow jab from OcasioCortez misses its intended target.
OcasioCortez wants to clinch
and Mircea counters with a leg kick.
OcasioCortez scores with a decent looking hook.
Mircea scores with a crisp jab that stopped OcasioCortez in his tracks.
OcasioCortez throws a good cross that connects.
OcasioCortez throws a nice looking combination but Mircea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OcasioCortez moves in looking to clinch but Mircea pushes him off.
Mircea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
OcasioCortez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mircea finds it's way round the side to connect with OcasioCortez's head.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch but Mircea is having none of it.
OcasioCortez takes one on the button.
OcasioCortez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mircea, pushing him back against the cage.
OcasioCortez leaning his opponent against the cage.
OcasioCortez tries to work over Mircea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mircea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OcasioCortez misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mircea throws an elbow but it's blocked.
OcasioCortez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mircea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Mircea.
Mircea misses with an uppercut.
Mircea slips under a jab.
OcasioCortez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mircea takes a jab right on the kisser.
OcasioCortez moves out of range of the body kick from Mircea.
OcasioCortez throws an off balance right hand
and Mircea makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. OcasioCortez really felt that one!
OcasioCortez throws a sloppy head kick and Mircea moves out of range easily.
OcasioCortez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mircea gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mircea lands a body shot in the clinch.
OcasioCortez is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mircea lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mircea breaks from the clinch.
Mircea plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mircea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
OcasioCortez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mircea is able to avoid easily.
Mircea is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mircea finds it's way through OcasioCortez's defenses.
OcasioCortez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mircea scores with a hook to the body. OcasioCortez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mircea cracks OcasioCortez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mircea dips to his left and cracks OcasioCortez with an uppercut!
Mircea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mircea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mircea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mircea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mircea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
OcasioCortez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mircea counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OcasioCortez misses with a left hand
and Mircea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mircea bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
OcasioCortez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
OcasioCortez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mircea.
OcasioCortez moves to clinch but Mircea breaks away
and Mircea counters with a good low kick that OcasioCortez was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandru Mircea dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Mircea.
OcasioCortez tries to close the distance and clinch but Mircea swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mircea staying out of range there.
Mircea cracks OcasioCortez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
OcasioCortez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
OcasioCortez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
OcasioCortez looks to throw the jab but Mircea is out of range.
OcasioCortez throws a low kick but Mircea moves out of range easily.
OcasioCortez throws a low kick but Mircea avoids it.
Mircea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mircea circles away from the clinch attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as OcasioCortez checks a leg kick.
OcasioCortez misses with a lunging right hand
and Mircea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OcasioCortez wants to clinch
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mircea lands a nice leg kick that just misses OcasioCortez's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mircea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
OcasioCortez wants to slow Mircea down by chopping away at his legs.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch but Mircea is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OcasioCortez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mircea takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
OcasioCortez misses the shot to the body.
OcasioCortez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mircea counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mircea scores with a leg kick.
OcasioCortez looks for the body kick but Mircea saw that one coming.
Mircea moves out of range as OcasioCortez strikes.
OcasioCortez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mircea.
OcasioCortez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mircea scores with a hook to the body. OcasioCortez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
OcasioCortez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OcasioCortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mircea moves away.
Mircea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Mircea misses.
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!
OcasioCortez slips under a jab.
OcasioCortez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mircea scores with a hook to the body. OcasioCortez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mircea misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Mircea.
Mircea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OcasioCortez can do to turn this around?
Mircea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OcasioCortez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mircea misses with a hook. OcasioCortez ducked under it nicely.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Mircea misses.
OcasioCortez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mircea scores with a nice head shot.
Mircea scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mircea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mircea moves out of range as OcasioCortez strikes.
Mircea throws a shot from downtown. OcasioCortez moves away and avoids it.
OcasioCortez throws a sloppy head kick and Mircea moves out of range easily.
Mircea throws a jab when OcasioCortez was well out of range.
OcasioCortez blocks a jab.
OcasioCortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As OcasioCortez backs away, Mircea returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
OcasioCortez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
OcasioCortez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mircea is looking to slow OcasioCortez down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mircea slips under a jab from OcasioCortez.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mircea.
Mircea slips a jab and a cross from OcasioCortez.
Mircea throws a good cross that connects.
OcasioCortez tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Mircea to counter with a crisp jab.
Mircea lands a slapping body shot.
Mircea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mircea lands a lovely overhand right.
Mircea connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between OcasioCortez's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for OcasioCortez.
Mircea connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick from Mircea lands but OcasioCortez takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mircea smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OcasioCortez throws an elbow but it misses.
OcasioCortez throws an elbow but it misses.
Mircea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OcasioCortez tries a knee to the head but Mircea blocks it.
OcasioCortez working aggressively here.
Mircea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Mircea.
Mircea misses with an attempted mid kick.
OcasioCortez misses the shot to the body.
Mircea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OcasioCortez moves away.
OcasioCortez ducks under a wild hook from Mircea.
OcasioCortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mircea ducks right into an uppercut from OcasioCortez.
Alexandru Mircea is winning the standup battle so far.
OcasioCortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Mircea is just out of range.
Mircea lands a lovely overhand right.
OcasioCortez is looking to clinch but Mircea is avoiding it.
OcasioCortez is looking to clinch.
Alexandria OcasioCortez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OcasioCortez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mircea counters with a body kick that stops OcasioCortez in his tracks momentarily.
Mircea bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mircea throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mircea scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandru Mircea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mircea, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandru Mircea!
Post fight, Alexandru Mircea stared into the camera and said 'I Train So Hard To Pull The Biggest Upset In Odense MMA History And Finally Become Heavyweight Champion Of The World.'.
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