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OFK 247 - Kutlev Vs Gomez PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pull Plugger (ranked 2956 p4p, 2038 weight class) and Tommy Heceda (ranked 282 p4p, 195 weight class). Heceda has chosen Hawaiian Kickboxer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tommy Heceda has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pull Plugger's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Pull Plugger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Heceda!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plugger misses with a body shot.
Plugger tries to score with a low kick but Heceda moves his leg out of the way.
Plugger connects with an inside leg kick.
Plugger tries a head kick but it misses.
Plugger misses with a body punch
and Heceda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Plugger throws a series of punches but Heceda avoids them all with ease.
That kick from Plugger tenderised Heceda's leg. Heceda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Heceda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Plugger misses its intended target.
Pull Plugger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plugger throws a body shot but no joy.
Plugger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Heceda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Plugger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Plugger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Plugger has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Plugger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plugger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Heceda on his heels. He'll look to pass Heceda's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heceda pulls Plugger in close to prevent any damage.
Plugger is working Heceda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plugger drops back looking for a leg! Heceda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heceda manages to kick Plugger off! Plugger jumps back into Heceda's guard.
Plugger advances position into side control!
Heceda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plugger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Plugger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heceda keeps working.
Plugger 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.
Plugger wants to pass the guard but Heceda is defending well.
Plugger thows a huge punch but Heceda dodges it nicely.
Heceda is looking for a sweep. Plugger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plugger wants to pass to mount but Heceda is defending the position.
Plugger controlling the pace.
Plugger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Plugger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heceda defending well though.
Plugger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heceda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Plugger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heceda defends it well.
Plugger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Plugger thows a huge punch but Heceda dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plugger seems to be working for a kimura but Heceda defends the submission attempt.
Heceda keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Heceda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Plugger.
Plugger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Plugger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Plugger wants to control but Heceda is keeping him busy.
Plugger is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Plugger with shots to the head and body - Heceda looks very uncomfortable down there.
Plugger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Heceda is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plugger looking to control but Heceda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Heceda tries to reverse the position but Plugger maintains control.
Plugger working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Plugger looking to control but Heceda is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Plugger landing strikes, looking to finish!
Heceda holds on, trying desperately to control.
Plugger controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pull Plugger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Heceda cracks Plugger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Heceda throws a hook but Plugger blocks it.
Heceda lands a really nice looking cross but Plugger seems unphased.
Plugger throws a body punch but Heceda moves out of range.
Heceda avoids the body shot from Plugger.
Heceda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plugger.
Heceda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heceda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Plugger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Heceda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger stands and throws Heceda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Heceda stops Plugger from passing to mount.
Plugger is working Heceda over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plugger content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Plugger working away.
Heceda is looking for a sweep.
Plugger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Heceda, who protects the arm well.
Heceda is not content to let Plugger control the position.
Pull Plugger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Plugger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Plugger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Plugger creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Plugger taking a breather here.
Plugger is looking to take a break and control but Heceda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Plugger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plugger is looking to take a break and control but Heceda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heceda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Plugger is working for a kimura but Heceda is defending it quite comfortably.
Plugger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heceda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plugger trying to control the action but Heceda is working from the bottom.
Plugger trying to pass the guard but Heceda defending well.
Heceda manages to get to full guard.
Heceda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Plugger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Plugger trying to control the position from guard on top but Heceda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plugger pushes down on Heceda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Plugger trying to mount his opponent but Heceda defends it.
Well, if Plugger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Plugger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plugger is keen to just control but Heceda is a slippery customer.
Heceda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Plugger.
Plugger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pull Plugger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Heceda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Plugger on the side of the head.
Plugger misses with a body shot.
Heceda throws a hook to the side of Plugger's head but Plugger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Plugger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heceda manages to avoid it.
Plugger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Plugger misses with a shot to the body
and Heceda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heceda ducks under a wild hook from Plugger.
Heceda is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Plugger or perhaps it was just good defense by Heceda, which made it look bad.
Plugger throws out a leg kick but Heceda moves out of range and Plugger only half commits.
Heceda throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plugger scores with a push kick.
Heceda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plugger.
Plugger changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Heceda lands a jab to the nose.
Plugger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heceda can do to turn this around?
Heceda keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Plugger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Plugger.
Heceda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Heceda scores with a sloppy right hand. Plugger should have avoided that one.
Heceda has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Heceda misses the shot to the body.
Plugger shoots in and drives through. Heceda sprawls well.
Plugger throws a head kick but Heceda moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heceda looks to throw the jab but Plugger is out of range.
Heceda takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Plugger motions for Heceda to come forward. Plugger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tommy Heceda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heceda staying out of range there.
Plugger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plugger misses with a right hand
and Plugger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Plugger is rocked!
Plugger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Plugger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heceda as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pull Plugger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plugger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oh Plugger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Plugger.
Plugger seems to have got his legs back now.
Heceda has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Plugger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Heceda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plugger was well out of range. Poor timing from Heceda.
Nice sprawl there from Heceda as Plugger shoots in.
Heceda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Plugger has time to react.
Heceda circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Plugger to the canvas! Plugger doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Heceda keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Heceda!
A very excited looking Tommy Heceda made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Barnes (ranked 1906 p4p, 2573 weight class) and Chief Walker (ranked 242 p4p, 314 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Walker!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes jabs Walker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Walker moves into range and clinches up with Barnes.
Walker avoids the elbow strike from Barnes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Walker misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker blocks an elbow strike.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes tries to work over Walker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barnes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walkers head.
Barnes lands a body punch.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Walker dodges an elbow strike from Barnes.
Barnes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Walker prevents it.
Walker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Walker misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Barnes has Walker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Walker controls the action.
Walker prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barnes is leaning against Walker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Walker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.
Walker prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Walker controls the action.
Walker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barnes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Barnes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Walker wriggles free and stands up.
Walker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Barnes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnes sizes up Walker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Walker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barnes takes one on the button.
Walker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Walker throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walker closes the distance and pushes Barnes back into the cage.
Barnes blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes wants the takedown. Walker is fighting it off but Barnes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Walker's guard against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Walker pushes Barnes off looking to stand but Barnes dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Walker wants to try and get back to his feet.
Barnes with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes cracks Walker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Barnes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
 Walker is rocked!
Barnes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Walker?
Walker is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker bucks Barnes off and manages to get back to his feet!
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes pounces like a tiger and cracks Walker with a vicious hook! Walker is down but not out! Barnes follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Don Barnes!
Don Barnes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bob Probert (ranked 1206 p4p, 2865 weight class) and Karsten Koererlaerer (ranked 125 p4p, 271 weight class). Probert comes to the cage accompanied by DNA. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Probert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karsten Koererlaerer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Probert misses with a straight left.
Koererlaerer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Probert to the mat! Probert manages to get full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Koererlaerer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Probert working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koererlaerer.
Koererlaerer is looking to work some ground and pound but Probert has wrist control.
Koererlaerer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koererlaerer prevents Probert from getting back to his feet.
Probert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koererlaerer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Koererlaerer chips away with some ground and pound.
Koererlaerer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Probert manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Probert continues to stall.
Probert decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Koererlaerer, up you get!
Koererlaerer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Probert defends it nicely.
Probert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koererlaerer throws a combination. Probert tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probert scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Koererlaerer connects with a body shot that sends Probert's belly button to the back.
We've been told by Probert's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Koererlaerer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Probert tries to kick Koererlaerer off but Koererlaerer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Koererlaerer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Probert keeps working.
Koererlaerer is working for a submission of some sort.
Probert pushes Koererlaerer off looking to stand but Koererlaerer dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koererlaerer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Probert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Probert is trying is best to control the position here.
Koererlaerer is looking to stall here but Probert recovers full guard.
Koererlaerer is looking to work some ground and pound but Probert has wrist control.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Probert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Probert manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Koererlaerer has Probert in his guard.
Probert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probert stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Koererlaerer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Probert.
Koererlaerer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Probert throwing a counter right hand but Koererlaerer manages to avoid it.
Koererlaerer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Probert but Probert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Probert closes the distance and clinches.
Probert leaning against his opponent.
Koererlaerer wants a takedown.
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 Bob Probert will probably get the nod.
That's time! Probert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Koererlaerer shoots and misses
and Probert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Probert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koererlaerer manages to avoid it.
Koererlaerer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Probert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Probert takes a swing at Koererlaerer's ribcage but misses.
Koererlaerer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Probert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koererlaerer is rocked!
Bob Probert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karsten Koererlaerer.
Probert flashes Koererlaerer a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Koererlaerer's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Koererlaerer crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Probert punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Probert!
Bob Probert decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orla Wanker (ranked 1798 p4p, 1579 weight class) and Vern Schullacks (ranked 248 p4p, 219 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orla Wanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vern Schullacks!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wanker is defended easily by Schullacks.
Schullacks misses with a wild body shot.
Wanker shoots in and drives through. Schullacks sprawls well.
Schullacks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch lands to the side of Wanker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schullacks has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Schullacks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wanker did well to prevent Schullacks getting side control.
Wanker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Schullacks is on him like a limpet, forcing Wanker back against the cage.
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!
Wanker breaks the clinch.
Schullacks throws an overhand right that lands on Wanker's shoulder, as Wanker tries to avoid the shot.
Schullacks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wanker throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schullacks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wanker swings for the body but Schullacks moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schullacks.
 It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Schullacks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wanker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schullacks.
Wanker walks into a stiff left hand from Schullacks.
Schullacks thuds his right hand into Wanker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Schullacks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wanker moves away.
Wanker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schullacks sprawls and moves away.
Wanker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wanker shoots in looking for a takedown but Schullacks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wanker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schullacks misses with a wild body shot.
Schullacks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wanker was well out of range. Poor timing from Schullacks.
Schullacks stuns Wanker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wanker misses with the combination.
Schullacks misses with a looping left.
Wanker fails with the takedown.
Schullacks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wanker doesn't seem bothered though.
Schullacks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wanker rather than just go for the knockout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wanker enables Schullacks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wanker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wanker wants to sweep here but Schullacks controlling him for the moment.
Wanker is pulling down on Schullacks's head. It's preventing any offense from Schullacks, at least for the moment.
Wanker looking for a sweep. Not yet Wanker, not yet.
Schullacks trying to control but Wanker is working from the bottom.
Schullacks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wanker keeping moving, preventing Schullacks from controlling successfully.
Wanker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schullacks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schullacks scoring with some ground and pound.
Wanker looking for a sweep. Not yet Wanker, not yet.
Schullacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schullacks stopping the sweep attempt from Wanker.
Wanker seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schullacks lands a couple of elbows.
Schullacks trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker 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.
Schullacks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker controls Schullacks momentarily but Schullacks frees himself.
Wanker managing to control the position.
Wanker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schullacks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wanker is tightening it up a little... Schullacks has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Schullacks reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Schullacks taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wanker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Orla Wanker!
Orla Wanker very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doko Dokov (ranked 855 p4p, 2032 weight class) and Luigi Bonifacio (ranked 123 p4p, 260 weight class). Bonifacio has chosen Karate - Kennedy as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doko Dokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Bonifacio !
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dokov closes the distance and pushes Bonifacio back into the cage.
Dokov taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio .
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dokov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonifacio misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio scores with a hook to the body.
Dokov just leaning against Bonifacio , taking a breather.
Bonifacio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dokov jumps guard but Bonifacio stands there with Dokov around his waist. Dokov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dokov blocking some punches.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonifacio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bonifacio slows down the pace here.
Dokov blocks a body shot from Bonifacio .
Dokov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifacio can't find room to land a body shot as Dokov controls the action.
Bonifacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
Bonifacio has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Bonifacio tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Bonifacio back against the cage.
Dokov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bonifacio misses with the head strike.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonifacio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dokov misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Bonifacio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dokov manages to pull guard.
Bonifacio preventing the sweep.
Dokov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dokov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bonifacio off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bonifacio tests Dokov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dokov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doko Dokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dokov closes the distance and clinches.
Bonifacio misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Dokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dokov throws a head punch that misses.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonifacio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dokov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dokov pushes Bonifacio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bonifacio blocks an uppercut.
Dokov throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bonifacio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonifacio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dokov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Bonifacio fails to land.
Bonifacio tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Dokov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dokov walks into a jab.
Dokov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dokov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bonifacio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov wants to clinch up but Bonifacio keeps it at a distance.
Bonifacio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dokov tries to clinch up but Bonifacio circles away and keeps his distance.
Doko Dokov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonifacio clobbers Dokov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bonifacio circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio lands with an overhand left.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dokov.
Bonifacio drives through and clinches with Dokov against the cage.
Dokov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dokov closes the distance and clinches.
Dokov breaks the clinch.
Luigi Bonifacio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonifacio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Bonifacio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dokov tries to clinch up but Bonifacio circles away and keeps his distance.
Bonifacio punishes Dokov's body with a nice straight punch.
Bonifacio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dokov or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonifacio , which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doko Dokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Dokov does no damage.
Bonifacio misses with an uppercut.
Bonifacio lands a jab to Dokov's midsection.
A big right from Bonifacio misses.
Dokov tries to clinch there but Bonifacio circles away.
Dokov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bonifacio is fending him off so far but Dokov persists. Nope, Bonifacio circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dokov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonifacio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonifacio lands a nice looking body shot.
Bonifacio clinches up with Dokov and pushes him back against the cage.
Bonifacio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dokov's elbow.
Dokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dokov.
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
Bonifacio lands a hook that snaps the head of Dokov backwards.
Dokov stalling against the cage.
Bonifacio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luigi Bonifacio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bonifacio lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov blocks an uppercut.
Bonifacio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bonifacio lands with a left to the head.
Bonifacio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio struggles to land a body shot inside as Dokov controls his hands.
Dokov tries to circle away but Bonifacio has him pinned against the cage.
Bonifacio misses with a body punch.
Bonifacio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dokov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bonifacio can turn it around.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov misses with the head strike.
Dokov stalling the fight.
Dokov breaks the clinch.
Bonifacio misses with a body shot.
Bonifacio slaps away a takedown attempt from Dokov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice cross by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio 's corner calls for a 1-2. Bonifacio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dokov tries to land a front kick but Bonifacio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bonifacio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Bonifacio . No joy for Dokov on that attempt.
Donk. Bonifacio catches Dokov right on the button with a cross.
Dokov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bonifacio has closed the distance and engaged Dokov in a clinch.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bonifacio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bonifacio throws a body shot but no joy.
Dokov pushes Bonifacio up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio - that landed with a thud.
Bonifacio tries a body shot but Dokov blocks it.
Bonifacio tries to throw a body punch but Dokov avoids it by throwing Bonifacio back against the cage.
Bonifacio just leaning against Dokov, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Dokov.
Dokov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
Dokov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bonifacio after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dokov lands a left hand.
Bonifacio misses with the head strike.
Bonifacio has a couple of punches blocked by Dokov.
Bonifacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio blocks an elbow strike.
Bonifacio misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bonifacio fails to land.
Dokov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bonifacio stands and steps away. Dokov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dokov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bonifacio 's waist but Bonifacio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dokov off to one side.
Bonifacio throws a sloppy body shot
and Dokov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dokov.
Bonifacio tries to work over Dokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonifacio throws a punch but it's blocked by Dokov.
Bonifacio misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dokov throws a head punch that misses.
Luigi Bonifacio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dokov misses with the head strike.
Dokov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Dokov.
Bonifacio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dokov working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dokov is leaning against Bonifacio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dokov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonifacio misses the shot to the body.
Dokov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bonifacio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dokov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Doko Dokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dokov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bonifacio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dokov wants to stand but Bonifacio is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dokov stands up from Bonifacio 's guard - Dokov perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dokov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonifacio .
Bonifacio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dokov counters with a stiff right hand.
Dokov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Dokov fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dokov misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doko Dokov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonifacio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Bonifacio !
After the fight, Luigi Bonifacio was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drizzt Do Urden (ranked 681 p4p, 1623 weight class) and Frank Diaz (ranked 89 p4p, 207 weight class). Do Urden comes to the cage accompanied by Junna Through the fire and flames. Drizzt Do Urden could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Diaz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drizzt Do Urden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do Urden throws a big shot that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Do Urden.
We've been told by Do Urden's head coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Do Urden misses with an uppercut.
Do Urden ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Do Urden is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Do Urden circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Do Urden lands.
 It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Do Urden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drizzt Do Urden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Do Urden counters with a straight right hand.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Do Urden misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Do Urden.
Diaz defending well as Do Urden loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diaz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Do Urden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Do Urden is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Do Urden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz wants to control but Do Urden is keeping him busy.
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Do Urden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Do Urden, who protects the arm well.
What's Do Urden going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Do Urden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Do Urden's legs.
Do Urden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diaz wants to control but Do Urden is keeping him busy.
Diaz tries for a kimura but Do Urden is defending well.
Do Urden wants to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Do Urden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Do Urden tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Urden tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Diaz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Do Urden is looking to escape.
Do Urden tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz has control of Do Urden's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Do Urden regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diaz punching from mount but Do Urden doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Do Urden is looking to escape.
Do Urden is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Do Urden has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Do Urden holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Diaz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Do Urden tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Do Urden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Do Urden can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Do Urden wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Do Urden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Do Urden bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz controls Do Urden momentarily but Do Urden frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Do Urden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Do Urden is holding on to half guard well.
Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Do Urden sees it coming and defends easily.
Do Urden tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Do Urden desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Diaz is thwarting Do Urden's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to mount his opponent but Do Urden defends it.
Do Urden wants to get back to full guard.
Do Urden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Do Urden desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diaz is trying to work for a kimura but Do Urden is defending well.
Do Urden keeping hold of Diaz's head, controlling as best he can.
Do Urden tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Do Urden trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diaz trying to control the action but Do Urden is working from the bottom.
Diaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frank Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Do Urden wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Do Urden keeps working.
Do Urden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Do Urden is trying is best to control the position here.
Diaz prevents Do Urden from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Urden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Diaz is looking for a kimura but Do Urden is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Do Urden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Do Urden is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Do Urden wants to get back to full guard.
Do Urden trying to control here.
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do Urden is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
Do Urden wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Do Urden is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Do Urden has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Do Urden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Do Urden controlling the position well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Do Urden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Do Urden misses with the body kick
and Diaz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Do Urden!
Do Urden gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Do Urden trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Diaz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Do Urden tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Diaz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Do Urden tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz scoring with strikes but Do Urden is staying in there.
Do Urden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz looking for a guillotine from mount but Do Urden is having none of it.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Do Urden is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Urden working to try and regain half guard.
Do Urden wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz working for a submission but Do Urden is keeping him at bay.
Diaz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Do Urden to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Do Urden shrugs it off.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Do Urden is looking to improve his position but Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.
Do Urden tries to lock up and control but Diaz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Do Urden is squirming around nicely.
Diaz working for a guillotine from mount but Do Urden is in no mood to give up.
Diaz unloading with bombs!
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do Urden has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Do Urden has hold of Diaz's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Diaz looking for the choke but no joy.
Diaz working for a choke but Do Urden is defending well.
Do Urden rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Do Urden controlling the position well.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Do Urden is having none of it.
Do Urden is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do Urden holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Do Urden blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diaz.
Diaz wants to control but Do Urden is keeping him busy.
Do Urden won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Do Urden is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Do Urden is trying to control but can't.
Diaz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Do Urden defend it? Diaz steps over the head and cranks it - Do Urden is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Diaz!
A pretty intense looking Frank Diaz took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radio Philips (ranked 507 p4p, 1531 weight class) and Jacques Pierre (ranked 73 p4p, 197 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Radio Philips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacques Pierre !
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre slips under a jab from Philips.
Pierre looks to land a left hand but Philips moved out of range nicely.
Pierre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Jacques Pierre has been cut.
Philips is looking to slow Pierre down with leg kicks.
Pierre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Philips was well out of range. Poor timing from Pierre .
Philips throws a body shot but no joy.
Philips misses with a shot to the body
and Philips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philips looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierre is just out of range.
Pierre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Philips throws a front kick aimed at Pierre 's knee but Pierre avoids it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Philips. Pierre shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A good leg kick by Philips.
Philips looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pierre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Philips scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pierre in his tracks.
Nice uppercut lands for Pierre . That snapped Philips's head back.
That kick from Philips tenderised Pierre 's leg. Pierre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Philips scores with a head kick. Pierre tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Philips throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pierre throws out a counter right but Philips avoids it with no problem.
Philips scores with a nice strike.
That has opened up Jacques Pierre 's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philips throws a head kick that misses.
Philips lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pierre 's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Philips lands with a nice body punch.
Pierre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Philips.
Pierre throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Philips to counter with a crisp jab.
Philips throws a head kick that Pierre semi-blocks.
Philips is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
Philips digs a good body shot into Pierre 's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Philips lands but Pierre takes it in his stride.
The cut above Jacques Pierre 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pierre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pierre throws a shot from downtown. Philips moves away and avoids it.
Philips appears to be looking for a big counter.
Philips scores with a body shot.
Pierre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Philips. Philips obviously looking to wear him down.
Philips looks for the body kick but Pierre saw that one coming.
Pierre throws out a counter right but Philips avoids it with no problem.
Philips connects with a single shot there.
Radio Philips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pierre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Philips counters with a right hand to the body.
Philips tries to work over Pierre 's front leg with a kick but Pierre checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre loads up on a big right hand but Philips slips the punch.
Philips lands a right hook to the body.
Philips throws a body punch but Pierre moves out of range.
Philips looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Philips throws a jab when Pierre was well out of range.
Philips scores with a spinning back kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philips lands with a nice body kick.
Pierre looks winded!
Philips lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pierre will feel that in the morning.
Philips goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jacques Pierre 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Radio Philips!
Radio Philips seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marko Jankovic (ranked 343 p4p, 1158 weight class) and Elvis Presley (ranked 45 p4p, 149 weight class). Elvis Presley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marko Jankovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elvis Presley!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jankovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Presley's hands.
Presley moves in looking to clinch but Jankovic pushes him off.
Jankovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Presley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jankovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jankovic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Presley darts in and clinches Jankovic up against the cage.
Jankovic misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Presley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Jankovic has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Presley misses with a punch on the inside.
Jankovic missing with knees to the body.
Jankovic scores with a knee to the head.
Presley wants to stall.
Presley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Presley.
Jankovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Presley tries to work over Jankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jankovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Presley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jankovic is defending well for now.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jankovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Presley.
Jankovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jankovic tries to throw a body punch but Presley avoids it by throwing Jankovic back against the cage.
Presley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jankovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Presley blocks it with crossed arms.
Presley stalling in the clinch but Jankovic improves position.
Presley with a knee to the head.
Jankovic crunches a lovely knee into Presley's ribcage.
Presley pushes Jankovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Presley misses with a punch to the body.
Presley misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Presley to work.
Presley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jankovic.
Presley misses with some punches.
Presley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Presley can't find room to land a body shot as Jankovic controls the action.
Presley tries a knee to the head but Jankovic blocks it.
Jankovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Presley landing knees to the body.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jankovic landing knees to the head.
Presley is trying to stall.
Jankovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jankovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jankovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jankovic gets through Presley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jankovic misses with the head strike.
Presley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jankovic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Jankovic avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
Jankovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Presley blocks it with crossed arms.
Jankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jankovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Jankovic.
Presley tries to work over Jankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jankovic lands with a right to the head.
Presley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Presley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jankovic backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jankovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Presley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jankovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Presley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley.
Presley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jankovic lands a left hand.
Presley struggles to land a body shot inside as Jankovic controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Jankovic.
Presley tries to work over Jankovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jankovic lands a knee to the head.
Jankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley.
Presley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jankovic digs a right hand into Presley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Presley's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Presley.
Presley stalls.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jankovic.
Presley looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Jankovic on the inside.
Jankovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Presley lands a body punch.
Presley pushes Jankovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jankovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jankovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Presley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Presley is trying to maintain a safe position but Jankovic gets an underhook and turns Presley into the cage.
Jankovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Presleys head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Presley.
Presley misses with the head strike.
Presley working aggressively here.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Jankovic avoids it by throwing Presley back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jankovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jankovic missing with knees to the body.
Jankovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jankovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Presley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jankovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Jankovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Presley moves into the clinch.
Jankovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jankovic.
Jankovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Presley has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jankovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jankovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Presley lands a shot to the body.
Jankovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Presley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Presley.
Jankovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Presley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Presley throws a punch but it's blocked by Jankovic.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Presley in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A short left from Presley.
Jankovic tries to work over Presley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jankovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jankovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Presley controls his hands.
Jankovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Presley blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankovic misses with some punches.
Jankovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jankovic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Presley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jankovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Jankovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Presley lands a body shot.
Marko Jankovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jankovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Presley trying to stall but Jankovic improves his position.
Presley struggles to land a body shot inside as Jankovic controls his hands.
Jankovic managing to block the knees to the body from Presley.
Presley can't find room to land a body shot as Jankovic controls the action.
Jankovic tries to work over Presley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jankovic as Presley tries to tie him up.
Presley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Presley lands a hook that snaps the head of Jankovic backwards.
Jankovic pushes Presley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jankovic lands a shoulder strike.
Jankovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Presley throws a punch but it's blocked by Jankovic.
Jankovic landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic blocks an uppercut.
Jankovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jankovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Presley.
Presley lands a hook that snaps the head of Jankovic backwards.
Presley tries a body shot but Jankovic blocks it.
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Presley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jankovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Presley blocks a body shot from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jankovic throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Jankovic.
Presley scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Jankovic.
Presley prevents a body shot from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands with a right to the head.
Jankovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Presleys head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Presley.
Presley working aggressively here.
Jankovic blocks a body shot from Presley.
Jankovic scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Presley is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jankovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Presley blocking some punches.
Jankovic lands with a light punch inside.
Presley scores with a shot to the side of Jankovic's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Presley.
Jankovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Presley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Jankovic.
Jankovic misses with some punches.
Jankovic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Presley blocks it with crossed arms.
Jankovic missing with knees to the body.
Presley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jankovic is keeping busy.
Jankovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jankovic misses with some punches.
Jankovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jankovic crunches a lovely knee into Presley's ribcage.
Jankovic lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Presley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jankovic.
Jankovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Presley avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Presley.
A right handed body shot lands from Jankovic.
Presley is breathing heavily.
Presley misses with a punch to the body.
Presley pushes Jankovic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a knee to the head.
Jankovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley.
Presley lands with a light punch inside.
Jankovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Presleys head.
Jankovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Presley can do to turn this around?
Presley connects with a knee to the head.
Jankovic works on Presley's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Jankovic.
Presley looking to slow down the pace here.
Presley looking to throw knees to the head but Jankovic is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jankovic obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Jankovic dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Both fighters circling a little - Jankovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jankovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jankovic scores with a push kick.
Jankovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A lazy left from Jankovic finds it's target.
Presley is rocked!
Presley wants to clinch up but Jankovic keeps it at a distance.
Presley is still on wobbly legs! Can Jankovic finish him?
Jankovic is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Presley flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Presley is out cold! Jankovic holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marko Jankovic!
Marko Jankovic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krisko Kurtev (ranked 303 p4p, 801 weight class) and Carlos Gomez (ranked 42 p4p, 118 weight class). Krisko Kurtev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gomez, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurtev.
Kurtev lands a takedown into guard.
Kurtev connects with a couple of short punches.
Kurtev 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.
Gomez is trying to control the position but Kurtev postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kurtev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gomez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurtev is one step ahead there.
Kurtev stands up over Gomez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gomez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Gomez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kurtev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kurtev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kurtev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kurtev wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Gomez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurtev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gomez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kurtev has picked Gomez up and slammed him! Gomez can't keep hold of the triangle and Kurtev manages to pass to side control!
Gomez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gomez wants to get back to full guard.
Gomez is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is staying active underneath Kurtev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kurtev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gomez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kurtev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kurtev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kurtev lands a nice short elbow.
Kurtev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gomez is looking to improve his position.
Kurtev is looking to take a break and control but Gomez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kurtev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kurtev.
Gomez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gomez.
Kurtev trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Gomez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kurtev controls the pace.
Gomez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gomez is trying to control the position but Kurtev postures up.
Kurtev is working Gomez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gomez throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Kurtev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gomez's guard.
Gomez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kurtev is working away from the top position though.
Gomez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kurtev.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gomez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gomez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kurtev stands up over Gomez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gomez wants to sweep here but Kurtev controlling him for the moment.
Gomez wants to control the position but Kurtev says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kurtev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gomez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kurtev scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurtev is keen to just control but Gomez is a slippery customer.
Gomez has hold of Kurtev's hands but Kurtev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gomez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurtev pulls his head out easily.
Gomez won't allow Kurtev to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krisko Kurtev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kurtev scores with a one two! Gomez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Carlos Gomez has been cut.
Kurtev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gomez circles away.
Gomez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kurtev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurtev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gomez swivels and escapes.
Gomez scores with a decent looking hook.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Gomez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurtev clinches up against the cage.
Gomez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurtev wants to take the fight to the mat but Gomez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gomez.
Gomez leaning against his opponent.
Kurtev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gomez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kurtev is working for takedown but Gomez is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Gomez - that landed with a thud.
Gomez working aggressively here.
Gomez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurtev backwards.
Kurtev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gomez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Gomez scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
Kurtev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gomez looking for a guillotine here but Kurtev defends easily.
Gomez wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomez is pulling down on Kurtev's head to control his posture.
Kurtev postures up and lands a big shot to Gomez's brow.
Kurtev is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomez has wrist control.
Gomez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gomez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomez, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev is in close to Gomez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gomez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gomez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez working a defensive guard but Kurtev passes into half guard.
Gomez is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kurtev connects with a nice short shot to Gomez's temple.
Gomez is rocked!
Kurtev lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gomez quite badly. Gomez pulls Kurtev in close trying to recover. Kurtev postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gomez on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gomez doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krisko Kurtev!
Krisko Kurtev is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Krisko Kurtev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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