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OFK 328 - Chika Vs Goodman PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Steel (ranked 3669 p4p, 22560 weight class) and Muggy Mugshot (ranked 182 p4p, 258 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerome Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muggy Mugshot!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel swings for the body but Mugshot moves out of range.
Mugshot wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
Mugshot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 It looks like Muggy Mugshot has been cut.
Steel lands with a good body shot.
Steel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mugshot throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel cracks Mugshot with a good jab.
Steel blocks a jab.
Steel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mugshot on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mugshot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steel throws a low kick, looking for Mugshot's leg but Mugshot calmly moves out of range.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mugshot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mugshot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mugshot misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Mugshot.
Steel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mugshot checks it well.
Mugshot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mugshot throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mugshot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugshot tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
Steel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mugshot misses with a head kick.
Mugshot tries to clinch up but Steel circles away and keeps his distance.
Mugshot needs to keep his hands up - Steel had a free shot at his head there.
Mugshot lands a right hook to the body.
Steel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Mugshot.
Mugshot lands with a slapping head kick.
 It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mugshot!
A low kick from Steel misses
and Mugshot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mugshot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel moves out of range as Mugshot strikes.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mugshot moves in looking to clinch but Steel pushes him off.
Mugshot scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Steel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugshot takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Mugshot misses.
Steel jabs Mugshot right on the nose. Mugshot blinks but takes it well.
Good work by Steel as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to the body from Mugshot misses
and Steel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mugshot walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mugshot throws out the jab.
Steel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Steel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steel throws a wild body kick that Mugshot sees coming a mile off.
Mugshot looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well.
Mugshot takes one on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Mugshot. Those never looked like landing.
Mugshot doesn't manage to clinch there - Steel circles away.
Steel scores with the left hand. Mugshot knows he should have avoided that one.
Mugshot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steel counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Muggy Mugshot's cut even more.
Mugshot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mugshot. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugshot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mugshot misses with a straight left.
Steel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mugshot.
Mugshot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mugshot walks into a stiff left hand from Steel.
Mugshot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick lands from Steel that sends Mugshot to the canvas. Mugshot tries to scramble back to his feet but Steel brings him back down into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Check out the look on Steel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
 Mugshot is rocked!
The cut above Muggy Mugshot's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steel working the ground and pound.
Mugshot is still in real trouble! Can Steel finish him?
Muggy Mugshot's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Muggy Mugshot's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jerome Steel!
A relieved looking Jerome Steel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vahid Gangster (ranked 3289 p4p, 5017 weight class) and Demolition Man (ranked 169 p4p, 214 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gangster might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 2Pac - The Warriors Way. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vahid Gangster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Demolition Man!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Gangster controls the action.
Man tries a body shot but Gangster blocks it.
Man tries a body shot but Gangster blocks it.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Gangster avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man can't find room to land a body shot as Gangster controls the action.
Gangster is trying to break the clinch but Man is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gangster.
Gangster definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man looking to throw knees to the head but Gangster is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man tries a body shot but Gangster blocks it.
Gangster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Gangster avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Gangster controls his hands.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Gangster avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Gangster looking to slow down the pace here.
Man tries to throw a body punch but Gangster avoids it by throwing Man back against the cage.
Man manages to break the clinch.
Man wants to clinch but Gangster slips to the side
and Gangster counters with a nice right hand that sends Man toppling to the canvas! Man scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gangster finish him?!
Man is rocked!
It looks like Demolition Man has been cut.
Gangster fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Man out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Vahid Gangster!
Vahid Gangster decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Durant (ranked 3548 p4p, 3323 weight class) and Stoned Nelson (ranked 484 p4p, 462 weight class). The key to victory for Kevin Durant has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durant.
Durant looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Nelson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Durant manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nelson has gone for a leg lock! Durant slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nelson's guard.
Durant forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant trying to control the pace.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Durant is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Durant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Durant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Durant pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nelson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Durant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Durant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Durant preventing the sweep.
Nelson wants to improve his position but instead Durant has moved into half guard.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Durant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Durant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Durant's back!
Well, with Nelson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Durant is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Durant is controlling Nelson 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Durant controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Durant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nelson 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.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Durant is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durant tries to kick Nelson off but Nelson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Durant won't allow Nelson to pass to mount.
Nelson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nelson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Durant knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nelson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson is pressing down on Durant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Durant is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stoned Nelson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Durant.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nelson throws a sloppy body shot
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Stoned Nelson has been cut.
Durant tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nelson connects with the punch.
Durant throws a quick head kick that knocks Nelson silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Durant is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kevin Durant!
Kevin Durant 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 Chris Pauschi (ranked 1890 p4p, 4907 weight class) and Peter OBrien (ranked 218 p4p, 497 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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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Pauschi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from OBrien.
An attempted straight right counter from Pauschi misses the target.
Pauschi misses with a wild body shot.
Peter OBrien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OBrien has closed the distance and engaged Pauschi in a clinch.
Pauschi misses with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien tries to pull guard but Pauschi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pauschi lands an elbow just above OBrien 's eye.
Pauschi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through OBrien's defenses.
Pauschi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pauschi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Peter OBrien has been cut.
Pauschi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pauschi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauschi pushes off an throws an elbow but OBrien leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pauschi lands an elbow inside.
Pauschi lands a hook that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
Pauschi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pauschi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pauschi has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pauschi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pauschi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
OBrien jumps guard.
Pauschi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pauschi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OBrien on the ground.
Pauschi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OBrien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pauschi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pauschi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
OBrien wants to sweep but no luck.
Pauschi is stalling in the full guard.
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.
OBrien wants to sweep here but Pauschi controlling him for the moment.
OBrien looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
OBrien gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pauschi.
OBrien tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pauschi defends well and OBrien ends up having to push Pauschi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chris Pauschi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
Pauschi scores with a decent looking hook.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pauschi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien walks straight into a right hand from Pauschi - that's dropped him! Pauschi jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save OBrien from any more punishment! OBrien complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Pauschi!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Pauschi 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mad Onion (ranked 1105 p4p, 1710 weight class) and Raykuza Maui (ranked 66 p4p, 97 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 47 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Mad Onion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raykuza Maui!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mad Onion lands a really nice looking cross but Maui seems unphased.
We've been told by Mad Onion's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mad Onion lands with a good body shot.
Maui has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maui lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mad Onion missing with knees to the body.
Maui's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mad Onion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maui throws a head punch that misses.
Maui looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Maui fails to land.
Mad Onion lands a left hand.
Mad Onion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mad Onion scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Raykuza Maui has been cut.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mad Onion landing knees to the head.
Mad Onion lands a left hand.
Mad Onion lands a damaging elbow.
Mad Onion lands an elbow inside that Maui shrugs off.
A short uppercut from Mad Onion.
That has opened up Raykuza Maui's cut even more.
Mad Onion pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Maui! Mad Onion unloads with more strikes and Maui sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Mad Onion!
A very excited looking Luke Mad Onion 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.
The defeated Raykuza Maui had this to say: 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 560 p4p, 2198 weight class) and John Edmonds (ranked 66 p4p, 256 weight class). Edmonds has chosen Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Hedegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 28 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmonds catches Hedegaard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Edmonds throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hedegaard is defended easily by Edmonds.
Edmonds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hedegaard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edmonds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edmonds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edmonds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hedegaard.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edmonds as he avoids it easily.
Edmonds stuns Hedegaard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hedegaard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hedegaard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hedegaard throws a sloppy body shot
and Edmonds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Hedegaard dives in and grabs Edmonds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edmonds pushes down on Hedegaard's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmonds with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Edmonds 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.
Edmonds digs a good hook to Hedegaard's body.
Edmonds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hedegaard.
Hedegaard walks into a straight right hand from Edmonds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Edmonds scores with a four punch combination!
Edmonds avoids the head kick by Hedegaard.
Hedegaard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Edmonds coming out on top.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt.
Hedegaard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edmonds shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hedegaard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
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.
Hedegaard looking to control.
Hedegaard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hedegaard isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Edmonds stacks Hedegaard on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Edmonds!
Hedegaard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hedegaard is trying to control but can't.
Edmonds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hedegaard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Edmonds is trying to work for a kimura but Hedegaard is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hedegaard.
Edmonds stops Hedegaard from standing up.
Edmonds trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hedegaard is on top in guard.
Edmonds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hedegaard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Edmonds manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hedegaard has Edmonds in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Edmonds wants to free his trapped foot but Hedegaard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hedegaard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edmonds is thwarting Hedegaard's attempts to control the position.
Hedegaard is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Edmonds 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.
Edmonds lands a nice shot that snaps Hedegaard's head back.
Hedegaard fails with the takedown.
Edmonds misses with a straight right.
Hedegaard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edmonds throws a body punch but Hedegaard moves out of range.
Edmonds is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Edmonds lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hedegaard backs up against the cage.
Hedegaard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hedegaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hedegaard shoots for a takedown but Edmonds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedegaard takes one to the side of the head.
Hedegaard goes for a double leg but Edmonds avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Edmonds continues to drive forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmonds gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hedegaard is looking for a takedown.
Edmonds lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds pushes off an throws an elbow but Hedegaard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hedegaard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edmonds stalling in the clinch.
Edmonds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hedegaard throws a hook but Edmonds blocks it.
Edmonds throws a nice inside leg kick.
Edmonds closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Edmonds lands in his opponent's guard.
Hedegaard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Edmonds has picked Hedegaard up and slammed him! Hedegaard can't keep hold of the triangle and Edmonds manages to pass to side control!
Edmonds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hedegaard, who protects the arm well.
Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Hedegaard is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard sneaks back into half guard.
Hedegaard is looking to control Edmonds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hedegaard avoid being mounted?
Hedegaard looking for submissions off his back.
Edmonds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmonds prevents Hedegaard from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hedegaard is just riding it out for now. Edmonds eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edmonds pulls his head out easily.
Edmonds trying to control the pace.
Hedegaard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Edmonds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Edmonds's back!
Hedegaard trying to control.
Hedegaard is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Edmonds knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Edmonds for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds is trying to break free.
Edmonds trying to control the position but Hedegaard manages to sink in the hooks.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Edmonds is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hedegaard gets his way!
Hedegaard wants to control but Edmonds is keeping busy.
Hedegaard not allowing Edmonds to control his hands.
Hedegaard patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Edmonds 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! This is the final round!
No joy there for Hedegaard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edmonds looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Edmonds lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hedegaard misses with a takedown
and Edmonds counters with a nice uppercut.
Edmonds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hedegaard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Edmonds defends it nicely.
It seemed like Edmonds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hedegaard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edmonds to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds misses with a hook.
Hedegaard shoots in but Edmonds avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hedegaard misses with an uppercut. Edmonds saw that one coming.
It seemed like Edmonds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Edmonds as Hedegaard shoots in.
It seemed like Edmonds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Edmonds fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hedegaard to the ground. Edmonds is now in Hedegaard's guard.
Edmonds trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Hedegaard seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Edmonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hedegaard is keeping the position for now.
Hedegaard is trying to hold Edmonds in close to prevent damage but Edmonds has managed to pass into half guard.
Edmonds is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Edmonds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard manages to get to full guard.
Hedegaard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edmonds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Edmonds slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds passes to full mount!
Edmonds prevents Hedegaard from getting the reversal.
Hedegaard sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hedegaard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Edmonds content to stall in guard here.
Edmonds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
John Edmonds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds is trying to get an arm triangle but Hedegaard is defending well.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Edmonds's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hedegaard wants to get back to his feet.
Hedegaard trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmonds controlling the pace for now.
Simon Hedegaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edmonds looking to control but Hedegaard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edmonds has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
An out of breath John Edmonds 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pee Wee Sasaki (ranked 539 p4p, 714 weight class) and Destin Craven (ranked 37 p4p, 47 weight class). Pee Wee Sasaki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Destin Craven's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pee Wee Sasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Destin Craven!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven looks to land a body kick but Sasaki moved away.
Sasaki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Craven 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.
Sasaki moves out of range of the body kick.
Sasaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Craven.
Craven misses with an uppercut
and Sasaki counters with a good, hard body kick but Craven shrugs it off.
Sasaki missing with a left hand there. Craven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Sasaki backs off Craven throws a huge counter combo but Sasaki manages to avoid it all.
Craven bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Craven scores with a head kick. Sasaki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sasaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sasaki defending well as Craven loads up on a big left hand.
Craven misses with a hook to the body
and Sasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Craven is rocked!
Sasaki scores with a leg kick.
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!
Craven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sasaki manages to avoid it.
Craven thuds his right hand into Sasaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Craven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Sasaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Craven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Craven tries to bum rush Sasaki with a series of wild strikes but Sasaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sasaki lands a leg kick that knocks Craven off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sasaki misses with a leg kick.
Craven falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sasaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Craven is still on wobbly legs! Can Sasaki finish him?
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sasaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Craven.
Craven throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sasaki throws a monster overhand right that drops Craven! Sasaki follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pee Wee Sasaki!
Pee Wee Sasaki gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jax Chambers (ranked 237 p4p, 836 weight class) and Tony Viikinki (ranked 16 p4p, 51 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jax Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Viikinki!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers lands a leg kick that knocks Viikinki off balance momentarily.
Chambers lands a lovely overhand right.
Viikinki slips under a jab.
It seemed like Viikinki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chambers swinging wildly here.
Chambers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viikinki.
Chambers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viikinki.
Chambers loads up on a big right hand but Viikinki slips the punch.
Viikinki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viikinki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chambers manages to avoid it.
Viikinki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers misses the jab.
A lazy left from Chambers finds it's target.
Chambers blocks a head kick by Viikinki.
Viikinki takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers scoring well with a low kick there.
Viikinki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chambers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left and a right from Chambers both land. Nice combination.
Viikinki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chambers throws out the jab.
Chambers blocks a head kick by Viikinki.
Chambers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viikinki.
Chambers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Viikinki just misses with a punch to the body.
Chambers defending well as Viikinki loads up on a big left hand.
Chambers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chambers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chambers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Viikinki, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers trying to control the position but instead, Viikinki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chambers into the cage.
Our sources have told us that Chambers has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Chambers keeps control of Viikinki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chambers lands a shoulder strike.
Chambers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viikinki breaks the clinch.
Chambers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chambers moves in looking to clinch but Viikinki pushes him off.
Viikinki punishes Chambers's body with a nice straight punch.
Viikinki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chambers throws a hook to the side of Viikinki's head but Viikinki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chambers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viikinki moves away.
Viikinki throws a big counter head kick but Chambers avoids it with no problem.
Viikinki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chambers lands a leg kick that knocks Viikinki off balance momentarily.
Jax Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers throws a shot from downtown. Viikinki moves away and avoids it.
Viikinki unleashes a big counter combination but Chambers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers defending well as Viikinki loads up on a big left hand.
Chambers tries to clinch up but Viikinki circles away and keeps his distance.
Viikinki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Viikinki misses with a hook. Chambers ducked under it nicely.
Viikinki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Chambers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chambers darts in and clinches Viikinki up against the cage.
Chambers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chambers has a couple of punches blocked by Viikinki.
Viikinki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Viikinki.
Chambers throws a low kick, looking for Viikinki's leg but Viikinki calmly moves out of range.
Chambers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Viikinki throws a lazy right hand but Chambers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chambers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Viikinki moves out of range as Chambers strikes.
Viikinki tests Chambers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers blocks a head kick by Viikinki.
A jab from Chambers does it's job there.
A combination from Viikinki does no damage.
Viikinki is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viikinki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chambers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Viikinki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot by Chambers.
Some wild striking there from Chambers.
Chambers tries to clinch up.
Chambers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chambers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viikinki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chambers clinches up against the cage.
Chambers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Viikinki is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Viikinki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Chambers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Viikinki lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Jax Chambers has been cut.
Chambers avoids the body shot from Viikinki.
Chambers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chambers throws an off balance right hand
and Viikinki counters with a straight right hand.
Viikinki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chambers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viikinki.
Chambers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chambers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chambers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers throws a hook but Viikinki blocks it.
Viikinki throws out a counter right but Chambers avoids it with no problem.
Chambers with a nice cross.
Viikinki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chambers.
Viikinki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Viikinki throws a big shot that misses.
Chambers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viikinki can do to turn this around?
Viikinki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chambers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viikinki manages to avoid it.
Viikinki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chambers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Viikinki misses with a straight left.
Chambers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viikinki.
Chambers throws a hook but Viikinki avoids it easily.
Chambers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viikinki was well out of range. Poor timing from Chambers.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viikinki. Chambers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chambers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viikinki lands a big head kick that sends Chambers tumbling to the mat! Viikinki takes a step backwards and waves Chambers back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Viikinki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chambers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Viikinki misses.
Chambers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chambers tries to clinch but Viikinki is having none of it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Viikinki 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.
Good leg kick by Chambers.
Chambers tries to clinch but Viikinki moves away
enabling Viikinki to counter with a crisp jab.
Chambers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chambers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chambers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Chambers. Beautiful body shot.
Viikinki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Decent striking displayed by Chambers there.
Chambers misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Viikinki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chambers misses the jab.
Chambers with a jab.
Viikinki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chambers connects with the punch.
Chambers clinches.
Viikinki manages to break the clinch.
Chambers cracks Viikinki with a right hand to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chambers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viikinki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Viikinki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chambers throws a series of punches but Viikinki avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Viikinki.
Chambers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viikinki misses with an uppercut. Chambers saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Viikinki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Viikinki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chambers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Viikinki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chambers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viikinki.
Chambers pushes Viikinki up against the cage in a clinch.
Chambers has a couple of punches blocked by Viikinki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jax Chambers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jax Chambers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Chambers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Viikinki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chambers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Viikinki's head backwards.
Chambers moves into range and clinches up with Viikinki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Viikinki.
Chambers blocking some punches.
Chambers swings wildly with an uppercut but Viikinki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chambers working aggressively here.
Chambers swings wildly with an uppercut but Viikinki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viikinki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Viikinki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chambers seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Viikinki can turn it around.
Viikinki throws a punch but it's blocked by Chambers.
Chambers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jax Chambers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Viikinki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chambers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Viikinki is predictable there
and Chambers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chambers scores with a punch to the head.
Viikinki takes a swing at Chambers's ribcage but misses.
Chambers throws the left hand but Viikinki avoids the punch easily.
Chambers is looking to clinch but Viikinki is avoiding it.
Chambers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chambers works Viikinki's body with a nice hook.
Chambers slips under a jab.
Viikinki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Viikinki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Viikinki throws a head kick that misses.
Chambers tries to clinch but Viikinki moves away
and Viikinki counters with a nice uppercut.
Chambers closes the distance but Viikinki moves to the side
and Viikinki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viikinki throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Chambers counter with a right hand.
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!
Chambers throws a body punch but Viikinki moves out of range.
Chambers ducks under a wild hook from Viikinki.
Chambers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Viikinki.
Viikinki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chambers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chambers lands a really nice looking cross but Viikinki seems unphased.
Chambers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chambers scores with a hook to the body. Viikinki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chambers just misses with a punch to the body.
Viikinki drops Chambers with a beautiful combination! Chambers stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Viikinki is looking for the KO!
Chambers throws an off balance right hand
and Viikinki counters with a right hand to the body.
Chambers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viikinki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Viikinki throws out a counter right but Chambers avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Chambers. Beautiful body shot.
Chambers defending well as Viikinki loads up on a big left hand.
Chambers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chambers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Viikinki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chambers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Viikinki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jax Chambers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Viikinki lands a nice shot to the body.
Viikinki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chambers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chambers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viikinki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Viikinki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chambers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Viikinki throws a head kick but Chambers moves out of range.
Jab from Chambers.
Viikinki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chambers. Viikinki does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chambers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Viikinki throws a right hand that Chambers ducks under and follows up with a left that Chambers also avoids with ease.
Jax Chambers is winning the standup battle so far.
Viikinki just misses with a punch to the body.
Viikinki punishes Chambers's body with a nice straight punch.
Chambers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tony Viikinki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chambers is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Viikinki.
Well Chambers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Chambers!
Jax Chambers really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chidi Chika (ranked 33 p4p, 661 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 2 p4p, 43 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Saul Goodman enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chidi Chika!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chika cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
Goodman shoots and misses
and Chika counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chika connects with a leg kick.
Chika lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chika has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Goodman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chika.
Goodman is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Goodman.
Goodman takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Chika.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodman.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Chika controls the action.
Chika lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chika lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chika lands a nice uppercut.
Chika lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chika softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Chika.
Goodman 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.
Goodman looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chika lands a vicious elbow to the side of Goodman's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Chika tries to finish him with strikes but Goodman still seems able to defend himself so Chika steps back and lets Goodman get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Goodman is rocked!
Nice body punch from Chika.
Goodman is still on wobbly legs! Can Chika finish him?
Goodman is holding his hands too far apart here. Chika throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Goodman is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chidi Chika!
Chidi Chika retains his super heavyweight title!
Chidi Chika decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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