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OFK 370 - Escalante Vs Maki PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Gomes (ranked 3230 p4p, 3469 weight class) and Tayaen Porfirigo (ranked 353 p4p, 380 weight class). Ronaldo Gomes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tayaen Porfirigo's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronaldo Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tayaen Porfirigo!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porfirigo ducks under a wild hook from Gomes.
Porfirigo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gomes misses with a double jab
and Porfirigo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Porfirigo thows a huge punch but Gomes dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gomes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Porfirigo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Porfirigo's back!
Gomes has got his arm under Porfirigo's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Porfirigo has spun round into Gomes's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Porfirigo content to stall in guard here.
Porfirigo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Porfirigo is one step ahead there.
Porfirigo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Porfirigo has managed to get both his arms back between Gomes's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gomes is working hard here to advance position.
Porfirigo stands up and waves to Gomes to follow him.
Gomes misses with a jab to the body
and Porfirigo moves into the clinch.
Porfirigo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gomes uses from the top position.
Gomes slips nicely into half guard.
Gomes prevents Porfirigo from improving his position.
Gomes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Porfirigo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gomes.
Gomes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Porfirigo as he works his way to full guard.
Gomes passes Porfirigo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Porfirigo gets full guard.
Porfirigo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Gomes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gomes is on him like a limpet, forcing Porfirigo back against the cage.
Porfirigo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard but Porfirigo has passed into side control.
Porfirigo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gomes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Porfirigo scoring with punches and elbows.
Gomes tries to improve position but can't.
Gomes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gomes wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo is trying to work for a kimura but Gomes is defending well.
Porfirigo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Porfirigo is looking for a kimura but Gomes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Porfirigo to get the leverage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porfirigo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Gomes to get to his feet.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Porfirigo as he jumps to the side.
Gomes misses with a right hand
so Porfirigo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Porfirigo stands up over Gomes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gomes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Porfirigo's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tayaen Porfirigo dominated that round.
That's time! Gomes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gomes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Porfirigo is trying to defend but Gomes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gomes is looking for a kimura but Porfirigo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomes to get the leverage.
Gomes is working for a kimura but Porfirigo is defending it quite comfortably.
Porfirigo is looking to control Gomes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Porfirigo avoid being mounted?
Gomes seems to be working for a kimura but Porfirigo defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porfirigo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Porfirigo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porfirigo trying to control the position here.
Gomes passes into half guard.
Porfirigo is in trouble now - Gomes has advanced to mount!
Gomes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Porfirigo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Porfirigo and Gomes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Porfirigo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gomes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Porfirigo struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gomes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Porfirigo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gomes's guard! Nice work there by Porfirigo!
Porfirigo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Porfirigo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Porfirigo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Porfirigo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Porfirigo has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is not content to let Porfirigo control the position.
Porfirigo is working Gomes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Porfirigo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Porfirigo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gomes is trying to improve his position.
Gomes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Porfirigo off and has taken his back!
Gomes avoiding Porfirigo 's attempts to control his hands.
Gomes is looking for the choke from the back position but Porfirigo is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo wants to control his opponent's hands but Gomes gets his hands free.
Gomes working for the choke.
Porfirigo trying to get back to his feet but Gomes is in full control for now.
Gomes controlling well, preventing Porfirigo from escaping the position.
Gomes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Porfirigo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gomes doesn't have the hooks in and Porfirigo manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Porfirigo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Porfirigo stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Gomes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Porfirigo is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Porfirigo defends well.
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 Ronaldo Gomes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gomes throws a sloppy body shot
letting Porfirigo counter with a right hand.
Gomes with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Porfirigo counter with a right hand.
Gomes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomes moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPorfirigo.
Gomes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Porfirigo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Porfirigo passes into half guard.
Gomes trying to get back to full guard but Porfirigo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gomes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Porfirigo is hanging on to Gomes's back as he tries to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Porfirigo tries to get the hooks in deep but Gomes pushed the leg off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porfirigo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gomes has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gomes 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 Porfirigo gets his way!
Porfirigo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Porfirigo doesn't have the hooks in and Gomes manages to turn into his guard.
Gomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Porfirigo dives on top into guard.
Gomes has momentary wrist control but Porfirigo slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porfirigo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gomes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porfirigo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Porfirigo scoring with some ground and pound.
 Gomes is rocked!
Gomes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Porfirigo has passed into half guard!
Oh Gomes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Porfirigo is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Gomes is hurt! He's hurt bad - Porfirigo fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Gomes from any more punishment! Congratulations to Porfirigo! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tayaen Porfirigo!
Tayaen Porfirigo gave a mention to Furnace Performance 🔥 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 Ginger Jesus (ranked 1746 p4p, 4439 weight class) and Oscar Meyer (ranked 87 p4p, 227 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jesus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jesus Walks BY-KANYE WEST. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ginger Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 50 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meyer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 It looks like Oscar Meyer has been cut.
Jesus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Meyer tries to counter it with a takedown but Jesus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jesus looks to clinch
and Meyer counters with a series of strikes. Jesus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jesus clinches.
Jesus throws a head punch that misses.
Jesus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meyer or not.
Jesus misses with some punches.
Jesus scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Jesus on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meyer.
A short uppercut from Jesus.
 Meyer is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jesus lands a big right hand that drops Meyer! The killer instinct kicks in and Jesus finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jesus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ginger Jesus!
After winning the bout, Ginger Jesus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Ritola (ranked 932 p4p, 3032 weight class) and Alexandru Mircea (ranked 99 p4p, 322 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mircea's choice of entrance music: Shatter. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Excellent MT
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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 12 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Ritola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandru Mircea!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mircea scores with a nice head shot.
Ritola misses with a straight right.
Ritola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ritola there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mircea lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by Ritola's head coaches at Tappelukerho that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mircea fakes the leg kick and cracks Ritola in the body.
Ritola tries to land a front kick but Mircea steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mircea lands a nice shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mircea.
Mircea scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Ritola misses.
Ritola throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Alexandru Mircea has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritola takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mircea looks to throw the jab but Ritola is out of range.
Ritola gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ritola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ritola lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mircea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ritola.
Ritola throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mircea avoids it.
Ritola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ritola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ritola there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ritola misses with a hook. Mircea ducked under it nicely.
Mircea flicks out a counter leg kick but Ritola steps away.
Ritola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mircea.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mircea darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mircea tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ritola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mircea moves away.
Mircea walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mircea misses with a head kick.
Ritola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ritola there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mircea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ritola looks for the body kick but Mircea saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mircea scores with a sloppy right hand. Ritola should have avoided that one.
Ritola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mircea explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mircea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ritola looks to score with a jab to the body but Mircea is just out of range.
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Ritola.
Mircea has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mircea throws a low kick, looking for Ritola's leg but Ritola calmly moves out of range.
Mircea lands a jab to the head.
Mircea does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ritola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mircea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mircea misses with a left hand
and Ritola counters with a head kick that drops Mircea to the mat! Mircea scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ritola moves out of range of the body kick from Mircea.
Mircea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mircea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mircea misses with a looping left.
Ritola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mircea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ritola loads up on a big right hand but Mircea slips the punch.
Mircea lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mircea throws out a loose jab but Ritola uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Ritola misses its target.
A low kick from Mircea is predictable there
and Ritola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ritola.
Mircea moves out of range as Ritola strikes.
Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ritola.
Mircea misses with a body kick.
Ritola works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mircea with a nice calf 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!
Mircea scores with a shot to the body.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritola looks to land a right hand but Mircea moved out of range.
Mircea cracks Ritola with an open hand slap.
Mircea throws a head kick but Ritola moves out of range.
Ritola throws out a leg kick but Mircea moves out of range and Ritola only half commits.
Mircea throws a jab but it's blocked by Ritola.
Ritola connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mircea.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mircea looks to throw the jab but Ritola is out of range.
Mircea comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandru Mircea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandru Mircea's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ritola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mircea. Mircea obviously looking to wear him down.
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Ritola.
Nice shot by Mircea.
Mircea throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ritola misses with a body kick.
Mircea lands a head kick. Ritola smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ritola lands a big head kick that sends Mircea tumbling to the mat! Ritola takes a step backwards and waves Mircea back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mircea is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mircea throws a jab but it's blocked by Ritola.
Mircea is still on wobbly legs! Can Ritola finish him?
Mircea leaves his chin hanging out and Ritola seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mircea crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommi Ritola!
In defeat, Alexandru Mircea stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Train Hard And Get My Shot One More Time'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theros Ironfeld (ranked 1270 p4p, 1691 weight class) and Marwin Mueller (ranked 143 p4p, 186 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marwin Mueller!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironfeld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mueller manages to avoid it.
Mueller scores with a hook to the body. Ironfeld takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mueller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ironfeld takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mueller just misses with a punch to the body.
Ironfeld has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Final Mile in the buildup to the fight.
Ironfeld throws out a loose jab but Mueller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Mueller.
Ironfeld misses the shot to the body.
Ironfeld takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
Ironfeld doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ironfeld takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ironfeld scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mueller needs to keep his hands up - Ironfeld had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Ironfeld misses.
Ironfeld listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Marwin Mueller has been cut.
Ironfeld swats away the attempt to clinch by Mueller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller cracks Ironfeld with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mueller punishes Ironfeld's body with a nice straight punch.
Mueller misses with a wild body shot.
Mueller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mueller digs a good body shot into Ironfeld's ribs.
Ironfeld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mueller was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mueller moves away.
Ironfeld lands a jab to Mueller's midsection.
Mueller walks into a jab.
Mueller digs a good body shot into Ironfeld's ribs.
Mueller loads up on a big right hand but Ironfeld slips the punch.
Ironfeld is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ironfeld misses with a body shot.
Mueller moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ironfeld is trying to stall.
Ironfeld tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mueller's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mueller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ironfeld blocks an uppercut.
Ironfeld blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mueller lands with a light punch inside.
Ironfeld avoiding damage.
Mueller stops a takedown attempt from Ironfeld.
Mueller gets through Ironfeld's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ironfeld has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mueller regains guard immediately.
Mueller wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ironfeld manages to pass to side control.
Mueller wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mueller trying to hold on to Ironfeld's head to control him but Ironfeld postures up.
Ironfeld is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ironfeld winds up and cracks Mueller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ironfeld is keen to just control but Mueller is a slippery customer.
Ironfeld is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mueller wants to improve his position but Ironfeld is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironfeld lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mueller's head.
Mueller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ironfeld scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ironfeld scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mueller trying to control but Ironfeld postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironfeld performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ironfeld wants to take a breather but Mueller is having none of it.
Mueller is looking for a sweep. Ironfeld is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ironfeld trying to control the action but Mueller is working from the bottom.
Mueller is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marwin Mueller will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mueller with a jab.
Nice body punch from Ironfeld.
Mueller works the jab nicely.
Mueller closes the distance and clinches.
Mueller misses with the head strike.
Ironfeld goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ironfeld tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mueller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mueller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mueller.
Ironfeld softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mueller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ironfeld seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mueller can turn it around.
Ironfeld blocks a body shot from Mueller.
Mueller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ironfeld is looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironfeld taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mueller misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mueller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ironfeld backwards.
Mueller can't find room to land a body shot as Ironfeld controls the action.
Ironfeld breaks from the clinch.
Mueller looks to score with a jab to the body but Ironfeld is just out of range.
Mueller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ironfeld scores with a three punch combo!
Mueller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ironfeld looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Mueller finds it's way through Ironfeld's defenses.
Marwin Mueller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mueller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mueller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mueller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mueller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ironfeld tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mueller swivels and escapes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Ironfeld misses.
Mueller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ironfeld dives in for a single leg takedown but Mueller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theros Ironfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mueller lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mueller scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Mueller.
Mueller misses with the head strike.
Mueller pushes Ironfeld back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ironfeld prevents a body shot from Mueller.
Mueller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ironfeld or not.
Mueller digs a right hand into Ironfeld's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ironfeld's gas tank.
Mueller lands with a short shot to the head.
Mueller lands with a short shot to the head.
Ironfeld throws a head punch that misses.
Mueller misses with a punch to the body.
Mueller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ironfeld taking a breather.
Mueller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ironfeld holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ironfeld is working for takedown but Mueller is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mueller can't find room to land a body shot as Ironfeld controls the action.
Mueller lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Mueller.
Ironfeld stalling in the clinch but Mueller improves position.
Mueller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mueller lands a right hand.
Mueller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ironfeld blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mueller.
Mueller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mueller cracks Ironfeld with a nice body shot.
Mueller blocks a body shot from Ironfeld.
A shot in the inside from Mueller.
Mueller takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Mueller.
Nice body punch from Mueller - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mueller gets through Ironfeld's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mueller misses with a body punch.
Marwin Mueller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mueller lands with a left to the head.
Mueller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mueller throws a punch but it's blocked by Ironfeld.
Ironfeld is trying to break the clinch but Mueller has him pressed against the cage.
Mueller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ironfeld wants to break free but Mueller has control.
Mueller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mueller swings wildly with an uppercut but Ironfeld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mueller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ironfeld.
Mueller lands a shoulder strike.
Ironfeld wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mueller gets through Ironfeld's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mueller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ironfeld tries to break the clinch but Mueller is controlling the position.
Ironfeld is trying to trip Mueller. He has hold of a leg but Mueller is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ironfeld persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marwin Mueller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mueller lands with a good body shot.
Mueller drops Ironfeld with a big left hand and mounts him. Ironfeld is in big trouble!
Ironfeld is rocked!
Mueller cracks Ironfeld with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marwin Mueller!
Marwin Mueller 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.
The defeated Theros Ironfeld had this to say: 'Came in here thinking I could get a chance at that belt, but when the pieces don't fit, the Blacksmith goes back to the forge. I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jones Anderson (ranked 769 p4p, 1611 weight class) and Leonardo Esposito (ranked 88 p4p, 184 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jones Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leonardo Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Esposito. That did some damage!
Esposito misses with a head kick.
Esposito misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson cracks Esposito with an open hand slap.
Anderson throws the left hand but Esposito avoids the punch easily.
Esposito misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Anderson misses its target.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Esposito swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Esposito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Anderson.
Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Esposito takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
Esposito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson defending well as Esposito loads up on a big left hand.
Esposito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Esposito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Esposito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Esposito tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
It looked like Anderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Esposito's defenses.
Esposito throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a hook. Esposito ducked under it nicely.
Esposito throws a head kick that misses
and Anderson counters with a good, hard body kick but Esposito shrugs it off.
A jab from Esposito finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
Esposito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Esposito scrambles back to his feet.
Esposito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson stuns Esposito with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Esposito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Esposito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Esposito is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Esposito should have avoided that one.
Esposito misses with a right hand
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Esposito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Esposito scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Esposito misses with a straight right.
Anderson defending well as Esposito loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Esposito scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Our sources have told us that Anderson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Anderson trying to land knees to the body.
Esposito creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anderson misses with a knee to the head.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito lands a body shot.
Esposito lands a right hand.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Esposito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Esposito blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson.
Esposito tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Esposito back against the cage.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Esposito lands a body punch.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Esposito is defending well for now.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Esposito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Esposito working aggressively here.
Anderson tries to work over Esposito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Esposito is defending well for now.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Anderson.
Anderson lands a knee to the head.
Esposito scores with a hook to the body.
Esposito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anderson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Esposito's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
Esposito misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Esposito looks winded!
Esposito avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Esposito.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Anderson - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Esposito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Esposito won't want to take too many of those.
Esposito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Esposito has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson avoiding damage as Esposito throws knees to the body.
Anderson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Esposito blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Esposito.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jones Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anderson lands with a straight right. Esposito didn't see that one coming.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Esposito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A combination from Esposito does no damage.
Anderson takes a swing at Esposito's ribcage but misses.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Esposito.
Esposito staying out of range there.
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Esposito avoids it.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Esposito does it's job there.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Esposito pushes him off.
A combination from Esposito does no damage.
Anderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Esposito takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Esposito throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Esposito, as that shot connected.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Esposito's shoulder, as Esposito tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson defending well as Esposito loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Esposito throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Esposito lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Esposito. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Esposito takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Esposito is predictable there
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Esposito moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Esposito didn't see that one coming.
Esposito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Esposito looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Esposito connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito misses with a low kick.
Anderson lands with a hook. Esposito tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Esposito has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anderson.
Esposito tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Espositos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Esposito thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Esposito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esposito manages to avoid it.
Esposito has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Esposito checks a leg kick nicely.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Esposito bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Esposito is looking to clinch.
Anderson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Esposito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Esposito is looking to clinch.
Esposito throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Anderson's head.
Esposito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Esposito.
Anderson throws a quick counter head kick but Esposito was just out of range.
Esposito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Esposito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Esposito misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Esposito.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Esposito throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Esposito off the cage and back into range.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson checks a low kick from Esposito.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Esposito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Esposito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Esposito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Esposito connects with an inside leg kick.
Esposito moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Esposito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Esposito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Esposito wants to counter with a clinch but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Esposito under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Esposito avoids it.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Esposito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheers as Esposito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Esposito throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Jones Anderson has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Esposito checks a leg kick.
Anderson feints and then cracks Esposito's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Esposito down.
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Esposito misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson moves out of range as Esposito throws a body kick.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson cracks Esposito with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Jones Anderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jones Anderson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Esposito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick by Esposito misses
and Anderson counters with a body kick that stops Esposito in his tracks momentarily.
Esposito looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Esposito throws a one two combo.
Anderson feints and then cracks Esposito's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Esposito down.
Both fighters circling a little - Anderson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Esposito's front leg but catches the back leg as Esposito tries to avoid it.
Anderson with a hook.
Esposito moves out of range of the body kick.
Esposito throws a quick inside leg kick.
Esposito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones Anderson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Esposito throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing Anderson back against the cage.
Anderson lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Esposito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Esposito is rocked!
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Anderson.
Esposito is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anderson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Esposito to his knees! Anderson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jones Anderson!
Jones Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vadius Highwind (ranked 703 p4p, 1301 weight class) and Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 108 p4p, 186 weight class). Boytsov has chosen AMAZING as his entrance music. Vadius Highwind could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dmitry Boytsov's chin.
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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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadius Highwind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boytsov throws out a powerful jab.
Highwind takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boytsov misses with a body shot
and Highwind counters with an outside leg kick.
Boytsov misses with an uppercut
and Highwind makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boytsov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Highwind punishes Boytsov's body with a nice straight punch.
Highwind lands with a right hand.
Boytsov swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Highwind to counter with a crisp jab.
Boytsov tries to clinch up.
Boytsov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Boytsov misses
and Highwind counters with an inside leg kick.
Boytsov scores with a body shot.
Boytsov throws a right hand that misses
and Highwind counters with a crisp right hand that drops Boytsov! Highwind lets Boytsov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Boytsov is rocked!
Highwind throws a hook to the side of Boytsov's head but Boytsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dmitry Boytsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highwind ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highwind lands a jab to Boytsov's midsection.
Boytsov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Highwind throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boytsov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Highwind avoids it really well and circles away.
Boytsov looks winded!
Boytsov throws a jab but it's blocked by Highwind.
As Boytsov backs away, Highwind returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Boytsov shoots and misses
and Highwind counters with a nice right hand that sends Boytsov toppling to the canvas! Boytsov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Highwind finish him?!
Boytsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Highwind finish him?
It looks like Dmitry Boytsov has been cut.
Vadius Highwind has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Boytsov.
Boytsov misses with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice takedown defense from Highwind. No joy for Boytsov on that attempt.
Boytsov tries for a takedown but Highwind circles away easily
and Highwind counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Boytsov badly! Highwind follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Boytsov out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Highwind finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vadius Highwind!
Vadius Highwind tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Dmitry Boytsov stepped up to the mic, saying 'fast '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hobo Garrincha (ranked 160 p4p, 360 weight class) and Giggle Valentine (ranked 14 p4p, 26 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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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 22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hobo Garrincha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giggle Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine slips under a jab from Garrincha.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garrincha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Hobo Garrincha has been cut.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Garrincha misses the target.
Garrincha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrincha.
Garrincha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garrincha scores with a jab. Valentine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garrincha fails with the takedown
and Valentine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrincha dives in and grabs Valentine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valentine pushes down on Garrincha's head and hops out.
Garrincha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentine misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrincha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garrincha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on Garrincha's shoulder, as Garrincha tries to avoid the shot.
Valentine misses with a lunging right hand
and Garrincha counters with a straight right hand.
Garrincha looks to land a right hand but Valentine moved out of range.
Valentine throws a fast counter high kick but Garrincha manages to duck under it in time.
Garrincha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valentine misses with a looping left.
Valentine staying out of range there.
Valentine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garrincha is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentine misses the target.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garrincha.
Garrincha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garrincha jabs at Valentine's body.
Garrincha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Valentine scores with a head kick. Garrincha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Garrincha avoids the head kick by Valentine.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrincha lands an overhand right.
Garrincha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
Garrincha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Garrincha.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrincha scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garrincha lands with a hook. Valentine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garrincha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valentine throws out the jab.
Hobo Garrincha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrincha swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Garrincha blocks it well.
Garrincha throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Garrincha instigates a clinch.
Valentine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garrincha connects with a single shot there.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrincha.
Valentine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Valentine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha lands a jab to the head.
Garrincha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valentine.
Valentine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Garrincha - just one landing.
Garrincha avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Garrincha works Valentine's body with a nice hook.
Garrincha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrincha.
Valentine is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Garrincha misses the body punch
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garrincha thuds his right hand into Valentine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Valentine connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hobo Garrincha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hobo Garrincha's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Valentine.
Garrincha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.
Valentine raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Garrincha lands with an overhand left.
Garrincha swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Garrincha's corner calls for a 1-2. Garrincha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Valentine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valentine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrincha misses with a looping right.
Garrincha throws an overhand right that lands on Valentine's shoulder, as Valentine tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Valentine plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Garrincha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valentine on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrincha throws a jab but it's blocked by Valentine.
Garrincha throws a hook but Valentine avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Garrincha.
Valentine punishes Garrincha's body with a nice straight punch.
Hobo Garrincha is winning the standup battle so far.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Garrincha moves out of range easily.
Garrincha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Valentine's hands.
Valentine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valentine! But no joy.
Garrincha swings widly with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garrincha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garrincha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Garrincha moved out of range.
Valentine throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garrincha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrincha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Garrincha misses with a body shot.
Valentine missing with a left hand there. Garrincha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valentine slips under a jab from Garrincha.
Valentine misses with a body shot.
It looked like Garrincha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garrincha throws the left hand but Valentine avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha walks into a stiff left hand from Valentine.
Valentine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrincha manages to avoid it.
Garrincha throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Garrincha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrincha.
Valentine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garrincha.
A head kick misses from Valentine.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrincha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valentine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha works the jab nicely.
Garrincha scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrincha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valentine on the side of the head.
Valentine throws a body punch but Garrincha moves out of range.
Garrincha scores with a punch to the head.
Garrincha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Valentine on the side of the head.
Valentine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garrincha.
Valentine throws out a counter right but Garrincha avoids it with no problem.
Garrincha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Valentine on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hobo Garrincha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hobo Garrincha's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
Garrincha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hobo Garrincha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentine circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Garrincha misses.
Valentine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garrincha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valentine.
A jab lands there for Garrincha.
Valentine moves out of range as Garrincha strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garrincha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garrincha digs a good hook to Valentine's body.
Garrincha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garrincha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garrincha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garrincha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valentine throws a right hand that misses
and Garrincha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garrincha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valentine.
Garrincha misses with a looping left.
Garrincha swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine throws a shot from downtown. Garrincha moves away and avoids it.
Garrincha lands a right hook to the body.
Valentine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice jab there from Valentine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha lands the left hand.
Garrincha swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garrincha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Valentine on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garrincha lunges at Valentine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Valentine's hand.
Garrincha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valentine.
Garrincha is looking to counter punch.
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!
Garrincha scores with a sloppy right hand. Valentine should have avoided that one.
Garrincha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentine was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrincha.
Valentine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Valentine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valentine walks into a jab.
Garrincha scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garrincha thuds his right hand into Valentine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Garrincha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
A slow jab from Valentine misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garrincha.
Valentine throws the left hand but Garrincha avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Garrincha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Valentine misses with an uppercut.
Garrincha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Garrincha scores with a nice right hand.
Valentine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrincha blocks a jab.
Garrincha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garrincha ducks under a wild hook from Valentine.
Garrincha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Valentine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Garrincha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valentine swings for the body but Garrincha moves out of range.
Garrincha throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Hobo Garrincha's cut is getting worse.
Garrincha lands with a hook. Valentine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garrincha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valentine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Giggle Valentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrincha.
Valentine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hobo Garrincha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garrincha 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hobo Garrincha!
Hobo Garrincha 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vicente Escalante (ranked 39 p4p, 501 weight class) and Seppo Maki (ranked 6 p4p, 53 weight class). Seppo Maki has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 40 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vicente Escalante!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Maki!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escalante's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maki under the eye.
Escalante turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escalante turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escalante jabs Maki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escalante.
Escalante drives through and clinches with Maki against the cage.
Maki takes a shot to the head.
Maki presses Escalante against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maki misses with a body punch.
Escalante lands a hook that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
Maki blocks an uppercut.
Escalante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escalante has a couple of punches blocked by Maki.
Escalante has Maki pressed against the cage.
Maki takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escalante lands a body shot.
Escalante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escalante lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Maki.
Escalante throws a head punch that misses.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki blocking some punches.
Escalante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escalante misses with an elbow over the top.
A right handed body shot lands from Maki.
Escalante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escalante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maki.
A nice left hand lands by Maki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escalante struggles to land a body shot inside as Maki controls his hands.
Maki leaning against his opponent.
Maki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escalante lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escalante throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maki blocks a leg kick.
Escalante thows a leg kick but Maki checks it
enabling Maki to counter with a crisp jab.
Escalante jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maki drops his hands momentarily and Escalante takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escalante turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escalante.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki moves out of range of the strikes.
Escalante backing away here, and Maki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maki checks a low kick from Escalante.
Maki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escalante fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Escalante misses.
Maki thinks about the counter body kick.
Vicente Escalante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escalante plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Escalante throws a good cross that connects.
Escalante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maki.
Maki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Escalante fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maki, pushing him back against the cage.
Escalante lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escalante backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escalante lands an elbow that stopped Maki in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escalante lands a body shot.
A short left from Maki.
Escalante misses with a body punch.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escalante lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maki.
A short right from Maki on the inside.
Escalante misses with some punches.
A short right from Escalante.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Escalante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki misses with a body punch.
Escalante blocking some punches.
Maki pushes Escalante back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Escalante.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maki misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Escalante dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Escalante swings widly with a right hand
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escalante takes a swing at Maki's ribcage but misses.
Escalante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maki can do to turn this around?
Escalante misses with a leg kick
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
Escalante throws a head kick but Maki moves out of range.
Maki raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Escalante lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Escalante plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Escalante misses with a low kick.
Escalante backing away here, and Maki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki sizes up Escalante with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Escalante, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escalante ducks under a wild hook from Maki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escalante lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Escalante has closed the distance and engaged Maki in a clinch.
Escalante makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escalante scores with a hook to the body.
Escalante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maki wants to break free but Escalante has control.
Maki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maki.
Maki throws a punch but it's blocked by Escalante.
Escalante blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escalante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Escalante controls his hands.
Maki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Escalante uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maki prevents a body shot from Escalante.
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
Escalante tries to throw a body punch but Maki avoids it by throwing Escalante back against the cage.
Maki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escalante working aggressively here.
Maki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escalante backwards.
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!
Escalante prevents a body shot from Maki.
Vicente Escalante has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maki blocking some punches.
Escalante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escalante pushes Maki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escalante throws a head punch that misses.
Escalante blocks an uppercut.
Maki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escalante misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escalante struggles to land a body shot inside as Maki controls his hands.
Maki misses with a punch on the inside.
Maki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Escalante moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Escalante fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maki! But no joy.
Escalante lands with a cross.
Escalante throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maki on the side of the head.
Maki blocks a head kick by Escalante.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maki takes one on the button.
Escalante jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maki flicks out a counter leg kick but Escalante steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante throws a hook to the side of Maki's head but Maki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escalante connects with a crisp jab.
Maki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escalante clinches up with Maki and pushes him back against the cage.
Maki takes an elbow to the temple.
Maki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Maki fails to land.
Escalante stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Escalante lands an elbow just above Maki 's eye.
Escalante lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
Escalante misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Maki tries to work over Escalante's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Escalante dominated that second round.
That's time! Escalante's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escalante misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maki lands a shot to the body.
Escalante misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maki.
Escalante has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Escalante working aggressively here.
Maki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maki breaks from the clinch.
Escalante misses with a looping left.
Maki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escalante's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Escalante lands a nice shot that snaps Maki's head back.
Escalante scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki checks a low kick from Escalante.
Escalante tries to clinch but Maki moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Escalante lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maki doesn't seem phased though.
Escalante misses with a low kick.
Maki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maki tries to keep at a distance but Escalante has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Maki.
Escalante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escalante creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escalante swings wildly with an uppercut but Maki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maki tries a body shot but Escalante blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escalante working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Escalante.
Escalante goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escalante.
Maki misses with some punches.
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!
Escalante lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maki working aggressively here.
Maki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escalante misses with an elbow strike.
Maki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escalante's elbow.
Escalante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maki tries to throw a body punch but Escalante avoids it by throwing Maki back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Maki.
Maki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maki blocking some punches.
Escalante lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Escalante throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escalante dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Escalante throws a punch but it's blocked by Maki.
Maki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escalante taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Escalante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escalante.
Maki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escalante lands a jab.
Escalante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maki tries a quick counter leg kick but Escalante is wise to it.
Escalante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escalante throws a looping overhand right but Maki ducks down to avoid it.
Maki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Maki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante throws a wild body kick that Maki sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick from Escalante misses.
Maki feints a counter leg kick.
Escalante tries to clinch there but Maki circles away.
Maki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escalante looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maki throws out a counter right but Escalante avoids it with no problem.
Escalante throws a wild body kick that Maki sees coming a mile off.
Escalante with the inside leg kick.
Escalante throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Escalante clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Escalante with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Escalante lands with an overhand left.
Escalante cracks Maki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Escalante lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Escalante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Escalante backs off Maki throws a huge counter combo but Escalante manages to avoid it all.
Escalante throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escalante lands with a hook. Maki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escalante thuds his right hand into Maki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escalante swings for the body but Maki moves out of range.
Escalante cracks Maki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Escalante misses with a looping right.
Maki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escalante thuds his shin into the meat of Maki's side.
The crowd cheers as Escalante lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maki doesn't seem phased though.
Escalante lands a jab.
Escalante looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maki flicks out a counter leg kick but Escalante steps away.
Escalante misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escalante moves into range and connects with a jab.
Escalante looks to land a left hand but Maki moved out of range nicely.
Maki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Escalante throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with an outside leg kick.
Escalante misses with a leg kick
and Maki counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escalante moves forwards but Maki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maki slips a jab from Escalante.
Escalante swings widly with a right hand
and Maki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escalante missing with a left hand there. Maki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escalante looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maki slips a jab from Escalante.
Escalante fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escalante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escalante misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Maki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escalante jabs Maki right on the nose. Maki blinks but takes it well.
Maki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escalante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maki checks a low kick from Escalante.
Maki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maki is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Escalante moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Escalante gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maki can't find room to land a body shot as Escalante controls the action.
Maki lands with a light punch inside.
Escalante pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Maki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escalante prevents a body shot from Maki.
Escalante working aggressively here.
Escalante blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Escalante fails to land.
Maki lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escalante has a couple of punches blocked by Maki.
Maki prevents a body shot from Escalante.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vicente Escalante had his way with Seppo Maki in 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. This is the final round!
Escalante tries to clinch up
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Escalante misses.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escalante turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escalante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante misses with a kick to the body
enabling Maki to counter with a crisp jab.
Escalante tries to land a front kick but Maki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maki tries a quick counter leg kick but Escalante is wise to it.
Escalante swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maki flicks out a counter leg kick but Escalante steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escalante. That's going to slow Maki down.
Escalante closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maki counters with a thumping low kick.
Maki avoids the head kick by Escalante.
Maki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escalante is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Escalante throws a body shot but no joy.
Escalante throws a solid leg kick but Maki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escalante.
Escalante throws a hook but Maki avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escalante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escalante tries to clinch but Maki moves out of range.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Escalante.
Maki connects with a single shot there.
Maki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escalante finds it's way round the side to connect with Maki's head.
Maki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escalante connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escalante throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escalante misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Maki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escalante wants to clinch
letting Maki counter with a right hand.
Escalante fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escalante pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vicente Escalante is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Escalante turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escalante clinches up against the cage.
Maki avoids the elbow strike from Escalante, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Escalante throws an elbow but misses.
Maki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escalante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maki is leaning against Escalante and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maki tries a body shot but Escalante blocks it.
Escalante is trying to maintain a safe position but Maki gets an underhook and turns Escalante into the cage.
Escalante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maki struggles to land a body shot inside as Escalante controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Maki.
Escalante misses with a punch to the body.
Maki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escalante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escalante scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escalante is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicente Escalante showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escalante 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante retains his middleweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vicente Escalante made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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