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OFK 378 - Bol Vs Boytsov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Minerva Wulf (ranked 645 p4p, 201 weight class) and Marek Brychczy (ranked 47 p4p, 15 weight class). Wulf comes to the cage accompanied by Sanctus Dominus. Marek Brychczy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Minerva Wulf's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Minerva Wulf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Brychczy!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brychczy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brychczy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brychczy dips to his left and cracks Wulf with an uppercut!
Marek Brychczy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wulf throws a shot from downtown. Brychczy moves away and avoids it.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wulf was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
A big left from Brychczy misses.
Wulf staying out of range there.
Brychczy takes a swing at Wulf's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wulf. Brychczy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wulf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wulf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wulf is looking to clinch but Brychczy is avoiding it.
Brychczy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wulf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brychczys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Wulf misses with a straight right.
Brychczy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brychczy misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Wulf 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brychczy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wulf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brychczy misses with a series of wild punches.
Brychczy throws the left hand but Wulf avoids the punch easily.
Brychczy connects with a body shot.
Brychczy misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brychczy misses with a wild body shot.
Marek Brychczy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brychczy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brychczy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wulf has been working on his boxing with his coaches at K.O MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Wulf throws a jab but it's blocked by Brychczy.
Wulf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brychczy lands a head shot.
Wulf misses with a few strikes there.
Brychczy misses with a wild body shot.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wulf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wulf just misses with a punch to the body.
Brychczy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brychczy just misses with a punch to the body.
Brychczy lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Brychczy misses.
Wulf throws a jab when Brychczy was well out of range.
Brychczy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wulf.
Brychczy defending well as Wulf loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Wulf misses its intended target.
Brychczy moves out of range as Wulf strikes.
Brychczy slips a straight right by Wulf.
Brychczy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brychczy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy misses with an uppercut. Wulf saw that one coming.
Wulf cracks Brychczy with an open hand slap.
Wulf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wulf thuds a left hand into Brychczy's body.
Brychczy cracks Wulf with a good jab.
Brychczy throws a series of punches but Wulf moves out of range.
Wulf throws a right hand that Brychczy ducks under and follows up with a left that Brychczy also avoids with ease.
Brychczy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brychczy throws a nice looking combination but Wulf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wulf connects with a crisp jab.
Wulf misses with an uppercut. Brychczy saw that one coming.
Brychczy misses with a wild body shot.
Brychczy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wulf under the eye.
Wulf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brychczy lands with a shot to the body.
Wulf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brychczy moves out of range as Wulf strikes.
Brychczy just misses with a punch to the body.
Wulf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brychczy.
Brychczy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wulf.
Wulf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Brychczy. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf moves out of range of the strikes.
Wulf throws out a powerful jab.
Brychczy slips under a jab from Wulf.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Wulf takes one to the chin there.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Brychczy misses the shot to the body.
Wulf throws an overhand right that lands on Brychczy's shoulder, as Brychczy tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Brychczy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wulf throws an overhand right that lands on Brychczy's shoulder, as Brychczy tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Brychczy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wulf takes a swing at Brychczy's ribcage but misses.
Brychczy misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Brychczy does no damage.
Wulf misses with a hook.
Brychczy throws a hook but Wulf blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Wulf misses the target.
Wulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brychczy.
Brychczy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wulf.
Wulf avoids the body shot from Brychczy.
Brychczy looks to land a left hand but Wulf moved out of range nicely.
Brychczy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wulf had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wulf just misses with a punch to the body.
Brychczy cracks a nice hook into Wulf's ribs.
Brychczy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wulf rather than just go for the knockout.
Wulf misses with a body shot.
Brychczy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brychczy misses with a straight right.
Wulf connects with a nice looking jab.
Wulf lands a glancing blow to the side of Brychczy's head.
Brychczy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wulf on the side of the head.
Brychczy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brychczy misses with a wild combination.
Wulf connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for Brychczy. That snapped Wulf's head back.
Brychczy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brychczy misses with an uppercut.
Brychczy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brychczy throws a shot from downtown. Wulf moves away and avoids it.
Wulf lands with a hook. Brychczy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brychczy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brychczy throws an overhand right that lands on Wulf's shoulder, as Wulf tries to avoid the shot.
Brychczy slips a jab from Wulf.
Wulf misses with a hook. Brychczy ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Wulf misses.
Nice cross by Brychczy.
A big left from Brychczy misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Brychczy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brychczy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brychczy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wulf.
Brychczy connects with a looping right hand.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wulf was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Wulf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brychczy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brychczy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wulf throws a body punch but Brychczy moves out of range.
Brychczy slips under a jab.
A jab from Wulf misses.
Wulf is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brychczy.
Wulf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Brychczy misses the target.
Brychczy throws a jab but it's blocked by Wulf.
Wulf looks to land a right hand but Brychczy moved out of range.
Wulf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brychczy lands a nice shot that snaps Wulf's head back.
Brychczy swats away the attempt to clinch by Wulf.
A slow jab from Brychczy misses its intended target.
Wulf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brychczy was well out of range. Poor timing from Wulf.
Brychczy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wulf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wulf throws a looping overhand right but Brychczy ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brychczy throws a shot to the body.
Brychczy scores with the left hand. Wulf knows he should have avoided that one.
Wulf connects with a looping right hand.
Brychczy walks into a straight right hand from Wulf.
Wulf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brychczy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wulf lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Wulf misses its intended target.
Brychczy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brychczy moves out of range of the body kick.
Brychczy misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Brychczy misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wulf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brychczy.
Brychczy looks to throw the jab but Wulf is out of range.
A jab from Wulf misses.
Jab from Brychczy.
Wulf slips under a jab.
Wulf jabs Brychczy right on the nose. Brychczy blinks but takes it well.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wulf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brychczy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Wulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wulf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wulf lands a head shot.
Wulf lands with a straight right. Brychczy didn't see that one coming.
Wulf avoids the body shot from Brychczy.
Wulf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brychczy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wulf lands a body shot.
Wulf goes for a double leg but Brychczy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brychczy continues to drive forward.
Brychczy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wulf.
Wulf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brychczy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brychczy lands a nice uppercut.
Brychczy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brychczy swings wildly with an uppercut but Wulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wulf blocking some punches.
Wulf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brychczy backwards.
Brychczy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brychczy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wulf.
Wulf throws an elbow but it misses.
Wulf swings wildly with an uppercut but Brychczy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wulf blocking some punches.
Wulf prevents a body shot from Brychczy.
Wulf misses with a punch on the inside.
Wulf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brychczy's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Brychczy fails to land.
Brychczy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wulf or not.
A right hand to the body from Brychczy.
Brychczy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wulf throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brychczy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wulfs head.
Wulf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brychczy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marek Brychczy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brychczy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wulf misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy misses with a punch to the body.
Brychczy lands a hook that snaps the head of Wulf backwards.
Wulf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minerva Wulf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brychczy misses with the head strike.
Wulf has a couple of punches blocked by Brychczy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Brychczy.
Wulf tries to land knees in the clinch but Brychczy avoids the damage to the body.
Brychczy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wulf prevents a body shot from Brychczy.
Brychczy lands a nice uppercut.
Wulf blocks an uppercut.
Brychczy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wulf's elbow.
Brychczy blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wulf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brychczy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brychczy tries a body shot but Wulf blocks it.
Wulf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wulf trying to land knees to the body.
Brychczy lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brychczy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marek Brychczy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Brychczy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brychczy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brychczy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wulf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brychczy moves out of range of the strikes.
Wulf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brychczy.
Brychczy avoids the body shot from Wulf.
Brychczy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wulf.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brychczy scores with a nice head shot.
Brychczy throws an overhand right that lands on Wulf's shoulder, as Wulf tries to avoid the shot.
Wulf throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wulf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wulf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brychczy slips under a jab from Wulf.
Brychczy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wulf misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Wulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brychczy scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wulf throws a jab but it's blocked by Brychczy.
A lazy left from Wulf finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Wulf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brychczy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulf scores with a hook.
Brychczy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Wulf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wulf lands with a shot to the body.
Brychczy scores with the left hand. Wulf knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Wulf misses.
Wulf defending well as Brychczy loads up on a big left hand.
Brychczy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brychczy lands with a cross.
Brychczy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Brychczy finds it's target.
Brychczy throws a shot to the body.
Wulf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brychczy.
Wulf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brychczy throws out the jab.
Brychczy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brychczy misses the shot to the body.
Wulf slips a jab from Brychczy.
Brychczy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brychczy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wulf.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brychczy! But no joy.
Wulf throws a hook but Brychczy blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wulf takes a swing at Brychczy's ribcage but misses.
Wulf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brychczy moves away.
Wulf misses with a straight left.
Wulf throws a looping overhand right but Brychczy ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Brychczy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wulf avoids the body shot from Brychczy.
Wulf slips under a jab.
Brychczy throws a hook but Wulf avoids it easily.
Brychczy blocks a jab.
Brychczy lands a jab to Wulf's midsection.
Brychczy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wulf.
Wulf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wulf there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brychczy throws a hook but Wulf blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Wulf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brychczy looks to land a right hand but Wulf moved out of range.
Wulf throws a body punch but Brychczy moves out of range.
Brychczy moves out of range as Wulf strikes.
Nice cross by Brychczy.
Wulf throws out a loose jab but Brychczy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brychczy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brychczy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wulf moves away.
Wulf throws out a loose jab but Brychczy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wulf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wulf lands strikes from half guard.
Brychczy keeping control of the position.
Wulf works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wulf landing strikes, looking to finish!
Brychczy working to try and regain half guard.
Wulf looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wulf throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brychczy because Wulf loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wulf unloads with some shots from mount but Brychczy bucks and avoids them well.
Wulf throws some wild stikes that Brychczy manages to avoid easily.
Wulf is landing with some decent strikes but Brychczy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wulf throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wulf looking to ground and pound but Brychczy is blocking nicely.
Wulf with good strikes from the mount here!
Minerva Wulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brychczy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wulf.
Brychczy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wulf.
Brychczy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wulf is working for a guillotine from mount but Brychczy frees his head quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wulf has control of Brychczy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brychczy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minerva Wulf showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brychczy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Brychczy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Anora (ranked 2558 p4p, 3647 weight class) and Early Grayce (ranked 323 p4p, 412 weight class). Anora comes to the cage accompanied by LXST CXNTURY - AMNESIA. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricardo Anora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Early Grayce !
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anora takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grayce scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Anora wants to clinch up but Grayce keeps it at a distance.
Grayce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grayce has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grayce .
Anora shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Grayce 's guard.
Anora has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Grayce to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Anora is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Grayce pulls down on the head and he's put Anora to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Early Grayce !
A victorious Early Grayce thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Ricardo Anora was interviewed post fight and said 'he did a really good job, he was the better fighter today, congrats to him, all the respect'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dude Dudeson (ranked 2057 p4p, 1767 weight class) and Daniel Pawlikowski (ranked 271 p4p, 240 weight class). Dude Dudeson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dude Dudeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 26 - 1, fighting out of London, Daniel Pawlikowski!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Dudeson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dudeson.
Dudeson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pawlikowski controlling Dudeson's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudeson is looking to work some ground and pound but Pawlikowski has wrist control.
Dudeson is working Pawlikowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dudeson wants to control from the top but Pawlikowski keeps moving.
Pawlikowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dudeson connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeson slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudeson is keen to just control but Pawlikowski is a slippery customer.
Dudeson passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudeson with a couple of short strikes.
Dudeson wants to control the pace but Pawlikowski is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Dudeson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pawlikowski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dudeson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dudeson avoids the attempt from Pawlikowski to control.
Dudeson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dudeson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pawlikowski is looking to escape.
Pawlikowski is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudeson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pawlikowski is looking to escape.
Dudeson is landing with some decent strikes but Pawlikowski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
 Pawlikowski is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pawlikowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dudeson cracks Pawlikowski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pawlikowski is still in real trouble! Can Dudeson finish him?
Dudeson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Dudeson! Pawlikowski is hurt baaadly! Dudeson is firing away with more strikes - Pawlikowski is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dude Dudeson!
An intense looking Dude Dudeson took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I gave this guys wife a three knuckler just the other night. So this was kinda awkward, props to him for showing up, and my apologies for ruining your weekend.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Hedegaard (ranked 1993 p4p, 1598 weight class) and John Edmonds (ranked 218 p4p, 174 weight class). Edmonds has chosen Frankie Smith - Double Dutch Bus as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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40
190
40 - 32 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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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 33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Hedegaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 32 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Edmonds!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmonds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hedegaard.
Hedegaard with a poor takedown
and Edmonds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edmonds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edmonds wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Hedegaard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmonds closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Edmonds is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hedegaard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hedegaard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edmonds trying to control the position but Hedegaard is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds gets to mount! Hedegaard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Edmonds goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hedegaard turns into him and now he's in Edmonds's guard.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Edmonds has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard trying to control but Edmonds is working from the bottom.
Edmonds has momentary wrist control but Hedegaard slips an elbow through the middle.
Hedegaard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hedegaard throws a big right hand that misses.
Edmonds keeping moving, preventing Hedegaard from controlling successfully.
Hedegaard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Edmonds being controlled here, momentarily.
Edmonds isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hedegaard stacks Edmonds on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hedegaard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edmonds takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Edmonds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hedegaard is trying to get an arm triangle but Edmonds is defending well.
Edmonds regains half guard.
Hedegaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edmonds keeps working.
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Edmonds is defending it quite comfortably.
Edmonds is trying to get back to full guard.
Edmonds is staying active underneath Hedegaard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hedegaard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Edmonds is looking to improve his position.
Hedegaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hedegaard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hedegaard is trying to control the action in half guard but Edmonds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edmonds actively working from the bottom here.
Hedegaard is keen to just control but Edmonds is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Simon Hedegaard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hedegaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Edmonds.
A jab lands there for Edmonds.
Edmonds misses the jab.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Edmonds napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hedegaard is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Edmonds will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Edmonds struggling a bit here.
Edmonds tries to bench press Hedegaard off him but Hedegaard keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmonds regains half guard.
Hedegaard is working for a submission of some sort.
Edmonds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmonds keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hedegaard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Edmonds wants to control but Hedegaard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Edmonds won't allow Hedegaard to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Edmonds trying to control but Hedegaard postures up.
Hedegaard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hedegaard wants to work for an arm triangle but Edmonds is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing that Hedegaard has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Edmonds is looking to improve his position.
Hedegaard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hedegaard is working for a kimura but Edmonds is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard is looking for a kimura but Edmonds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hedegaard to get the leverage.
Edmonds is concentrating on defense, preventing Hedegaard from advancing position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Edmonds connects with the punch.
Hedegaard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edmonds throws a right and a left that Hedegaard avoids nicely.
Hedegaard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edmonds as he jumps to the side.
Hedegaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Edmonds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hedegaard shoots in but no luck this time.
Hedegaard blocks a jab.
Edmonds scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmonds shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hedegaard is trying to defend but Edmonds finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hedegaard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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!
Edmonds is working for a submission of some sort.
Edmonds wants to work for an arm triangle but Hedegaard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmonds is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hedegaard has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Edmonds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hedegaard misses with a hook
and Edmonds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Edmonds scores with a four punch combination!
Donk. Edmonds catches Hedegaard right on the button with a cross.
Hedegaard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edmonds's waist but Edmonds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hedegaard off to one side.
Edmonds works the jab nicely.
John Edmonds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edmonds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edmonds wants it to stay on the feet.
Edmonds bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hedegaard's head.
Hedegaard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedegaard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edmonds keeps working.
Hedegaard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Edmonds has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hedegaard but great work by Edmonds.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edmonds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hedegaard is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedegaard is working hard here to advance position.
Edmonds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Edmonds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hedegaard prevents Edmonds from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Hedegaard's face as Edmonds controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edmonds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hedegaard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Edmonds tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Edmonds tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hedegaard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Edmonds off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Edmonds covering up well under a series of strikes from Hedegaard.
Hedegaard doesn't have the hooks in and Edmonds manages to turn into his guard.
Edmonds wants to control from the top but Hedegaard keeps moving.
Hedegaard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edmonds is aware though and is defending well.
Hedegaard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edmonds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hedegaard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edmonds has managed to get both his arms back between Hedegaard's legs - danger averted.
Hedegaard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Edmonds defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edmonds preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedegaard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edmonds is aware though and is defending well.
Edmonds trying to control the position from guard on top but Hedegaard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hedegaard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edmonds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edmonds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Edmonds trying to control but Hedegaard is working from the bottom.
Edmonds is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hedegaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Edmonds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edmonds has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Edmonds!
After winning the bout, John Edmonds 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Ritola (ranked 859 p4p, 3113 weight class) and Billy Williams (ranked 95 p4p, 312 weight class). Billy Williams is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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265
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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 13 - 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 27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Williams!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a low kick as Ritola jumps back.
Ritola staying out of range there.
Ritola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ritola throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Ritola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams throws a series of punches but Ritola avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Ritola tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ritola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Ritola moves away and avoids it.
Ritola shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ritola sets himself, and Williams steps forward looking for the clinch! Ritola avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams digs a right hand into Ritola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ritola's gas tank.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Ritola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ritola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ritola is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ritola's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Ritola lands an uppercut.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Williams blocking some punches.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritola unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Williams has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ritola seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Williams can turn it around.
Ritola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ritola takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ritola takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ritola.
Ritola avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Williams.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritola misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Ritola throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Ritola avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
Ritola lands a nice uppercut.
Ritola presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ritola tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Ritola back against the cage.
Williams prevents a body shot from Ritola.
Ritola blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ritola throws a head punch that misses.
Ritola avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
Ritola lands an uppercut.
Williams lands an elbow inside that Ritola shrugs off.
 It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
Ritola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Williams looks winded!
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Williams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ritola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams trying to stall but Ritola improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Ritola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams stalling in the clinch.
Ritola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Ritola has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Williams is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritola.
Ritola misses with a punch on the inside.
Ritola lands a right hand.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ritola is defending well for now.
Ritola throws a head punch that misses.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Ritola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ritola misses with a punch to the body.
Ritola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams lands a nice elbow.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams blocks a body shot from Ritola.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ritola obliges.
Ritola working Williams over with knees to the body.
Ritola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Ritola throws a head punch that misses.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ritola lands a right hand.
Ritola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ritola misses with a punch to the body.
Ritola misses with a punch to the body.
Ritola gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ritola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Ritola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ritola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but Ritola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Ritola avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommi Ritola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommi Ritola's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Williams tenderised Ritola's leg. Ritola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams avoids the head kick by Ritola.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Ritola counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ritola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Ritola.
Ritola looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Williams is looking to clinch but Ritola is avoiding it.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ritola fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lunges at Ritola with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ritola's hand.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Ritola pushes him off.
Ritola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ritola tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams rushes Ritola and presses him up against the cage.
Ritola blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Ritola tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Ritola back against the cage.
Ritola throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ritola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Ritola fails to land.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Ritola blocks a body shot from Williams.
Ritola tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williams lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ritola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams lands a nice elbow.
Ritola letting Williams take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritola takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Ritola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Ritola fails to land.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Ritola.
Ritola softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tommi Ritola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ritola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Williams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ritola's defenses.
Ritola avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Ritola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ritola lands a nice uppercut.
Ritola has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Ritola avoids the damage to the body.
Ritola struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Williams tries to work over Ritola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ritola as Williams tries to tie him up.
Ritola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Williams.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tommi Ritola's cut is getting worse.
Williams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ritola blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but Ritola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Ritola fails to land.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ritola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ritola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Williams is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Williams lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ritola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ritola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ritola trying to land knees to the body.
Ritola landing knees to the body.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
Ritola blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Ritola avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
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 Tommi Ritola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommi Ritola's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ritola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Ritola.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Ritola lands a left hand.
Ritola takes an elbow to the temple.
Williams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ritola scores with a shoulder strike.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritola swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ritola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritola takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ritola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ritola lands a left hand.
Ritola misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ritola scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Ritola tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Williams has Ritola pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritola lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritola.
Ritola scores a nice knee to the body.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams tries a body shot but Ritola blocks it.
Williams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Williams avoiding damage as Ritola throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ritola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Ritola.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ritola avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
Williams takes a knee to the side of the body.
Still in the clinch, Ritola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ritola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams misses with an elbow over the top.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ritola looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritola working Williams over with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ritola wants to stall.
Ritola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Ritola blocks an elbow strike.
Ritola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ritola misses with some punches.
Ritola tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams tries to stall but Ritola uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ritola lands a right hand.
Williams tries to work over Ritola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Ritola.
Ritola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ritola.
Ritola tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Williams.
Ritola misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Ritola avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Williams lands an elbow just above Ritola 's eye.
Ritola blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
Williams lands an elbow that stopped Ritola in his tracks for a moment.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Tommi Ritola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams tries a body shot but Ritola blocks it.
Williams misses with an elbow strike.
Ritola avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
Ritola blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ritola avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Ritola controls his hands.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams wants to stall.
Billy Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommi Ritola.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ritola, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommi Ritola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Schwartz Gomez (ranked 956 p4p, 1987 weight class) and Peter OBrien (ranked 107 p4p, 215 weight class). Gomez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, POP SMOKE - GOT IT ON ME. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 45 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schwartz Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez tries a head kick but it misses.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Gomez misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gomez!
OBrien avoids the body shot from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a looping left.
Schwartz Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez throws a sloppy head kick and OBrien moves out of range easily.
OBrien changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
OBrien throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. OBrien is in Gomez's guard.
Gomez wants to stand but OBrien is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OBrien accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
OBrien trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
OBrien stops Gomez from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gomez wants to stand but OBrien is controlling the position.
OBrien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OBrien.
Gomez throws a quick counter head kick but OBrien was just out of range.
Gomez throws a series of punches but OBrien avoids them all with ease.
OBrien drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gomez defends it well.
OBrien keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gomez.
OBrien moves in looking to clinch but Gomez pushes him off.
That kick from Gomez tenderised OBrien's leg. OBrien is trying to keep his angry face on.
OBrien slips a jab and a cross from Gomez.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than OBrien was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gomez sneaks out the side door and pushes OBrien away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez gets tackled into the cage by OBrien. OBrien maintains the clinch.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Gomez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
OBrien jumps guard.
OBrien has a closed guard, preventing Gomez from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
OBrien is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OBrien wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gomez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
OBrien pulls Gomez in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OBrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomez is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on OBrien. That did some damage!
Gomez stuffs the takedown.
Gomez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
OBrien throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
OBrien sizes up Gomez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gomez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And OBrien tries to counter it with a takedown but Gomez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
OBrien gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomez is trying to stand.
OBrien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
OBrien thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
OBrien working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is trying to stand.
OBrien thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gomez tries to kick OBrien off but OBrien keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
OBrien sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gomez defending well though.
Gomez pushes OBrien off looking to stand but OBrien dives back in and keeps control.
OBrien lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
OBrien thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomez's head.
Gomez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from OBrien.
OBrien prevents Gomez from standing back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gomez kicks OBrien off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OBrien doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Schwartz Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
Gomez cracks OBrien with a good jab.
Gomez stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schwartz Gomez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gomez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
OBrien avoids the head kick by Gomez.
OBrien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OBrien closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gomez's guard.
OBrien throws a big right hand that misses.
Gomez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
OBrien wants a takedown.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gomez to keep the fight standing.
OBrien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomez is pressed up against the cage. OBrien has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gomez down to the mat. Gomez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
Gomez lands a head shot.
OBrien is breathing heavily.
Gomez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by OBrien.
Gomez tries to land a body kick
and OBrien decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gomez's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OBrien.
Gomez is looking to stand up but OBrien isn't so interested in that idea.
Gomez pushes OBrien off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gomez tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gomez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract OBrien.
A swing and a miss from Gomez.
Gomez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OBrien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gomez.
The fighters circling - Gomez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but OBrien moved out of range.
OBrien lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez misses with a looping left.
OBrien keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Gomez.
We've been told by Gomez's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
OBrien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
OBrien blocking some punches.
Gomez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gomez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OBrien is trying to drag Gomez to the mat but Gomez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Gomez.
OBrien lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien slips a nice elbow through Gomez's hands, connecting with Gomez's forehead.
Gomez is looking to escape.
OBrien working the head and body with strikes.
Gomez is looking to escape.
OBrien is looking for a kimura here.
Gomez wants to get back to his feet.
OBrien not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gomez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that OBrien can do to turn this around?
OBrien throwing shots but Gomez is blocking nicely.
Gomez is trying to stand.
OBrien lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Peter OBrien has got the better of the ground game so far.
OBrien stops Gomez from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
OBrien is nestled in close to Gomez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gomez pushes OBrien off looking to stand but OBrien dives back in and keeps control.
OBrien seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
OBrien takes one to the chin there.
Gomez gets tackled into the cage by OBrien. OBrien maintains the clinch.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.
Gomez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
Gomez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OBriens head.
OBrien gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gomez has one foot on OBrien's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
OBrien has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OBrien there as he acknowledges the shot.
OBrien tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gomez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schwartz Gomez dominated that second 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!
A nice combination there by OBrien.
Donk. Gomez catches OBrien right on the button with a cross.
Gomez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
OBrien throws a nice looking combination but Gomez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomez pushes OBrien up against the cage in a clinch.
OBrien is trying to pull guard but Gomez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gomez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gomez manages to break the clinch.
Gomez moves into range and clinches up with OBrien.
Gomez lands an elbow inside.
Gomez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OBrien misses with a hook to the ribs.
OBrien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomez.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez lands a right hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OBrien shoots in looking for a takedown. Gomez tries to sprawl out of it but OBrien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gomez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schwartz Gomez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter OBrien.
OBrien has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gomez.
Gomez moves into the clinch.
Gomez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gomez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gomez jabs OBrien to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gomez looks to throw the jab but OBrien is out of range.
Gomez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. OBrien looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Schwartz Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez throws the kick towards the body but OBrien avoids it.
OBrien fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throws a perfectly timed hook that sends OBrien crashing down! OBrien tries to stagger back to his feet but Gomez just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused OBrien asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schwartz Gomez!
An out of breath Schwartz Gomez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murilo Ninja (ranked 699 p4p, 651 weight class) and Seppo Maki (ranked 76 p4p, 71 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murilo Ninja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Maki!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninja fails with the takedown
and Maki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ninja moves into the clinch.
Ninja is looking for a takedown.
Ninja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ninja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ninja misses with a takedown
and Maki counters with a stiff right hand.
Maki throws a right hand that Ninja ducks under and follows up with a left that Ninja also avoids with ease.
A jab from Maki finds it's way through Ninja's defenses.
Ninja tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maki counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki connects with an inside leg kick.
Maki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ninja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murilo Ninja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja throws a poor cross that misses
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Ninja fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maki flicks out a counter leg kick but Ninja steps away.
Ninja closes the distance and pushes Maki back into the cage.
Ninja turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ninja manages to end up in side control.
Maki bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ninja missing with a left hand there. Maki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Maki.
Ninja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ninja closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maki to the mat! Maki manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ninja accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ninja postures up in Maki's guard and throws a big left but Maki blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ninja's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ninja is working Maki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ninja lands a couple of digs.
Ninja looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maki can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ninja throws a big elbow that misses.
Ninja being controlled here momentarily.
Ninja keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maki's head.
Ninja throws a big right hand that misses.
Ninja throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ninja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ninja trying to control the position from guard on top but Maki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ninja.
Maki pulls Ninja in to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ninja throws an elbow that misses. Maki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ninja's guard. Nice move by Maki!
Ninja wants to get back to his feet but Maki passes into half guard.
Ninja wants to improve his position but Maki is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ninja gets back to full guard.
Maki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ninja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ninja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ninja wants to get back to his feet but Maki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Maki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maki feints and then cracks Ninja's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ninja down.
Ninja goes for a double leg but Maki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maki continues to drive forward.
Maki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maki throws a head punch that misses.
Ninja misses with the head strike.
Maki lands a shoulder strike.
Ninja misses with the head strike.
Maki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Maki swings wildly with an uppercut but Ninja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ninja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maki misses with some punches.
Maki lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maki.
Ninja takes a shot to the head.
Ninja lands with a left to the head.
Ninja looking for a takedown.
Ninja looking to slow down the pace here.
Ninja lands a hook that snaps the head of Maki backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja is looking to control Maki's arms but Maki gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ninja has his back to the cage.
Maki lands a nice uppercut.
Maki lands with a light punch inside.
Ninja taking a breather.
Maki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ninja has his takedown stuffed
and Maki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murilo Ninja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maki thumps Ninja with a low kick.
Ninja doesn't manage to clinch there - Maki circles away.
Ninja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Maki coming out on top.
Ninja is looking to clinch.
Ninja tries to clinch but Maki moves out of range.
Ninja shoots and misses
and Maki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maki scores with a nice body kick.
Ninja swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ninja's knee momentarily.
Seppo Maki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maki!
Maki cracks Ninja on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ninja falls backwards against the cage. Maki follows up with more strikes that drop Ninja to his knees. Maki keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ninja! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seppo Maki!
Seppo Maki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jax Chambers (ranked 418 p4p, 560 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 48 p4p, 59 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jax Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chambers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goodman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Goodman does no damage.
Goodman misses with a low kick.
Goodman closes the distance and clinches.
Goodman can't break the clinch.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Chambers prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman wants to get back to striking at distance but Chambers won't allow it.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Chambers controls the action.
Chambers lands an elbow inside that Goodman shrugs off.
 It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chambers lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chambers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goodman's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Chambers.
Chambers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chambers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chambers prevents Goodman from breaking the clinch.
Chambers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chambers scores with a shot to the side of Goodman's head.
Our sources have told us that Chambers has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Chambers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chambers digs a right hand underneath Goodman's ribcage. Goodman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chambers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Chambers.
Chambers lands a damaging elbow.
Chambers lands a shoulder strike.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chambers's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goodman.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Chambers controls the action.
Goodman tries to work over Chambers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goodman's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goodman digs a right hand underneath Chambers's ribcage. Chambers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chambers lands an elbow inside that Goodman shrugs off.
Goodman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Chambers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chambers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goodman's defenses.
A short body shot lands from Chambers as the two fighters clinch.
Goodman looks winded!
Chambers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Chambers.
Chambers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chambers lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Saul Goodman's cut even more.
Chambers lands a damaging elbow.
Goodman is rocked!
Chambers lands with a right to the head.
Goodman is still on wobbly legs! Can Chambers finish him?
Chambers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chambers cracks Goodman with a nice body shot.
Chambers lands an elbow inside that Goodman shrugs off.
Chambers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head.
A nice left hand lands by Chambers.
Chambers lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Goodman to his knees! Chambers keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Chambers!
An out of breath Jax Chambers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yar Bol (ranked 51 p4p, 1094 weight class) and Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 7 p4p, 160 weight class). Boytsov has chosen AMAZING as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yar Bol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bol wants to slow Boytsov down by chopping away at his legs.
Bol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Bol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boytsov.
Bol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boytsov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bol misses the shot to the body.
Boytsov wants to counter the offense by Bol and move into the clinch position.
Boytsov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boytsov throws a shot from downtown. Bol moves away and avoids it.
Bol cracks Boytsov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Boytsov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bol pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Boytsov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yar Bol!
Yar Bol retains his light heavyweight title!
In defeat, Dmitry Boytsov stepped up to the mic, saying 'fast'.
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