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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutten comes to the cage accompanied by PennyWise - Alien. Filipovic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wild boys. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Rutten
vs
Filipovic

225 cm
26
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

187 cm
19
260 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boss Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutten lands a jab to Filipovic's midsection.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipovic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rutten counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses
and Rutten makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Filipovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutten scores with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Filipovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Filipovic misses with an uppercut
and Rutten counters with a nice low kick that buckles Filipovic's knee momentarily.
Rutten cracks Filipovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rutten lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Rutten avoids them all with ease.
Filipovic throws a big shot that misses.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutten slips a jab from Filipovic.
Rutten misses with a double jab.
Filipovic throws a right hand that Rutten ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutten also avoids with ease.
Rutten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Filipovic's head.
Some wild striking there from Filipovic.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filipovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rutten lands with a right hand.
Rutten lands with a nice body punch.
Rutten tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Filipovic does no damage.
Rutten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rutten throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A left and a right from Rutten both land. Nice combination.
Rutten connects with a leg kick. Filipovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rutten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filipovic. That did some damage!
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutten scores with a head 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!
Filipovic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rutten stuns Filipovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rutten lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.
Rutten slips a jab from Filipovic.
Rutten really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rutten ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutten thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Filipovic if he has to take too many more of those.
Filipovic looks gassed!
Filipovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutten throws a head kick that Filipovic semi-blocks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is looking to slow Filipovic down with leg kicks.
Rutten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rutten defending well as Filipovic loads up on a big left hand.
Filipovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rutten lands with a kick to the ribs.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipovic walks into a left hand.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutten lands a head kick!
Filipovic throws a looping overhand right but Rutten ducks down to avoid it.
Rutten throws a combination. Filipovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rutten feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Filipovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rutten is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Filipovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Filipovic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rutten throws a head kick that Filipovic semi-blocks.
Rutten lands with a cross.
Filipovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutten scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic misses with a few strikes there.
Rutten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutten.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Rutten moves out of range.
That kick from Rutten tenderised Filipovic's leg. Filipovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Filipovic's head.
Rutten tests Filipovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Filipovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Filipovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Filipovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Filipovic misses.
Rutten throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Filipovic.
A punch combination from Filipovic misses.
Rutten plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten misses the shot to the body.
Filipovic takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic takes one to the chin there.
Rutten is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Rutten moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Rutten finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Filipovic tries to bum rush Rutten with a series of wild strikes but Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Filipovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten.
Filipovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutten wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Filipovic. Rutten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filipovic throws a lazy head kick
and Rutten counters with a left to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Rutten scores with a four punch combination!
Filipovic has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rutten.
Rutten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filipovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutten throws a series of strikes that have Filipovic backpedaling.
Rutten jabs Filipovic right on the nose. Filipovic blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rutten lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rutten.
A jab lands there for Rutten.
A punch combination from Filipovic misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boss Rutten dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Filipovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Filipovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rutten is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Filipovic.
Rutten's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rutten duly obliges.
Rutten connects with a solid leg kick.
Filipovic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Filipovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutten.
Filipovic looks to land a combination. Rutten sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Filipovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten ducks under a wild hook from Filipovic.
Rutten cracks a nice hook into Filipovic's ribs.
Rutten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten connects with a good right hand that stumbles Filipovic. Filipovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rutten listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Filipovic throws a nice looking combination but Rutten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutten throws a right and a left that Filipovic avoids nicely.
Rutten stuns Filipovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab from Rutten.
Filipovic misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic misses with a double jab.
Rutten digs a good hook to Filipovic's body.
Filipovic tries to bum rush Rutten with a series of wild strikes but Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutten misses with a two punch combination.
Rutten listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rutten fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rutten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filipovic can do to turn this around?
Rutten scores with a jab. Filipovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Filipovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rutten slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rutten lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Filipovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Filipovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Filipovic throws a right and a left that Rutten avoids nicely.
Rutten lands with a good body shot.
Rutten throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Filipovic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rutten fakes the leg kick and cracks Filipovic in the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Rutten.
Jab, jab by Rutten - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Filipovic.
Filipovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rutten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Filipovic is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rutten lands a high kick!
Filipovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rutten lands a head kick. Filipovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Filipovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rutten avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutten misses with a head kick.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutten is working the combinations to good effect here.
Filipovic misses with a double jab
and Rutten counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutten lands with a slapping head kick.
Rutten lands a head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten cracks Filipovic with an open hand slap.
Rutten misses with a double jab.
Boss Rutten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Filipovic takes a swing at Rutten's ribcage but misses.
Rutten lands an overhand right.
Filipovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutten throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rutten scores with a head kick. Filipovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Filipovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crunch! Rutten slams his shin into Filipovic's torso.
Nice cross by Filipovic.
Rutten slips under a jab from Filipovic.
Rutten lands with a slapping head kick.
Filipovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boss Rutten is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Rutten tenderised Filipovic's leg. Filipovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutten pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Filipovic misses.
Rutten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Rutten.
Filipovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Filipovic.
Filipovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutten can pounce on him.
Rutten lands a nice hook to Filipovic's body. Filipovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Filipovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Filipovic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Filipovic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Filipovic misses with a straight left.
Rutten throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Filipovic.
Filipovic scores with a shot to the body.
Filipovic looks to land a combination but Rutten avoids it well.
Rutten lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick and Rutten moves out of range easily.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Rutten counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Filipovic is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sloppy strikes from Filipovic. Those never looked like landing.
Rutten lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rutten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filipovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boss Rutten dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rutten connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Rutten lands.
Rutten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Filipovic throws a series of punches but Rutten moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Filipovic.
Rutten lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Filipovic backs up against the cage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Filipovic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rutten has got the better of the exchanges.
Rutten scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rutten lands a head kick. Filipovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Filipovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutten.
Rutten throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Rutten. That snapped Filipovic's head back.
A punch combination from Filipovic misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Filipovic throws a right hand that Rutten ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutten also avoids with ease.
Rutten lands with a cross.
Filipovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Filipovic.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Filipovic misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filipovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rutten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rutten plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Rutten moves out of range.
Filipovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Filipovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Filipovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filipovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Filipovic takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rutten scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick from Rutten lands but Filipovic takes it in his stride.
Rutten works Filipovic's body with a nice hook.
Rutten lands with a slapping head 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!
Rutten throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Filipovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rutten.
Filipovic blocks a head kick by Rutten.
Filipovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filipovic looks to land a combination but Rutten avoids it well.
Rutten connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Filipovic momentarily.
Rutten tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Filipovic's head.
Filipovic misses with the combination.
Filipovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Filipovic throws the left hand but Rutten avoids the punch easily.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten lands a jab.
Filipovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away.
Filipovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutten circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filipovic.
Filipovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rutten lands a two punch combo.
Filipovic scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten slips a jab and a cross from Filipovic.
Rutten's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rutten duly obliges.
Filipovic misses with a wild body shot.
Filipovic throws a jab when Rutten was well out of range.
Rutten scores with a hook to the body. Filipovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filipovic moves away.
Rutten goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice cross by Rutten.
Filipovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Filipovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rutten scores with a leg kick.
Rutten cracks Filipovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filipovic missing with a left hand there. Rutten was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Filipovic misses with the combination.
Filipovic misses with a double jab.
Rutten lands a high kick!
Rutten lands a two punch combo.
Filipovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A combination from Filipovic does no damage.
Filipovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A combination from Rutten does no damage.
Rutten throws a one two combo.
Rutten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filipovic.
Filipovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Filipovic throws a hook but Rutten avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filipovic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rutten.
Rutten lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Filipovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mirko Filipovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boss Rutten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutten throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boss Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutten 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Rutten!
Post fight, Boss Rutten took to the microphone: 'you wanted the pain i just gave you what you wanted!!!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosmo Alexandre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Alexandre's choice of entrance music: Pregador Luo. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kessler
vs
Alexandre

185 cm
19
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Springfield HW Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Kessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cosmo Alexandre!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kessler just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexandre slips a jab from Kessler.
Kessler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexandre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Kessler does it's job there.
Kessler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexandre.
Jack Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kessler tests Alexandre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alexandre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kessler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexandre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alexandre trying to control the position here.
Kessler trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler landing with the ground and pound.
Alexandre has control of Kessler's left arm, preventing Kessler from doing any damage.
Kessler tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexandre is retaining full guard.

Alexandre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kessler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandre has control of Kessler's left arm, preventing Kessler from doing any damage.
Kessler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kessler trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alexandre is on top in guard.
Kessler is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandre postures up and lands a big shot to Kessler's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alexandre chips away with some ground and pound.
Kessler trying to control the position here.
Kessler looking to control.
Alexandre stopping the sweep attempt from Kessler.
Alexandre throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandre passes Kessler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alexandre is pressing down on Kessler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kessler is holding on for now.
Kessler wants to get back to full guard.
Alexandre is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Alexandre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alexandre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kessler is trying to maintain the position but Alexandre is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Alexandre is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kessler is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexandre passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kessler!
Alexandre prevents Kessler from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexandre scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kessler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kessler tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexandre lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Alexandre.
Kessler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alexandre on the ground.
Alexandre avoids the attempt from Kessler to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cosmo Alexandre dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A telegraphed right hand from Kessler misses the target.
Kessler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kessler misses with a body shot.
Kessler connects with a nice looking jab.

Kessler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alexandre was covering up waiting for the punch and Kessler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kessler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alexandre is trying to keep Kessler in close.
Kessler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kessler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alexandre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kessler in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandre struggling a bit here.
Alexandre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alexandre moves into full guard.

Alexandre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kessler wants to pass the guard but Alexandre is keeping the position.
Kessler distracts Alexandre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Alexandre is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kessler frees his head nicely. Oh but Alexandre has switched to an armbar! Kessler is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Cosmo Alexandre!
Cosmo Alexandre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gnome Chomsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawid Turek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chomsky comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down - Sugar. This should be a great matchup!

Chomsky
vs
Turek

182 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

168 cm
19
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gnome Chomsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dawid Turek!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turek misses with a low kick.
Chomsky misses with a takedown attempt

and Turek counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chomsky won't be happy with that.
Chomsky manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Turek is controlling the pace.
Turek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chomsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Chomsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chomsky is trying to maintain the position but Turek is very close to passing his half guard.
Turek stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chomsky on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Turek is looking to stall here but Chomsky recovers full guard.
Turek trying to control the position from guard on top but Chomsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Chomsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Chomsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turek throws an elbow that misses. Chomsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turek's guard. Nice move by Chomsky!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Chomsky thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Chomsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chomsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Turek looking for a sweep. Not yet Turek, not yet.
Chomsky wants to control from the top but Turek keeps moving.
Turek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chomsky controls the pace.
Chomsky trying to control but Turek is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chomsky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chomsky wants to control from the top but Turek keeps moving.

Gnome Chomsky has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chomsky tries for a takedown but Turek circles away easily
and Turek counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chomsky's knee momentarily.
Chomsky moves out of range as Turek throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Turek scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Turek looking to control but instead Chomsky has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Chomsky is trying to maintain the position but Turek is very close to passing his half guard.

Turek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chomsky sees it coming and defends easily.
Turek is nestled in close to Chomsky, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Turek is stalling here. Chomsky is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Turek seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chomsky has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turek wants to get back to his feet but Chomsky drags him back down.

Chomsky is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gnome Chomsky will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Turek swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chomsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Turek tries to sprawl out of it but Chomsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turek, right into the meat.

Turek closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chomsky to the mat! Chomsky manages to get full guard.
Turekis looking to pass into half guard but Chomsky pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chomsky is in guard.
Chomsky wants to control from the top but Turek keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chomsky drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chomsky jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chomsky slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turek gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Turek stops Chomsky from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Chomsky tries to control but Turek wriggling away.
Turek tries to lock up and control but Chomsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chomsky is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Turek is surviving well by controlling Chomsky's body position as best he can.
Chomsky lands a heavy elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turek can't escape the position.
Chomsky controlling the pace for now.

Chomsky looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turek tries to hold on but Chomsky pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chomsky looking for a guillotine from mount but Turek is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chomsky trying to control but Turek is having none of it.
Turek tries to lock up and control but Chomsky gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Turek reaches up and pulls Chomsky towards him, trying to control the position. Chomsky manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Turek! Turek tries to roll over - now Chomsky is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Turek has to tap out! Great work there by Chomsky!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gnome Chomsky!
A relieved looking Gnome Chomsky thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Doc Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Doc Holliday has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Holliday
vs
Sonnen

180 cm
26
194 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Wolfpack Threadz
Wolfpack Blood Labs

Untouchable Fight Gear

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doc Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chael Sonnen!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sonnen was well out of range. Poor timing from Holliday.
Sonnen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holliday counters with a two punch combo.
Holliday misses the shot to the body.
Sonnen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Holliday connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sonnen. Sonnen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holliday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holliday slips a jab and a cross from Sonnen.
Sonnen throws a series of strikes that have Holliday backpedaling.

It looks like Doc Holliday has been cut.
Holliday lands a jab to Sonnen's midsection.
Chael Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Sonnen. Those never looked like landing.
Sonnen misses with a few strikes there.
Holliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holliday paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Holliday connects with a looping right hand.
Sonnen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Holliday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sonnen looks gassed!
Holliday bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Holliday lands a left and a right that send Sonnen crashing to the mat, dazed. Holliday thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Sonnen is rocked!
Holliday circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Sonnen tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Holliday wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doc Holliday!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Of Grappling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Quintana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Of Grappling
vs
Quintana

190 cm
25
201 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

197 cm
19
295 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Burning Fist Apparel

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lord Of Grappling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Quintana!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grappling slips a straight right by Quintana.
Grappling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Quintana knocks out Grappling with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Quintana before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Quintana picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Quintana!
A victorious Carlos Quintana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Kacprzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kacprzak has chosen Middle Class Rut - New Low as his entrance music. Jordan Statham looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Statham
vs
Kacprzak

196 cm
25
196 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Untouchable Fight Gear

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Statham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomasz Kacprzak!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kacprzak throws a head kick that Statham semi-blocks.
Kacprzak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kacprzak connects with a body shot.
Kacprzak swinging wildly here.

Kacprzak lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Statham sprawling to the canvas. Kacprzak follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Statham hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Statham wants to get back to full guard.
Statham regains full guard. Nicely done.
Statham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Statham is breathing heavily.
Statham is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kacprzak scoring with some ground and pound.
Kacprzak throws a big elbow that misses.
Statham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Statham is controlling Kacprzak's posture.
Kacprzak throws a strike but Statham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Statham throws a big right hand that misses.
Statham preventing the sweep.
Kacprzak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Statham.
Statham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kacprzak is proving hard to escape from.
Statham engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Statham is looking to work some ground and pound but Kacprzak has wrist control.
Statham is looking to work some ground and pound but Kacprzak has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statham works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Statham prevents Kacprzak from standing back up.
Kacprzak tries to get to full guard but Statham has control of the leg.
Kacprzak wants to control but Statham is keeping busy.
Statham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Statham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Statham throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kacprzak to regain full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kacprzak is looking for a triangle but Statham pushes his legs off easily.
Statham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Statham lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kacprzak holds on and takes a little breather.
Statham looking to pass the guard.

Kacprzak is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Statham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kacprzak is working for takedown but Statham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Statham wants a takedown but no success here.
Statham prevents the takedown attempt.
Jordan Statham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Kacprzak.
Statham wants to get back to striking at distance but Kacprzak won't allow it.
Kacprzak throws a head punch that misses.
Kacprzak is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Statham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Statham drags the fight down to the ground.
Statham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Kacprzak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kacprzak wants to stand but Statham is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kacprzak postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Statham pulls Kacprzak in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomasz Kacprzak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Kacprzak throws a right and a left that Statham avoids nicely.
Kacprzak throws a right and a left that Statham avoids nicely.

Statham scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Statham tries to pass to full mount but Kacprzak defends it.
Kacprzak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Statham tries to pass to full mount but Kacprzak defends it.
Statham 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.
Statham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kacprzak wants to get back to his feet.
Statham looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kacprzak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kacprzak is breathing heavily.
Kacprzak is trying to stand up here but Statham is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kacprzak is in trouble now - Statham has advanced to mount!
Statham lands with some strikes.
Statham looking to control and managing it successfully.
Statham postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kacprzak looks a forlorn figure.

Kacprzak is rocked!
Kacprzak takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Statham's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Statham!
Jordan Statham spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pac Shakur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aquino comes to the cage accompanied by Footsteps--Chino XL. The crowd seem to be enjoying Shakur's choice of entrance music: Tru - Where you From. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aquino
vs
Shakur

172 cm
20
177 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Untouchable Fight Gear

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorge Aquino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pac Shakur!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakur throws a right and a left that both miss.

Aquino tries to keep at a distance but Shakur has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aquino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shakur avoids it.
Aquino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shakur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shakur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shakur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aquino lands with a short shot to the head.
Aquino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakur.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aquino.
Shakur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Shakur scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shakur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aquino lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aquino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shakurs head.
Aquino slows down the pace here.
Aquino swings wildly with an uppercut but Shakur uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aquino stalling in the clinch but Shakur improves position.
Aquino blocks a body shot from Shakur.
Shakur tries a body shot but Aquino blocks it.
Shakur presses Aquino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shakur struggles to land a body shot inside as Aquino controls his hands.
Shakur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shakur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Aquino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shakur cracks Aquino with a nice body shot.
Shakur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aquino stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Shakur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakur is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shakur lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shakur fails to land.
Shakur lands with a left to the head.
Aquino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

It looks like Pac Shakur has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquino misses with a punch to the body.
Aquino is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shakur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aquino tries to throw a body punch but Shakur avoids it by throwing Aquino back against the cage.
Shakur blocks an elbow strike from Aquino.
Shakur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aquino backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shakur.
Aquino blocks an uppercut.
Shakur has a couple of punches blocked by Aquino.
Aquino struggles to land a body shot inside as Shakur controls his hands.
Aquino is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shakur is keeping busy.
Aquino swings wildly with an uppercut but Shakur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shakur tries a body shot but Aquino blocks it.
Aquino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shakur as Aquino tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Aquino.
Shakur swings wildly with an uppercut but Aquino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Shakur on the inside.
A short right from Shakur on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Aquino's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aquino taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shakur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aquino swings wildly with an uppercut but Shakur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakur lands a body punch.
Aquino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shakur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aquino lands an uppercut.
Aquino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aquino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shakur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aquino misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aquino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aquino lands a left hand.
Aquino throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Aquino manages to break the clinch.
Shakur throws a sloppy head kick and Aquino moves out of range easily.
Shakur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aquino.
Aquino takes a swing at Shakur's ribcage but misses.
Aquino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Shakur.

Shakur moves into range and clinches up with Aquino.
Shakur is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aquino is looking to break free of the clinch but Shakur has double underhooks.
Shakur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Shakur on the inside.
Aquino trying to stall but Shakur improves his position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shakur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shakur scores with a shot to the side of Aquino's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pac Shakur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pac Shakur's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Aquino throws an overhand right that lands on Shakur's shoulder, as Shakur tries to avoid the shot.
Aquino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakur.
Aquino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shakur.
Shakur misses with a straight right.
Shakur misses with a body punch
and Aquino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shakur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aquino's hands.
Aquino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aquino throws a jab but it's blocked by Shakur.
Shakur misses with a straight right.
Aquino avoids the body shot from Shakur.
Shakur lands a right hook to the body.
Shakur missing with a left hand there. Aquino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aquino scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakur connects with a solid leg kick.
Shakur misses the shot to the body.
Shakur connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shakur moves out of range as Aquino strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakur misses with a low kick as Aquino jumps back.
Aquino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shakur swings widly with a right hand
and Aquino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aquino looks to throw the jab but Shakur is out of range.
Aquino lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aquino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aquino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shakur misses with a straight left.
Shakur throws a head kick but Aquino moves out of range.
Shakur is looking to slow Aquino down with leg kicks.
Aquino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shakur looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shakur throws the left hand but Aquino avoids the punch easily.
Shakur looks to land a combination. Aquino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Jorge Aquino has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aquino blocks a jab.
Shakur thuds his right hand into Aquino's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aquino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aquino throws a low kick but Shakur moves out of range easily.
Aquino throws a hook but Shakur avoids it easily.
Shakur throws out a loose jab but Aquino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shakur misses with an uppercut.
Shakur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aquino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shakur has time to react.
Aquino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shakur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shakur is breathing heavily.
Aquino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shakur uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aquino.
Pac Shakur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aquino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shakur looks up at the clock. Bad move! Aquino lands a right hand from hell, dropping Shakur. Aquino pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Aquino!
Jorge Aquino retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Jorge Aquino made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.